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When Everything Breaks: Rebuilding Your Relationship With Money, Identity, and Purpose Ep. 91
What happens when the strategies stop working, the pressure keeps building, and the life you’ve created no longer fits who you’re becoming?
In this episode of The Dr. Kirstin Show, I’m joined by Ken Westgaard for an honest conversation about money, identity, nervous system overload, and what it actually looks like to rebuild from the inside out.
Ken shares his story publicly for the first time, including years of financial stress, entrepreneurial instability, a nervous-system breaking point, divorce, and the moment he realized avoidance, not effort, was keeping him stuck. We talk about how money stress impacts the nervous system, decision-making, and self-trust, and why real change didn’t happen until he faced the emotional and subconscious patterns underneath it all.
This conversation explores the deep parallels between money and health, why aligned action only works after internal alignment, and how a 30-day shift in awareness and behavior led to doubled income, restored stability, and a renewed sense of purpose rooted in service and legacy.
Inside this episode, we cover:
What financial stress actually does to the nervous system and decision-making
Why avoidance and “hope it works out” thinking keeps people stuck
How subconscious money beliefs are formed, and how to begin rewiring them
The role of receiving, not just earning, in sustainable wealth and health
Why aligned action only works after internal alignment
How breakdowns often precede the most meaningful rebuilds
Letting go of old identities to step into purpose-driven work
And how personal healing creates ripple effects far beyond the individual
This isn’t a conversation about hustle or mindset hacks. It’s about honesty, responsibility, safety, and rebuilding in a way that actually lasts.
🎧 Listen in if you’ve felt the weight of carrying too much, questioning your direction, or knowing something deeper needs to change.
Connect with Ken here on instagram
And on threads here
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The Simple 4-System Reset That RESTORES ENERGY, Reduces Inflammation, Improves Your Metabolic Flexibility And Finally Ends theGUESSWORK AROUND YOUR HEALTH - FREE training, get instant access.
Ready to restore your energy, reset your metabolism, and finally feel like yourself again? Join the Full Body Reset and get the tools, support, and science-backed strategies to rebuild your health from the inside out.
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Ned: www.helloned.com - use code DRK for 15% off at checkout
-----Let's connect!
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkirstin/----
Disclaimer: The Dr. Kirstin Show Podcast and YouTube are for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, YouTube, or materials linked from this podcast or YouTube is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professional for any such conditions.
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By Kirstin LauritzenWhat happens when the strategies stop working, the pressure keeps building, and the life you’ve created no longer fits who you’re becoming?
In this episode of The Dr. Kirstin Show, I’m joined by Ken Westgaard for an honest conversation about money, identity, nervous system overload, and what it actually looks like to rebuild from the inside out.
Ken shares his story publicly for the first time, including years of financial stress, entrepreneurial instability, a nervous-system breaking point, divorce, and the moment he realized avoidance, not effort, was keeping him stuck. We talk about how money stress impacts the nervous system, decision-making, and self-trust, and why real change didn’t happen until he faced the emotional and subconscious patterns underneath it all.
This conversation explores the deep parallels between money and health, why aligned action only works after internal alignment, and how a 30-day shift in awareness and behavior led to doubled income, restored stability, and a renewed sense of purpose rooted in service and legacy.
Inside this episode, we cover:
What financial stress actually does to the nervous system and decision-making
Why avoidance and “hope it works out” thinking keeps people stuck
How subconscious money beliefs are formed, and how to begin rewiring them
The role of receiving, not just earning, in sustainable wealth and health
Why aligned action only works after internal alignment
How breakdowns often precede the most meaningful rebuilds
Letting go of old identities to step into purpose-driven work
And how personal healing creates ripple effects far beyond the individual
This isn’t a conversation about hustle or mindset hacks. It’s about honesty, responsibility, safety, and rebuilding in a way that actually lasts.
🎧 Listen in if you’ve felt the weight of carrying too much, questioning your direction, or knowing something deeper needs to change.
Connect with Ken here on instagram
And on threads here
----
Note: The Description below does contain affiliate links that allow you to find products mentioned in the videos and/or support the channel at no additional cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses these links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!
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Links from this episode:
The Simple 4-System Reset That RESTORES ENERGY, Reduces Inflammation, Improves Your Metabolic Flexibility And Finally Ends theGUESSWORK AROUND YOUR HEALTH - FREE training, get instant access.
Ready to restore your energy, reset your metabolism, and finally feel like yourself again? Join the Full Body Reset and get the tools, support, and science-backed strategies to rebuild your health from the inside out.
Affiliate Links:
Organifi (get an additional 20% off): https://get.aspr.app/SHo9PCounter: https://www.counter.com/?aff=bcnfvxwo
Ned: www.helloned.com - use code DRK for 15% off at checkout
-----Let's connect!
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drkirstin/----
Disclaimer: The Dr. Kirstin Show Podcast and YouTube are for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, YouTube, or materials linked from this podcast or YouTube is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professional for any such conditions.