Modern Financial Wellness is the podcast dedicated to helping you feel better about your finances. We will explore the psychology of money and delve into the emotional aspects that shape our financial decisions and how we feel about them.
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Why did you spend so much money on… Couples have fights, disagreements, and misunderstandings about money all the time. This is normal, but is it healthy for your relationship? The solutions to money differences are not always as apparent as smart couples would think. Listen to incredible interviews with financial therapists, couples therapists, and financial planning experts to learn, heal, and grow your way through your most resentment-building financial differences. There is no need to ex ...
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Sibling Estrangement and Managing Family Trauma with Fern Schumer Chapman
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“In many ways, sibling estrangement is like mourning the living.” After witnessing firsthand the heartache of fractured sibling relationships, journalist Fern Schumer Chapman embarked on a journey to understand and heal family estrangement–in her own life and those of others. Our host Ed Coambs chats with Fern as she shares her deeply personal expe…
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The Power of Motivational Interviewing in Healthy Love and Money with Christine Miles
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“If somebody's emotionally activated, then we can't do the problem-solving and the logical thinking that we know is needed in the financial planning world.” Can a shift in conversation style transform lives? Our host Ed Coambs sits down with Christine Miles, a licensed clinical social worker, and expert in motivational interviewing (MI). Christine …
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Ep: 019 Aligning Your Purpose With Your Profession w/ Kim Jones
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In this episode, I talk to Kim Jones, who shares her journey from a senior executive role in a Fortune 250 company to becoming a coach dedicated to helping individuals align their careers with their values and purpose. We discuss the psychological and emotional aspects shaping financial decisions and career paths, highlighting the prevalent issue o…
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The Emotional Side of Financial Growth with Elle and Reagan Pugh
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“When you can have someone who's not your partner point out to you what’s [actually] going on, man, you get to wake up, and it's really more fun when you’re awake.” -Reagan What if our deepest emotional patterns are secretly sabotaging our financial stability? Join our host Ed Coambs for a poignant conversation with his clients Reagan and Elle Pugh…
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Balancing Love and Money: A Couple's Tale with Joey & Elizabeth Loss
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“Being a practicing financial planner does not absolve me from, you know, silly attachments that don't make financial sense.” What does it take to foster true financial intimacy in a relationship? Listen in as our host Ed Coambs unravels the journey of Joey Loss, a fellow financial planner, and Elizabeth Loss, who works in the nonprofit sector, as …
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The Key to Financial Peace: Expert Bookkeeping with Vonmarie Thomas
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“I think that we focus on these metrics that don't mean anything. My metric is, am I able to travel the way I want? And I have the numbers for that.” On this episode of the Healthy Love and Money, our host Ed Coambs welcomes Vonmarie Thomas, a passionate bookkeeper and accountant who turned her fascination with clean financial management into a thr…
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EP: 018 Talking Finances With Erika Wasserman
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In this episode, I talk to Erika Wasserman, Your Financial Therapist, to explore the relationship between money and emotions. Erika shares her journey from learning finances from her father to a dynamic career that included significant life transitions, such as marriage, children, divorce, and inheriting assets. Through these experiences, Erika dee…
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Mastering Money Mindset Behavior with Chad Hufford
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“We try to fix the financial vehicle without fixing the driver. So that's why, to me, mindset, behavior is so important. Until we change as individuals, giving ourselves a faster portfolio is not going to work, so we as investors have to become better investors, and then worry about finding better investments.” Our host Ed Coambs welcomes Chad Huff…
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Financial Harmony: Epigenetics and Family Imprints in Relationships with Johanna Lynn
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“Let me get curious instead of furious. Help me understand.” What if your financial habits were not just personal quirks but reflections of deep-seated family imprints? Our host Ed Coambs sits down with Johanna Lynn, founder of the Family Imprint Institute, as they uncover the profound connection between financial behaviors and familial and cultura…
