Worthless to Wealthy - Healing Financial Shame with Doug Lynam | BWI #205
Release Date: 01/01/2026
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info_outlineEpisode 205 - Worthless to Wealthy - Healing Financial Shame with Doug Lynam
Doug Lynam, a former Marine and Benedictine monk, details his transformation into a money manager after the monastery went bankrupt due to financial avoidance. He uses the Enneagram to help others tame their unconscious "Money Monsters" by addressing the core beliefs and fears that derail their financial goals.
Key Takeaways
● Uncover your greatest unconscious fear using the Enneagram to better understand your relationship with finances.
● Identify your emotional triad—anger, shame, or fear—to understand your fundamental underlying money drives.
● Avoidant personalities (the Barrier) skip financial issues because low net worth often triggers deep-seated shame.
● Financial change requires healing deeper patterns that drive money decisions, rather than just treating the symptoms.
● Utilize the four pillars of finance—earning, saving, investing, and giving—for robust financial security.
Guest Bio Doug Lynam identifies himself as a Marine, monk, and money manager, finding that this unconventional path makes perfect sense to him. He learned that ethics and money are compatible when introduced properly. Doug helps people identify their unique Money Monster using the Enneagram to transform their relationship with wealth. He is the author of Tame Your Money Monster: Nine Paths to Money Mastery with the Enneagram and From Monk to Money Manager: A Former Monk's Financial Guide To Becoming A Little Bit Weathy -- And Why That's Okay.
References Mentioned in the Episode
● Book: Taming Your Money Monster: https://a.co/d/io8ZNAv
● Book: From Monk to Money Manager: https://a.co/d/0Uke9la
● Doug’s Website: https://DougLynam.com
● Enneagram test: https://www.douglynam.com/enneagramtest
● Ted Talk: How monastic wisdom can help your finances. How monastic wisdom can help your finances https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyaFb6KMZnY
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