Why do we fear running out of money even when we’re safe? Why does spending make us anxious? Why does saving everything still not feel like enough? In this episode, we explore the deep psychological layers behind financial fear — from scarcity mindset and survival mode to identity, loss aversion, and past conditioning.
I share my own reflections around money as I stepped into the unknown after leaving Malta — and how I realized that financial fear isn’t about numbers. It’s about safety, identity, and the younger parts of us that never felt secure.
Topics:
• What financial anxiety really is
• How money becomes a proxy for safety, control, and self-worth
• Scarcity mindset and survival mode
• How fear shapes decisions more than numbers
• Evidence-based tools to build financial confidence
• A journal prompt for rewriting your money story
Keywords: financial anxiety, scarcity mindset, money trauma, emotional resilience, abundance mindset, personal growth
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