6 Ways High-Achievers Sabotage Their Finances (Without Realizing It)

Listen to Felina's first appearance on UnF*ck Your Money here:The Best Money Convo in the WorldRegister with Felina's workshop with Somatic Experiencing International, The Somatic Side of Money Trauma on her website: https://www.felinadanalis.com/When it comes to money, most people think about money mindset, budgeting, or financial literacy... But very few understand what happens in the body around money and how this is actually what drives most of our financial decisions and behaviors. In this episode, Felina and I chat about:What Somatic Experiencing is and how it's different to traditional talk therapy.Why high-achieving people can understand money intellectually but still struggle with their money behaviors and habits. What happens in the nervous system when someone feels stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed about money.And what financial trauma looks like, and how to begin healing. Keywords: financial trauma, money, budgets, spending, saving; financial healing, money healing: Connect with Felina:Felina Danalis, M.A., S.E.P. (she/her) helps individuals and mission-driven organizations master resilience to stress, anxiety and trauma in order to have a more meaningful impact in the world. After witnessing a traumatic car bombing while working as a diplomat in the Balkans, she had a breaking open moment which caused her to radically change direction and course. A bi-cultural and multi-lingual daughter of working class immigrants, for more than a decade she has stewarded a global coaching practice (www.felinadanalis.com) that helps individuals and organizations deal with the impacts of stress in a culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, body-based way. She has worked with institutions ranging from the World Bank to Planned Parenthood, the Betty Ford Center to the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Google to The Golden Door. She holds degrees from Georgetown and Johns Hopkins University, is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and assistant teaching faculty and once upon a time co-wrote a book on socially responsible investing. www.felinadanalis.comhttps://www.instagram.com/fdanalis/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/felinadanalis/ ⭐️ Book Your Introductory SessionMoney isn’t just math. It’s behavior.If you’re struggling with overspending, avoidance, financial anxiety, overgiving, or simply feeling overwhelmed by money, let’s talk.As a Behavioral Finance Coach and Somatic Practitioner, I help people understand the behavior behind their money so they can bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.Book your introductory sessionBook your session here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If this episode made you think, gave you a new perspective, or helped you feel a little less alone, would you do me a favor?Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and email me a screenshot. Reviews help this little podcast reach more humans who need it. And because I appreciate you, I’ll send you a special thank-you gift in return ♥️~Podcast theme song by The Jilted Irony

If you are someone who has significant savings but cannot spend money on basic needs without going into anxiety.... If you find yourself delaying healthcare, therapy, dental work, or support despite being able to afford it... Or you experience guilt every time you spend money on yourself, or rest...Then this episode is for you! You will learn what financial deprivation looks like and how you can release this pattern, not recklessly, but in a way that helps you do BOTH: enjoy life, spend without guilt AND have a financial security. ⭐️ Book Your Introductory SessionMoney isn’t just math. It’s behavior.If you’re struggling with overspending, avoidance, financial anxiety, overgiving, or simply feeling overwhelmed by money, let’s talk.As a Behavioral Finance Coach and Somatic Practitioner, I help people understand the behavior behind their money so they can bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.Book your introductory sessionBook your session here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If this episode made you think, gave you a new perspective, or helped you feel a little less alone, would you do me a favor?Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and email me a screenshot. Reviews help this little podcast reach more humans who need it. And because I appreciate you, I’ll send you a special thank-you gift in return ♥️~Podcast theme song by The Jilted Irony

So if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately…if you’ve been wondering why everything feels so hard…if you’ve secretly been feeling like you’re failing at life despite trying so hard…I really want you to hear this:You are not crazy.You are not lazy.You are not uniquely defective.You are a human being responding to a very intense moment in history.Join me on today's podcast to chat about burnout and overwhelm, and some suggestions that might help you carry the heavy load of life. ⭐️ Book Your Introductory SessionMoney isn’t just math. It’s behavior.If you’re struggling with overspending, avoidance, financial anxiety, overgiving, or simply feeling overwhelmed by money, let’s talk.As a Behavioral Finance Coach and Somatic Practitioner, I help people understand the behavior behind their money so they can bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.Book your introductory sessionBook your session here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If this episode made you think, gave you a new perspective, or helped you feel a little less alone, would you do me a favor?Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and email me a screenshot. Reviews help this little podcast reach more humans who need it. And because I appreciate you, I’ll send you a special thank-you gift in return ♥️~Podcast theme song by The Jilted Irony

