Ep 44: In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Kate Northrup, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Relaxed Money, to explore her ancestral lineage and how it connects to her work in healing our relationship with time and money. We dive deep into the generational patterns of wealth, scarcity, and abundance that have shaped her family’s story—and how those same patterns may influence our own lives today.
Kate shares personal insights about her paternal lineage, uncovering a fascinating family history of wealth, loss, and resilience. From her great-grandfather’s success in the textile industry to her third great-grandfather, an Irish immigrant who built a fortune in Oregon, Kate reflects on how these stories mirror the financial and emotional narratives we inherit.
Together, we discuss:
✨ The contrasting money beliefs between her mother and father’s families
✨ The impact of generational wealth and how it doesn’t always lead to financial well-being
✨ How her third great-grandfather, an Irish immigrant, became a wealthy businessman in Portland, Oregon
✨ The struggles and resilience of her great-grandmother, who lost three husbands yet remained financially stable
✨ How family stories influence our relationship with money and abundance today
Kate also opens up about how her own career and purpose align with the financial and emotional patterns she’s inherited, and how understanding her ancestors has helped her reframe money as a tool for freedom and presence.
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About Kate Northrup
Kate is the author of Money: A Love Story and Do Less, and the founder of Relaxed Money, where she helps ambitious humans heal their relationship with time and money using a neuroscience-backed, trauma-informed approach. Her work focuses on breaking free from scarcity mindsets and creating true financial well-being.
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