The Hidden Link Between Money, Trauma, and Emotional Safety with Dr. Elise Dossaji

Money is rarely just about numbers. In this episode of Healing Mindset, host Nazish sits down with Dr. Elise Dossaji to explore how trauma, grief, and emotional safety quietly shape our financial behaviors, stress responses, and self-worth.This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck around money despite trying budgeting tools, or who experiences guilt, anxiety, or avoidance around financial decisions. Dr. Elise reframes money struggles as emotional signals, not personal failures, and explains how healing the underlying wounds can transform both finances and relationships.About the Guest:Dr. Elise Dossaji is a Licensed Professional Counselor and supervisor with over 16 years of experience. She specializes in grief and trauma and is a faculty member in a graduate counseling program.Key Takeaways:Money behaviors often reflect unmet needs for safety and controlFinancial stress can persist even when income increasesShame keeps people stuck, while awareness creates choiceTreating money like a relationship builds healthier boundariesSmall emotional triggers can drive repeated financial patternsHow to Connect With the Guest:Website: https://www.elisedossajilpc.info/🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?Send me a direct message on PodMatch.👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate the platform now reaches 200K+ global listeners across 6000+ episodes, uniting voices, breaking stigma, and reminding us that every story matters.👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to.Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast📬 Contact & LinksBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️Email: [email protected] | [email protected]: https://www.podhub.club/Based in: India & USA🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows 🤝 Be a Guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/🤝 Join Our LinkedIn CommunityConnect with a global community focused on mental health, wellness, and personal growth. Join meaningful conversations, discover insights from experts, and grow alongside like-minded individuals.👉 Join the LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/📌 Disclaimer - This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media remains the property of their respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #moneyandtrauma #financialhealing #emotionalwellness #traumainformed #healingmindset #mentalhealthpodcast #moneypsychology #selfworth #innerhealing #financialstress #personalgrowth