Is Your Relationship with Money Like a Bad Reality TV Show?

Ever feel like your relationship with money is like a bad reality TV show? One minute, everything feels wonderful, and you’re on top of the world. Then, suddenly, it feels like the rug has been pulled out from under you. A sale didn’t go through, unexpected bills show up, and forgotten expenses start piling up, draining your energy and joy.

And then… that familiar anxiety creeps back in.
It doesn’t come alone; it brings its annoying friends: self-doubt, self-judgment, and shame.

Why Does This Happen?

Money relationships can get complicated. And guess what? It’s not your fault.

Our money stories often begin in childhood. Let me share an example:

Jen* remembers being five years old and seeing a beautiful new doll at the store that she wanted so badly. When she asked her mom for it, her mom responded, with a voice tinged with sadness, "You can't have it; we can't afford it."

Now, as a mom myself,...

Part 3: Tools and Exercises to Transform Your Money Relationship

Healing Currency Blog Series: Part 3

Healing your money relationship is not a quick fix; it’s a journey, often full of profound discoveries. Now that we’ve discussed what money trauma is and how it shows up as blocks, let’s talk about actionable tools and exercises for transforming your financial beliefs and energy.

Through reflection, somatic tools, and small but powerful shifts, we can begin to heal our money relationship from the inside out.

Transformative Tools for Healing Money Trauma

1. Somatic Awareness
   Our bodies often hold on to financial stress, so start with a simple body scan. Notice if there’s tension when you think about money—maybe in your jaw, stomach, or chest. Acknowledging these sensations without judgment is a powerful first step.

2. Forgiving Money
   Many of us hold resentment towards money, associating it with struggle, scarcity, or even pain. Just as in any relationship,...

Identifying Money Blocks and Self-Sabotaging Patterns

Healing Currency Blog Series: Part 2

Now that we understand where money trauma can come from, let’s talk about how it manifests in our lives. Money blocks—those invisible barriers that hold us back financially—are a common result of past money trauma. But identifying these blocks can give us the clarity to break free from them.

In this post, we’ll uncover some of the subtle (and not-so-subtle) self-sabotaging patterns that show up in our finances, guiding you towards gentle steps for change.

What Money Blocks Look Like in Everyday Life

Money blocks can take on many forms. They might show up as fear around spending, hesitation in charging what you’re worth, or avoiding money altogether. Many of us have made unconscious “promises” to ourselves around money based on past experiences, like, “I’ll never be vulnerable with money again,” or “I’ll work as hard as I...

It’s NOT money you truly want.
Let me say that again... it's NOT the MONEY!!

Stop obsessing over MONEY for MONEY’S sake!!!
It's repelling Money. It's a turn-off. 

And when you put all that pressure on money, it slips away… like squeezing sand in your hand.
It’s not money you want.

You THINK Money will buy you something.. 

And most people are even a little vague on that.

So… let’s get clear on that shall we? 
We need to give our Money a clear job!

Because  when money has a job, and it knows what’s expected of it, it’s energy can be channeled so much more effectively!!

Want to travel?
Want more freedom?
Time with your kids?
Stability?
A more comfortable home?
Room to breathe?
Feeling safe?
Buying higher quality food?

Ok this is a great start... and...Arguably... even these things aren't what you actually desire.

You desire the FEELING these things give you

Let's use travel as an example... you think it will give you freedom,...