If you’ve ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you can’t get ahead — like you’re constantly putting out financial fires instead of building the life you want — this episode is for you. I’m breaking down exactly what financial survival mode looks like, why it’s not your fault, and how to finally get out of it. We’ll talk about the emotional and psychological patterns that keep you stuck, how to retrain your brain to take control of your money, and the simple, actionable steps you can start today to move from scarcity to stability. Because you’re not bad with money, you’re just trying to survive in a system that wasn’t built for you.
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00:00 — You’re Not Bad With Money (Here’s Why You Feel Stuck)
01:00 — What “Financial Survival Mode” Actually Looks Like
02:00 — Signs You’re in Financial Scarcity Mode
04:00 — “I’m Bad With Money” Is a Lie We’ve Been Taught
05:00 — Free Resource: The 5-Day Debt Payoff Challenge
06:00 — How Scarcity Mindset Affects Your Decisions
07:00 — Why “Just Work Harder” Advice Misses the Point
08:00 — The Real Source of Money Stress (It’s Not What You Think)
09:00 — The Gas Tank Metaphor: Know What’s in the Tank
10:00 — The Horror Movie Rule: Face the Monster
11:00 — How to Get Out of Financial Scarcity Mode (Step-by-Step)
12:00 — What a “Money Date” Looks Like
13:00 — How to Analyze Your Spending Patterns
15:00 — The Hidden Benefit of Tracking Progress
16:00 — Setting Money Goals That Actually Work
18:00 — A Goal Without a Plan Is Just a Wish
19:00 — Your 30-Day Action Plan for Financial Progress
20:00 — Small Wins Create Big Momentum
21:00 — The Power of Accountability (And Why We All Need It)
23:00 — The Role of Mindset and Financial Trauma
24:00 — Must-Listen Episodes to Go Deeper
25:00 — Final Pep Talk: You’re Doing Great
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