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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 21 MIN

I Have PTSD. Here's What It Did To My Finances.

from Uncensored Money · host Melissa Browne

Nobody in finance talks about this.  How trauma responses — freeze, flight, fight, fawn — show up in your financial decisions. And what they're actually costing you.  In this episode I share something personal: I have PTSD from experiences in my teenage years. And for a long time I didn't connect that to my finances.  Looking back — it was there in everything.  This episode covers:  — What a trauma response actually is (and why it's not what most people think)  — How freeze, flight, fight and fawn show up specifically in financial behaviour  — The fawn response — the one that costs women the most and gets talked about the least  — Three practical financial steps to take alongside therapy  — Why you cannot separate your nervous system from your bank account  If you're working through difficult experiences, please reach out to a qualified therapist.  —  General Advice Warning: This podcast contains general information only and does not take into account your personal circumstances, objectives or needs. Mel Browne Money Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Rask Licensing Pty Ltd (AFSL: 563 907). Please consider whether the information is appropriate for you, and speak to a licensed financial adviser, accountant or tax professional before making any financial decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.  For more tips and resources, visit us at melissabrowne.com.au, on Facebook or Instagram @MelBrowne.Money or send us an email at [email protected].  Finally, if you love this episode please make sure you subscribe, share it with a friend and leave us a review. 

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