Money struggles aren’t always about discipline — sometimes they’re about trauma. In this episode, Charlisa introduces the concept of money trauma and shares how early financial instability, eviction, and survival shaped her decision-making well into adulthood. This conversation explores how fear, urgency, and nervous system responses affect our relationship with money — even when we start earning more.

Reflection Questions:

1. What financial decisions are you making from an old version of yourself?
2. How does your body respond to money stress or instability?
3. What would safety and stability look like if urgency wasn’t driving you?

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Takeaways:

1. This episode elucidates the concept of money trauma, which often remains unrecognized in individuals.
2. Financial struggles do not correlate with laziness; many factors contribute to these experiences.
3. Money trauma manifests not merely in financial circumstances, but significantly in emotional responses to instability.
4. It is imperative to understand that healing from money trauma requires awareness and support from trusted individuals.

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