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Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyThe Nervous System's Role in Financial Decision-Making with Sarah CarrThe Nervous System's Role in Financial Decision-Making with Sarah Carr
Today I speak with Sarah Carr about the intersection of trauma, neurodiversity, and financial well-being. Sarah shares her journey from growing up in a high-demand high-control religious environment to becoming a financial therapist who helps clients—particularly women and neurodivergent individuals—reclaim their relationship with money.
We discuss how trauma responses show up in our financial decisions, why income became Sarah's security blanket after leaving an oppressive marriage, and how raising two children on the autism spectrum taught her about nervous system regulation and the beaut...
2026-02-1850 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyFrom Avoiding Bank Statements to Financial Therapy Pioneer: Bari Tessler's JourneyFrom Avoiding Bank Statements to Financial Therapy Pioneer: Bari Tessler's Journey
Bari Tessler is a financial therapist and pioneer in merging emotional literacy with financial literacy. We talk about her 26-year journey creating the Art of Money methodology. Bari shares how she went from throwing away bank statements in graduate school to falling in love with bookkeeping and developing a somatic-based approach to financial therapy.
We explore her current year-long sabbatical, the importance of adapting business models to different life phases, the practice of money dates with candles and chocolate, and why checking in with our bodies...
2026-02-041h 12Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyThe Trauma of Money: Why Traditional Financial Literacy Isn't Enough with Chantel ChapmanThe Trauma of Money: Why Traditional Financial Literacy Isn't Enough with Chantel Chapman
In this episode, I talk with Chantel Chapman, founder of the Trauma of Money Institute, about how trauma—both personal and systemic—profoundly shapes our relationship with money. Chantel shares her journey from financial literacy educator to developing the Trauma of Money after recognizing that traditional approaches couldn't address her own destructive money patterns rooted in childhood experiences.
We explore capitalism as a traumatizing system, the concept of financial fawning, the importance of discernment over shame, and why healing our relationship with money requires addr...
2026-01-2150 min
SYNARCHY: Social Impact Business Growth, B Corps, and Immigrant Wealth BuildingMoney, Meaning & Regenerative Investing with Diana G. Yañez [Ep. 229]What does it look like to heal your relationship with money and align your finances with your deepest values?In this episode of The SYNARCHY Podcast, I sit down with Diana Gisel Yañez, CFP®, a money coach at All the Colors and wealth manager at Natural Investments.Through her unique, trauma-informed lens, Diana helps women of color entrepreneurs and impact investors understand why they do what they do with money - and how to create sustainable, value-aligned financial systems for themselves, their families, and their communities.Together, we explore:💬 The hidden emotional patte...
2026-01-1529 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneySocial Justice for the Sensitive Soul: Permission to Work Differently with Dorcas Cheng-TozunSocial Justice for the Sensitive Soul: Permission to Work Differently with Dorcas Cheng-Tozun
In this episode, I sit down with Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, author of "Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul," to talk about how highly sensitive people can engage in meaningful social justice work without burning out completely. Dorcas shares her own experiences with severe burnout in the nonprofit sector and how she learned to create sustainable rhythms of activism and rest, for herself and her family.
We explore the importance of changing our external settings rather than trying to change our sensitivity, the value of contemplative p...
2026-01-071h 12Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyWhen the Body Speaks: Functional Medicine & Somatic Wisdom with Dr. Kaeri SchaeferWhen the Body Speaks: Functional Medicine & Somatic Wisdom with Dr. Kaeri Schaefer
Kaeri Schaefer brings us “collaborative understory medicine”—a root-cause, relational approach that treats symptoms as body communication. Today we cover Kaeri’s path from family medicine residency to functional medicine, bodywork, and somatic practice, and how this reshaped the way she supports “chatty” bodies (often highly sensitive nervous systems).
Throughout the episode we discuss how money and medicine intertwine—including the role of financial privilege, the tension with insurance, and what it took for Kaeri to launch a nonprofit clinic and later step away to practice more f...
