#159. Rewriting Your Money Story: How to Break Free from Financial Fear with Estelle Gibson

In this empowering episode of Pockets of Knowledge, host Desiree Stanley sits down with Estelle Gibson—CPA, TED speaker, bestselling author, and holistic financial coach—for a powerful conversation about breaking free from financial fear and rewriting your money story. With over 40 years of experience in finance and two bestselling books under her belt, Estelle shares how money challenges are often less about math and more about mindset.Together, Desiree and Estelle explore the roots of financial dependency, how limiting beliefs keep us stuck in cycles of avoidance or overspending, and why so many women feel shame or confusion when it comes to managing money. Estelle talks about her own journey—from being a financially successful accountant who found herself in a financial dependency situation, to becoming a sought-after coach helping others reclaim their financial independence.She introduces the concept of “money stories” and how we can start to identify and reframe the narratives we’ve absorbed from our upbringing, relationships, and culture. The conversation also touches on the emotional side of money, the importance of financial literacy at any stage of life, and why aligning your finances with your values is a key step toward lasting empowerment.Whether you're in debt, financially independent, or just starting to face your money habits with fresh eyes, Estelle’s compassionate and practical approach offers tools and encouragement to take control—without shame or blame.Bio:Estelle Gibson is a CPA, TED Speaker, International Best Selling Author, and Holistic Financial Coach. With over 40 years of professional experience in finance, purchasing, and management, she has worked with individuals and companies, ranging from small, privately owned businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, across diverse industries.With over 20 years of experience as a Holistic Financial Coach, she supports her clients in learning how to manage their money in simple, personalized ways, and helps them break free from limiting beliefs and fears that prevent them from taking action, enabling them to achieve their goals and dreams.In 2019, she delivered a TED talk on Financial Dependency, and in 2023, with over 2.3 million views, it was rated by Reuters® as one of the top TED talks on Personal Finance. In 2021 she authored her first book, "Rewrite Your Money Story Guided Journal" and in 2024 her second book "Poor by Choice? Overcome the Lies and Create a New Financial Truth" became a #1 Best Seller.Connect with Estelle:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInYouTubeResources:https://www.ted.com/talks/estelle_gibson_the_true_cost_of_financial_dependencehttps://www.journey-to-freedom.com/Books mentioned:Poor by Choice?: Overcome the Lies and Create a New Financial Truth by Estelle GibsonRewrite Your Money Story Journal by Estelle GibsonTapping Into Wealth: How Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Can Help You Clear the Path to Making More Money by Margaret M. Lynch (Author), Daylle Deanna Schwartz M.S. (Author), Nick Ortner (Foreword) - Bookshop.orghttps://amzn.to/4eXDcMvThink and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century (Think and Grow Rich Series) by Napoleon Hill (Author), Arthur R. Pell (Contributor) - Bookshop.org https://amzn.to/44QP1iVPodcasts mentioned:The Mel Robbins PodcastSuze Orman’s Women & Money PodcastThe Diary of a CEO———Enjoy this Podcast? If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your friends so that they can be educated, informed, inspired and empowered!Questions? Contact me through my website, www.PocketsofKnowledge.com, or find me on Instagram @desireedstanley. Thanks for listening!———This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and empower you on your personal journey. Please note that individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.