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title: 07 Wicked Games and Taking Back Your Power - From Financial Coercion and Control to Freedom
description: "In this episode of Her Money Matters, we use Chris Isaak’s haunting Wicked Game as the soundtrack to a conversation about regaining control, rebuilding confidence, and designing a financial future on your own terms. You’ll hear:\n• How financial control can creep in and how to recognise when it’s happening\n• Helene’s inspiring story of reclaiming her independence and rewriting her financial life\n• The practical steps that helped her move from confusion to clarity and confidence\n• Why knowing your numbers is one of the most powerful tools for freedom and choice"
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# 07 Wicked Games and Taking Back Your Power - From Financial Coercion and Control to Freedom
 [Naomi Holmes](https://www.hermoneymatters.com.au/blog/author/naomi-holmes)
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What happens when you realise you’ve been playing by someone else’s rules with your money and it’s time to take the pen back and write a new story?
In this episode of Her Money Matters, we use Chris Isaak’s haunting Wicked Game as the soundtrack to a conversation about regaining control, rebuilding confidence, and designing a financial future on your own terms. You’ll hear:
• How financial control can creep in and how to recognise when it’s happening
• Helene’s inspiring story of reclaiming her independence and rewriting her financial life
• The practical steps that helped her move from confusion to clarity and confidence
• Why knowing your numbers is one of the most powerful tools for freedom and choice
By the end of this episode, you’ll feel uplifted and inspired by what’s possible when you decide to take ownership of your money and your future.
If you’d like support in building clarity and confidence with your finances, you can find out more about coaching at:
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So join us for this powerful episode because you deserve to be in the driver’s seat of your financial life, and it’s never too late to take it back.
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