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Jun 26
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S2 Ep1: Money Bootcamp: Recognising fina...

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About this episode
In the first episode of the second season of the Santam Insure Your Future Money Bootcamp, hosts Mapalo Makhu and Maya Fisher-French explore the emotional aspects of money management. With a focus on financial trauma, they discuss how our upbringing and past experiences shape our relationship with money and the significance of understanding these emotions. How these emotions can either empower or hinder our financial decisions.

Mapalo and Maya share personal anecdotes and real-life examples, illustrating the profound impact of financial trauma on individuals' behaviours, from procrastination in checking bank statements to compulsive spending. They emphasise the importance of confronting these emotions and the necessity of having open conversations about money, whether with friends or partners.

Listeners will gain insights into the concept of 'money vows' - the promises we make to ourselves based on our financial experiences - and how these can influence our current financial habits. The episode also addresses the psychological triggers behind retail therapy and excessive spending, encouraging listeners to reflect on their emotional drivers.

Join Mapalo and Maya as they guide you through the complexities of money and emotions, equipping you with the knowledge to embark on your financial transformation journey. Remember, understanding your emotions around money is the first step towards achieving financial wellness.

Don't forget to download the money questionnaire from our website to kickstart your journey!

- Understanding Financial Trauma
- The Impact of Upbringing on Money Mindset
- Confronting Financial Fears
- The Importance of Open Conversations about Money
- Exploring Money Vows and Their Influence
- Retail Therapy and Emotional Spending
- Empowering Yourself through Financial Awareness

This podcast series is designed to motivate and inform you as you navigate your personal financial transformation. Stay tuned for more insightful discussions in this season!

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