EP157 The Hidden Connection Between Grief and Money (And How to Heal Your Financial Mindset) with DonJay Rice

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💡 Did you know that your emotions around money are deeply tied to your past experiences?

In this episode of Be Freaking Awesome, Sami Kinnison and Angela Belford sit down with financial coach and behavioral specialist DonJay Rice to explore the unexpected ways grief and trauma shape your financial habits. Whether it’s avoiding money conversations, feeling guilt around inheritance, or struggling to make financial decisions, this episode will help you unpack your money story and take the first step toward a healthier financial mindset.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The surprising link between grief, trauma, and financial behaviors
✅ How your first money memories still influence your decisions today
✅ Why inheritance and loss can create unexpected financial guilt
✅ The power of money journaling and how to recognize emotional spending
✅ How to start having safe and productive money conversations in relationships
✅ Why 80% of widows change financial advisors after their spouse passes—and what that means for your own financial planning

💭 Are you carrying financial stress, guilt, or avoidance from your past? This episode is your invitation to reflect, heal, and create a better relationship with money.

Resources & Links:

🔗 Connect with DonJay Rice: DrumbeatofWealth.com
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