2025-11-191h 06Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneySocial Work to Wealth: Taylor Gilbert on Financial EmpowermentSocial Work to Wealth: Taylor Gilbert on Financial Empowerment
Taylor Gilbert brings us into an exploration of what happens when a medical social worker brings courage, clarity, and financial literacy into one conversation. Together we unpack how negative money messaging shows up in social work, how salary transparency and negotiation can shift outcomes, and why values-aligned investing matters when your life’s work is caring for others.
In this episode, our guest Taylor Gilbert and I also get into the practicals—her early $40K starting salary and six-figure loans, the pivot that launched her blog and podcast, and...
2025-11-1244 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyBreaking Free from Scarcity: Money Mindset, Nervous System Healing & Sliding Scale Business Models with Emily RoseBreaking Free from Scarcity: Money Mindset, Nervous System Healing & Sliding Scale Business Models with Emily Rose
In this episode, our guest Emily Rose and I sit down for a spacious, values-led conversation about how scarcity shows up—in people-pleasing, and overachieving—and what it takes to repattern those reflexes in the body and mind. I introduce Emily’s work with women and femmes at key life thresholds and we explore her sliding-scale philosophy, the relief of not having to “justify” what you pay, and why nervous-system safety belongs at the center of money work. Emily also shares money imprints from her c...
2025-11-0549 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyInside EQAT with Lina Blount: People-Powered Tactics, Quaker Witness, and Climate FinanceInside EQAT with Lina Blount: People-Powered Tactics, Quaker Witness, and Climate Finance
My guest Lina Blount has us explore how people-powered movements change what’s politically possible—especially when traditional advocacy hits a wall. I introduce the show’s focus on the emotional, ethical, and practical sides of money, and Lina shares how a 2011 nonviolent direct-action training sparked her path from volunteer to EQAT’s Director of Strategy & Partnerships. We dig into why EQAT targets Vanguard, the world’s largest investor in fossil fuels, and how Quaker practice informs strategies that are both bold and grounded.
Meet Lina Blount
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2025-10-2945 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyGenet “GG” Gimja on Progressive Pockets: Align Your Spending, Giving & Investing with Your ValuesGenet “GG” Gimja on Progressive Pockets: Align Your Spending, Giving & Investing with Your Values
In this episode, our guest Genet “GG” Gimja and I explore the gap between what we believe and what our money is quietly doing in the world. We dig into practical shifts and big questions alike: how banks leverage our deposits , the tools that make values-aligned portfolios more doable, the trade-offs inside the so-called American Dream, and how identity and lived experience shape the way we earn, give, and steward resources. GG’s refugee roots and research-driven approach bring rigor and heart to the gray ar...
2025-10-2253 min
Reimagine Wealth Pod 🎙️episode 19: empathy as a catalyst for change with Diana Gisel YañezIn this episode…you’ll hear from Diana Gisel Yañez (she/her) a money coach at All the Colors and and wealth manager at Natural Investments. In our conversation, Diana shares more about her path to find a values-aligned career, how she works to make financial knowledge accessible and supportive to communities of color and people without access to wealth, her identity as a highly sensitive person, how she orients to enoughness, and how keeping everyone in our heart can be a catalyst for transformation.music produced by my brother, Joshua Middlebrooks, you can find him on So...
2025-10-1950 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneySupporting Activists with Secret Trust Funds with Morgan CurtisSupporting Activists with Secret Trust Funds with Morgan Curtis
Listen in to hear Morgan Curtis’ story from climate activism, to fossil fuel divestment, to working with her people - inheritors with class privilege. We explore motivation: how guilt can open the door but love sustains transformation. We get practical about the gift economy at Canticle Farm, unpack the “activist with a secret trust fund” archetype, and follow the path that led her to Harvard Divinity School—and eventually into university classrooms—to teach redistribution and repair.
As Morgan reflects on lineage and belonging, we keep asking what it means to...
