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Talking about money, especially with your significant other, can sometimes feel uncomfortable or even overwhelming. But when it comes to building a strong, healthy relationship (and family!), those financial conversations are essential.

In this episode, we’re joined by Lindsey Konchar, a financial therapist who helps couples and individuals approach money with less stress and more understanding.

Lindsey opens up about her journey into financial therapy and why merging behavioral therapy with financial coaching is so powerful. We dig into how early money habits, often formed during childhood, can affect our adult lives and how intentional action can help shift those behaviors. Whether you’re navigating money talks with your partner or teaching your kids about financial priorities, Lindsey’s practical advice will help you feel more confident in managing both your finances and family life.

We also dive into balancing personal dreams with family responsibilities, creating time for self-care, and managing the inevitable guilt that can come with juggling it all. If you’re a mompreneur or simply someone looking to better navigate money conversations, this episode is packed with valuable insights you can start applying today.

Key Takeaways:

• Money Talks Matter: Starting money conversations early in your relationship is key. Lindsey encourages approaching these discussions with curiosity, vulnerability, and without shame.
• Childhood Habits Stick: The way we think about money is often shaped before we even hit our teenage years. While these habits can be tough to break, intentional action can lead to positive changes.
• Intentionality Changes Everything: Whether it’s shifting money habits or aligning financial goals with your partner, being purposeful in your actions makes all the difference.
• Balancing Act: Lindsey shares her experience of managing a business while raising two young children, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and making self-care a priority.
• Financial Literacy for Kids: Teaching kids about financial priorities doesn’t have to be complicated—phrases like “We’re not prioritizing that right now” can go a long way in instilling healthy money habits.
• Financial Therapy’s Impact: Lindsey’s work shows that financial therapy can help ease the shame and pressure around money, making it easier for couples to tackle financial challenges together.

Connect with Lindsey at https://www.instagram.com/financialtherapistlindsey/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseykonchar/, or visit her website at https://copingwithlindsey.com/,

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