Money: Take Control So It Doesn't Control You

Money. We all need it, but we rarely talk about it — not with friends, not with family, and often not even with ourselves.

In this episode, I dig into the weird and often emotional relationship we have with money — especially the discomfort and silence that surrounds it. I share how money (or the lack of it) can shake the foundations of our security, linking it to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs — where food, shelter, and safety all depend on financial stability.

We explore how different attitudes to money can cause tension in relationships — one person may see money as power and freedom, while the other might have a more relaxed, “if it’s there, great — if not, oh well” approach.

I also talk openly about my own experience of having nothing — literally nothing — and how that fear of not having enough can drive us into burnout if we let it control us.

But here's the thing: you can take the reins. I talk about the importance of knowing your numbers — your incomings, your outgoings, and your financial reality — so that you can start to build a plan and take back control. We even touch on manifesting a financial figure you’d like to reach — not in a “magic wand” kind of way, but in a grounded, practical “what’s possible?” kind of way.

And yes, even having lots of money can come with its own challenges — from people taking advantage to questioning who’s genuinely in your life for you, not your bank balance.

This episode is a no-fluff, real-world look at how to feel empowered around money — whatever your current financial reality looks like.

🎧 Tune in for practical, honest insight into how to take control of your finances — before they control you.

 

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Tags: money mindset, financial wellbeing, money fears, Maslow’s hierarchy, managing money, manifesting income, real talk about money, emotional health and finances, burnout and money