2025-10-1549 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyRiver Nice on Queer Finance, Mutual Aid, and Collective TransformationRiver Nice on Queer Finance, Mutual Aid, and Collective Transformation
In this episode, our guest River Nice and I explore what it means to take control of money while resisting the individualism that capitalism promotes. River shares how their journey began in the tech world, shifted after the 2016 U.S. election, and led to their decision to dedicate their skills to supporting queer and trans communities. With honesty and clarity, River discusses the pivotal moment of leaving the traditional financial advising model to create something rooted in inclusivity and collective well-being.
Money is often portrayed as neutral...
2025-10-0846 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyThe Wealth Gap Closers™ Method with Shehara WootenThe Wealth Gap Closers™ Method with Shehara Wooten
In this episode, our guest Shehara Wooten and I explore what it takes to build wealth with confidence and purpose, especially for Black women in STEM navigating promotions, pay raises, and the pressures that come with them. Shehara’s story of moving from engineering into finance reveals not just a career change but a mission: to help others see what’s possible with their money when they feel empowered instead of pressured.
You’ll hear insights from her book “In the Meantime, Own Your Financial Narrative”, stories of her clients’ bre...
2025-10-0155 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyTrusting Your Intuition While Raising Littles with Lauren LaSalleTrusting Your Intuition While Raising Littles with Laren LaSalle
In this episode, our guest Lauren LaSalle and I dive into the tender, challenging, and transformative path of early motherhood. Lauren shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed and second-guessing herself to finding confidence, peace, and joy as a mom. As a mentor for sensitive mothers of young children, she knows firsthand how difficult it can feel to balance caring for yourself with caring for your kids.
Together, we explore the shift from therapy into coaching, the ways Lauren discovered that her deep sensitivity was actually a strength, and...
2025-09-2450 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneySeeing Money Through the HeartSeeing Money Through the Heart
In this episode, I explore three essential tools that can transform the way we experience money. Inspired by Le Petit Prince and the reminder that “we only see well with the heart,” I share how a heart-centered perspective can guide us through common struggles such as decision fatigue, overwhelm in money conversations, and the shame that arises when we recognize inequities in financial privilege. These challenges are often heavy, yet within them lies the potential for clarity, connection, and meaningful change.
You’ll also hear practical steps for turning vague goals i...
2025-09-1732 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesWhy Sensitive People Struggle With Money (And How to Fix It) with Diana Gisel YañezEd is joined by the deeply insightful Diana Gisel Yañez—money coach, investment manager, and advocate for financial healing through a lens of social justice and sensitivity. Diana shares her unique journey from Wall Street disillusionment to empowering highly sensitive people (HSPs) to reclaim their financial narratives. Together, Ed and Diana explore the intersection of money, emotion, and meaning—unpacking how cultural background, nervous system regulation, and deep values shape our relationship with wealth. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by finances or questioned your place in traditional financial spaces, this episode will help you feel seen, soothed, and inspi...
2025-09-1644 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyMoney, Boundaries, and Care: A Conversation with Stacy KelloggMoney, Boundaries, and Care: A Conversation with Stacy Kellogg
In this episode, our guest Stacy Kellogg and I explore what it means to truly honor our capacity while still caring deeply for others. Stacy is a leadership coach and facilitator who helps high-achieving changemakers discover what they truly need and want—so they can contribute to the world from a place of abundance instead of exhaustion.
Together, we reflect on her transition from years in social justice nonprofits to building a coaching practice rooted in joy, intuition, and collective support. We also dive into...
2025-09-1052 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyFrom Journalist to Financial Coach with founder of Queer & Trans Wealth Leo AquinoFrom Journalist to Financial Coach with founder of Queer & Trans Wealth Leo Aquino
In this episode, our guest Leo Aquino and I dive into a heartfelt conversation on how money intersects with identity, survival, and joy. Leo is a financial coach, anti-capitalist writer, and the founder of Queer & Trans Wealth. Their work centers people who have often been excluded from traditional financial spaces, and their approach is deeply informed by lived experience, community engagement, and social justice. We explore the unconventional path that led Leo from journalism to personal finance, and how being laid off became the push they...
