Earn & Invest 603. What's Your Relationship with Money? w/ Shannah Game
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Feb 13, 2025 Shannah Game, host of Everyone's Talkin Money and author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money, delves into the complexities of money trauma in this insightful conversation. She emphasizes the significance of addressing generational wounds that shape our financial behaviors. Shannah introduces practical exercises, like the 'Hey Money Letter,' to reshape our relationships with money. Reflecting on emotional connections, she urges listeners to redefine 'enough' and focus on personal growth over mere financial milestones.
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Generational Money Trauma
- Doc G describes generational money trauma stemming from his grandmother's upbringing during the Great Depression.
- This influenced his mother's and his own relationship with money, particularly regarding spending.
Impulsive Purchase and Divorce
- Shannah Game recounts buying an expensive BMW SUV shortly before her divorce.
- The financial strain of the car payment became a significant burden.
Grandmother's Work Ethic
- Shannah Game shares her grandmother's experience as a workaholic hairdresser during a time when women couldn't open their own bank accounts.
- This work ethic, rooted in fear of scarcity, was passed down through generations.