Your Enneagram & Money Matters

Welcome to this week"s episode of The Power Lounge. In today"s conversation, Amy Vaughan engages with Khara Croswaite Brindle, a financial therapist transforming our understanding of money through the lens of the Enneagram. Khara brings her expertise in psychology and finance to uncover how our personality types shape our financial habits. Throughout the discussion, Khara shares strategies for moving from scarcity to abundance, explores the impact of financial trauma, and offers actionable insights for anyone aiming to enhance their financial mindset. Whether you"re well-versed in the Enneagram or exploring it for the first time, this episode provides valuable perspectives to help you rethink and manage your finances effectively. Khara Croswaite Brindle, MA, LPC, ACS, CFT, is a licensed mental health and financial therapist based in Colorado. As a TEDx Speaker, author, and consultant, Khara specializes in assisting therapists and financial professionals in transforming challenges into opportunities through her consultations, courses, and supervision. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, she draws inspiration from outdoor walks and time spent near water. Outside of her professional endeavors, Khara enjoys spending quality time with her daughter, reading, and savoring gluten-free desserts with her family. Chapters: 00:00 - Introductuion 02:20 - Revolutionizing Financial Mindsets 05:38 - "Exploring Financial Therapy Benefits" 06:42 - Financial Therapy: Merging Money and Mental Health 09:50 - Enneagram Nines" Financial Growth 12:30 - Understanding Enneagram for Better Relationships 18:27 - Money Scripts and Avoidance Beliefs 22:08 - Enneagram"s Impact on Behavior Patterns 24:38 - Noble Poverty and Wealth Perception 26:46 - Balancing Workplace Help and Boundaries 30:55 - Stay Steady with Healthy Distractions 32:15 - Mind-Body Connection in Therapy 36:28 - "Overcoming Avoidance: Microdosing Exposure" 41:21 - Choosing a Financial Therapist 44:36 - Therapists: Creative Achievers and Money Views 47:51 - Encouraging Self-Spending Conflict 50:09 - "Aligning Spending with Joy" 52:21 - Defining "Enough" for Entrepreneurs 55:09 - "Disha Dyer: From College to White House" 56:20 - Outro Quotes: "Align with your Enneagram type to shift from scarcity to abundance."- Khara Croswaite Brindle "Use your Enneagram type to transform your relationship with money."- Amy Vaughan Key Takeaways: Introduction to Enneagram Debunking Financial Therapy Unique Money Scripts Relational Dynamics Combat Noble Poverty Financial Harmony and Joy Embrace Financial Therapy Call to Action: Interested in exploring more about financial therapy or connecting with certified financial therapists, visit the Financial Therapy Association website and check out their directory athttps://financialtherapyassociation.org . Discover more about your Enneagram type, visithttps://www.truity.com or thehttps://www.enneagraminstitute.com for assessments. Connect with Khara Croswaite Brindle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kharacroswaite/ Website:https://croswaitecounselingpllc.com/ Connect with the host Amy Vaughan: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/amypvaughan Podcast: https://www.togetherindigital.com/podcast/ Learn more about Together Digital and consider joining the movement by vis Support the show