2025-09-0349 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyOne Degree Turns: Small Money Shifts with Big ImpactOne Degree Turns: Small Money Shifts with Big Impact
In this solo episode, I explore how each of us can make our money do good—starting right where we are. Using the five ways we interact with money—how we earn, spend, save, give, and invest. I share practical micro actions that align our finances with values of justice, care, and interconnection. This solo episode is rooted in my article The Interconnected Dollar and reflects on how money is never neutral; it’s always expressing something about what we value, whether we’re conscious of it or not. Throughout this epi...
2025-08-2735 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyWhy Hoarding Doesn’t Make You Safe—And What Does with Jordyn MiddlebrooksWhy Hoarding Doesn’t Make You Safe—And What Does with Jordyn Middlebrooks
Jordyn Middlebrooks and I dive deep into what it means to reimagine wealth, safety, and belonging. Jordyn is a financial coach, organizer, and the host of the podcast Reimagine Wealth. With roots in the Sunrise Movement and a background in both community organizing and financial advising, Jordyn brings a rich perspective on money, justice, and identity. As we explored her story, we unpacked how her early environmental activism evolved into class-conscious financial work, and how stepping into her own class privilege—publicly—was an act of vulnerabi...
2025-08-2057 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyBudgeting as Activism and Owning Your Time as True Wealth with Miriam Zoila PérezBudgeting as Activism and Owning Your Time as True Wealth with Miriam Zoila Pérez
In this episode, our guest Miriam Zoila Pérez and I dive deep into the emotional, cultural, and political layers of money, especially through our experiences of Latine children of immigrants. Miriam is a queer Cuban-American writer, activist, and budget coach whose career spans reproductive justice, feminist blogging, and Latinx music podcasting. Together, we reflect on how money influences our sense of belonging, our family legacies, and our everyday choices.
About Miriam Zoila Pérez
Miriam Zoila...
2025-08-1359 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyNavigating Money, Legacy, and Family Dynamics with Dr. Shay Harris-PierreNavigating Money, Legacy, and Family Dynamics with Dr. Shay Harris-Pierre
In this episode, our guest Dr. Shay Harris-Pierre and I explore the emotional and relational dimensions of wealth. Dr. Shay is a family legacy strategist and financial therapist with a background in marriage and family therapy. She shares her journey from training clinicians to working with families navigating sudden wealth, inheritance, and cross-class growth. Together, we dive into the emotional thermostat metaphor for financial comfort zones, the unconscious ways people sabotage or limit their financial growth, and how money beliefs shape behavior across generations.
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2025-08-0648 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyEconomics That Heal: Exploring Regenerative Livelihoods with Della DuncanEconomics That Heal: Exploring Regenerative Livelihoods with Della Duncan
Della is a Renegade Economist who challenges mainstream economic assumptions through her coaching, teaching, and documentary podcasting. Our conversation spans from the personal, like her advocacy for alternative metrics of success, to the deeply political and degrowth economics.
Together, we explore her journey upstream from social work to systemic economic change. Highlights include a discussion on what it means to be a good ancestor, how we can move from power-over to power-with, and the practice of balancing personal survival with building collective futures. We also explore practices like...
2025-07-3057 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyWisdom & Money: Money as a Doorway to Spiritual TransformationWisdom & Money: Money as a Doorway to Spiritual Transformation
In this episode, I open up about the foundational spiritual and money work I’ve done with Wisdom & Money. You'll also hear about the spiritual practices that helped me embrace both the structured and the intuitive sides of my financial work. From silent retreats to shadow play, and from difficult career decisions to joining a nonprofit board, this episode brings together the playful, the profound, and the practical. I reflect on what it means to bring our full selves—including our quirks and contradictions—to conversations about money. My hope...
