If you’ve ever felt calm when life is messy and uneasy when things are finally going well, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we unpack addiction to chaos, one of the most destructive and overlooked patterns shaping our relationships, mental health, and money habits.

Growing up in survival mode wires your nervous system to associate stress with safety. That wiring doesn’t disappear when you start earning more money. It shows up as overspending, retail therapy, self sabotage, chaotic relationships, weed or food as coping mechanisms, and constantly feeling behind financially even when opportunities are there.

This kōrero explores the science behind survival mode, trauma, and nervous system regulation, and how they directly impact your ability to save, plan, and build long term wealth. We talk about why calm ...