285. Find Financial Freedom Through Mindfulness and Generous Stories

Many of us carry shame and anxiety around money and stories we’ve inherited, absorbed, or unconsciously lived into. Mindfully acknowledging them is the first step toward freedom.

This week, Jessie is joined by Helena Rosenthal, MBA, MPH, and Nikki Macdonald, CFP®, financial advisors from Northwestern Mutual who specialize in supporting women and women-led households. 

Money is emotional, relational, and often a mirror of what matters most in life. Awareness of your money “story” creates spaciousness for something more compassionate.

Mindfulness and money are powerful partners. Thoughtful awareness transforms how we save, spend, and invest. 

Learning to trust yourself with money is a practice. Financial safety doesn’t come from overthinking but from clarity, planning, and presence.

When making a life transition, you need clarity and a compassionate plan instead of permission. You don’t need approval to make changes that matter—you need a values-aligned plan and self-trust.

Reflection Questions:

• What story were you taught about money growing up?

• What feelings arise when you think about money? Are they guilt, fear, shame, or hope?

• If money weren’t an issue, how would you spend your time?

• What would change if you approached your finances with compassion and curiosity rather than fear or judgment?
  

If you’d like support to integrate what you heard today into your life, coaching is a powerful place to begin. You can explore working with me here: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching

To experience this kind of reflective work in a beautiful and nourishing setting, join me at a retreat: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats

If you’d like to bring this kind of mindful conversation to your team, institution, or conference, reach out to explore having me speak: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking

To learn more about Dr. Liang’s work or invite her to speak, visit: www.awakenbreath.org

Helena and Nikki offer a complimentary 30-minute session that’s thoughtful, values-aligned, and designed to help you begin with ease.

Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice.