Could the way you think about money have more to do with your childhood than your bank account? In this episode, I sit down with personal finance expert Shannah Game to talk about why your relationship with money is often shaped long before you earn your first paycheck. We dive deep into money trauma, the stories we attach to spending and saving, and how those patterns influence our careers, relationships, and sense of self. Shannah also shares ways to respond differently to financial triggers and build healthier habits that align with the life you want. Get ready to rethink your relationship with money.

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In this Episode, You Will Learn

00:00 How childhood experiences shape your money habits and beliefs.

05:00 Why money is about so much more than dollars and cents.

07:15 How your money story influences your work and relationships.

12:00 A question that helps uncover your beliefs about money.

16:15 What is money trauma?

19:15 How to recognize your financial triggers before they take over.

22:00 How to interrupt unhealthy money habits with healthier thought patterns.

24:45 An exercise for changing your emotional response to money.

26:15 How do you build systems that reduce financial anxiety?

28:30 Why creating a regular "money date" builds confidence instead of fear.

30:00 What is financial self-actualization?

33:00 The 100-day challenge that helps you rethink every financial decision.

Resources + Links

Learn more about Shannah Game HERE

Get a copy of Shannah’s book Unraveling Your Relationship with Money HERE

Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever

Watch the podcast on YouTube 

Find more resources on our website morraam.com

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Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam

Follow Shannah on Instagram: @shannahgame