Trauma can shape the brain and nervous system, fueling cycles of financial shame, fawning, and other compulsive money patterns. 

In this transformative presentation, Chantal Chapman explores the neuroanatomy of financial trauma, how Recovery 2.0 practices offer antidotes to financial shame, and practical tools for building healthier money relationships.

Chantel Chapman is the author of The Trauma of Money (Wiley, 2025), CEO and founder of the Trauma of Money Institute, and a proud member of Recovery 2.0. A trauma survivor and educator, she created the internationally recognized TOM Method, blending trauma healing, financial literacy, and systemic awareness. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, and Forbes.

For a printable, viewable version of Chantal’s slide deck/presentation, please click here.