Mind Money Balance: Recent Episodes
Lindsay Bryan - Podvin
Mind Money Balance is the no-guilt, no-shame podcast to help you get your mind and money in balance. In this podcast, host Lindsay Bryan-Podvin interviews guests and lends her expertise as a financial therapist to help listeners learn more about the emotional side of money.
What even is a recession, and how can we prepare for one without spiraling? As a certified “Millennial who survived the Great Recession” and a financial therapist, I’ve got you. In this episode, I explain what a recession is (beyond just bad vibes), how they work, and how to take care of your emotional and financial well-being when the economy slows down.
Chapters
0:00 Recession
1:43 What is a Recession?
5:45 How to NOT Prepare for a Recession
15:07 Mental Health Tips
20:55 Financial Tips
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Want to boycott but not sure how? You don’t have to go all-in to make a difference. This boycott guide covers what a boycott is, how to participate, ways to effect change beyond a full boycott, and how to protect yourself from boycott burnout.
Corresponding blog: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/boycott-guide-vote-with-your-dollars
Resources referenced:
News Clips
https://youtu.be/rnQQ7TGobb4?si=rOT8s4sUzwbGFBfU&t=25
https://youtu.be/3rQcozbaWsg?si=_a1Eu1nFupnw8Fnb&t=118
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P1yG2VPLVg
Sugar Boycott
https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/abolition/abolition_tools_gallery_07.shtml
Buy Canada Movement
Toronto Sun
https://torontosun.com/news/national/many-canadians-willing-to-ditch-u-s-travel-and-alcohol-but-not-streaming-services
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdb9gLnkpXY
Target Backlash
https://www.axios.com/2025/02/18/dei-consumers-shopping-politics-poll
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/19/business/target-dei-boycott/index.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/target-cofounder-daughters-dei-efforts-concerns/
Maurice Mitchell, “It’s a Relay Race,” on the Vibe Check Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-relay-race-featuring-maurice-mitchell/id1637476174?i=1000684645813
What New Year resolutions did you set at the beginning of the year? If improving your financial health was on your list, you’re in good company. “Improving financial health” was the second most common resolution for 2024, right behind physical health. But most resolutions don’t make it past February. And by “don’t make it,” I mean they quietly fade into the background as life takes over. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Only about 6% of people stick with their resolutions all year.
As a financial therapist, I see this all the time—money goals aren’t just about numbers, they’re about behavior, emotions, and habits. That’s why rigid financial advice often fails and why tailored and sustainable shifts are the key to long-term success.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the three most common financial resolutions—paying down debt, spending less, and saving more—and giving you real, practical ways to make them work for you.
I've rounded up the top 10 moments that the Mind Money Balance audience loved! YouTube insights revealed my channel's most-watched and re-watched segments, which I'll share here. I love this round-up because it shows me exactly what my dear listeners enjoy the most. This year, the top moments ranged from definitions to actionable tips, but the overarching theme, in my opinion, was VALIDATION—the moments that helped you realize you're not alone in your experiences.
Tune in for this best-of round-up and take a guess: what do you think the top moment in 2024 was?
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Financial Archetype Quiz
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Most Americans are carrying credit card debt, especially younger folks, like those in Gen Z, the Millennial Generation, and Gen X. In this episode, I’ll break down the three most common credit card traps and share actionable tips to help you avoid them. From overspending to falling for scams, I’ll teach you how to spot these pitfalls and protect your financial health. If you’ve ever felt stuck in credit card debt, this episode is for you!
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Financial Archetype Quiz
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There are four common credit card myths I need you to stop believing. If you believe these myths, you might negatively impact your credit score, pay unnecessary interest, or miss out on some of the perks (like travel hacking!) of responsible credit card usage. Listen for credit card facts so you can feel more better the next time you tap or swipe your card.
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Financial Archetype Quiz
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz
Feeling the pressure to overspend during the holidays? It's time to rethink the season with a focus on financial selfishness—putting your financial well-being first, guilt-free. In this episode, financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin explores how to navigate holiday spending in a way that protects your financial goals without sacrificing the joy of the season. You’ll learn why saying "no" to overspending is an act of radical self-care, how to approach holiday gifting, gatherings, and traditions while staying within your budget, and get boundary-setting scripts for tricky situations. By the end of this episode, you'll feel ready to celebrate the holidays without a financial hangover.
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While the holiday season often brings pressure—whether from family, friends, or our own expectations—this episode breaks down strategies to set holiday boundaries, identify emotional spending triggers, and prevent unnecessary expenses. Learn how to manage internal and external pressures to overspend, from navigating gift exchanges to resisting the urge to go all-out on holiday decor. With insights on the emotional effects of spending and simple swaps to boost feel-good hormones without buying, this episode will help you prioritize your financial goals while still celebrating the holiday season meaningfully.
Corresponding Blog:
www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/financial-self-care-for-the-holidays
Resources Referenced in the Episode
Credit Card Traps Video
https://youtu.be/paui2ii2wKo?si=HgqfKJ6BtlWd0buu
How to Stop Retail Therapy: Chemicals That Make Shopping Feel so Good
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/how-to-stop-retail-therapy
A layoff or job loss can trigger an emotional rollercoaster, with feelings of shock, anger, sadness, or relief. Financial Therapist Lindsay shares that nearly half of Americans experience layoff anxiety, as recent statistics highlight the prevalence of layoffs due to cost-cutting measures and industry shifts. In this video, you'll learn that a job loss can evoke emotions similar to those experienced after a significant life event. Watch along for compassionate and actionable strategies for coping with a layoff, including prioritizing self-care, regaining control through small tasks, and building a support system.
Read the corresponding blog here!
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/how-to-deal-with-a-layoff
Over 44 million Americans left their jobs last year. High employee turnover is more than just a statistic; it’s a loud and clear signal that something within your organization isn’t resonating with your team. You're in the right place if you’re involved in hiring, management, or overseeing employee culture and well-being.
I’m sharing five practical strategies to help you maintain your employees by implementing financial wellness initiatives in the workplace.
Resources:
Accompanying Blog
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/reducing-employee-turnover-financial-wellness
Hire Lindsay for your Organization
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/speaking
If you’ve made a money mistake and can’t stop thinking about it, tune in to learn more about why this is. Learn how to cultivate self-compassion to forgive ourselves, extract valuable lessons, and progress towards a healthier financial future. In this episode, financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin explains the connection between our early childhood experiences and financial decision-making, talking about how our choices are frequently tied to our desire for safety and security. Lindsay provides guidance on overcoming past money mistakes, encouraging self-forgiveness, and moving forward with a sense of understanding and confidence as you move into financial resilience.
The Doomsday Prepper archetype excels at financial preparation. They are the epitome of “good on paper.” But with all of that saving, planning, and thinking ahead, they often struggle to find contentment in the present. Learn how Doomsday Preppers can balance their drive for financial security with the ability to appreciate using money meaningfully to enhance life's experiences.
Resources Mentioned:
Financial Archetype Quiz
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz
If you find yourself constantly moving the financial goalpost because you think you need more, you might be a Money Admirerer. The Money Admirerer archetype is frequently applauded for their tenacity and work ethic, but the downside is that they might struggle to appreciate what’s happening in the moment and find contentment and joy beyond financial achievements. Tune into this mini episode for a primer on this archetype and the frequent ways I help them in my financial therapy practice!
Resources Mentioned:
Financial Archetype Quiz
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz
There are four Money Archetypes that shape what we believe about money and how it impacts what we do–or don’t do–with our money. The second money personality type is the Free Spirit. Known for their radical optimism and general "why not?!" attitude toward life, they tend to be excited to spend. The shadow side of their excitement is they sometimes spend and focus on outward appearances as a reflection of their self-worth and worry about what others think about them if they don’t overspend. Think your spending makes you a Free Spirit? Listen to find out!
Resources Mentioned:
Financial Archetype Quiz
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz
Over the next 4 weeks, I’ll be sharing mini-episodes on the Financial Archetypes. These Money Archetypes shape what we believe about money and how it impacts what we do–or don’t do–with our money. For those who fall into the first category, the “Blissfully Indifferent,” money is a sensitive topic that is best avoided. This person may feel overwhelmed by money management, financial literacy, and a combination of embarrassment and avoidance. If that’s you (or someone you know), tune in to learn more about the strengths of this archetype and ideas to help you start having a healthier relationship with money.
