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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Why Couples Need To Know Each Others Money Scripts to Increase Financial Security with Maggie Klokkenga
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“First of all, I talk about Maslow's hierarchy of needs and just share with them okay, we need things like food and shelter and then things that are intrinsic right? What is it that really feels good to you that you really need on a daily, weekly, monthly basis? I need hugs from my boys, french vanilla coffee creamer, chocolate, peanut butter, and …
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A New Vision For What It Means To Be Wealthy As A Couple with Dr. Jim Grubman: Part 2
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“If you do not make that mental leap from money as income, to money as assets, it has a huge impact on your ability to actually not only become wealthy, but to maintain wealth.” Ever wondered how wealth could become a culture, not merely a class? It's a thought-provoking journey that our host Ed Coambs along with Dr. Jim Grubman traverse in this se…
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A New Vision For What It Means To Be Wealthy As A Couple with Dr. Jim Grubman: Part 1
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“Many, if not, most people don't know how to be wealthy. They may be in circumstances that could provide them with wealth or actually does provide them with wealth. But psychologically, they're unprepared for the journey that they are on.” Get ready to redefine your perception of wealth and its influence on our lives. Our host Ed Coambs is accompan…
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Embracing Major Life and Career Changes Leads To New Financial Freedom with Shelli Boucher
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“Prosperity has a flow to it and prosperity involves money and has to do with money. But to be prosperous means you can be prosperous financially, you can be prosperous in your health, you can be prosperous in your relationships. And true prosperity is a balance in harmony of all three.” When we think of prosperity, it's easy to get caught up in th…
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How To Empower Women Financially In Their Intimate Relationships with Lindsey Lewis
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“Relationships intersect with money. Your emotions do, your job, your physical activity, your intellectual capacity, your spirituality…Understanding that there are so many elements that are happening, and money can amplify good or bad.” Are you curious about the interplay between spirituality, relationships, and finances? Get ready to quench your c…
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How Engaging In Mindfulness Expands The Way You Do Money As A Couple with Spencer Sherman
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“I think one thing that could be helpful for couples and bring a lot of connection and understanding of each other is telling your money story to your spouse.” Imagine starting a conversation with your partner about finances without the fear of taboo or judgment. What would that look like? Join our host Ed Coambs as he takes that journey of financi…
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The Theory Of Everything and Its Positive Impact on Financial Well-Being with Dr. Ted Klontz
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“People like me don’t want to hear ‘it might not work.’ The more you can remind me ‘this is our best guess,’ I think that’s helpful.” Today, our host Ed Coambs has the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Ted Klontz. Dr. Klontz takes us on an insightful journey through the Theory of Everything. He delves into the stories we create about our life experiences, …
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All Parts of Me Are Welcome: How Internal Family Systems Creates Financial Freedom with Joy Slabaugh
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“My job was to help really wealthy people not pay taxes. So, as I remember that client complaining about the several $100,000 tax bill, I was just thinking about how many hungry kids that could feed, and how many single moms that could provide child care for so they could actually pick up more hours and buy coats for their kids for that winter. And…
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Unlocking Financial Communication: The Art of Meaningful Money Conversations with Elizabeth Jetton
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“If money were food in your life, what food would it be? Is it junk food? Is it nutritious? Is it comfort food?” Ever wondered how to align your financial decisions with your life's purpose? What if you could transform your relationship with money into an intimate journey of growth and understanding? Our host Ed Coambs delves into these questions a…
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How To Have Fun While Talking Money With Your Spouse A Financial Therapy Perspective with Aaron Freeman
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“The way that we look at money individually is inherently different. And you may not even realize how your spouse, your partner, your friend, your client looks at money until you get into these financial flashpoints.” This episode of Healthy Love and Money features the brilliant and aspiring financial planner, Aaron Freeman, who brings with him an …
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How A Therapist and Wealth Counselor Can Help You Navigate Your Relationship With Wealth with Marilyn Wechter
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“We deal with money in similar ways to how we deal with passion and how we deal with love. Money, power, and love - we tend to bring the same characteristic ways of dealing with each of those. When you think about your own money stories: substitute power, substitute, love, and see if you see those similarities.” Today our host Ed Coambs embarks on …
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A Fresh Perspective on Financial Well-Being From Occupational Therapy - Angela Greene
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“I think it's really hard for people to discuss these kinds of changes because they don't want to think about the worst-case scenario. I don't have that same fear because I've lived it. And I'm like, okay, ‘the worst thing that could happen is you don't discuss it.’ Honestly, that creates the most stress in your life. And the most loving thing you …
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How Couples Can Deepen Financial Intimacy and Work Together On Their Finances with Stan Tatkin
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“In a relationship, our purpose financially is to be financially solvent, to save money for emergencies, so we feel safe and secure to make money to do the things we wish to do. So, we're both co-conspirators in that. We have to have a shared purpose and a shared vision. Otherwise, we're going to operate in ways that are one-person oriented.” Get r…
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Finding Financial Freedom By Doing Your Own Healing Work with Diania Merriam
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“The reward for many of us, for retiring early, is an existential crisis. I think there’s a lot of different elements to why people feel this way when they retire early.” Today our host Ed Coambs embarks on an insightful journey with Diania Merriam, founder of the EconoMe Conference and fellow podcaster. Diania unravels her personal journey from be…
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What Does It Mean To Be A Modern Husband and Why It Matters! with Brian Page
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“When I say modern husband, it could be essentially somebody that looks at their partner, as an equal, as a teammate, and trying to figure out collectively how you can work together to support each other's goals and ambitions and you take turns, sometimes one career goes ahead of the other.” In today’s episode, our host Ed Coambs has a riveting dis…
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How Knowing Your Family Financial History Can Foster Financial Well-Being - Elana Feinsmith
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“That’s what money is. It’s energy. And sometimes we blame money for things, too, which is interesting, and is it really money’s fault? And what part is how people were wired in how all those things happened?” Today, our host Ed Coambs welcomes Elana Feinsmith, CFP and CFT of Oak Financial Coaching, to the Healthy Love and Money Podcast. Discover h…
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From Air Force To Financial Therapy Lessons In Financial Intimacy For Couples With Jenn Steliga
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“Having a healthy relationship with money is just rightfully understanding money as a tool.” Today, our host Ed Coambs embarks on an enriching journey into the world of financial intimacy with special guest, Jenn Steliga, a financial coach and a coaching-centric financial planner. They start by discussing the idea of a healthy relationship with mon…
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How To Work With Your Money Mindset and Build Your Mental Wealth with Joyce Marter
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Could your self-esteem be tied to your bank balance? This episode of Healthy Love and Money answers that question with the help of Joyce Marter, a prominent businesswoman who overcame her own financial anxiety to sell her business for seven figures. Joyce’s story is not only captivating but also enlightening. Her transition from financial stress to…
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Why Gayle Colman's New Book The Body of Money is So Helpful For Transforming Our Relationship with Money
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“The journey is not necessarily to wake up, but to wake down. Waking down into our beautiful body” Meet Gayle Colman, renowned financial planner and author, as she takes us on a journey to explore money's profound relationship with our bodies. She brings to light the riveting concept of somatic finance, emphasizing the significance of embodiment in…
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How Evolving Financially Can Lead To New Meaning In Life - Daniele Beasley
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“I think that focusing on the behavioral aspects, is the most important thing and matching the math not with the investment side of things, but with the math of ‘how is this going to fund my lifestyle for the next 25, 50 years, and how am I going to leave a legacy for my family?’" Our host Ed Coambs of Healthy Love and Money sits down with Certifie…
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Unmasking Childhood Trauma, Brain Injuries and Rebuilding Life As You Know It - Kara Stoltenberg
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“Trauma, unresolved, hijacks our intimate relationships.” Today, our host Ed Coambs delves into this difficult topic with guest Kara Stoltenberg, an author, spiritual mentor, and life coach who shares her profound journey of resilience and healing. Listen in as Kara opens up about the significant life traumas she has faced, from health struggles to…
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Driven To Success and Childhood Trauma Why Every Memory Deserves Respect - Michael Baldwin