How do we even become financially free, stable and independent when we are burdened by financial shame, blame, guilt, regrets, shoulds, ifs and buts? In this episode, I talk about the foundational steps to building financial freedom and resilience and what it means and feels like to be financially “well”.Enjoy! ⭐️ Book Your Introductory SessionMoney isn’t just math. It’s behavior.If you’re struggling with overspending, avoidance, financial anxiety, overgiving, or simply feeling overwhelmed by money, let’s talk.As a Behavioral Finance Coach and Somatic Practitioner, I help people understand the behavior behind their money so they can bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.Book your introductory sessionBook your session here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If this episode made you think, gave you a new perspective, or helped you feel a little less alone, would you do me a favor?Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and email me a screenshot. Reviews help this little podcast reach more humans who need it. And because I appreciate you, I’ll send you a special thank-you gift in return ♥️~Podcast theme song by The Jilted Irony

I have a secret. I have a terrible financial habit even though I know better… I teach and preach this stuff for heaven’s sake 😂In this episode I talk about releasing shame and blame around our “bad” money habits and I teach you (and me!) how to better navigate and release them in a compassionate, trauma informed manner.Enjoy! ⭐️ Book Your Introductory SessionMoney isn’t just math. It’s behavior.If you’re struggling with overspending, avoidance, financial anxiety, overgiving, or simply feeling overwhelmed by money, let’s talk.As a Behavioral Finance Coach and Somatic Practitioner, I help people understand the behavior behind their money so they can bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.Book your introductory sessionBook your session here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If this episode made you think, gave you a new perspective, or helped you feel a little less alone, would you do me a favor?Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and email me a screenshot. Reviews help this little podcast reach more humans who need it. And because I appreciate you, I’ll send you a special thank-you gift in return ♥️~Podcast theme song by The Jilted Irony

Listen to my Money Story here.A little note before you press play:This episode is more raw and personal than usual.I actually considered rerecording it because there’s stuttering, emotion, imperfect moments, and parts where you can hear me thinking and feeling in real time.But ultimately, I decided to leave it as it is.Because I think this is what real-life money healing actually sounds like sometimes.Over the past year, I’ve experienced some of the hardest moments of my life.Recovering from Guillain-Barré Syndrome.Feeling like I failed because I couldn’t buy the home I truly wanted.And recently navigating my dog Arby’s ICU stay and health crisis.And through all of it, I noticed something important:👉 my money system didn’t remove the pain…but it did create enough safety and structure for my nervous system to breathe.That realization changed the way I think about financial wellness.Because maybe the goal isn’t perfection.Maybe the goal is creating systems that support us through real life.Inside this episode, I talk about:why financial setbacks are not personal failureshow overwhelm makes us want to overhaul everything at oncewhy I focus on emotions before complicated money systemsthe importance of identifying the few numbers that actually matter firstand how a supportive money system can create more nervous system safety during difficult seasons of lifeIf you’ve been feeling:behindemotionally exhausted around moneyashamed of your financial setbacksor overwhelmed by trying to “fix” everything at once…this episode is for you.Because financial freedom isn’t about having a perfect life.It’s about creating enough safety, structure, and self-trust to move through life without money becoming another source of collapse.⭐️ Book Your Introductory SessionMoney isn’t just math. It’s behavior.If you’re struggling with overspending, avoidance, financial anxiety, overgiving, or simply feeling overwhelmed by money, let’s talk.As a Behavioral Finance Coach and Somatic Practitioner, I help people understand the behavior behind their money so they can bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.Book your introductory sessionBook your session here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If this episode made you think, gave you a new perspective, or helped you feel a little less alone, would you do me a favor?Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and email me a screenshot. Reviews help this little podcast reach more humans who need it. And because I appreciate you, I’ll send you a special thank-you gift in return ♥️~Podcast theme song by The Jilted Irony

Listen to my Money Story here.A little note before you press play:This episode is more raw and personal than usual.I actually considered rerecording it because there’s stuttering, emotion, imperfect moments, and parts where you can hear me thinking and feeling in real time.But ultimately, I decided to leave it as it is.Because I think this is what real-life money healing actually sounds like sometimes.Over the past year, I’ve experienced some of the hardest moments of my life.Recovering from Guillain-Barré Syndrome.Feeling like I failed because I couldn’t buy the home I truly wanted.And recently navigating my dog Arby’s ICU stay and health crisis.And through all of it, I noticed something important:👉 my money system didn’t remove the pain…but it did create enough safety and structure for my nervous system to breathe.That realization changed the way I think about financial wellness.Because maybe the goal isn’t perfection.Maybe the goal is creating systems that support us through real life.Inside this episode, I talk about:why financial setbacks are not personal failureshow overwhelm makes us want to overhaul everything at oncewhy I focus on emotions before complicated money systemsthe importance of identifying the few numbers that actually matter firstand how a supportive money system can create more nervous system safety during difficult seasons of lifeIf you’ve been feeling:behindemotionally exhausted around moneyashamed of your financial setbacksor overwhelmed by trying to “fix” everything at once…this episode is for you.Because financial freedom isn’t about having a perfect life.It’s about creating enough safety, structure, and self-trust to move through life without money becoming another source of collapse.⭐️ Next Steps:If you’re desiring financial freedom and you want my help transforming your money anxiety into abundance, I invite you to book a 1-1 Money Archetype session with me! This is my most popular call where we will identify your top money blocks and blind spots, and you’ll receive a full personalized plan for your financial goals. Book your call here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Was this helpful? I would be so grateful if you take a moment to subscribe/follow the show and leave a 5-Star Review. To express my gratitude, I would love to gift you my Financial Freedom Starter Kit for leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  To receive your Financial Freedom Starter Kit, leave a review and send me a screenshot on Instagram via DM on https://www.instagram.com/nadinezumot/~Podcast theme song by The Jilted Irony

