What happens when grief, trauma, and money intertwine?

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, welcomes special guest DonJay Rice, a certified financial behavior specialist, to explore how life’s trials can impact our relationship with money. 

DonJay shares his deeply personal journey from childhood poverty and trauma to financial enlightenment. Together, let’s learn how these experiences shaped his unique approach to financial Coaching.

Gain some insight as DonJay shares:

• The impact of childhood trauma and financial enmeshment 
• DonJay’s journey through financial crises and emotional discovery 
• Strategies for healing the emotional ties to money 
• The importance of supportive spaces in financial recovery 
• And more!

Resources:

• The Wealthy Woman Book Club
• Feelings Wheel

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• Christine Luken, Financial Dignity® Coach 
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• Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching

Connect with DonJay Rice:

• Drumbeat of Wealth
• TikTok: @drumbeatofwealth
• Instagram: @drumbeatofwealth
• Facebook: Drumbeat of Wealth
• LinkedIn: DonJay Rice FBS®, CTIC, CCLC

About Our Guest: 

DonJay Rice is a financial coach and a certified financial behavior specialist who helps clients whose relationship with money is impacted by grief and trauma. Donjay holds the designations of Board Certified Trauma Informed Coach, Board Certified Life Coach, and Certified Enneagram Coach. 

DonJay serves in a ministry that helps those coming out of homelessness and domestic abuse. He enjoys sketching, painting, and anything artistic, as well as playing board games with family and friends.

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Christine Luken Financial Dignity® Coach

Ready for money to support your happiness, rather than stress you out? Then you need Christine Luken, Financial Dignity® Coach in your corner!

As the Founder of the Financial Dignity® Movement, Christine has coached hundreds of high-earning professionals, business owners, and divorcing women to pay off staggering amounts of debt and massively increase their net worth. The author of three books and host of the Money is Emotional Podcast, Christine blends wise money management with emotional intelligence.

When she’s not coaching clients from her home office in Cincinnati, you can find this member of the National Association of Divorce Professionals curled up with a good book, a fluffy cat, and a strong cup of coffee. You can find her at www.ChristineLuken.com