Real Stories Ep 50: Transforming Trauma: Nadine’s Road to Financial Recovery

  • April 15, 2024
  • By: Chris Dlugozima
  • Chris is a Learning Experience Designer at GreenPath Financial Wellness, where he’s been since the beginning of the millennium. Using creativity and a sense of humor, he provides people with the tools and knowledge to navigate their lives when it comes to their money.
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Today’s story features Nadine, a caregiver and empath who eventually had to focus on her own financial self-care. After retiring earlier than she originally anticipated, Nadine transitioned to caretaking for her husband.

Following this period of support, she pondered where to direct her energy and focus, eventually finding herself on an introspective journey that led to GreenPath. As she works on paying down her debt through the Debt Management Program, Nadine also strives to improve her relationship with money and reflects on grief, healing, and finding one’s purpose.

Key Moments

2:18 Nadine reflects on her experience with money growing up with her grandparents.

4:50 Nadine recounts the loss and trauma that impacted her from a young age.

9:18 She discusses the origin of her debt and how it escalated.

10:52 She finds a spiritual and money empowerment program that eventually refers her to GreenPath.

12:33 Nadine details her pleasant surprise over her credit report review with a GreenPath counselor.

16:07 She shares her experience on the Debt Management Program including her initial concern and where she stands now.

20:03 She reflects on the importance of healing, self-discovery, and homing in on her purpose.

21:07 She talks about what led to her early retirement and how she navigated this.

23:23 Nadine discusses her upcoming goals and how she uses her past to connect with people in the present.

28:40 She relays the advice she would give her younger self and those experiencing financial stress.

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Chris Dlugozima

Chris is a Learning Experience Designer at GreenPath Financial Wellness, where he’s been since the beginning of the millennium. Using creativity and a sense of humor, he provides people with the tools and knowledge to navigate their lives when it comes to their money.

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Chris Dlugozima

Chris is a Learning Experience Designer at GreenPath Financial Wellness, where he’s been since the beginning of the millennium. Using creativity and a sense of humor, he provides people with the tools and knowledge to navigate their lives when it comes to their money.


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