344. Why You Struggle to Receive Money (Even When You're Good at Making It)

Most of us don't actually have trouble making money. It's the keeping of it — the receiving of it — that's the problem. If you added up how much money has passed through your hands over your lifetime, the number would probably surprise you. It comes in, you manage it, you pay bills, and then it's "gone," so you never really see how much you're circulating. That's not a money-making problem. That's a receiving problem, and most women were never taught the skill. In this solo episode, I break down what receiving actually is, why we were never taught to do it, and how you can start practicing it today.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The friendship bracelet story that reveals exactly when we're taught to stop receiving Why women in particular tend to under-apply for things they're qualified for — and where that pattern comes from Why your natural gifts were meant to become your living, not something you give away for free What a $40,000 handbag taught me about the difference between having money and actually receiving it Where you're already wealthy right now, even before more money shows up Small daily practices that start building your capacity to receive   RESOURCES MENTIONED Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg    READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS? If this episode had you noticing a place where you push away money, help, or support, let's talk about it. As my FREE GIFT to Girlfriends, I offer a 30-minute discovery call. Book here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 271: You are Deserving of Wealth This Year — https://sarahwalton.com/deserving-wealth Episode 292: Business Success Isn't a Race. It's a Frequency — https://sarahwalton.com/business-success-frequency/ Episode 312: Awakening, Abundance & Ancient Wisdom — Rewriting Your Money Story with Halle Eavelyn — https://sarahwalton.com/women-money-mindset-halle-eavelyn/   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)