Let’s be honest—money is never just about money. Sure, it pays the bills, fills the fridge, and keeps the lights on. But it also holds space for our fears, identities, memories, and even our hopes for the future.

Right now, a lot of people are feeling it: rising costs, job uncertainty, economic instability. The external pressures are real. But what’s just as real—and often overlooked—is how those external stressors interact with our internal world.

Because for many of us, money brings up more than numbers. It brings up stories.

Stories we learned as kids about what’s “enough.” Beliefs we picked up about success and self-worth. Habits we formed to soothe ourselves or feel in control. Financial stress doesn’t just strain our wallets—it strains our nervous systems, our relationships, and our sense of peace.

In our upcoming podcast, we’re taking a closer look at this intersection: where finances meet feelings. It’s a space where a lot of people silently struggle—and one where deeper understanding can lead to powerful change.

Here are a few things we’ll be unpacking:

• Why that voice in your head about “not being good with money” might not be yours—it might be inherited
• How emotional spending (or avoidance) can be a coping mechanism that deserves compassion, not shame
• What debt really does to our mental health, and how we can shift from guilt to grounded action
• Why your confidence at work—or lack of it—could be influencing your income more than you think
• How financial security can soothe more than your bank account—it can calm your body and mind
• The surprising truth that rest and boundaries are financial strategies (not just luxuries)
• How couples can talk about money without turning it into a battlefield
• And how to set financial goals that don’t leave your emotional needs behind

Financial stress is real. But it doesn’t have to define you. By understanding both the economic factors we can’t always control and the internal narratives we can influence, we can start to build a healthier, more honest relationship with money—and with ourselves.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in old money patterns, or just ready for a new approach, we hope you’ll join us.

Live Podcast: Managing Financial Stress for Better Emotional Wellness

Let’s talk about money—not just the budgets and bills, but the emotions, the habits, and the healing too.