{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"I Am Ashamed: Breaking Free of the Shame Spiral","description":"Money shame can convince you that your past financial mistakes say something permanent about who you are.\n\nThey don't.\n\nIn this episode of The Aligned Money Show, George Grombacher shares some of the worst financial advice he ever received—from himself—and how bad money behavior can turn into a destructive cycle of shame, avoidance, and even worse decisions.\n\nWe explore the important difference between guilt and shame, why people avoid their finances when they're embarrassed by them, and how to begin rebuilding self-trust through a simple Gateway Action.\n\nBecause your financial situation may be measured in years—but it's determined daily.\n\nYou'll learn:\n\n• Why smart people still do dumb things with money\n• How financial shame creates avoidance\n\nWant to talk with a professional about where you are and where you want to go with your finances? This is the place, or email us!\n\nhttps://george-grombacher.aweb.page/p/8a4b81a1-882c-4c59-a1dd-2c50a450f3ee\n\nFind George G’s books here\nhttps://amzn.to/3R2gIhH\n\nDid you get anything out of this episode? Do us a solid and leave a review:\nhttps://ratethispodcast.com/alignedmoneyshow\n\nLearn more at GeorgeGrombacher.com.\n\nBuy George G a coffee (he loves coffee)\nhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood\n\nThe Aligned Money Show is the podcast for Money Alignment Academy, copyright 2026.","author_name":"Aligned Money Show","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5149604-aligned-money-show","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/42445281/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}