Nadjeschda (Nadja) Taranczewski is a psychologist and works as a coach and facilitator. As a coach, her specialty is supporting high-net-worth individuals to become money-conscious and align money, investing, and purpose. Through her company Conscious U, Nadja supports organisations in reinventing themselves as a Conscious Tribe—a thriving community where people invest in inner work, understand the big picture, live deep connections, and cultivate conscious rituals.

In this episode of Mindful Money, I talk with Nadja about the deep psychological roots of our financial behaviors. Nadja explains how we unconsciously project parts of ourselves—like freedom, fear, or shame—onto money, and how this creates limiting beliefs that trap us in patterns of scarcity or greed. We unpack how childhood experiences, generational trauma, and hidden identity fragments influence our money mindset. Nadja shares practices for self-discovery and integration, showing how becoming conscious of these dynamics is the key to financial and emotional freedom. This conversation was eye-opening, personal, and incredibly powerful.

In this episode:

(00:00) – Intro
(02:34) – A childhood surrounded by artists, comedians, and entrepreneurs
(05:33) – Choosing psychology to heal generational wounds
(09:29) – The stories that define us (and how to change them)
(15:40) – The hidden traps in how we see ourselves
(20:23) – What we really see in money (hint: it’s not about money)
(28:24) – Shadow work: greed, fear, and the parts we deny
(32:09) – What if manipulation isn’t a bad word?
(36:05) – Money is identity work
(41:04) – Unlocking the inner house
(44:40) – Practices for reclaiming the self
(48:09) – One small step toward wholeness
(51:54) – The last thing Nadja changed her mind about
(53:16) – How to connect with Nadja

Get full show notes and links at https://mindful.money.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MindfulMoney.