2025-07-2329 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyBrat Energy & Budgeting: Taking Control of Your Finances with Nicole StanleyBrat Energy & Budgeting: Taking Control of Your Finances with Nicole Stanley
In this episode, our guest Nicole Stanley and I dive into the emotional, strategic, and systemic layers of personal finance. Nicole is the founder of Arise Financial Coaching and the creator of the Money Momentum Method—a system born from her own transformation from debt and anxiety to a thriving six-figure net worth by age 27. We talk about the real reasons money creates so much stress, how our childhoods shape financial behaviors, and how to build confidence even when things feel uncertain.
Through her ADHD lens, we...
2025-07-1655 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyMoney, Grief & Healing: A Former Advisor’s New Mission with DonJay RiceMoney, Grief & Healing: A Former Advisor’s New Mission
In this episode, our guest DonJay Rice and I take a deep dive into the complex relationship between money, grief, and healing. Early in DonJay’s career as a wealth manager a series of personal and professional turning points led him to add behavioral coaching skills to his work, way before it was a common practice for wealth managers. In our conversation, he opens up about how an experience with three widowed clients changed everything he thought he knew about money and human connection.
We explore how personal hist...
2025-07-0952 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyWhy Rest Is Radical: Reclaiming My Time as an EntrepreneurWhy Rest Is Radical: Reclaiming My Time as an Entrepreneur
In this episode, I take the mic solo to talk about something I've struggled with for years: rest. As a woman of color, entrepreneur, and daughter of workaholics, rest has never come easy. I share personal stories—from my time hustling in Los Angeles to a life-changing sabbatical in Costa Rica—and unpack how I’ve slowly learned to embrace rest, not as a luxury, but as a necessity, especially as I’ve learned more about what I need as a Highly Sensitive Person.
This conversation weaves through...
2025-07-0234 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyWork at the Intersection of Money and Purpose with Val NelsonWork at the Intersection of Money and Purpose with Val Nelson
In this episode, our guest Val Nelson and I open up about the beautiful, complex journey of building a career that actually fits. Val shares how her path—from burnout and confusion to alignment and clarity—was anything but linear. We talk about what it really means to be someone who craves both meaning and stability in their work, and how energy, money, and purpose intersect. Along the way, Val shares how discovering her sensitivity shifted her relationship to career, business, and self-trust.
We also explore how...
2025-06-2557 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyMoney, Boundaries & Inner Healing: A Conversation with Mónica DuarteMoney, Boundaries & Inner Healing: A Conversation with Mónica Duarte
In this episode, our guest Mónica Duarte and I explore the courageous path of a first-generation Latina who has transformed personal trauma into a powerful practice of healing and coaching. Mónica Duarte is a Mental Wellbeing and Certified Parts Work coach, as well as a Credentialed Professional Goal Coach. She joins me to talk about her journey from surviving domestic violence and navigating poverty as a Mexican immigrant in the U.S., to now helping Latinas and cycle breakers process trauma and unlock their full pote...
2025-06-1852 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyHow to Use Wealth for Social Change Without Burning Out — A Conversation with Sarah DeLucaHow to Use Wealth for Social Change Without Burning Out — A Conversation with Sarah DeLuca
In this episode, our guest Sarah DeLuca and I dive deep into the emotionally charged and politically potent topic of money as a tool for social change. Sarah is a Money and Philanthropy Coach who supports individuals and families in aligning their resources with their values—and in doing so, healing their relationship to wealth. We talk about her transition from nonprofit organizer to coach for high-net-worth individuals looking to redistribute wealth more effectively and ethically.
Together we explor...
2025-06-1152 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyLeading with Self-Trust: Kate Carter on How Sensitive Leaders Can Transform Their Inner NarrativeLeading with Self-Trust: Kate Carter on How Sensitive Leaders Can Transform Their Inner Narrative
In this episode, our guest Kate Carter and I explore the winding road that sensitive and introverted leaders often face when navigating personal development, leadership, and money. Kate is a mindset and success coach whose journey from childhood anxiety to professional empowerment is deeply inspiring. After experiencing panic disorders from a young age and later facing a transformative breaking point after the birth of her daughter, she set out to reclaim her power. Through deep personal healing and professional training, Kate now supports o...