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Unlocking Financial Intimacy: The Role of Attachment Theory with Eli Harwood
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“It can be simultaneously true that our parents did the best they could with what they had, and that we inherited insecure attachment patterns from them because that's what they had, and that those inherited patterns have caused us some pain, dysregulation, grief, loss in our lives, and so the blame is not on the parent. It’s on the pattern.” When …
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Embracing Impermanence: Navigating Mortality and Financial Planning with Catherine Durkin Robinson
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“Nobody goes into these conversations looking forward to them, but at the end, there is a reduction in fear. There is a reduction in anxiety. 100% of the time, my clients and their families have said, This is not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be.” Have you ever considered how embracing impermanence can lead to a more fulfilling life an…
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EP: 017 "F.I.R.E for Dummies" w/ Author Jackie Cummings Koski
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On this episode I talk to the author of the new book "F.I.R.E for Dummies", Jackie Cummings Koski, CFP®️. Jackie's road to an early retirement in her forties began with a wake-up call during her divorce. She walks us through her journey from conquering her fear of the stock market by joining an investment club, educating herself on the ins and outs…
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Breaking Money Silence: Transforming Financial Relationships with Kathleen Burns Kingsbury
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“So in that moment, we discovered, wow, we have different thoughts and beliefs about money, and we were raised very differently around money, and we also can have humor around this. So that was the first time we started to act like a team.” Breaking the silence on money could transform your relationships forever. Our host Ed Coambs sits down with K…
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Empowering Child-Free Wealth with Dr. Jay Zigmont
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“We're saying, all right, how about you go follow your dreams. How about you quit that job you hate, even though you're going to make less money at another job. Go make the change. It is very rewarding. It is also very hard, because the standard of mental models fight against it.” In this episode of Healthy Love and Money, our host Ed Coambs welcom…
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Blended Family Harmony: Communication, Co-Parenting, and Financial Strategies with Mikel Van Cleve
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“I can’t emphasize enough with blended families, you are going to have differences and you’re going to have things that you work through, and there’s a healthy way to work through it, and there’s an unhealthy way.” What happens when you blend two families, each with its unique dynamics and histories? Our host Ed Coambs sits down with Mikel Van Clev…
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Balancing Love and Taxes with Hannah Cole (pt 2)
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“Perfection is not a standard that can be met, but improvement absolutely is. Know that the IRS doesn't expect you to be perfect. The IRS mandate is to collect the substantially correct amount of tax, not the exact amount.” Managing taxes can be an emotional rollercoaster, especially when one partner is self-employed. In this part 2 episode, Hannah…
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Empathy and Taxes: A New Approach with Hannah Cole (pt 1)
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“I think you need to hold space and have empathy for yourself, about looking at it [taxes] and attempt to look at it as information and as neutral, even though you're probably going to have these stories that swirl in your head.” How can understanding taxes strengthen your marriage? Our host Ed Coambs tackles this intriguing question alongside Hann…
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From Financial Conflicts to Harmony: Financial Intimacy with Traci Williams
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“Financial intimacy is as important as physical, romantic intimacy. It is as important and it takes a lot of vulnerability being able to trust another person to see what you have and what you don't have, and to still accept you and love you for that. That requires so much vulnerability.” Get ready to transform your understanding of financial harmon…
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Reimagining Your Money Mindset with Jennifer Calder
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“Money can feel like this thing that we just can’t touch because it causes too much distress. I like to point out how their thinking might be causing some of those distressful feelings.” What if reframing your beliefs about money could transform your relationships and well-being? Our host Ed Coambs chats with fellow Financial Therapist Jennifer Cal…
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Mastering Financial Flexibility: Sustainable Budgeting Tips with Natalie Taylor
