🎙 Episode 195: What’s Your Money Story? – How Early Beliefs, Divorce, and Healing Shape Our Financial Confidence

Your money story didn’t start with your first payslip—it started with your parents, your childhood, and the beliefs you absorbed long before you had a bank account.

In this deeply moving episode of Let’s Talk Money and More, Lesley Thomas sits down with Gina Blundell—coach, podcast host, and advocate for financial awareness—to explore the powerful link between money, relationships, and self-worth. Gina shares her own story, from early memories of financial tension at home to navigating divorce, hidden accounts, and rebuilding her life—and her financial independence—on her own terms.

What unfolds is a conversation rich in honesty, empowerment, and hard-won wisdom. Together, Lesley and Gina uncover the lasting impact of unspoken financial dynamics, how money can be used as control in relationships, and why trusting yourself is the first step to lasting confidence and change.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How childhood money beliefs shape your adult financial behaviour

✅ The subtle signs of financial control—and how to reclaim your power

✅ Why we must talk about money before committing to a partner

✅ How to raise financially responsible kids (without becoming their safety net)

✅ The power of self-awareness in breaking intergenerational patterns

✅ Why investing isn't just about money—it’s about trust in yourself

🔹 Memorable Quotes from Gina and Lesley:

✨ “If you risk nothing, you risk everything.”

✨ “Your relationship with money mirrors your relationship with yourself.”

✨ “Awareness is the first step—but action is where change happens.”

✨ “You don’t need to be perfect with money. You just need to be honest—with yourself and your loved ones.”

💡 Reclaim Your Financial Voice

This episode is a reminder that it’s never too late to rewrite your money story. Whether you’re navigating separation, parenting through money stress, or learning to trust yourself again—this conversation will meet you where you are, and encourage you to step forward with clarity and courage.

📢 Listen now to discover the healing power of financial honesty—and the strength that comes when we learn to say no, set boundaries, and believe we’re worthy of more.

Connect with Gina Blundell

Linkedin - http://linkedin.com/in/gina-blundell

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/gina.blundell.18

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/@gina.blundell

Connect with Lesley Thomas

Download for FREE – The 2025 Money Mindset Playbook - https://lesleyathomas.kartra.com/page/2025-money-mindset-playbook

My website www.themoneyconfidenceacademy.com/

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Connect with me on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-thomas

Book a Free 30 mins call with me - https://calendly.com/lesley-themoneyconfidenceacademy/30mins-121

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