STOP FEEDING THE SYSTEM (273)

PODCAST DESCRIPTION Are we financing the very system we complain about? Dominique and Erica explore Catherine Austin Fitts’ “Coming Clean” philosophy, wealth concentration, community banking, local economies and how everyday financial choices can influence where economic power flows. What does YOUR money support after you spend it? ☕💰 Today we’re spilling the tea on “Coming Clean,” the idea that changing where we bank, buy, invest and spend our attention could help shift economic power away from institutions we don’t want to support and toward the communities we do. HOMEWORK Take 15 minutes and follow your money. Look at your bank, your five largest monthly purchases and your recurring subscriptions. Ask yourself: Do my transactions support the kind of economy and community I say I want? Then identify one realistic transaction you could redirect this month. No financial heroics. Just greater awareness. HASHTAGS: #SpillTheTeaWithDE, #ComingClean, #CatherineAustinFitts, #SolariReport, #FollowTheMoney, #FinancialFreedom, #FinancialLiteracy, #EconomicPower, #WealthInequality, #CommunityBanking, #CreditUnions, #LocalEconomy, #SupportLocalBusiness, #MoneyAndPower, #PersonalFinance, #FinancialSovereignty, #Decentralization, #ConsciousSpending MUSIC CREDIT; Music used in Spill the Tea with D & E is copyrighted and provided by Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. All rights reserved. Editorial note: This episode discusses the views of Catherine Austin Fitts and the Solari Report alongside independent economic data. Solari’s descriptions of a “parasitic economy,” “living equity” and “Coming Clean” are part of its analytical and philosophical framework. This episode is for discussion and educational purposes and is not individualized financial, investment, legal or tax advice. 🌿🍵 The Last Sip 🍵🌿 Before we put the kettle away and head back into the adventure of everyday life, we’d like to leave you with one final thought: Wellness isn’t something you buy. It’s something you build. One conversation, one healthy choice, one act of kindness, one deep breath, and sometimes one cup of tea at a time. If today’s conversation inspired you, encouraged you, or simply made you smile, we invite you to support the work of Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization started in 2015, dedicated to helping people cultivate healthier bodies, calmer minds, stronger communities, and more meaningful lives. Your tax-deductible donations help support wellness education, community programs, mindfulness initiatives, and projects that encourage people to thrive rather than merely survive. To learn more or make a contribution, visit: SBWellness.org Because a healthier community begins with people who care enough to plant seeds today for a better tomorrow. Until next time, keep your cup full, your heart open, and remember… The world may be complicated, but sharing tea and sharing wisdom are still wonderfully simple. 🌱 This is Dominique and Erica saying