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“Boundaries are an important part of budgeting, but so is flexibility. And the more humans you have in your family, or the more dynamics you have in your financial life, the more flexibility you need.” What if there were a way to make budgeting less stressful and more sustainable? On this episode of Healthy Love and Money, our host Ed Coambs welcom…
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The Complex Intersection of Money and Emotions with Amanda Clayman (pt 2)
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“Because we can’t avoid money, money is going to resurface [past trauma]. As grownups, we can predict, if not guarantee that money will surface or trigger these past associations.” Unlock the hidden pathways between your financial decisions and emotional well-being with our host Ed Coambs and returning guest Amanda Clayman. In this enlightening dis…
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Mastering the Emotional Dimensions of Personal Finance with Amanda Clayman (pt 1)
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“That is how we should be thinking about the role of money in our lives - as a training kind of engagement, around, being able to not unconsciously react to things, but being able to stay in a regulated contextualized state as we're doing financial tasks.” Have you ever caught yourself in a spiral of financial worry, only to realize that your bank …
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The Power of Communication & Empathy in Money Matters: Financial Intimacy Talks with Ed Coambs & Shaun Maslyk
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“You can foster and deepen financial intimacy in your life, you can do it, it will take effort, and it won’t always feel comfortable in the short run, but it's like learning to dance. It's awkward and then becomes pleasurable.” The tables turn as Ed Coambs takes the guest chair and Shaun Maslyk of The Most Hated F-Word Podcast steps in as honorary …
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Taking The Transformational Money Journey And Supporting Your Creative Community with Jasmine Lopez
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“Money is a resource that promotes healing. So, what shifts do we need to make so that the story within our budget is in alignment with the things that bring us joy, and the things that reflect our value?” Embark on an exploration of financial empowerment with the dynamic Jasmine Lopez of The Firehouse Dream, as she unveils her journey to foster ec…
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Investing with Heart: Navigating Purpose-Driven Finance with Janine Firpo of Invest For Better
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“If enough of us start moving our money in these ways, we can literally change what matters, we can change where the power is, we can change what the story is.” Could aligning your portfolio with your conscience actually lead to greater financial returns? Uncover this intriguing possibility as our host Ed Coambs sits down with Janine Firpo, co-foun…
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Why Recovering From Religious Trauma Is Important For Fostering Financial Well-Being Part 2 with Sarah Carr
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“It's worth the time, the energy, the money, everything to get to that place where you feel like, now I have this intrinsic sense of self-worth, that I feel is absolutely unshakable. It’s something that nobody could ever take away from me.” Welcome to part two of this interview with special guest and fellow financial therapist Sarah Carr. Our host,…
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Why Recovering From Religious Trauma Is Important For Fostering Financial Well-Being Part 1 with Sarah Carr
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“While I did have a career and I did have income, I didn't have much of a say in how that money got spent. And I never questioned it too much either.” Ever wonder how your beliefs shape your wallet? Fellow Financial Therapist Sarah Carr joins our host Ed Coambs on the Healthy Love and Money Podcast to reveal the complex ties between fundamentalist …
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Why Financial Therapy Is A Powerful Part of Addiction Recovery with Rachel Duncan
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“A lot of my work is really embracing how messy life is. And that instead of pursuing clarity, what if we really accept the messiness?” Our host Ed Coambs chats with Rachel Duncan, a therapist who shatters the mold by blending addiction recovery, art therapy, and financial therapy. Her unique approach unveils the rich tapestry of life's messiness, …
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Empowering Couples to Thrive Financially as Spendthrifts and Tightwads with Scott Rick
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“Your usage of money is going to affect your happiness one way or another. There’s no getting around that.” Our host, Ed Coambs, embarks on a fascinating journey through the intricate maze of financial intimacy with Professor Scott Rick. They explore how money shapes our relationships and overall well-being. Listen in as Scott shares humorous and p…
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Adult ADHD Doesn't Have To Stop You From Career Success with Dave Greenwood
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“A lot of people who get burned out, have mistaken their priorities. Their personal life gets the scraps of their professional life, versus building a way to work that is going to support your personal goals and desires.” Our host Ed Coambs takes an enlightening journey with David Greenwood, as he brings to light the struggles and triumphs of navig…
