What if the missing link in your healing journey was trauma, and no one ever told you? In this eye-opening episode, Ed Coambs sits down with renowned trauma therapist Lou Lebentz for a deeply moving and transformative conversation. Together, they uncover the hidden layers of trauma that shape our lives, from the subtle emotional imprints of childhood to intergenerational pain and societal systems of shame and scarcity. Lou shares her personal journey through breakdown, financial extremes, and profound healing, leading to the creation of her pioneering program, The Voyage. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand how unresolved trauma shows up in relationships, mental health, and even your financial behaviors and how true healing is not just possible, but your birthright.

Key Takeaways:

• How can healing through programs like The Voyage help individuals move from survival to thriving?

• What role do our childhood experiences and inherited beliefs play in how we relate to money and self-worth?

• How does trauma—beyond just major events—shape our emotional, relational, and financial lives?

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) - Discovering trauma in addiction therapy settings

(05:00) - Four aspects of trauma explained

(08:30) - How classism and societal systems create trauma

(10:00) - Internalizing parental fears and money beliefs

(13:00) - The importance of addressing past, present, and future in healing

(16:00) - The role of therapy and coaching in trauma recovery

(19:00) - Understanding parts work: adult, wounded, and adapted selves

(23:00) - How childhood money experiences shape financial behaviors

(37:00) - Integrating soul, vision, and purpose in healing

(38:00) - Thriving after trauma as a birthright

Key Topics Discussed:

Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs, Charlotte North Carolina, Financial Therapy, Couples Financial Planning, Financial Intimacy, Money and Relationships, Financial Communication for Couples, Attachment Styles and Money, Financial Conflict Resolution, Therapy-Informed Financial Planning, Financial Trauma Healing, Financial Wellness for Couples, Trauma recovery program, Inner child healing, Financial trauma therapy, Parts work psychology, Emotional healing journey

Mentions:

Website: https://loulebentz.com/

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/loulebentz

Mentions: The Voyage

More of Healthy Love & Money:

Redefine your relationship with money and each other: https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/

Ed’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyloveandmoney/

Contact me at ed@healthyloveandmoney.com

Healthy Love & Money is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.