Ep. 90 Understanding WTF the ‘Receiving Capacity’ so you can make more money
In this episode of Shadow Work, WTF? I'm breaking down the concept of understanding your ‘receiving capacity’ and uncovering how it impacts your relationship with money and your nervous system. I’ll be diving deep into my own journey with this idea, spilling all the juicy details, and giving you the actionable insights you need to expand your capacity for wealth and abundance. I’ll define receiving capacity, reveal its connection to your stress tolerance, and help you spot the red flags—like feeling overwhelmed by financial fluctuations. And of course, I’ve got you covered with practical steps to overcome this challenge. We’ll talk about implementing systems to manage your stress, understanding your window of tolerance, and shifting from scarcity to abundance through belief work and nervous system regulation. Key Points and Timestamps 00:01:58 - What is Receiving Capacity? Initial reactions to the concept and its perceived "woo-woo" nature. My journey of understanding receiving capacity and its practical, sciency side. 00:04:25 - The Nervous System and Window of Tolerance Explanation of the window of tolerance within our nervous system. How being within this window makes us feel grounded, present, and logical. The effects of moving into hyper-arousal (overstimulation) and hypo-arousal (shutdown). 00:09:15 - Factors Affecting Our Window of Tolerance How past trauma, stress, and shadows can impact our capacity for stress. The analogy of a drink bottle representing our stress capacity. 00:11:33 - Expanding Our Window of Tolerance The significance of expanding our stress capacity to handle more without freaking out. The role of lower and upper limits in financial stress. 00:13:53 - Practical Applications in Wealth Alchemy How understanding our window of tolerance helps in managing money and wealth. Identifying personal lower and upper financial limits and working within them. Resources Mentioned Join the "Wealth Alchemy" Course: https://completebycaitlin.com/wealth-alchemy Follow Caitlin on Instagram: @complete_bycaitlin Connect with Me If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a fellow business owner who could benefit from these insights. Don't forget to tag me on Instagram with your biggest takeaway! Instagram: @complete_bycaitlin Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast!