Episode 18: Money and Emotions with Annabelle Dura

Mar 23

“If I take care of my money, my money takes care of me.”

Welcome to today's episode, where we have a very special guest, Annabelle Dura, a somatic practitioner, and coach who has been through the entire Holistic Money process. Our work together is complementary because it focuses on changing our relationship with money by examining our stories and circumstances. However, Annabelle's somatic coaching expertise adds dimension to the Holistic Money Program. She helps individuals understand their emotions and connect with their bodies and inner experiences, allowing them to learn how to be present with their feelings.

Today's episode will explore the crucial role of emotional processing in managing finances and dealing with triggering money issues. We will delve into how Annabelle's work as a somatic coach and practitioner helps people work through their emotional resistance to money. In addition, we'll also talk about Annabelle's personal journey with money and how she has used holistic money practices to transform her own financial situation. This episode promises a fascinating and informative conversation, so don't miss it!

Key highlights

[00:00:00] Introduction to today’s speaker: Annabelle Dura

[00:01:15] Annabelle joining the Holistic Money Program

[00:02:22] Annabelle’s relationship with money and biggest shifts through the years

[00:06:49] How being a somatic practitioner has impacted Annabelle’s results with money

[00:09:02] My own money story

[00:11:09] Emotional patterns with money

[00:22:53] How to complete an impulse due to spending money

[00:27:54] Bottom-up approach to building wealth

[00:32:21] How to feel safe with money

[00:38:37] Annabelle’s words of wisdom

Notable Quotes

Developing a positive relationship with oneself is a turning point in personal growth and professional work, especially in trauma therapy. This relationship and trust in oneself can have a ripple effect on all areas of life, including money, relationships, and work.
It's important not to shame oneself for feeling negative emotions about money, even if they may seem insignificant. Acknowledging and accepting these emotions is essential to give oneself the care and attention needed to overcome them.
Completing impulses is a crucial aspect of the holistic money process, allowing us to understand and control our behaviors and make intentional financial decisions that align with our goals.
The first step towards healing our relationship with money is to feel safe and create a sense of security with money and ourselves. Focusing on this aspect could bring significant healing, and it has the potential to transform our relationship with money, which could bring about positive change in the world.
Feeling safe with money allows for a shift from comparison to personal responsibility, possibility, and individualized approaches to financial safety.
Safety within oneself is key to establishing safety in other areas of life, including relationships with money and work.
Healing is possible, and feeling safe with money is accessible to everyone with the right support and love, even though it might take some time to get there.