Ep. 5 - Shame & Embarrassment Around Money

In this conversation, Brennan discusses the shame and embarrassment that many people feel around money. He shares an email he sends to students who have fallen off track in their financial goals, emphasizing the importance of not feeling ashamed or embarrassed. Brennan highlights the need to set realistic goals and avoid self-blame when they are not achieved. He explains that our beliefs and behaviors around money can be rewired, and that success is within reach if we change our mindset. Brennan encourages listeners to disconnect their emotions from financial success and focus on building a new set of programs for financial freedom.   Takeaways: Shame and embarrassment around money can prevent people from addressing their financial issues. Setting realistic goals and avoiding self-blame is crucial for financial success. Our beliefs and behaviors around money can be rewired to achieve different results. Disconnecting emotions from financial success can lead to empowerment and freedom. Financial success is possible regardless of upbringing or past experiences with money. Chapters:   00:00: Shame and Embarrassment Around Money 03:24: The Importance of Setting Realistic Goals 06:11: Overcoming Self-Blame and Shame 09:23: Rewiring Our Beliefs and Behaviors 11:21: Disconnecting Emotions from Financial Success