Prosperity Despite Adversity

Prosperity Despite Adversity

What are the common struggles and victories in addiction recovery? This conversation between host Valeria Teles and guest Carrie Wallace zeroes in on one huge theme that affects anyone rebuilding life after hardship: the difference between being broken and being blocked. Carrie shares how losing her husband to cancer, raising two young children and facing possible bankruptcy left her "absolutely terrified" and tempted to overwork just to survive.

Instead of more frantic action, she realised something deeper was going on: hidden beliefs about money, worth, and visibility were quietly sabotaging her business and her confidence. As she puts it, "I wasn't the problem. I wasn't broken. I was simply blocked." You'll hear Carrie explain how internal blocks can cap income, keep helpers undercharging, and stop them from following up with clients or asking for the sale.

She talks about the "helper's paradox" – how coaches, counsellors, healers and other caring professionals are brilliant at supporting others but often struggle to value and support themselves. The episode also touches on the six reflective questions in her free guide, which are designed to spotlight unconscious patterns around money and self-worth.

One simple example: notice what comes up when you hear words like "money" or "rich" – those reactions may be setting an invisible ceiling on what you allow yourself to receive. Along the way, Carrie and Valeria chat about joy, grief, reiki, and the idea that prosperity is about much more than a bank balance. For Carrie, it's about family, freedom, meaningful work and waking up genuinely glad there's another new day.

If you're rebuilding after loss, burnout, addiction, or any major life shock, this honest, heart-centred discussion might help you ask: are you actually broken, or just blocked – and what could change if you treated yourself as someone who truly deserves prosperity?