2025-06-0457 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyImpact Investing: Creating the Future We Want to SeeImpact Investing: Creating the Future We Want to See
In this episode, I share my journey of becoming an investment manager at Natural Investments, a firm focused on socially responsible and impact investing. I discuss how I overcame my initial hesitation about joining the investment world and found alignment between my values and my work managing investments that create positive social and environmental impact.
I explore how highly sensitive people like myself can bring our values into our financial decisions, challenging the notion that values-aligned investing means sacrificing returns. I share personal stories and practical a...
2025-05-2826 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyInvesting with Integrity: Janine Firpo on Values-Aligned WealthInvesting with Integrity: Janine Firpo on Values-Aligned Wealth
In this episode, our guest Janine Firpo and I explore how women can own their power with their investments and have them better reflect their values, especially around climate collapse. We dive into Janine’s transitions from a career in tech to global development, to impact investing, and how that shift inspired her to co-found Invest for Better, a nonprofit empowering women to take control of their financial futures. You’ll hear about how small investing circles are helping women build confidence, how Janine’s book Activate Your Money came to life w...
2025-05-211h 04Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyWhy Sensitivity Is a Superpower: Dr. Julie Bjelland on Rest, Resilience, and Rewiring the BrainWhy Sensitivity Is a Superpower: Dr. Julie Bjelland on Rest, Resilience, and Rewiring the Brain
In this episode, our guest Julie Bjelland and I explore the deep connections between sensitivity, neurodivergence, and how we navigate the complexities of life—especially around money, rest, burnout, and compassion. Julie is a neurodivergent psychotherapist and the founder of the Sensitive Empowerment Community. Her insights are grounded not only in her clinical expertise, but also in her lived experience as a late-discovered autistic woman and a highly sensitive soul.
We talk about the challenges of growing up in s...
2025-05-141h 03Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyShameless Financial Liberation: Pamela Capalad’s Journey Beyond the HustleShameless Financial Liberation: Pamela Capalad’s Journey Beyond the Hustle
In this episode, our guest Pamela Capalad and I explore the emotional landscape of money—what it means to untangle shame, embrace spaciousness, and move toward true financial liberation. Pamela is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Accredited Financial Counselor™ who has been working at the intersection of money and justice for over 15 years. Her journey took her from teaching money to kids at summer camp to running Brunch & Budget, a financial planning practice rooted in equity, community, and creativity.
We talk about her personal e...
2025-05-071h 03Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyLeadership, Latinidad, and Internal Power: A Conversation with Dr. Ana MaríaLeadership, Latinidad, and Internal Power: A Conversation with Dr. Ana María
In this episode, our guest Dr. Ana María López Caldwell and I dive deep into the unique challenges and strengths of being a Latino professional navigating leadership, identity, and purpose. Dr. Ana María brings her powerful blend of personal story, cultural insight, and coaching expertise to explore what it truly means to lead with clarity and intention—especially when your values don’t always align with the systems around you.
Dr. Ana María shares how her journey from Colombia to the U.S...
2025-04-3058 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyEmbracing Financial Wellness through Somatic Finance® Gayle Colman’s JourneyEmbracing Financial Wellness through Somatic Finance® Gayle Colman’s Journey
In this episode, our guest Gayle Colman and I dive into the connections between money, personal growth, and embodied awareness. Gayle, a leading expert in personal finance and creator of Somatic Finance®, brings over 40 years of experience helping individuals integrate holistic financial practices into their lives. From her early days in finance to her development of transformative approaches to money management, Gayle shares how financial well-being is intrinsically linked to our mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Together, we explore what it means to cultivate financial integ...
2024-12-111h 07Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyDouglas Tsoi on Finding Financial Freedom, Meaning, and CommunityDouglas Tsoi on Finding Financial Freedom, Meaning, and Community
In this episode, our guest Douglas Tsoi and I dive into the intersection of financial freedom, personal values, and social impact. Douglas, founder of the School of Financial Freedom, shares his journey from lawyer to educator, achieving financial independence by living simply and intentionally. Together, we unpack how his minimalist philosophy allowed him to pursue a path focused on meaning and community. As he shares stories of his family’s immigrant history and insights from his own life transformations, Douglas invites listeners to rethink the roles of money, wor...