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How To Talk With Your Kids About Money And How It Helps Your Intimate Relationship with Maya Corbic CPA CA
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“It's important to talk to them in their own language. If you have a 10-year-old, you want to pretend that you are 10 years old. Whatever it is that you're saying, try to explain it like a 10-year-old.” Unlock the keys to raising investment-savvy children with the guidance of financial literacy pro, Maya Corbic. Our host Ed Coambs along with Maya n…
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EP: 016 Love, Money & ADHD: How Neurodivergence Impacts Your Finances w/ Christine Hargrove
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On this episode I am joined by Christine Hargrove, PhD candidate at The University of Georgia. Christine's work centers around ADHD, Relationships and Finances and we had a great conversation about the intersection of all three of those things. ADHD is something that my family lives with, which in the past has sometimes made it challenging for my w…
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EP: 015 An Intro to Financial Biases w/ Mary Bell Carlson
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Dr. Mary Bell Carlson, CFP®, AFC®, is a financial behavior expert, well-known speaker, podcaster, and storyteller and I was excited to have the chance to talk to her about her work around Financial Biases. We had a really wide ranging conversation in which we cover... Mary's extremely unique career thus far. Having spent time in Washington D.C. wor…
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Why Crossing Social Class Is More Challenging Than Most Couples Expect with Louis Prisock
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“When we talk about particularly financial difficulties, debt, and so forth, the picture isn't always as straight, clear cut as it seems.” Welcome back to another enlightening edition of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, venturing beyond the numbers to uncover the emotional and relational sides of finance. Joining our host Ed Coambs is Professor …
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EP: 014 Living Big: Using Curiosity and Creativity to Create the Life You Want w/ Rochelle Seltzer
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Creativity is something that often appears as a key ingredient in finding purpose and living a meaningful life. I find that connection between creativity and purpose to be really fascinating, which is why I was excited to have the opportunity to talk to Rochelle Seltzer. Rochelle is an award winning designer, author and coach and she joined me to t…
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Your Voice Matters When It Comes To Money In Your Intimate Relationships with Elise Besler
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"One of the best ways that I've discovered to broach a hard conversation or something where we might be feeling some kind of way about bringing up a touchy subject is to use the phrase, ‘I have something on my heart that I want to share with you. Are you open to receiving it?’” Our host Ed Coambs takes a transformative journey with voice and embodi…
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Empowering Women To Engage In Their Whole Financial Life with Maggie Nielsen & Barb Provost
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“You have to find the right financial professional because you’re going to get financially naked with them.” Have you ever felt overlooked or misunderstood by your financial advisor? Maggie Nielsen and Barb Provost, the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind Purse Strings, join our host Ed Coambs to unpack the critical concept of financial intimacy and…
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EP: 013 Love & Money: How Joint Bank Accounts Help Your Marriage w/ Jenny Olson
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Merging your finances and having joint bank accounts when you get engaged or married might seem like a good idea. But it turns out that it's actually backed by science as well! I sat down with Jenny Olson, Assistant Professor of Marketing at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business to discuss her work around all things couples and money, but …
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EP: 012 Finding Your Purpose In Life, The Japanese Secret of Ikigai w/ Neil Bage
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On this episode I talk with Neil Bage about Ikigai, the Japanese concept that combines the words "Iki" or "Life" and "Gai" or "Worth". Combined the word Ikigai means, "That which gives your life worth, meaning, or purpose". Finding purpose and living a life filled with meaning are important things to pursue, but these concepts can sometimes feel di…
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How Financial Therapy Helps Couples Communicate About Money with Tara Unverzagt Part 2
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“There's a lot of people now who think if only they had the generational wealth transfer, like those Trust Fund babies had, their life would be wonderful. There are some people though, that receive it and feel guilty. And what ends up happening is, a lot of times, they throw it away.” Our host Ed Coambs continues his conversation with fellow Financ…