Resources Mentioned:
Financial Archetype Quiz
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz
We often think about Survivor Guilt as something that happens to survivors of accidents or natural disasters, but a financial twist also happens. Financial Survivor’s Guilt is a phenomenon where individuals feel guilty for their financial stability while others around them struggle. People who experience this might experience similar symptoms of traditional survivor guilt: racing thoughts, anxiety, and physical pain or discomfort. In this episode, I cover this phenomenon, and give listeners ideas for how to cope with it and dial down the intensity of those symptoms [Hint: it doesn’t involve giving away all of your worldly possessions and living in the woods].
Resources Mentioned:
Hire a Financial Therapist!
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/speaking
We can spend a lot of time working on our own relationship with money, but it's equally important to know how to discuss it with others. If you’ve ever clammed up or stumbled over your words, you're not alone. And frankly, whether it's explaining to your nieces and nephews why you can't buy them ice cream again or discussing a house down payment with your partner, money conversations are inevitable. Despite our progress, surveys show people still find talking about money more awkward than discussing sex. But trust me, many of us want to have these conversations; we just don't know how to start. In this episode, I’m laying out 5 steps to help you have the money talk.
Resources Mentioned:
Quiz: Which Financial Wellness Topic Does My Team Need?
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz-financial-wellness
Hire a Financial Therapist!
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/speaking
It’s no secret that mental health is a fundamental part of overall wellbeing. 1 in 5 American adults experience a diagnosable mental health condition annually, and 1 in 4 will experience a mental illness at some time in their life. I’m a believer that we don’t need to have a diagnosable mental illness to tend to our mental health. Especially because our mental health impacts how we think, feel, and behave financially. In this video, I’ll share more about how money and mental health intersect, including how it impacts those without a diagnosis and how we can tend to our financial and mental health. Whether you're experiencing mental illness, an employer hoping to better support your team, or an ally helping a loved one, I've got practical tips to help you at the intersection of money and mental health.
Resources Mentioned:
Quiz: Which Financial Wellness Topic Does My Team Need? https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz-financial-wellness
Emergency Funds the Easy Way
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/emergency-fund-formula-easy-savings-plan
Popcorn Finance Podcast Episode: How To Make Therapy More Affordablehttps://popcornfinance.com/podcast/432-how-to-make-therapy-more-affordable/
37 Ways to Practice Financial Self-Care
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/financial-self-care-examples
Financial Wellness for Teams in the Workplace
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/financial-wellness-for-teams
Hire a Financial Therapist!
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/speaking
Lindsay, financial therapist and founder of Mind Money Balance, shares her personal money routines, which she follows annually, quarterly, monthly, and more. She is a huge fan of automating her routine as much as possible, but even with automation, it’s important to check in and tweak as needed. There’s nothing better than hearing from others about what really happens, and she's happy to share more about this. She also shares more about how her paycheck routine looked different when she wasn’t financially able to automate the way she does now.
Resources mentioned:
Which Financial Wellness Topic Does My Team Need? Quiz
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz-financial-wellness
Invested Development Investing Course by Amanda Holden:
https://amandaholden.podia.com/invested-development/2g0h0
37 Ways to Practice Financial Self-Care:
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/financial-self-care-examples
Financial Archetype Quiz:
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz
As if you needed any more reasons to give your boss the “I’m on vacation” autoresponder, let’s talk about how good travel is for your brain. In this episode, financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin covers what makes travel so beneficial for our brains. She shares how much time off you need according to research, ways to enhance the mental health benefits of your vacation, how to get the most bang for your buck when you spend on travel, and how to get the mental health benefits of travel if you aren’t in a position to travel right now.
While cold brew on tap and a foosball table might’ve worked in the past to incentivize employees, those perks aren’t what are keeping employees around. In this video, financial therapist goes through recent HR surveys that highlight that when employees struggle financially, it impacts their work. She also shares ways employers can assess the perks and benefits they offer their employees to help support them in–and out–of the office. Tune in for tips on what’s missing from financial wellness programs and how you can make them better.
Hire Lindsay Bryan-Podvin for a Financial Wellness Workshop: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/speaking
Blog version of today's episode: The Importance of Financial Wellness for Teams in the Workplace
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/financial-wellness-for-teams
Lifestyle creep or inflation-when you spend more money as you start earning more-often gets a bad rap. But understanding why spending your money doesn’t feel as good as you thought can be a great first step in making sure that you’re using your money the way that feels best. In this episode, a financial therapist will walk you through four tips to help make that new paycheck feel good–so you can have your cake and eat it, too.
“Should I buy or rent?” It’s a question that comes up a lot, but outside of the finances, how do you know if it makes sense? In this “Ask Mind Money Balance” episode, financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin answers a flight attendant from Atlanta’s question about this exact topic. There are some unique considerations, such as assessing values, determining the why behind short-term renting, and benchmarks to have saved. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should buy or rent, tune in to navigate the emotional and practical steps to achieve your housing goals!
Watch the corresponding video here:
https://youtu.be/GjA1mrCWhhk?si=DT6eYlV3pi10gX0j
Self-trust is having confidence and belief in one's own abilities. When it comes to money, having low self-trust can make it hard to make and stick to financial choices. In this video, a licensed social worker and certified financial therapist shares five common signs of low financial self-trust. She also covers six ways to build resilience and increase self-trust, including creating small time-based challenges and celebrating money wins so you can start making financial decisions you feel good about.
An article written by personal finance expert Charlotte Cowles recently went viral when she shared she was victimized and scammed out of a large sum of money. The response online was largely rooted in nasty, victim-blaming. We don’t do that here at Mind Money Balance. Financial scams impact people of all ages, with younger adults 18-29 actually reporting the highest number of financial scams. Rather than trying to train yourself for money scammers' latest “red flag,” learn how to regulate your nervous system and keep yourself safe from this video from financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. If you’re tuning in after becoming a victim or trying to support a loved one who was victimized, listen until the end, when Lindsay shares some tips on finding support.
Since the dawn of time (ok, ok, since 1981) SMART goals have been the dominant framework for setting and achieving goals, including financial ones. But disability advocate Emily Ladau was onto something when she said that SMART goals were out, and FUN goals were in. As a shame free financial therapist and financial wellness expert, I’m a huge fan of FUN goals! Tune in to hear how Flexible, Uplifting, and Number-Based goals can help you achieve your money goals and feel good while doing it!
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and influence one another. As a social worker and financial therapist, I’ll share how you can understand more about this type of therapy and what you might gain from CBT. As always, I’m here to point out where things go awry, and I’ll talk about some of the “cons” of this intervention (hint: you can’t think your way to wealth). Curious? Make sure to tune in!
It’s Black History Month, and Mind Money Balance is celebrating by highlighting and amplifying 13 Black personal finance pros you need to know. From journalists to authors, YouTubers to podcasters, and energy healers to social workers, this list highlights folks who have taught me things about money, new ways to approach personal finance tactics and instill motivation, too.
I'm taking you behind the scenes and sharing insights into my personal and professional journey, including how I found myself repeating a mistake by outsourcing my self-trust when it came to trying to achieve my goals in 2023. I share lessons I’ve learned, including how I approach my marketing from a sustainability standpoint, why social media platforms can be complimentary but aren’t my main focus, and what happened when I looked at YouTube with too much anxiety. I turned to folks in my community for feedback and reassurance about the power of safe and healthy authenticity, including sharing more about my financial privileges. And? I share that my story isn’t a rags-to-riches one; statistically speaking, it’s probably not yours. PLUS, I share some exciting changes that have to do with new and refreshed offerings at Mind Money Balance.
Head to www.mindmoneybalance.com/speaking if you’re interested in bringing a financial wellness expert to help your team, employees, or peers understand the emotional side of money.
Motivational interviewing isn't a pep talk or hyping yourself up to answer questions – it's a profound exploration of your desires. While I absolutely believe that we can and should be our own hype people, Motivational interviewing is about tapping into the deep well of insight within you, so you can figure out your unique motivation to make change. And–how you can make meaningful changes with your money, so you can achieve your financial desires.
"Loud Budgeting" is a social media trend that I can get behind as a financial therapist. Why? Because it's just another way to say "having financial boundaries." Learn how to set and communicate financial boundaries, what third spaces have to do with it, and how to deal with naysayers who try to push your limits.
