A lot of people think they don’t trust themselves with money because they lack discipline. Because they’ve made “bad” decisions. Because they need to try harder.

That’s not what’s actually happening.

In this episode, we’re talking about why financial self-trust breaks down and how to start rebuilding it in a way that’s realistic, supportive, and grounded in safety, not shame.

I’m unpacking:

• Why trust with money can’t exist in chaos or unpredictability

• How constantly reacting to money decisions erodes confidence over time

• The difference between wanting to trust yourself and having systems that actually support it

• What rebuilding financial trust looks like in real life

This conversation reflects the work I do with my clients inside Security First — helping them build financial security and predictability so they can make decisions with more confidence and less stress, and become work-optional.

If this resonates and you know you want one-on-one support rebuilding trust with your money, you can read all the details and submit your application here.

This episode is about permission.

Permission to:

• Admit a goal no longer fits

• Stop forcing timelines that don’t match your real life

• Pivot without feeling like you “failed”

It’s less about setting better goals and more about listening to what your current season is asking for.

If this episode connected for you, and you’re at a point where you want 1:1 support around pushing goals, Security First is where I do that work. You can read more or apply here if it feels aligned

I break down the difference between money vanity metrics and money metrics that actually convert into stability, security, and freedom.

We talk about:

• Why income, credit limits, and “looking rich” can be misleading

• What your money numbers should actually be converting into

• Measuring safety and freedom in months, not vibes

• The metrics that quietly determine how fragile or flexible your life really is

This episode is about stopping the chase for numbers that look good and building numbers that actually buy you options.