#33: How Parentification Affects Your Money Habits — and How to Heal

In this episode of Wealth Para Todos, host Rita-Soledad Fernández Paulino discusses the concept of parentification and its impact on financial security.Parentification occurs when children take on adult responsibilities prematurely, either instrumentally or emotionally.

The episode explores how this dynamic can both positively and negatively affect financial habits and attitudes in adulthood. Soledad shares personal experiences and offers five practical steps for healing from parentification, such as awareness, releasing over-responsibility, re-parenting, setting financial boundaries, and reframing wealth as collective care.

The episode also underscores the importance of self-care in achieving financial stability and encourages listeners to seek therapy, coaching, or other forms of support.

00:00 Introduction to Wealth Para Todos

00:21 Understanding Parentification

01:23 Types of Parentification

02:11 Impact of Parentification on Children

06:59 Parentification and Financial Security

10:24 Personal Stories and Reflections

11:58 Healing Practices for Parentified Adults

18:20 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

19:36 Podcast Wrap-Up and Announcements

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