Read or watch the corresponding video here www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/loud-budgeting-is-financial-boundaries
I’ve highlighted why you need to be wary of the old guard of personal finance, but what about the new FinFluencers all over you social media feeds? I came across a study, initially highlighted by the brilliant Financial Diet, that found only 1 in 10 people providing financial advice online have any sort of credentials to do so. So how can you spot a FinFluencer grifter?
Listen as I break down the green, orange, and red flags you should watch out for when navigating who you are getting your info from.
If you are trying to cut back on your spending but keep getting tripped up because you are engaging in retail therapy, you aren’t alone. This video simplifies why shopping feels good and what we can do instead. As a bonus, these easy financial swaps are all about making you feel good instead of feel like you are restricting yourself. Win-Win!
For the full post, click here https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/how-to-stop-retail-therapy
You might be familiar with how grocery stores use end caps to trick you into buying more than you planned, but do you know how to protect yourself from the Diderot Effect and things like Eco-washing? In this episode, not only will you learn how marketers have been leveraging behavioral psychology to trick you into spending more, but you’ll also learn ways to practice your version of ethical consumption intentionally so when it’s time to shop, you can be confident that you’re only buying what you need and want.
Whether you’re not a cook, don’t have time to spend in the kitchen, or just can’t be bothered, there are ways to save on food without becoming a home chef. Financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin offers twelve creative ways to save on food without cooking for a Mind Money Balance audience member who HATES cooking.
Watch the corresponding video and read the post here: http://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/save-money-on-food-when-you-cant-cook
Goal-setting can be such a good practice, but most of us struggle to set ones that matter to us and are doable. In this episode, I’ll talk about the importance of setting financial goals by getting to the heart of your values. This is a short episode, but it’s super actionable, so grab your pen and paper and let’s set some meaningful financial goals!
Watch the corresponding video and read the full post here: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/how-to-set-personal-money-goals
In this episode, I highlight the most played and rewatched parts of my YouTube channel in 2023. It’s a great sampler platter of all the things I cover on the podcast and on YouTube. From DINKWADs to ADHD, and how our systems failed us, there’s something for everyone when it comes to money, emotions, and how the world we live in shapes our reaction to both of them.
Watch the corresponding video here, that includes links to the referenced videos: https://youtu.be/K0hzzVZOZb8
Building an emergency fund is essential, but the old financial advice of saving 6-8 months of expenses is not only outdated, but can feel like an impossible task for most people. Instead? Let’s look to the research! Sabat and Gallagher reveal new data-driven numbers to aim for in your emergency fund. In this episode, financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin breaks down the latest findings and presents a modern- and doable!- approach to finding your emergency fund number.
Watch the corresponding video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSinBdVqfBI&feature=youtu.be
Bad money habits? You and me both! I'm a financial therapist, and a large part of feeling less alone with how we interact with money is hearing how others spend theirs. In this episode, I'm sharing four of my "bad" money habits, why I'll likely continue to spend on these "bad" habits, and the importance of personalizing our finances.
Watch the corresponding video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glW_bwdYVSw
Whether you’re prepping to grate a mound of potatoes for Hanukkah, dusting off your Costco tree for Christmas, or charging your crystals for the winter solstice, it's busy at the end of the calendar year!
Not only is it busy emotionally, but it can be expensive. In this episode, financial therapist Lindsay of Mind Money Balance shares tips and tricks to help you identify your holiday values, set financial and emotional limits, offers tips on saving up for gifts, and ways to save on gifts, and shares scripts and ideas for what to do if you can’t afford to give gifts this holiday season.
Watch the corresponding video here: https://youtu.be/2gcfKGHyAuA?si=nVYTg3iYXmgDwZCK
Have you ever tried to talk to your partner about money, but the talk goes sideways? If so, you might be making one of these common mistakes. In this episode, I’ll cover the common reasons your money talks might be so unproductive so you can stop making these communication errors in your relationship.
Want more? Check out my course, “Clarify Your Money For Couples” all about getting on the same page about your finances, using values-based exercises to ensure you are putting your money where it matters most to you. https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/clarify
Check out the corresponding video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7t0kUwI65o&t=85s
Whether you are getting ready to tie the knot or have been married for decades, deciding how to share expenses (or changing up how you do it) is an important part of money managemeng for couples. In this episode, I'll break down the four different ways you might want to split up expenses with a partner plus the logistics behind them.
Want more? Check out my course “Clarify Your Money For Couples” all about getting on the same page about your finances, using values-based exercises to ensure you are putting your money where it matters most to you. https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/clarify
Check out the corresponding video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzqi5q04EQg&t=209s
Ever feel "behind" financially or like you should be doing things differently when you compare your financial situation to others? You need to learn these five strategies to stop the comparison so you can focus on what matters to you and help you move toward financial wellness.
Watch the corresponding video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vShSgC6iq0
While budgets can be a helpful money tool, they don't always lead to peace and happiness. Discover the seven reasons a budget might not make you feel better about your finances. Some of the reasons explored include how budgets only work when you earn enough to pay for your expenses, the importance of interacting with and updating your budget regularly, and why following someone else's budgeting rules instead of tailoring it to meet your needs might backfire.
Watch the corresponding video here https://youtu.be/WiLFrZsX7aI
According to studies, arguments in romantic relationships about money are more intense and are associated with a higher likelihood of divorce or separation. While it’s pretty grim, there’s something you might not know. When couples can talk about money and resolve their conflicts about money, they report being happier than those who avoid money talk. In this episode, I’ll discuss the five conflict resolution styles and highlight my two favorite ways to solve a financial conflict.
Watch the corresponding video here, that includes links to the studies referenced and a graphic for the conflict resolution tool shared https://youtu.be/eCJ63wAWJSY
I’m a huge fan of investing in travel to not only take some time away from the repetitiveness of daily life and work, but also as a way to expand our horizons and tend to our mental health. But travel isn’t cheap! In this episode, I’m sharing 21+ ways you can save on your next trip.
Corresponding video here https://youtu.be/XByCdgqU4bg
To celebrate Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month, meet some of my favorite Hispanic & Latine personal finance content creators! From specializing in helping undocumented folks with their finances to supporting people in the LGBTQIA communities to holistic life planning, these coaches, educators, and planners are the ones you need to know!
Watch the corresponding video here and links to all those highlighted in today’s podcast: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/hispanic-latine-personal-finance
DINKS, SINKS, and DINKWADS rejoice! Fellow DINK and financial therapist Lindsay of Mind Money Balance, talks about making lifestyle choices in alignment with your values and how it might impact your finances if you opt out of having kids. This episode covers the high cost of childcare, the importance of legal documents for DINKS and SINKS, myths about parents and happiness, and pushing back against societal norms.
Watch the corresponding video here and find the resources referenced in today’s podcast: https://youtu.be/Cs04ryRJwgY?si=2IXQFi18Hj0FGlEb
One of my favorite tools that asks you to assess your financial to-do list based on urgency and importance can help you prioritize and organize your money decisions. In this podcast, I’ll teach you how to take this free tool to help you prioritize your financial to-do list that suits your unique values and needs.
If you want to watch the corresponding video, you can find it here https://youtu.be/wr_2Zo0zx5U
Do you and your partner struggle to figure out how to share food expenses? What about knowing how much you “should” spend on food each month? In this Ask Mind Money Balance episode, a letter writer asks financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin how to settle who should pay for what food in a relationship.
Corresponding Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix8UOna-gDE
One of the most frequent activities I do with my clients as a financial therapist is to sit with them while they log into their bank accounts.
If you avoid your bank account, you might be doing it because avoidance feels good, and looking at your numbers can feel scary. But there are some risks to avoidance, especially when it comes to your money.
In this episode, I talk about the psychology behind avoidance, how to find emotional support to engage with your finances, and things to look for when you are ready to log in.
Corresponding Video Here:https://youtu.be/j6A-sVYhhXU?si=8sQXqTpc3iUbCrmp
Money mindset can feel like gaslighting when we try far-fetched affirmation mantras without acknowledging the social realities we all live in. In this episode, I'll share how you can feel good about money without gaslighting yourself along the way.
Link to the corresponding videohttps://youtu.be/JPMMgpCUZNk?si=FKnuZhMSIr-dQJOK
If you've been putting off money tasks–such as creating a budget, filing taxes, or negotiating a raise–have you ever wondered if financial procrastination has anything to do with it? In this episode, I'm sharing some of the hypotheses behind why we put off doing things we know we should, how money procrastination shows up, and tips to help you beat procrastination.
