How to Build Financial Autonomy and Trust Yourself With Big Decisions

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About This Episode

In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story that taught me a powerful lesson about autonomy, decision-making, and self-trust. We’re exploring how easy it is to give up our power, especially around finances, without even realizing it. Then, I also want to show you what it looks like to take it back with clarity and confidence. Through the lens of a recent solo car purchase, I reflect on how I used to outsource big decisions (financial and otherwise) in my marriage, and how I’ve grown into a woman who now takes the lead in her own life. This isn’t just about buying a car, it’s about building the internal muscle to make aligned decisions, even when you feel uncertain or uncomfortable. Whether you’re navigating divorce, reclaiming your voice in relationships, or simply working to trust yourself more deeply, this episode is a gentle nudge to ask better questions, make decisions on purpose, and lead yourself through fear, not away from it.

Topics Discussed

• The subtle ways we give up autonomy in relationships and finances
• Why confidence doesn’t come before action but *from* it
• How to recognize when you're outsourcing decisions out of fear
• Questions to build self-awareness before making big choices
• The emotional and practical journey of rebuilding trust in yourself

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