What's your relationship with money? Is it your friend, your enemy, or something much more complicated? In this episode, I discuss a topic we all think about but rarely talk about: money.

We'll explore the science of how money stress affects our creative brains and unpack the family stories that shape our financial habits. We'll guide you through actionable steps and a few mindset shifts, including the powerful "Honey Money" concept, that have helped me build a healthier, more abundant relationship with my finances.

This episode is for any creative who's ready to rewrite their money story and build a life that feels not just creatively fulfilling, but financially safe and expansive.

Chapters

00:00 - My Money Story: From Haiti to a Scarcity Mindset

03:05 - The Science of Money Stress: How Scarcity Affects Your Brain

05:15 - Unpacking Your Family's Money History

07:00 - The Five-Step Journey to a New Mindset

11:10 - Books That Will Change Your Relationship with Money

15:30 - Meet 'Honey Money': A Simple Practice for Abundance

18:18 - A Gentle Warning and Where to Find Help

Here is the list of books and resources to help you reframe your relationship with money:

• Lower Ed by Tressie McMillan Cottom https://www.amazon.com/Lower-Ed-For-Profit-Education-Ruin-of-the-American-Dream/dp/1620974497

• The Color of Money by Mehrsa Baradaran ttps://www.amazon.com/Color-Money-Banking-Racial-Wealth/dp/0674237477

• Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond https://www.amazon.com/Poverty-America-Matthew-Desmond/dp/0593239912

• Get Rich, Lucky Bitch! by Denise Duffield-Thomas https://www.amazon.com/Get-Rich-Lucky-Bitch-Manifesting/dp/1788172101

• The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Money-Timeless-lessons-happiness/dp/0857197681

• Overcoming Underearning by Barbara Stanny https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Underearning-Five-Steps-Richer/dp/0062842455

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748

• Happy Money by Ken Honda https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Money-Japanese-Making-Peace/dp/1501188372

Mental Health & Crisis Resources

Please remember, your well-being matters more than any amount of money. If you are struggling, please reach out to these resources for support.

• Crisis Text Line: For immediate support, text HOME to 741741.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: You can call or text 988 to connect with the prevention line.

• Psychology Today: A resource to help you find a therapist in your area.

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This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa.

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