Watch the corresponding video here: https://youtu.be/BsdkrJwUsgo
If your income feels like it’s not going as far as you think it should, there are several reasons why. I break down why it feels like you never have enough money, and share some tips on how to look at your spending and make sure you are using your money intentionally.
Corresponding video here: https://youtu.be/kkXfUe4tsSg
Financial trauma is a term that's become increasingly popular, especially over the past few years. But what is money trauma, anyway? Is it a real diagnosis? How do you know if you have it? Are there tools you can use to manage or heal it? Trauma-informed certified financial therapist and LMSW Lindsay Bryan-Podvin walks you through an understanding of money trauma.
Corresponding video available at https://youtu.be/xrlvpisYj8M
If you have ADHD, most personal finance tips are boring and probably plain old unhelpful. ADHD is a common type of neurodiversity that impacts a person’s executive functioning and emotional regulation. These two areas are incredibly important when managing and engaging with money, so I’ve got tips directly from the therapy room to help you if you have ADHD or that can help you understand a loved one with ADHD.
Corresponding video available at https://youtu.be/GQonIPC1eCI
Lifestyle inflation or lifestyle creep happens as we start spending more money when our incomes increase. Listen for seven ways lifestyle creep shows up, plus four tips to help you decrease it so your pay raise actually goes where you want it to go.
Watch the video and join the community here: https://youtu.be/OZCAStXs4zU
If you’ve ever used shopping as a coping mechanism when you’re bored, stressed, lonely, or feeling down, did you know there might be a chemical reason you’re doing it? In this episode, a financial therapist explains the four brain chemicals released when we go shopping, helping you understand that your shopping cravings are about more than “willpower.”
Watch on YouTube and join the community in the comments! https://youtu.be/M3IC9RHNikg
Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW, and financial therapist, is BACK to share six myths peddled by shame-based personal finance experts. In this episode, she breaks down what these gurus get wrong and why these old “rules” make you feel bad.
From “If I can do it, so can you” to “If you work hard, you’ll be rewarded financially,” Lindsay will help you understand why these rules are usually wrong. Watch on YouTube and join the community in the comments!
I’m decommissioning my most profitable offer, Grow a Profitable Practice From the Inside Out! Take a listen for things in the coaching space that grind my gears, who can benefit from my private practice group coaching program, and who should apply for the last cohort.
www.mindmoneybalance.com/profitablepractice
Podcast listeners, it’s time for a pause here on the Mind Money Balance podcast. Tune in for what’s behind the pause, two things I know for sure, and a little astrology insights about “why now.” P.S. I’ve got over 100 episodes for you to dig into in the archives to help you get your mind and money in balance.
Shownotes www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/podcast-pause
If you’ve been diving into your personal finances, there’s a good chance you’ve felt struck by “doing it right” or “not doing enough.” In this podcast swap episode, Linzy Bonham of Money Skills for Therapists interviews therapist Heather Stevenson who shares actionable steps we can take to help manage the tendency to overachieve so we can be more present, happier, and healthier in our relationship with money. www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/money-overachieving-perfectionism
Your money story is what shapes what you believe about money, which then impacts your financial feelings and behaviors. Understanding your money story can help you to figure out what emotions show up when you interact with money. In this episode, I’ll cover how our money stories are formed, share a few money story examples, offer some reflection questions, and invite you re-write your story so it works better for you. Show notes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/your-money-story
We may or may not be in a recession, and there’s a lot of fear out there about what it means to us personally. In this episode, I’ll cover why recessions, though scary, aren’t the end of the world, how to cope with a recession emotionally, and how to survive a recession financially. Show notes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/planning-for-a-recession
“Scarcity Mindset” is something that many personal finance gurus throw around as being why certain people struggle with money. My take? It’s not as simple as saying “think abundant thoughts” to get good with money. Instead, I invite listeners to consider getting good enough to take action.
Show notes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/scarcity-money-mindset
Niching, narrowing down and specializing who you work with, and being clear about it in your marketing, helps therapists aid potential clients instead of selling to potential clients. Jane Travis is the founder of Grow Your Private Practice Show in the U.K. Jane joins me to talk about niching and visibility and covers her “seedling niche” method to create a niche over time.
www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/jane-travis-private-practice-niche
Profitability in private practice is the leftover money that allows business owners to take care of themselves. In this episode, I’m covering changes I’ve made to my relationship with social media, how I filled my practice with 1 email (and zero ads or TikTok dancing), and how therapists get stuck when they internalize that all business is bad. It’s time to start looking at our businesses as a source of sustainability and a place where balance can exist.
Show Notes: https//www.mindmoneybalance.com/profitable-private-practice-sustainability
This special episode is an audio version of my webpage that talks about my small group coaching program for therapists in social justice or of marginalized identities: Grow Your Profitable Practice From the Inside Out. This five-month program is designed to help you stop feeling icky about money, and start setting and sticking to sustainable rates that allow you to grow your practice in alignment with your values, without it being so damn hard. Add your name to the waitlist or apply at: www.mindmoneybalance.com/profitablepractice
You need to show up and be seen to grow your private practice. And that means? Marketing and getting visible. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s underneath all of those “what ifs” that keep you from being your authentic therapeutic self. PLUS I share some new freebies!
Show notes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/fear-of-being-vulnerable-marketing
I see a cycle of private practice therapists experiencing imposter syndrome and trying to cope with it by consuming more content. The problem? It only perpetuates a cycle of feeling like you don’t know enough. Listen in for info on imposter syndrome, how I see it show up, and how to take steps toward building self-trust and growing past the feelings of discomfort.
www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/imposter-syndrome-content-overload-in-private-practice
Staying on theme with burnout prevention, I’m covering how setting boundaries in your private practice can benefit not only you as the therapist but your clients too. Listen as I cover setting and adhering to financial, availability, and other types of boundaries.
www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/Setting-Boundaries-in-Therapy-Private-Practice
Practicing what we preach is HARD. And I was creeping up to burnout (again) and instead made a decision to build more spaciousness into my business. Tune in to learn about 5 things I do to prevent burnout, 4 things that help my clients who are private practice owners, and why burnout on social media is so chronic.
Shownotes www.mindmoneybalance.com/mental-health-professional-creator-burnout
The foundation of having a financial plan is having a spending plan or a budget. If you’re in a relationship, this episode will help you understand the ins and outs of budgeting, why I prefer spending plans, and share different methods for creating a spending plan.
www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/spending-plan-vs-budget-for-couples
When you are in your 30s and 40s, it's important to set financial goals that create a safety net for the present while taking steps to prepare for financial safety in your future. Listen for 9 financial goals to work toward when you are in your 30s and 40s.
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If you were born between 1980 and 1994 and in a relationship, you know that a lot of financial advice just doesn’t work for us. In this episode, I’ll cover what makes our generation different than our predecessors, 4 things that keep us from creating a spending plan (and how to get unstuck), and how leading with our values can help us financially. www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/millennial-couples-and-money
How do you manage your finances when you are newly married? And what if you identify as “practical” but your partner is a self-proclaimed “dreamer?” In this on-air couples coaching session, I chat with Jasmia and Matthew about their next financial steps. PLUS learn more about how to work with me if you and your partner are looking for some emotionally focused financial guidance.
www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast-episodes/on-air-couples-coaching
Therapists in private practice have a lot on their plates, and so many decisions to make. But making them can be difficult, especially when therapists don’t trust themselves. In this episode, I’ll cover why therapists struggle to trust themselves, how it shows up in the business side of their practices, and self-trust exercises to try out to help therapists build confidence. Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/self-trust-therapist-private-practice
The world of online business is bleeding into the world of therapy. Today I’m covering why you are seeing so many free summits in your inbox and on your feed, offering suggestions on how to make these summits more equitable and justice-oriented, and sharing some things I do to ensure my marketing is ethical.
Shownotes www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/problem-with-free-therapy-summits
People LOVE talking about passive income for therapists. But what they don’t talk about is that you need an audience, leverage, and more than a bit of grit to get a leveraged offer off the ground. I’ll talk about passive, active, and leveraged income in this episode, and how therapists can best position themselves to have multiple streams of income.
www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/passive-income-for-therapists
In episode 92, I covered why a person might choose the profession of coaching or therapy based on their potential earnings. This week, I’m flipping that question and dissecting who you should work with if you’re in need of some help from a third party.
