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Notes from the Edge

The Money Monster Within: Managing Yourself Before You Manage Your Money

July 10, 2026·1h 6m

Most financial advice focuses on budgets, investments, and strategies. But what if the biggest obstacle to financial freedom isn’t your bank account? What if it’s the unconscious story you’re living? Join me for Part II of my conversation with financial advisor, former Benedictine monk, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author Douglas Lynam as we take a deeper look into the psychology of money through the lens of the Enneagram. This time, we’re making it personal. Doug will use my own relationship with money as a live case study to demonstrate how our unconscious patterns, what he calls our “Money Monsters”, shape everything from spending and saving to self-worth, generosity, success, and fear. Together, we’ll explore: • Why traditional financial advice often falls short • How the Enneagram reveals hidden financial patterns • The connection between trauma, identity, and money • Why intelligent people continue making the same financial decisions • What lasting financial transformation actually looks like If you’ve ever wondered why knowing what to do isn’t always enough to change what you do, this conversation is for you. Bring your questions and join us live for another honest, human conversation. Notes From the Edge™ Where high performers stop performing and start having the conversations they should have had all along.