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How Financial Therapy Helps Couples Communicate About Money with Tara Unverzagt Part 1
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“It's okay that you've had those experiences, and that you're now showing up like this because of that. But once you name it, and once you shine the light on it, it sort of takes away the power of those experiences.” Our host Ed Coambs and fellow Financial Therapist Tara Unverzagt navigate the often-overlooked space of financial intimacy. Tara brin…
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EP: 011 Finding Your "Enough" w/ Manisha Thakor
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On this episode of MFW I talk with Manisha Thakor about her new book "Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough". In the book Manisha shares her struggles with workaholism and "hustle culture" and how she's left behind the constant quest for "more" and created a life filled with balance and meaning. I believe that the word "Enough" can be one of…
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Why Empowering Women With Budgeting Improves Relationships with Pam Horack
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“You have to logically tell your money what to do, or it will emotionally disappear.” Ever felt like your money is playing a game of hide and seek with you? Our host, Ed Coambs, is joined by fellow CFP® Pam Horack to unravel this mystery, sharing her Smart Women Budgeting program wisdom. Together, they tackle the common misconception that more ‘mon…
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EP: 010 Breaking Money Silence w/ Wealth Psychology Expert Kathleen Burns Kingsbury
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On this episode I discuss the often difficult subject of "Talking About Money" with Wealth Psychology Expert, Author and Coach Kathleen Burns Kingsbury. Through her work Kathleen inspires women, the next generation, and financial professionals to break their money silence and live richer, more satisfying lives. THINGS YOU WILL LEARN: Kathleen descr…
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How To Find The Right Financial Planner For The Two of You with Hannah Moore
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“Money isn’t the easiest measuring stick, right? How do you quantify being able to take time with your kids? How do you quantify that? You can't do it with numbers, right? And yet, we only look at the numbers and I think it's such a danger. This is the tension. This is the balance that we play in.” In this edition of Healthy Love and Money, our hos…
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EP: 009 F.I.R.E: Charting a Healthy Coarse Towards Financial Independence w/ Allen Mueller
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In this episode I talk with Financial Planner Allen Mueller about F.I.R.E, Financial Independence Retire Early. What it is and isn't, how to go about seeking financial independence and things to consider if you plan to retire early. YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT: F.I.R.E - What it is and isn't Allen’s journey from engineer in a cubicle to being an independe…
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Why Your Values Matter More Than Your Demographics For Financial Well-Being with David Allison
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“We have to realize that the only way to truly understand each other and come to a world where we're a little bit less divisive, and a little bit less prone to fighting with each other is to look at what brings us together, not what separates us. And what brings us together is our values.” Have you ever considered that demographics might be steerin…
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EP: 008 New Year Money Makeover a Step by Step Guide To Organizing Your Finances in 2024
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For the first episode of Modern Financial Wellness in 2024, I put together a short "How To" show. I'll walk you through the things to think about and steps to take when you consider organizing your finances. We'll start with some high-level ideas like: Creating a "Year End Review" for 2023. Because you can't move forward without thinking about wher…
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Bringing Care and Compassion To Special Needs Financial Planning with Ryan McGuire
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“Don't underestimate the amount of services and resources and support that might be out there. It takes time to research and to find these organizations. But there are a lot of different types of supports that can be provided to adults with disabilities who just need that little extra help in a few different areas to really live their best life.” N…
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It's Okay To Not Be Okay Navigating Grief, Loss and Financial Well-Being with Kathi Balasek
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“We're not eager as a culture, to embrace that sense of sadness and loss to somebody who has a gazillion dollars in the bank. And that's really a wrong approach.” Discover the intersection of heartache and finances as our host Ed Coambs chats with Kathi Balasek, an educator and grief guide, who shares invaluable insights on coping with loss while n…
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