Shownotes and transcript: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/therapy-or-life-coach
Listen to this quick message from Lindsay at Mind Money Balance about this week’s podcast pause.
A question about whether or not a therapist can make as much money as a coach landed in my inbox and it had my wheels turning!
In this episode, I’m going to break down the differences between therapy and coaching, the type of coaching that gives me the heebie-jeebies, and why people are so convinced that coaching is the only way to make money (and hopefully debunk that too).
www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/coaching-vs-therapy-salary
A couple's money date is carving out a dedicated time and space to talk about anything money-related in your partnership. When couples have regular money dates, I've seen that they feel more aligned with one another, and they tend to be more capable of talking about other uncomfortable topics. Tune in for tips on what to talk about, how to set them up, and more!
www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/money-date-for-couples
In today’s podcast, I’m talking about therapist burnout and how to prevent it. Burnout is physical or emotional exhaustion that impacts your identity and makes it feel like you can’t accomplish tasks or prevents you from acknowledging accomplishment. You’ll hear: ways to complete the stress cycle, the five anecdotal ways I practice burnout prevention, and 7 questions to ask yourself to assess if you are practicing burnout prevention as a small business owner.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/therapist-burnout
You’ve got a good problem as a small business owner. You’re booked and busy. Too busy, in fact. The things you used to be able to juggle suddenly feel impossible. Outsourcing is a key strategy when growing or maintaining a business. It can feel tough to know when to outsource, and what tasks are worth having someone else do.
I’ll cover six things I’ve invested in that have made my life easier as a small business owner. I also tackle where to look for help.
Show notes: www.www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/benefits-of-outsourcing-for-small-business
Teletherapy has been around and studied since the 1960s. With the pandemic, there’s been a sharp increase in demand for teletherapy services. In this episode, I’ll cover the effectiveness of teletherapy, who can be a telehealth therapist, special considerations on deciding if having, starting, or transitioning to a teletherapy practice is right for you. Show Notes: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/online-therapy-practice
Scarcity mindset is more nuanced than feeling like there’s not enough. And in business, any problem seemed to be blamed on a “scarcity mindset.” Instead of scarcity vs. abundance, I’m going to talk about what’s usually underneath “scarcity.” And that, my friends? Is usually fear. I’ll cover five common fears that keep people from investing financially or energetically in their businesses.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/scarcity-mindset-in-business
So many people worry about saving money, but not too many people talk about the joy of spending money intentionally. In this episode, we’ll cover the questions “Am I cheap? Is this financial anxiety? How can I stop worrying about money and spend intentionally?”
Shownotes: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/am-i-too-frugal
This special episode is an audio version of my webpage www.mindmoneybalance.com/profitablepractice. Grow a Profitable Practice From the Inside Out is my small group coaching program for therapists and allied service-based small business owners ready to rewrite their money story, set a fee that supports their lifestyle needs, and learn the foundations of marketing so they can have a sustainable and profitable business.
Founder of the Rebel Therapist Podcast, Annie Schuessler joined the podcast to talk about her money rituals, paying more for good work, and making decisions about money in alignment with her values. This was such a supportive and warm episode, I’m happy to bring it back!
Shownotes www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/podcast-rewind
This is a replay of a conversation with career wellness and enneagram coach, Jazmine Reed-Clark. She shares how the enneagram can teach us about our relationship with money, what motivates us and challenges us depending on our enneagram type, and why knowing our partner’s money type can be helpful.
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Today’s podcast rewind visits Shelby and Johnny, a married couple working toward a big financial goal. In this live coaching session, you’ll hear their current stressor, my suggestions for approaching their emotional and financial goal, and how they can add in some softness and gentleness to their goal setting.
Shownotes www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/podcast-rewind
It’s ok not to be an entrepreneur. It’s ok to clock in at a job, have a steady paycheck, and know you have access to healthcare. And? It’s totally fine to use your 9-5 to help you prep for becoming a small business owner if that’s what you want. In this episode, I’ll cover what you can do before you quit your job and jump into entrepreneurship, what founder burnout is, and why it’s ok to use your traditional job to fund your small business.
www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/ok-to-not-be-an-entrepreneur
On Friday, December 3rd, I hosted a free client appreciation event for people who worked with me via 1:1 coaching, joined me in a workshop, or were in my small group coaching program. In this special podcast episode, I’m answering your questions about podcasting, private practice, and more!
Show notes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/ama-financial-therapist-answers-questions
We all make mistakes as therapists when it comes to our money. In this episode, I’m sharing the seven most common mistakes I see, and tips on how to cope with them. I also cover the benefits of financial wellness and specific advice for therapists new to the field or private practice.
Show Notes https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/common-money-mistakes-therapists
I haven’t had a perfect financial or business year. But online it’s rare that people talk about their mistakes. In hopes of normalizing mistakes, I’m sharing the things that didn’t go according to plan in my business, plus some ways I’m finding meaning in these mistakes.
Show notes: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/small-business-mistakes
When it comes to our money, it can be hard to know which high yield savings account to open, when to negotiate a raise, how much to contribute to retirement, and what to prioritize! In today’s podcast episode, I’m covering financial decision fatigue. AKA the answer to the irritating question “what should I do with my money?” I’ll cover: understanding decision fatigue, why decision fatigue is so difficult when it comes to personal finance and how values-based financial planning can help with decision making.
Show Notes: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/what-to-do-with-money-decision-fatigue
I’m fortunate enough to be in a community with three other female entrepreneurs in a small business mastermind, an entrepreneurship support system. In this podcast, we cover what surprised us most about our group, the ways our businesses have transformed because of this space, and why and how talking money is a powerful non-negotiable for us.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/entrepreneurship-support-system-female-mastermind
One of the best ways to earn more money is to negotiate a raise with your current employer. You can use those newfound negotiating skills to slash your bills so you have more money to save.
Listen for tips on negotiating a raise, how to save more money, and why I love using robots to do the heavy lifting for me financially.
Show Notes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/ways-to-earn-and-save-more-money
Financial goals are savings, investment, earning, or other money-related tasks and targets you hope to achieve over a set period of time. This episode covers types of financial goals, annual goal setting, how to make goals realistic, and tips on celebrating successes along the way.
Show Notes: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/financial-goal-setting
Starting life in a working-class family and moving into a place of financial abundance is the dream, right? So why did Allison struggle so much when she “made it” in her therapy private practice? Money guilt.
In this episode, we cover how it actually feels to have money and face financial privilege, raising non-spoiled kids with money, and preventing therapist burnout.
Show Notes www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/money-guilt-therapists-allison-puryear
Imposter syndrome is a common phenomenon most people experience when they feel like they don’t belong. In this episode, I’ll share what imposter syndrome is, how it might be showing up in your personal finances, and of course, tips to cope with it.
Show notes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/imposter-syndrome-money
What is a healthy relationship with money? Is it making sure you don’t run out of money every month, or is it a feeling? In this episode, I’m sharing how I define a healthy relationship with money, and take you through 6 steps to cultivate a healthy relationship with money on your terms.
Show notes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/healthy-relationship-with-money
Emotional spending happens to all of us. In today’s episode, I’ll share how not all emotional spending is bad, emotional spending triggers to be aware of, tips for curbing unhealthy emotional spending, and when emotional spending tips into something more dangerous like chronic retail therapy.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/emotional-spending
Leslie Tagorda is a fellow half-Filipina and she’s an amazing business astrologer. In this episode, she’ll share with us how we can look toward our natal charts, specifically by looking at our moon and rising signs, to understand more about why we do what we do with our money.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/money-astrology
No more business cards and cold letters, it’s 2021, and marketing for therapists has changed. In this episode, I break down what marketing is, what it isn’t, and things to think about as you market your private practice.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/marketing-for-modern-therapists
There's a lot to be said for what makes a private therapy practice successful. And, there's also a lot of noise. Mailing a stack of business cards to a primary care office might have worked in the 90s, but it's not a sustainable strategy in the 21st century.
Whether you're building an online counseling business or an in-person therapy practice, I've seen five keys show up again and again in my practice and my work with private practice owners. PLUS, I'll share how these things can show up when mental health providers make mistakes in these areas.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/keys-for-successful-private-practice
Shari Loveday is an alumna of Grow a Profitable Practice From the Inside Out, a 3-month group coaching program for private practice therapists. She shares why she joined, what takeaways she had, and how she implemented niching tips, pricing lessons, and money mindset.
