How many times have you been told that your money problems are just a mindset issue? That if you're not wealthy yet, it's just because you've got money blocks or you're not aligned? Well, what if I told you that's actually emotional gaslighting designed to keep you blaming yourself instead of seeing the real problems?

Welcome to the second episode in my Money Myths series where I'm busting the myths and beliefs that keep you stuck.

Today, we're unpacking the myth that says you have to have a millionaire mindset to become wealthy. Now, I talk a lot about mindset - it is incredibly important - but it's not the only thing you need to become a millionaire. This belief glosses over systemic barriers like the gender pay gap, racial discrimination, caring responsibilities, and disability factors that affect your ability to build wealth. It completely bypasses money trauma and shames people for not being positive enough, creating toxic positivity that disconnects you from your actual lived experience.

Instead of vision boards and affirmations, I'm sharing why we need to feel safe and grounded with money first, plus four practical steps to build genuine financial resilience that acknowledge both your internal patterns and the external systems working against you.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Money Myths

02:56 The Millionaire Mindset Myth

05:47 Systemic Barriers to Wealth

09:02 The Impact of Money Trauma

11:57 Financial Education and Access

14:47 Collective Responsibility and Change

18:11 Emotional Responses to Money

20:54 Practical Steps for Financial Safety

24:04 The Importance of Reality in Financial Conversations

27:12 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Check out other episodes focusing on Money Trauma:

https://catherinemorgan.com/podcastarchive/the-psychological-impact-of-money-trauma/

https://catherinemorgan.com/podcastarchive/financial-coaching-can-help-you-heal-money-trauma/

https://catherinemorgan.com/podcastarchive/10-steps-to-overcome-your-money-trauma/