From Shame to Strength: Rewriting Your Money Story with Amanda Clayman
Episode Overview
In this powerful and compassionate conversation, Shannon reconnects with financial therapist Amanda Clayman to explore the deep emotional and psychological layers behind our relationship with money. With humor, vulnerability, and wisdom, they unpack how shame, societal expectations, and personal history shape financial behaviors—and how healing begins not with budgets, but with bravery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling to understand their finances or themselves a little better.
What You'll Hear In This Episode
The mental and emotional toll of financial stressHow job dissatisfaction drives unhealthy money habitsReframing “scary thoughts” about money and failureThe emotional labor carried by women post-Women’s LibWhy money is rarely the real issue in financial problemsThe role of nervous system regulation in financial healingHow transparency and connection dissolve shameAmanda’s upcoming somatic finance program and her tools for managing overwhelm
Key Takeaways
Most people’s financial struggles are rooted in emotional distress, not lack of knowledge.Overspending is often a symptom of burnout, toxic work environments, or unprocessed emotions.Labeling catastrophic thinking as “scary thoughts” can create space for compassion and clarity.Shame thrives in secrecy—transparency in relationships and families fosters healthier money habits.Women, especially high-achieving caretakers, are carrying generational expectations that lead to burnout.Healing financial trauma requires more than math—it involves nervous system work, vulnerability, and community.Amanda’s go-to overwhelm tool? Shaking her limbs to release stress and reset her body.
Notes/Final Thoughts
This episode reminds us that our money stories are not set in stone—they're constantly evolving with each brave, messy step we take toward healing. Whether you’re in debt, feeling stuck, or just exhausted, Amanda and Shannon offer gentle wisdom to help you reconnect with your values, your energy, and your self-worth. It’s never just about the money—it’s about what the money reveals.