Learn more about Shari and Inside Out by clicking through the shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/inside-out-success-shari-loveday
How does the personality test the Enneagram impact your relationship with money? Today’s guest is Jazmine Reed Clark. A Career Wellness Coach in her entrepreneurial day-job, she’s an Enneagram lover and expert. I brought her on to share with us how the enneagram can teach us about our relationship with money, what motivates us and challenges us depending on our enneagram type, and so much more!
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/enneagram-and-money-career-wellness
Most of us spend our time thinking and doing. Creating to-do lists, thinking about what tasks we’ll achieve, running errands, etc. But how much time are we “being?” In this quick episode, I’ll invite you to consider how often you’re thinking, doing, or being. Plus, I’ll invite you to think about adding more being into your life, how structuring your private practice to work for you helps you “be” more, and preventing burnout.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/thinking-doing-being-money
You’re tired of trying to figure out how many clients you need to see in private practice. You’ve asked around, tried to mimic a caseload based on your agency days, but something doesn’t feel right. Do you see 10 clients a week? 40? 100?
In this episode, I’ll break down why an “average caseload” for therapists is a relic of days past, and how to think about your private practice caseload sustainably.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/how-many-clients-does-a-therapist-have
Are you a psychotherapist trying to figure out which career path is best for you? With so many choices of what to do your social work, counseling, or psychology degree, it can be overwhelming!
In this podcast, I’m covering the pros and cons of private practice, joining an agency or group practice, and therapy apps.
Plus, I’ll include some questions for you to ask yourself to help inform your decision. Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/pros-and-cons-group-practice-private-practice-therapy-apps
Catalina Kaiyoorawongs is the student loan expert. She started by helping her friends with their loans via an excel sheet and created a company dedicated to educating people with student loans. I asked listeners and followers what questions they had about loans and asked Catalina!
She covers her best guess about student loan forgiveness, things to do to prep for homebuying when you have student loans, how loans impact credit scores and more!
Show Notes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/student-loan-expert-questions
Private practice provider with your practice “on the side” of someone else’s business? If you work in a hospital, school, agency, or university, you might have your private practice “on the side.” Which is totally cool!
It’s how I started my business and am a huge fan of therapists starting their practices out this way. But if you are ready to move from “on the side” to full time, this podcast is for you!
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/how-to-take-your-practice-full-time
Getting ready to hire a business or money coach? Just like there are good and bad therapists, there are good and bad coaches. I’ve got four signs I use when choosing a good one PLUS seven red flags to avoid.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/how-to-find-a-good-business-coach
I’m back for season 3 of the Mind Money Balance podcast! Sharing five lessons I learned from a month off of Instagram and how they apply to your relationship with money. They include values-based spending, examining your current money beliefs, and more! Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/time-off-instagram-lessons
Power Session Booking: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/powersession
Danielle Wayne is an online therapist and helps high-achieving professionals and recovering perfectionists like doctors, attorneys, and business owners with anxiety. We cover having a complicated relationship with money, scarcity mindset, and financial privilege in this episode.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/millennial-money-journey
“I didn’t know money mindset was a thing . . . I knew there was something not quite right.” Amy Nasamran is a licensed psychologist and autism researcher at Michigan State University. She joined me on the podcast to talk about how she’s approaching a healthy relationship with money, examining money stories, and sitting with the feelings that arise during money talk.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/healthy-relationship-with-money-amy-nasamran
Krista Carlin is a justice-oriented therapist who is passionate about neurodiversity, she works with a unique approach to care for adults with ADHD. She uses both progressive and data-informed therapeutic approaches, to collaborate with neurodivergent folks in ways that help them grow towards authenticity and empowerment.
In this episode, we talk about looking at small business as social justice, the skill of self-advocacy, and knowing when it’s time to seek help.
Shownotes www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/
Have you heard of “Highly Sensitive People?” Also known as HSPs, it’s a personality trait that comes with many gifts and several challenges.
Today’s guest Stephanie Garnder-Wright shares what she gleaned about money and private practice as an HSP. In this episode, we cover how working longer meant being on the verge of burnout, financial self-compassion, and tips on money for HSPs.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/highly-sensitive-therapist-money
Taylor Broughton is an American psychotherapist based in Edinburgh, Scotland. She runs an online private practice in the UK called Just Human Therapy, where she works to make therapy a normal part of taking care of ourselves so we can learn to live more intentionally.
She shares how she filled up her practice quickly, how she used something a lot of new therapists get hung up on (being young) to her advantage, and making social media work for her.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/financial-self-care-taylor-broughton
Ever wonder what people actually do to improve their finances? My guest today is Stevon Lewis, a Marriage and Family Therapist in South Bay, CA. Stevon shares how he increased his financial literacy personally and professionally.
Tune in as he shares how he’s messing up the status quo in the therapy world when it comes to money, and how he sees other successful therapists as inspiration instead of competition.
Show notes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/improve-your-finances-stevon-lewis
Financial therapist Nathan Astle of Relationship Money joins me to talk about his money journey, overcoming money fears, and getting comfortable talking about money. I also reshare a plea to include Asians in your antiracism work as our relationship with money is intersected with various parts of our identity. Shownotes include links to various AAPI groups and links to learn more about today’s guest.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/money-journey-money-fears
You don’t have to be an investing genius to have money confidence. Dr. Betsy Chung is a clinical psychologist in southern California. She specializes in helping people achieve healthy relationships with the self and others by empowering them with a deep understanding how past life experiences contribute to current struggles. In this episode, we cover saving money during the pandemic, the paradox of knowing vs. doing, and her current journey to spend in alignment with her values.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/gaining-money-confidence
It’s tax season, which means private practice owners are likely googling how to file their taxes, what counts as a tax write-off, and wondering if they should hire accounting help. Today’s guest is Andrew Riesen. Andrew is a co-founder of Heard, an accounting and bookkeeping platform designed for private practice therapists. Prior to Heard, Andrew built a tax software startup for small businesses, worked as a financial accountant for PricewaterhouseCoopers, and spent time working at a wealth management firm.
This podcast is to be used for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, business, or tax advice. Each person should consult their attorney, business advisor, or tax advisor with respect to matters referenced in this podcast.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/private-practice-accounting-tax-questions-for-therapists
Kinga Mnich is a social psychologist who has lived on three continents whose first money memories were related to growing up in a refugee household. In this podcast, she shares the cultural finance differences based in various locations, how her relationship with money has changed over time, and why she believes higher education should be free.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/cultural-finance-emotional-relationship-with-money
Haneen is a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist in the state of Washington. In this podcast episode, she shares how she uses her money strategically and is proactive financially to help her thrive in per practice.
Haneen talks about how knowing herself has helped her to cultivate a healthy relationship with money by combining strategy and community.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/money-momentum-and-strategy-with-haneen-ahmad
Today’s podcast is taking a moment to acknowledge the increased violence against Asians in the United States. I’ll be sharing what’s been happening, what you can do to help, and the audio from a vulnerable video I shared on social media about my experience navigating the world as a white-passing Asian woman.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/stop-violence-against-asians
Marissa Esquibel is a Licensed marriage and family therapist in California. In today’s episode, she shares how a series of financial emergencies prompted her to get serious and intentional about her money and acknowledge her resilience. We also get into the importance of not comparing ourselves to others and setting intentions and creating action to cultivating a healthy relationship with money.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/power-of-resilience
Danielle Bailey is a social worker based in Louisiana who is on a mission to help others build generational wealth. On her YouTube channel, she shares insight on money, being in private practice, and mental health. In this podcast, she shares how she has been overcoming her family’s scarcity mindset, how she uses her faith to help her move toward her goals, and what she does to remind herself and others that they are worthy of making money.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/overcoming-scarcity-mindset
Curt and Katie of Modern Therapists Survival Guide and Therapy Reimagined join the podcast to talk about their two business partnerships. They share how they talk about money as a team, leading with values, where they agree on spending money in their businesses and getting comfortable with imperfection.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/how-to-make-a-business-partnership-work
Raina LaGrand (she/her) is a somatic therapist and educator specializing in trauma, oppression, healing justice, and body liberation.
Raina feels most alive when she is able to help others be in their bodies and in relationship with others with presence and agency.
Raina's services include individual psychotherapy, relationship therapy, coaching for helping professionals, and educational programs for therapists and the general public.
In this episode, we cover the power of nuance, giving ourselves permission to dream bigger, and finding support from others.
Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/44-financial-healing-raina-lagrand
Dr. Devon Price is the author of the newly published book “Laziness Does Not Exist,” a social psychologist, writer, activist, and professor at Loyola University of Chicago’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies. In this episode, we cover the importance of safely spending money, finding a community of people that are making money work in a way that aligns with your values, and how self-compassion and non-judgment plays a role in our relationship with money. Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/devon-price-financial-anxiety
Dr. Shainna is a mental health counselor, educator, and advocate who is passionate about destigmatizing mental health counseling and helping individuals worldwide recognize the importance of fostering mental wellness. We cover what self-love has to do with money, being a child of immigrants, and therapeutic disclosure. Show notes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/self-worth-and-money-shainna-ali
Linzy Bonham is a social worker and therapist who helps other therapists feel calm and in control of their money. She does this in her Money Skills for Therapists program, helping people not only learn more about money but doing it in a community of other therapists. Listen as we cover the importance of a money community, giving yourself permission to change, and how to make money fun. Shownotes: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/41-find-your-therapist-money-community-with-linzy-bonham
It’s an ask-me-anything podcast! This episode is a solo show and it’s a bit different! I turned to Instagram and answered your questions. I cover everything from what I’d be if I wasn’t a financial therapist, to how I manage my energy, why I’m into astrology, and what’s up with those 54 loaves of bread I baked this year! Tune in for a fun episode! Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/40-mind-money-balance-answers-your-questions
Tiffany is a psychotherapist and founder of the “Lean In, Make Bank Academy” that helps therapists in private practice raise their fees so they can ethically earn 30-50% more each month. She joins me on the Mind Money Balance podcast to get real about the difficulty of being socially distanced from loved ones, why entrepreneurship was her only option, and on getting comfortable with numbers as a “non-mathy” person. Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/39-tiffany-mcclain-shares-her-money-story
Sharon Gold-Steinbeg and Carryn Lund are psychotherapists and founders of Therapist Refresh. Therapist Refresh is on a mission to help therapists feel more fulfilled, inspired, and effective in their work. They created Therapist Refresh to provide essential resources and inspiration for therapists - meditations, live classes of contemplative practice, consultation and training, and self-paced video courses that help therapists deepen their skills.
In this interview, we cover how they created a community-based offering for therapists, what money mindset issues they bumped into, and how they are holding space for themselves as they move through the business-side of their journey. Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/38-self-care-for-therapists-with-therapist-refresh
Dr. Alyssa Adams is a clinical psychologist and intuitive business coach. She helps therapists, coaches, and healers to create successful practices doing their most authentic work, so they can make more money and a big impact. In this episode, we cover the importance of turning inward when something isn’t working financially, holding space for multiple identities, and what it means to be uncommon! Shownotes: www.mindmoneybalance.com/podcast1/37-get-uncommon-with-alyssa-adams
Violeta is a clinical social worker and therapist who works with her clients using a healing justice framework. In today’s conversation, we cover the importance of rest, tuning into ourselves, and pivoting when it comes to having a healthy relationship with money.
Violeta also talks about how spirituality has been an important part of her work--both with how it relates to money and how it relates to her clinical work.
Joe Sanok is a fellow Michigander and TEDx speaker, business consultant, and podcaster. Joe has the #1 podcast for counselors, The Practice of the Practice Podcast.
He joins the Mind Money Balance podcast to talk about what a bird bath had to do with shaping his relationship with money, the power of nuance, and challenging the way we think about work and money.
Danielle Swimm did what a lot of us do when we are trying to increase our income: she worked longer and harder. When that didn’t work and the warning signs of burnout started to flash, she changed course and decided to go into private practice.
Danielle talks about making this move intentionally and strategically in today’s episode. We also cover the importance of community, communication, and giving yourself grace as you work on your relationship with money.
Dr. Marie Fang is a California psychologist and in this episode, we cover so much goodness! We get into travel hacking, why she chose YouTube to market herself, and working with her frugal nature. Marie launched Private Practice Skills, posting weekly YouTube videos making it easy for therapists to start and grow their practices.
Applications are NOW open for the 9-week group coaching program, Grow a Profitable Practice from the Inside Out. Apply today www.mindmoneybalance.com/profitablepractice
Josie Rosario is a NYC-based licensed therapist who supports individuals and couples in having healthier relationships with themselves and others.
Josie and I cover the money stories she inherited from her family, checking in on the “why” when it comes to spending, and getting comfortable sitting with uncomfortable feelings.
Applications open 11/27/20 for the 9-week group coaching program, Grow a Profitable Practice from the Inside Out.
Apply today! www.mindmoneybalance.com/profitablepractice
Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the host of the podcast Rebel Therapist® Podcast. With her Rebel Therapist®Programs, she helps therapists, healers and coaches make an impact beyond a traditional private practice. You can find her resources at rebeltherapist.me.
Allyssa Dziurlaj is a psychotherapist in Akron, Ohio who joins the Mind Money Balance podcast to talk about overcoming the messages she internalized about money management, her interest in personal finance, and carving out her path in private practice by not following the traditional post-graduate route so many other therapists take. You can find her on Instagram @creativepracticebuilding
Ed is a former firefighter turned financial advisor turned marriage and family financial therapist. He knows a lot about walking into high-intensity situations, navigating “the flames,” and walking everyone out safely. In this episode, I talk with Ed about his journey to becoming a financial therapist. We also cover the importance of tuning in to listen to yourself instead of succumbing to the noise of others, understanding that our relationship with money is evolving, and the importance of reinvesting--literally in an index fund and in our professional and personal lives. Learn more about Ed at www.carolinascouplescounseling.com/
Today’s guest is Megan Costello. Megan is a person-centered behaviorist providing in-home counseling for families in Los Angeles. In this episode, we cover how her Catholic upbringing shaped some early beliefs about money and work, how understanding the way money worked decreased shame, and why she turned to behavioral finance instead of just budgeting apps.
In her work, she brings practical advice and strategies, providing specialized, comprehensive care. Learn more at www.megcostello.com
Podcast seasons will be themed to further dive into money and its various intersections, e.g. money and race, money and gender, money and religion, money and ability, etc.
This season, since the last few episodes of season 1 were so popular, we’ll continue to hone in on therapists and money. These episodes will cover how different therapists (or therapy-adjacent folks) worked through their money stories, what tips and tools have worked for them, and how they show up in their respective therapeutic spaces.
I’m also sharing the three things I learned since wrapping season one of the podcast.
Therapists face so many hurdles--internal and external--that prevent them from growing profitable private practice that sustain them financially. In this season 1 finale, I’ll tackle where these myths come from and what you can do to overcome them. I’ll be back with season 2 soon! In the meantime, DM me on Instagram @mindmoneybalance or email me lindsay@mindmoneybalance.com to let me know which episodes you loved most and what type of content you want me to cover in the future.
Monica and I have often sighed when it comes to therapists and their money stories. The stories that hold them back from charging appropriate fees, from adhering to healthy no-show boundaries, and that prevent them from writing copy that speaks directly to the clients they are made to serve. No more whining! Monica and I are teaming up to help therapists create a profitable practice from the inside out. In this episode, Monica talks about her old money stories, how she overcame unhealthy money stories, and how websites can support therapists’ incomes.
Sachiko set her private practice fees by scanning the Psychology Today listings to see what other people were charging. Spoiler alert: it burnt her out and didn’t work! And when she raised her fee? No pushback from potential clients. Learn what she loves about owning a business, how she learned to not feel threatened by others in her niche, and how she prices her services now, based on outcome instead of the much-touted “worth.”
Rachel experienced what so many therapists do when they feel like they’ve found their calling: they tell their supervisor! But in Rachel’s case, she was told her niche was too narrow, it wouldn’t work, and she’d be better off as a generalist. Tune into today’s episode to learn how Rachel found her niche, her versions of a sliding scale fee practice, and how she determines which clients she slides her scale for.
If anyone has internalized money stories, it’s got to be therapists. In this episode, I’m welcoming in three different therapists who have worked through their money stories. We cover money stories, overcoming fee-setting fears, and niching down. Huge thank you to my guests Alli Douglas, John Sovec, and Courtland McPherson for showing up and being so transparent with topics that so many of us avoid.
