Financial Stress is Killing My Marriage- 4 Exercises for better financial talks

Couple fighting about money. They are sitting on the couch. The man's body posture suggests he's feeling the need to defent himself while the woman is leaning forward as if trying to make a point. As if they're both saying "you're not listening to me"

If you find that financial stress is killing your marriage, you are not alone. Financial stress is one of the top reasons for divorce. In our modern economy money is THE resource, which makes talking about money more than just about goals and prioritizing, it can feel unsafe, polarizing, and fruaght with failure and rejection. […]

What is restriction and why is it bullshit?

What is restriction and why is it bullshit? image of a rusty metal gate with a rusty chain doubled over many times and being secured by a newer looking brass lock

Restriction is the removal or reduction of choice. Restricting, limiting or shutting down spending is the most common piece of financial “wisdom” that I have to deprogram with my clients.  Keep reading for why I hate restriction and what I teach my clients instead. Approximate read time: 4 minutes I know you’ve probably had the […]

Financial Imposter Syndrome

financial imposter syndrome represented by a narrow, dangerous path between two bare rock walls

Financial impostor syndrome and the guilt that surrounds it is actually pretty common…especially if you’re making more money than your social or familial group. Let’s talk about why financial imposter syndrome does what it does and what you can do to combat it. Approximate read time: 5 minutes Being outside of our societal norms registers […]

The One Tool You Need to Navigate Financial Stress

Financial anxiety can happen to anyone. Let’s talk about the one thing I teach my clients to help them navigate financial stress. Approximate read time: 12 minutes Annie came to me through a friend.  Her friend saw Annie spiraling, constantly anxious about money, constantly talking about her financial stress, returning every conversation to a desperate […]

Overcoming Financial Trauma: Tips From a Financial Coach

Image of a bright, sunlit, forest path. Discover how you can begin overcoming your financial trauma with the help of a skilled financial coach in California.

There isn’t some 5-step process to overcoming financial trauma. You could do all the positive affirmations, journaling, calendaring your financial tasks, or make endless spreadsheets and none of it will work. The one thing, the very first thing, and by far the hardest thing to do as you begin recovering from financial trauma is to be […]