Navigate Family Money Dynamics During the Holidays: Financial Trauma, Boundaries, and Self-Care

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In this episode of 'Run Your Money', I invite financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin onto the show to discuss the intersection of money and mental health, and the concept of 'financial trauma.'

We discuss the symptoms of financial trauma and coping mechanisms, emphasizing education, self-compassion, and practice as key tools in dealing with it. We also touch on the potential challenges of dealing with money conversations during the upcoming holiday season, highlighting the importance of self-care and setting financial boundaries.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

00:00 Introduction to Financial Therapy

00:23 Understanding the Impact of Family and Money

00:56 The Influence of Parents on Money Mindset

02:18 The Role of Money Mindset in Personal Finance

02:45 Navigating Money Issues During the Holiday Season

03:49 Critique of Money Manifestors and Finance Bros

06:28 The Importance of Understanding Social and Political Landscape in Personal Finance

07:32 Introduction to the Run Your Money Roadmap Program

09:42 Conversation with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, a Financial Therapist

12:03 Understanding Financial Trauma

20:09 Coping Mechanisms for Financial Trauma

28:11 Managing Money Conversations and Boundaries in Family Dynamics

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