In this episode of The Money is Emotional Podcast, host Christine Luken, the acclaimed financial dignity coach, dives deep into the often uncomfortable topic of “Overcoming Money Shame.” Using insights from Brene Brown’s “Atlas of the Heart,” Christine unpacks heavy emotions like shame, guilt, and perfectionism—showing how they manifest specifically in our financial lives. She inspires us to embrace self-compassion and empathy, positioning these as the keys to break free from the shackles of money shame.

Christine discusses:

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• The difference between guilt and shame in the context of managing personal finances.
  
• How to break out of money shame cycle.
  
• Her personal journey of overcoming money shame.
  
• How perfectionism can sabotage your future growth.
  
• What she learnt from the challenges she faced in the BODi LAVA fitness program.
  
• The importance of self-compassion in overcoming money shape and achieving financial dignity.
  

Resources:

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• Money Mind (RE)set Hypnosis Library 
  
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• Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of the Human Experience by Brene Brown
  
• Self-Compassion test
  
• Episode 1: I Let My Heart Hijack My Wallet:
  
• Episode 56: Good Money Revolution with Derrick Kinney:
  
• Episode 59: Dissolve Money Blocks with Hypnosis with Tammy Tyree:
  

Connect with Christine Luken: 

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• Christine Luken, Financial Dignity® Coach 
  
• LinkedIn: 7 Pillars, LLC
  
• LinkedIn: Christine Luken
  
• Instagram: Christine Luken
  
• Facebook: Christine Luken
  
• TikTok: Christine Luken
  
• YouTube: Christine Luken
  
• Hello@ChristineLuken.com
  
• The Wealthy Woman Book Club
  
• Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching
  
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