The Psychology of People Who Grew Up Poor

In this episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show, I dive into the psychology behind people who grew up poor and why simply earning more doesn’t fix financial stress. 

If you’ve ever felt poor, even when the income is coming in, you’re not alone. I get real about how your upbringing, conditioning, and even the emotional experiences around money shape your money mindset. You’ll find out why money sometimes feels like a threat, why the anxiety lingers no matter your bank balance, and most importantly what to do about it.

We explore how poverty doesn’t just empty wallets...it wires your nervous system and creates survival logic that might have gotten you this far, but it won’t carry you into true wealth. Whether you’re facing the math problem of not enough income, or the mindset problem of “thinking broke,” I reveal the step-by-step process to fix both.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE, I DISCUSS:

• Why earning more doesn’t necessarily eliminate financial stress
• The difference between being broke and thinking broke—and how both can trap you
• How poverty and scarcity thinking wire your nervous system for survival, not wealth
• Practical steps to separate survival reflexes from real financial decisions
• Getting clear on your actual lifestyle costs and categorizing expenses into needs, wants, and noise
• The importance of shifting from income-based to system-based thinking for sustainable wealth
• Building an unshakable financial foundation, including liquidity and debt payment strategies
• Automating savings, debt payments, and creating boundaries to protect from mindset slips

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