To learn more about Alli, John, and Courtland, head to my website at www.mindmoneybalance.com
Women aren’t as good at money as men. Women aren’t good at math. Women are worse than men at investing. Women spend too much impulsively. Women who make a lot of money won’t be desirable. Ouf. Have you ever heard these terrible myths about women and money? In today’s podcast episode, I’m busting these myths wide open with research. As a plus, I offer some new thoughts you can use if you are a woman suffering from believing any of these myths.
Money shame impacts us all. Feeling bad about ourselves and our money makes it hard to trust ourselves and take action. In this episode, I share how my money shame has been showing up as a small business owner, what I'm committing to doing differently, and how to release money shame from your psyche. If you are a woman ready to say goodbye to money shame, join me on Monday August 3, 2020 at 6:30pm EST. Register here: https://boundless.mykajabi.com/money-shame-release-party
The #MillionaireMonday series is a campaign all about highlighting diversity in millionaires and soon-to-be-millionaires. As I’ve conducted these interviews, I’ve seen a pattern in most of the millionaires. They include things like not including their primary home as a large source of their net worth, avoiding lifestyle creep, and giving back to causes that are important to them.
It seems counterintuitive to say that creating structure will open up freedom, but in this episode I’m here to tell you that creating rules with your money will allow you to have more flexibility in your financial life. In this episode, we’ll discuss decision fatigue, and talk about three potential rules you can use to start implementing financial structure in your life today.
You can have an abundance mindset without glossing over real barriers in your life. Spiritual bypassing is what happens in spiritual communities when they overlook the systems and barriers a person faces. In this episode, you’ll learn how to have a positive outlook on your money while addressing real barriers.
I can only answer this question for folks who are considering working with me. Therapists and coaches all have different approaches and are better fits for certain clients than others. In this episode, I share with you whether or not couples financial therapy with me is a good fit for you. My ideal clients are a couple who have been together for a while, ten years or longer, who have consumed all of the personal finance books and podcasts, but they are stuck. They consume and learn but struggle to implement their learnings. My job is to help couples learn more about their money story, give them the language they need to discuss money in a wise and non-defensive way, and move them toward implementing what they’ve learned. Curious about working with me? Click through to learn more https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/therapy
While large corporations are getting called in to speak on their stance on Black Lives Matter, I wanted to take this opportunity to discuss why I open my podcast with the words “I’m a woman of color.” In this episode, you’ll learn a few different definitions that are being used frequently in the world, why race and money are linked, and how our mental health care in the West is rooted in white privilege.
Cognitive behavioral therapy or thought work is the belief that our thoughts impact our feelings, which impact our behaviors. In this podcast episode, I break down how we can use this technique to help you move forward from negative money thoughts into positive ones. This simple shift can help you make huge positive changes in your relationship with money.
I am a firm believer that each person or couple should have multiple savings accounts to help them achieve their financial goals. In this episode, I share the main ones I advise all of my clients to open up and why. I cover saving for emergencies, irregular expenses, and goals in this episode. This episode was inspired by my online course Clarify for Couples, a 3-part video training that helps couples automatically save and spend in alignment with their values. To learn more, head to https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/clarify
Jasmia and Matthew are newlyweds living in LA asking a very common question: “where do we start?” In this power session, I help them tap into what makes sense the most for them. To learn more about Jasmia and Matthew, head to https://www.thesummerschoolpodcast.com/ and https://www.matthewnewman.org/about. If you want a personalized power session, did you know you can schedule a 1-time appointment with me? Head to www.mindmoneybalance.com/powersession to get started today.
In addition to “I’m a saver, they’re a spender,” “getting my partner on board” is one of the most frequently asked questions I get as a financial therapist. In this episode, you’ll learn step-by-step how to have the pre-money talk so when it comes time for the money date, you are ready to go. If you want more tailored information on How to Talk Money, be sure to grab your freebie here: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/5ways-freebie
Credit score, retirement, life insurance, debt, what really matters when you are in your 30s? In this episode, I share the 6 things you need to know about money in your 30s. Screenshot and share this episode on social @mindmoneybalance and tell me what step you are working on!
Lots of people are losing their jobs or income right now. And, there are plenty of people who have not. If you haven’t had a reduction in your income, if you’ve been able to continue with work, you may be experiencing something I’m calling Financial Survivor Guilt. Tune into this episode to learn more about what Financial Survivor Guilt is, how to cope with it, and what to avoid. Screenshot and share this episode on social @mindmoneybalance
Did you know there are four unique money archetypes that shape the way we think about and engage with money? In this episode, learn if you are a Blissfully Ignorant, An Admirer, The Spender, or Doomsday Prepper. Having a deeper understanding of our money archetypes helps us to understand ourselves and our partners better. If you want to join me in a 6-month program for couples where we use money archetypes to deepen our relationships, consider joining Boundless. www.mindmoneybalance.com/boundless
It’s a power session with high-school sweethearts, Emma and Spencer. Emma and Spencer are both entrepreneurs, have three children together, and have intuitively been on the same page about money. They wanted to talk to financial therapist and coach Lindsay Bryan-Podvin because they knew they had some stuff in their heads that might be preventing them from fully stepping into their strength as they venture into big things in their respective businesses.
If you are interested in working with me, you should consider joining me in Boundless! Boundless is my 6-month group coaching program for high earning couples, and in addition to educational modules, each couple who joins gets a private 45-minute session with me! Learn more and apply at www.mindmoneybalance.com/boundless
Spending time together in a shared space doesn’t mean you are connected. Today, more couples find themselves sharing space in a way they hadn’t anticipated. Now is the BEST time to invest in your relationship and connect on safety and security at home. If you want to invest in a fun way in your relationship, I’m hosting a FREE 7-day challenge from April 14-21. All you have to do is be on my email list, and you’ll get the prompts to participate. If you haven’t signed up, head to my website, www.mindmoneybalance.com to get on the email list today.
I am getting SO many questions about financial anxiety and how it shows up in relationships. In this episode, I answer questions about what to do if financial anxiety shows up differently for you than your spouse, why you must talk about money with your partner, and the big myth I see touted about financial anxiety. If you want to invest in a fun way in your relationship, I’m hosting a FREE 7-day challenge from April 14-21. All you have to do is be on my email list, and you’ll get the prompts to participate. If you haven’t signed up, head to my website, www.mindmoneybalance.com to get on the email list today. Missed the freebie? Grab 5 Ways to Start the Money talk here: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/5ways-freebie
Today’s Mind Money Balance episode lets you listen to a real couples’ power session with me! Johnny is a member of the Air Force finishing up his Ph.D., and Shelby is a speech pathologist. Together, they have four children and in addition to being debt-free, they are working toward saving up a downpayment for a future home. Tune in to listen to my coaching session with them, and how they were able to see that strict financial goals aren’t always the best approach. You’ll hear how being flexible and compassionate when a health issue arose led them to a better financial approach for their family.
Clarify for Couples is the workshop Johnny and Shelby mentioned at the top of this episode. If you want to go through this mini-course, you can! Check out the self-paced, three-module course at www.mindmoneybalance.com/clarify
There is A LOT of noise right now regarding these very uncertain times when it comes to your money. I’m not an epidemiologist, but what I am is a person who spent four-plus years in mental health research at a top university, so I’m confident when I tell you I can read the studies and sort through the noise and garbage. In today’s episode, I’m going to share with you how you can cope with your financial anxiety during a season where it can feel like you don’t have a lot of control. This episode was inspired by a recent live I did on Instagram in my private Instagram community @mindmoneycommunity. To get first access to things like this, be sure to request to follow. You do have to answer a few questions to get access. Resources mentioned in the episode are listed below:
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Do you struggle with what words to use when it’s time to talk money with your partner? In this episode, financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin from Mind Money Balance is giving you three fail-proof ways to engage in the money talk with your partner. She’ll give you step-by-step templates about how these tactics work, what words to use, and when to use them. If you want more, grab your free guide that includes two additional ways to have the money talk right here: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/5ways-freebie
In the first episode of the Mind Money Balance podcast, host Lindsay Bryan-Podvin walks listeners through her journey to becoming a financial therapist. Listeners will learn how this former waitress became one of the United States’ first financial therapists, and how she came to specialize in financial therapy with high-earning couples. Learn more about Lindsay at her website www.mindmoneybalance.com or follow her on Instagram @mindmoneybalance
This is the Mind Money Balance Podcast.
I've created this podcast for high-earning couples. The Mind Money Balance podcast is all about making money feel good in your relationship. The no guilt, no shame podcast so you can stand in your power as a couple.