Have you ever woken up at 3 a.m. worrying about money - your chest tight, your mind racing, even if you’ve done everything 'right'? 

In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun explores why financial stress activates your fight-or-flight system, how to shift to an abundance mindset, 5 grounded strategies to work with money as energy (not just numbers), and how to gently soothe shame, comparison, or catastrophizing with practical self-compassion. Plus, she guides you through a short grounding practice to close the episode so you can reset your nervous system and reconnect to a sense of possibility, even in uncertain times.

Key Takeaways

• Thinking of money as energy can shift the way we relate to it. 
• Financial concerns often layer on top of other responsibilities (like caregiving, health, or career stress) amplifying the overall emotional load.
• An abundance mindset focuses on flow, gratitude, generosity, and alignment with your values. This does not mean ignoring limitations, but rather choosing a perspective of hope and agency.

Resources

Unlock Your Resilience Style FREE Quiz: https://www.thecalmingground.com/resilience-quiz

Contact Elizabeth: [email protected]

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