#65: Changing your Money Mindset to Achieve Financial Freedom [series 2]

#65: Changing your Money Mindset to Achieve Financial Freedom [series 2]

Author: Ellaine Maala December 29, 2025 Duration: 21:55

In this video, I reveal the key mindset shift that changed everything for me and countless other nurses regarding money. I'll discuss how the beliefs we grow up with can affect our financial decisions and how you can transition from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset. I'll also highlight the importance of designing your own financial systems to ensure your money works for you, helping you achieve true financial freedom. This episode is part of my Nurse Money project, a 12-week series dedicated to helping nurses build wealth and design a fulfilling life. Stay tuned for next week's discussion on organizing your money and creating systems that bring peace and clarity to every paycheck you earn.

 

00:00 Introduction: The Real Struggle with Money

 01:29 The Power of Money Mindset

 01:56 Personal Money Narratives

 06:56 Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset

09:34 Shifting to an Abundance Mindset

13:40 Practical Steps to Change Your Money Mindset

 19:53 Conclusion and Next Steps

 

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 Scrubs and Stocks Podcast is a podcast hosted by Ellaine Maala, RN, NP who is a finance educator, nurse, and owner of NursingFlowsheet LLC, which is a finance and career blog for nurses. This podcast is created to help nurses build wealth through investing in the stock market, real estate or in their own businesses.

Nurses deserve options whether they want to retire early or work until retirement.

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Ellaine Maala, a registered nurse and finance educator, hosts the Wealthy Nurse Podcast: Money, FI, Investing for Nurses. She speaks from a place of genuine understanding, navigating the unique financial pressures and irregular schedules that come with a nursing career. This isn't about generic money advice; it's a focused conversation on building security and freedom specifically for healthcare professionals. Episodes delve into practical strategies for investing in stocks and real estate, alongside exploring entrepreneurial paths for nurses looking to create their own businesses. The dialogue centers on achieving financial independence-whether that means designing an early exit from traditional work or gaining the confidence to continue in a beloved career without monetary stress. Through straightforward discussions and relatable stories, this podcast provides a resource for nurses ready to transform their financial knowledge into tangible wealth. It’s a space where clinical expertise meets financial literacy, all aimed at expanding what’s possible for nurses beyond their shifts.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 73

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