What does it really take to talk about money with your partner—without shutting down, spiraling, or avoiding the conversation altogether?
In this episode, I sit down with Ed Coambs, a financial therapist and former firefighter who brings a unique blend of skills to the world of financial planning and couples therapy. We dive deep into the concept of financial intimacy—what it is, why it’s so hard to cultivate, and how your upbringing, attachment style, and even sibling roles can shape your relationship with money and the people you love.
Ed and I unpack why so many therapists struggle with financial shame and fear, even when we “know better,” and explore how integrating therapeutic insight with practical money systems can transform not just your finances, but your whole relational life.
If you’ve ever felt stuck around money in your intimate relationships or wanted a clearer path to building financial confidence without abandoning your values, this episode is for you.
For a full transcript of the episode and much more, check out the blog post on our website! https://moneynutsandbolts.com/?p=17934
To watch a video version of this, check it out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yl0Unhi9E-c
Connect with Ed Coambs
Learn more at HealthyLoveandMoney.com, or tune in to the Healthy Love & Money podcast.
Take our Attachment Style Quiz Related to Money - https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/attachment-style-quiz
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