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Meet Michael Baldwin, the remarkable author with a riveting story that redefines the narrative around mental health and trauma. Michael, acclaimed for his insightful book "Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR, the Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal," joins us to share his personal journey towards healing, and how Eye Movement Desensitizati…
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Why Reclaiming Old Passions Can Ignite Excitement For Financial Planning with Kim Curtis
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“Money is looking for you. Money by itself has no value. It’s just a tool. It only has the value we give it. So, money to become something, needs your ideas, your vision, your values, your imagination, your curiosity to become something of use to the world.” Our host Ed Coambs is joined by Kim Curtis of Wealth Legacy Institute. Her successful shift…
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How Newlyweds Can Honor Each Other With Financial Intimacy with Bill Nelson
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Have you ever wondered how to navigate the complexities of financial intimacy as a newlywed? This episode presents a riveting discussion with Bill Nelson of Pacesetter Planning, who provides enlightening insights into the world of financial planning for couples just starting their marriage journey together. From planning the big day to merging fina…
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Exploring The New Book Black Financial Culture: Building Wealth From The Inside Out with Dr. Michael Thomas
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What if you could decode the complex dynamics of your financial journey and transform it into a liberating exploration of self-identity? Joined by the insightful Dr. Michael Thomas, our host Ed Coambs journey through the intricate world of financial intimacy, unearthing the power of understanding our personal money journey to overcome past traumas …
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How Couples Can Use Internal Family Systems to Foster Financial Intimacy with Debra Kaplan and Rick Kahler
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Our host Ed Coambs dives deeper into the complexities of financial therapy for couples in this powerful episode of Healthy Love and Money with esteemed guests, Debra Kaplan and Rick Kahler. As authors of the insightful book, Coupleship Inc., they share their extensive knowledge on fostering financial intimacy and understanding money's role in relat…
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How To Help Brothers Support Their Sisters Healing From Sexual Abuse With Keeper Catran Whitney
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The time is now to stand up as brothers against the sexual abuse of our sisters. In today’s episode of Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs speaks with Keeper Catran Whitney who shares his family's incredible story of healing from trauma. Over a span of 45 years, Keeper takes us through his family's journey of dealing with the heart-wrenching revelati…
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How the 7 Developmental Capacities of Executive Functioning Bring Compassion To Financial Planning and Neurodiversity with Christine Hargrove
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Discover the intricacies of financial intimacy and how ADHD can impact couples and their financial well-being in this enlightening conversation with Christine Hargrove, a Ph.D. student at the University of Georgia. You'll gain valuable insights into the world of neurodiversity and the challenges faced by neurodiverse families when it comes to money…
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How To Relish Financial Well-Being After School Buses, Wall Street and Costa Rica with Cara Macksoud
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In this fascinating episode of Healthy Love and Money, our host Ed Coambs had the pleasure of speaking with Cara Macksoud of Money Habitudes. Cara shared her journey from working on the New York Stock Exchange trading floor to her current work with Money Habitudes, and how her upbringing and family provided her with the strength to challenge the st…
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How Combining Dance Therapy and Poly-Vagal Theory Gives Grace To Your Financial Life with Dee Wagner
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Can understanding the Polyvagal Theory and the role of the vagus nerve in our emotions unlock the secrets to healthier relationships and even transform our financial intimacy? Our host Ed Coambs and guest Dee Wagner dive deep into the world of Polyvagal Dance Therapy. Dee has been a therapist for over 30 years and offers powerful insights into heal…
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Finding Joy in Financial Planning and Pursuing The 6 Stages of Financial Independence with Ben Hockema
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“Money is just a tool toward whatever you see for your life, whatever you envision, whatever your fulfillment could be. Whatever that is, it’s just a tool to go that direction.” Discover the ins and outs of financial intimacy and how it can strengthen your relationships in this eye-opening conversation with Ben Hockema of Illuminate Wealth Manageme…
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How Using Emotion Wheels and Human Needs Wheels Open New Money Pathways with Colby Peters
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Today, Ed is joined by Dr. Colby Peters, Founder and CEO of Human Systems, which empowers individuals and human service organizations with research-based tools and processes to help them prevent burnout, reduce turnover, and improve individual and organizational well-being. Dr. Peters founded Human Systems in 2016, recognizing that leadership is “p…
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