In this episode I explore the complex emotion of shame, particularly in relation to money and spending habits.

I discuss how shame is a natural human emotion that can lead to impulsive spending and feelings of inadequacy. 

Through the Money Storytypes framework, I provide insights into understanding one's relationship with money and offer practical tools for transforming shame into empowerment.

This episode emphasizes the importance of awareness, self-acceptance, and creating healthy boundaries around spending.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Shame: A Natural Human Emotion

06:03 The Impact of Shame on Money Decisions

11:54 Recognizing and Addressing Shame Physically

18:14 Transforming Shame into Empowerment

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In this conversation I discuss the energy dynamics of selling, emphasizing the importance of moving from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance and connection.

I share practical exercises to help entrepreneurs, particularly women, overcome fears associated with selling and adopt a more authentic, desire-based approach. 

This conversation highlights the significance of energy in sales interactions and offers strategies for building genuine connections with clients.

Chapters

00:00 Transforming Sales Through Desire-Based Marketing

02:50 Understanding Fears Around Selling

06:02 Shifting from Old Paradigms to New Approaches

08:04 The Energy of Selling

11:07 Shifting Paradigms in Sales

14:03 Practical Exercises for Sales Alignment

18:16 Building Authentic Client Relationships

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In this episode of 'It's Not About the Money,' I delve into the intricate relationship we have with success, particularly focusing on the fears that often accompany it. Drawing from my exploration of Gene Keys, I discuss how our perceptions of success are shaped by our values, self-worth, and the shadows we carry. 

I explore the themes of graciousness, fear, and success and highlight the importance of meeting fears with kindness and acceptance, rather than force. 

I invite you to reflect on your own definitions of success and the resistance you may feel towards achieving it, emphasizing that understanding these fears can lead to personal growth and alignment with one's authentic self.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring the Complex Relationship with Success

08:46 Understanding Resistance to Success

11:52 Navigating Fears Surrounding Success

15:11 Embracing Graciousness in Fear

18:00 Redefining Success Beyond Achievement

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In this conversation, I discuss nine money habits that may be keeping individuals poor and offer insights on how to transform these habits. 

I emphasize the importance of understanding one's relationship with money, recognizing emotional triggers, and fostering open financial conversations. 

The discussion also covers the significance of building a financial security fund, nurturing one's nervous system, and addressing money traumas. 

Ultimately, the conversation encourages listeners to celebrate their financial progress and create a positive relationship with money.

Chapters

00:00 Transforming Your Relationship with Money

05:17 Understanding Emotional Spending

09:36 The Importance of Financial Conversations

11:55 Building Your Financial Security Fund

14:46 Nurturing Your Nervous System and Money Decisions

17:32 Balancing Financial Education and Beliefs

18:58 Creating a Personalized Budget Plan

20:38 Healing from Money Traumas

22:59 Celebrating Your Financial Progress

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In this episode, I explore the intricate relationship between love and money, and how healing your relationship with love could be the key to holding more wealth.

Chapters

00:00 The Intrinsic Connection Between Love and Money

05:40 Understanding Financial Blueprints and Money Trauma

11:01 Expanding Your Capacity to Hold Wealth

18:09 Healing Relationships with Love and Money

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In this conversation, I delve into the concept of money trauma, exploring its emotional and psychological impacts on individuals. 

I discuss how past experiences with money shape our beliefs and behaviours, leading to patterns of overspending, under-earning, and self-sabotage. 

I emphasise the importance of recognizing these traumas and offer practical strategies for healing, including self-awareness, language shifts, and journaling. 

This discussion highlights that money is deeply tied to self-worth and emotions, and transforming our relationship with money requires addressing these underlying issues.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Money Trauma

10:30 Psychological Impacts of Money Trauma

21:55 Healing and Detaching from Money Trauma

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In this episode, I discuss the critical importance of pensions in divorce settlements, particularly for women. 

I highlight the common oversight of pensions during divorce proceedings and explain the various options available for managing pensions, including pension sharing, offsetting, and attachment orders. 

I emphasise the need for women to seek financial advice during divorce to ensure they do not overlook significant assets that could impact their financial future.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Divorce and Pensions

02:58 The Importance of Pensions in Divorce

05:46 Understanding Pension Options During Divorce

12:07 Navigating the Divorce Process and Seeking Advice

21:12 Long-term Implications of Pension Decisions

24:07 Conclusion and Call to Action

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In this episode of the It's Not About the Money podcast, I explore the reasons behind procrastination, particularly in relation to financial decisions.

