Why Being “Good With Money” Still Feels So Hard w/ Shannah Game #1103

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Feb 18, 2026

Shannah Game, a CFP and money therapist who helps people untangle emotions behind financial behavior. She talks about how hormones and past money trauma shape spending, why shame keeps people stuck, exercises to notice bodily money signals, and ways couples can share money histories to build better systems. Short, practical strategies for calming money stress and redefining what ‘enough’ feels like.

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INSIGHT

Confession Lowers Money Shame

Naming money mistakes aloud reduces shame and signals safety to your nervous system.
Confiding in a trusted person lowers secrecy and breaks cycles of self-sabotage.

ADVICE

Create A Money Timeline

Create a money timeline listing positive and negative money memories to spot recurring patterns.
Use the timeline to separate fact from fiction and identify how early experiences shape present behavior.

INSIGHT

Money Reactions Live In The Body

Money triggers show up somatically as tightness, racing heart, or sweating and vary by person.
Noticing body sensations during money tasks helps trace beliefs and reduce reactive behavior.

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How often do you stop to consider that your hormones might be the ones clicking "Add to Cart"? We like to pretend money is just logic and spreadsheets, but let’s be real: it’s emotional, it’s messy, and it’s never just about the numbers. If you’re tired of carrying the weight of old financial mistakes or wondering why you’re stuck in the same self-sabotaging loops, this episode is your manual for a reset. Today, we’re joined by Shannah Game, a CFP and Money Therapist who bridges the gap between your brain and your bank account. Get ready to ditch the shame, kill the stress, and finally build a relationship with money that actually feels good. Today we discuss:

How even successful folks feel stressed about their money
Importance of communication with your parter
Understanding and enjoying the financial journey in addition to goals
Identifying ‘enough’
Recognizing the ways you’re crushing it
Financial growth accompanied by emotional growth
Impact of your finances on your overall well-being
And much more!

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