You’re smart. Capable. Self-aware. So why does money still feel… chaotic?In this episode, we’re unpacking something most high-achievers struggle with: Doing well in life… but not feeling fully in control of their moneyIf you’ve ever found yourself:avoiding your financesoverthinking every decisionswinging between “I’ve got this” and “what am I doing?”or spending in ways that don’t feel alignedYou’re not alone! In this episode, I walk you through 6 common patterns I see in high-achievers, and what they’re actually trying to protect.💛 Inside this episode:You’ll learn:Why avoidance around money isn’t lazinessHow emotional spending is often a form of self-regulationThe hidden cost of overgiving and people-pleasingWhy rigid budgeting backfiresHow guilt and shame can drive your financial decisionsKey words: Money, moneyhealing, financialfreedom, innerchild, moneyblocks A note on Money ArchetypesThis work is inspired by the Money Archetypes framework developed by the Money Coaching Institute and taught by my mentor, Debra Price.⭐️ Book Your Introductory SessionMoney isn’t just math. It’s behavior.If you’re struggling with overspending, avoidance, financial anxiety, overgiving, or simply feeling overwhelmed by money, let’s talk.As a Behavioral Finance Coach and Somatic Practitioner, I help people understand the behavior behind their money so they can bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.Book your introductory sessionBook your session here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If this episode made you think, gave you a new perspective, or helped you feel a little less alone, would you do me a favor?Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and email me a screenshot. Reviews help this little podcast reach more humans who need it. And because I appreciate you, I’ll send you a special thank-you gift in return ♥️~Podcast theme song by The Jilted Irony

Do You Still Feel Out of Control with Money Even If You Understand the Nervous System?Is the Link Between Your Nervous System and Money a Myth?In this episode, I’m sharing why I decided to relaunch the podcast, and the shift I’m seeing in the money space that doesn’t sit right with me.Because while the nervous system does matter,  the way it’s being talked about online is starting to feel blamey.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why the link between your nervous system and money is real but not the full pictureHow certain “trauma-informed” money messages can unintentionally create shameWhat nervous system capacity actually means when it comes to moneyWhy high-achievers can make money… but still struggle to feel in controlAn introduction to my RESET framework for building financial freedom that integrates nervous system healing through building financial capacity. Keywords:nervous system and money, money anxiety, financial trauma, high achievers and money, emotional spending, financial avoidance, nervous system capacity, money mindset vs behavior, trauma-informed money coaching, financial stress, money habits, somatic money work, financial healing, money podcast⭐️ Book Your Introductory SessionMoney isn’t just math. It’s behavior.If you’re struggling with overspending, avoidance, financial anxiety, overgiving, or simply feeling overwhelmed by money, let’s talk.As a Behavioral Finance Coach and Somatic Practitioner, I help people understand the behavior behind their money so they can bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.Book your introductory sessionBook your session here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If this episode made you think, gave you a new perspective, or helped you feel a little less alone, would you do me a favor?Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and email me a screenshot. Reviews help this little podcast reach more humans who need it. And because I appreciate you, I’ll send you a special thank-you gift in return ♥️~Podcast theme song by The Jilted Irony

After a little break, I am relaunching everyone's favourite money podcast where we will be talking about emotional spending (and what’s actually driving it)money anxiety and how to calm itincome ceilings and why they happenhow to feel safe earning, holding, and growing moneyand how to build real financial freedom stability without burning out or turning into someone you’re notAll in a way that BUILDS more capacity for abundance in your nervous system. So if you're all about creating financial freedom then check out my older episodes, and you have plenty more to look forward to in the weeks ahead!Love and many thanks for being here! Nadine ⭐️ Book Your Introductory SessionMoney isn’t just math. It’s behavior.If you’re struggling with overspending, avoidance, financial anxiety, overgiving, or simply feeling overwhelmed by money, let’s talk.As a Behavioral Finance Coach and Somatic Practitioner, I help people understand the behavior behind their money so they can bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.Book your introductory sessionBook your session here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If this episode made you think, gave you a new perspective, or helped you feel a little less alone, would you do me a favor?Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and email me a screenshot. Reviews help this little podcast reach more humans who need it. And because I appreciate you, I’ll send you a special thank-you gift in return ♥️~Podcast theme song by The Jilted Irony