I discuss how emotions such as fear of failure, fear of success, perfectionism, and overwhelm can hinder our ability to make money-related choices.

I emphasize the importance of understanding money freezes and how these emotional barriers can hold us back and offers strategies to overcome procrastination, including the use of emotional freedom techniques and creating a sense of safety in the body. 

The episode encourages listeners to reflect on their own procrastination patterns and take actionable steps towards financial resilience.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Procrastination and Money Decisions

07:11 Emotional Barriers and Money Trauma to Financial Decisions

12:36 Overcoming Procrastination: Strategies and Techniques

17:37 Releasing Emotional Blocks and Taking Action

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In this conversation, I share my personal journey of talking a pause on my podcast and other business areas and the profound transformation it has brought to my life. 

I discuss my experiences of visiting Necker Island, my ADHD diagnosis, and what an ice bath with Sir Richard Branson taught me about resilience. 

I also explore the concept of identity and the freedom that comes from expanding into your next level of self identity. 

I emphasise the importance of self-love and trusting oneself, and how these factors contribute to making better decisions.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Power of Pausing

08:01 An Ice Bath with Sir Richard Branson: Lessons in Resilience

17:22 Expanding into Your Next Level of Identity

20:46 Self-Love and Trust: Keys to Making Better Decisions

25:50 Abundance Beyond Money: Finding Joy and Gratitude

29:37 Conclusion: The Power of the Pause

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In this conversation, I discuss the impact of masculine energy on our financial lives and how to bring more feminine energy into our approach to money. I explore the language and behaviour associated with money, highlighting the underlying feelings of safety, hard work, and control. I emphasize the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energy and releasing the need to control. I encourage allowing and receiving, as well as expressing and feeling emotions related to money. I also discuss the dance between giving and receiving and the healing of our relationship with money.

Takeaways

• Language and behaviour around money often reflect underlying feelings of safety, hard work, and control.

• Balancing masculine and feminine energy is important for a healthy approach to money.

• Releasing the need to control and practising allowing and receiving can lead to a more abundant financial life.

• Acknowledging and healing emotions related to money is crucial for a healthy relationship with money.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:59 Language and Behavior

03:57 Perceptions of Safety

04:27 The Masculine Way of Managing Money

05:23 Feminine and Masculine Energy

06:18 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energy

07:12 Releasing the Need to Control

08:08 Bringing in Feminine Behaviors

09:04 Allowing and Receiving

10:55 The Dance Between Giving and Receiving

12:25 Healing the Relationship with Money

13:56 Expressing and Feeling Emotions

16:21 Understanding Contrasting Energies

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Podcast episode: How to stand in your feminine power 

In this episode, Catherine shares her journey of transitioning from a secure full-time job to running three successful businesses. She provides insights and tips on how to make the leap from corporate to self-employed. Catherine emphasizes the importance of exposing oneself to successful self-employed individuals and surrounding oneself with supportive communities. She also highlights the need for financial stability and multiple income streams during the transition. Catherine encourages reframing the current job, setting clear outcomes and timeframes, and staying connected to one's purpose and vision. Takeaways: Expose yourself to successful self-employed individuals and engage with their content to gain motivation and inspiration.

Create a financial cushion or have multiple income streams to provide stability during the transition to self-employment.

Focus on basic legalities and business setup, such as purchasing domains, creating contracts, and setting up email marketing systems.

Stay connected to your purpose and vision, and set clear outcomes and timeframes to stay motivated and focused.

Surround yourself with supportive communities and seek mentorship and guidance to fast-track your journey. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Making the Leap from Corporate to Self-Employed 01:03 Challenges of Transitioning to Self-Employment 04:25 Reaching the Tipping Point 05:23 Personal Challenges and Motivation for Transition 06:17 Struggles as a Working Mother 07:43 Transitioning to Self-Employment 08:39 Financial Stability and Multiple Income Streams 10:08 Building a Coaching Practice 13:26 Importance of Retreats and Masterminds 16:24 Launching a Membership and Scaling the Business 19:30 Motivation and Opportunity Cost 21:53 Creating a Financial Cushion 23:21 Legalities and Basic Business Setup 26:12 Purpose and Vision 27:11 Setting Clear Outcomes and Timeframes 29:17 Conclusion and Call to Action Resources:

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