2024-12-0456 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyCreating Financial Alignment and Embracing «Good Enough» with Shannon WilkinsonCreating Financial Alignment and Embracing “Good Enough” with Shannon Wilkinson
In this episode, our guest Shannon Wilkinson and I dive into the transformative power of aligning finances with personal values and overcoming perfectionism. Shannon, a life coach with over two decades of experience, shares her journey from starting her career when "life coaching" wasn’t even a well-known term to becoming a specialist in helping others find clarity, confidence, and momentum in life. We explore how Shannon’s experiences with financial awareness, ADHD, and concussions shaped her coaching approach and led her to prioritize simplicity and “good enough” ov...
2024-11-271h 06Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyTransforming Grief into Purpose: Financial Wisdom for Widows & Caregivers with Megan KopkaTransforming Grief into Purpose: Financial Wisdom for Widows & Caregivers with Megan Kopka
In this episode, our guest Megan Kopka and I delve into her transformative journey of resilience, compassion, and financial wisdom. She shares her personal story of loss, recounting her path from young widowhood to her inspiring advocacy for widows' rights and financial empowerment.
Together, we explore Megan's journey, from founding the Cape Fear Modern Widows Club community to her work as the Board Chair for the national Modern Widows Club. Highlights of the episode include Megan’s insights on widowhood's financial impact, the sur...
2024-11-201h 04Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyNavigating Money, Race, and Healing with Rahkim SabreeNavigating Money, Race, and Healing with Rahkim Sabree.
In this episode, Rahkim Sabree joins the conversation to explore the intersection of financial trauma, race, and the challenges to financial empowerment. Rahkim, a seasoned financial coach, educator, and author, shares his journey from growing up in poverty to becoming a leading voice in financial empowerment. He reflects on how his personal experiences with money shaped his career and how systemic barriers affect financial outcomes for marginalized communities.
You will hear Rahkim’s thoughts on why financial education alone isn’t enough and how emotional and behavioral facto...
2024-11-131h 11Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyUnveiling the Power of Ancestral Healing with Meenadchi: A Journey Through Money Trauma to EmpowermentUnveiling the Power of Ancestral Healing with Meenadchi: A Journey Through Money Trauma to Empowerment.
In this episode, our guest Meenadchi and I delve into the profound impact of ancestral healing on our relationship with money. Meenadchi, a practitioner of family constellation therapy, shares her unique approach to addressing and healing money trauma, which often stems from our ancestral lineage. We explore how this trauma can manifest in our financial habits and decisions, and how by understanding and healing these deep-rooted issues, we can transform our relationship with money from one of scarcity and fear to o...
2024-11-061h 00Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyAligning Catholic Values with Financial Strategy: A Conversation with Bill and Anne HatchAligning Catholic Values with Financial Strategy: A Conversation with Bill and Anne Hatch
In this episode of Highly Sensitive Money, I interview Bill and Anne Hatch, exploring their journey from conventional finance backgrounds to impactful investments aligned with their Catholic values. The discussion highlights their involvement with the Francesco Collaborative, their transition into social justice and nonprofit finance, and how they navigate their professional and personal lives, including raising three young children.
Bill shares his story of moving from a non-religious background to volunteering in social justice ministries and eventually working with the Jesuits on im...
2024-10-3056 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyBreaking the Money Taboo with Psychotherapist turned Money Coach Laura Gates-LuptonBreaking the Money Taboo with Psychotherapist turned Money Coach Laura Gates-Lupton
In this episode, our guest Laura Gates-Lupton and I embark on a candid conversation about the intersection of money, feminism, and sensitivity. Laura, a former psychotherapist turned money coach, shares her journey from a career in social work to empowering women to break free from financial constraints. We delve into the impact of childhood financial backgrounds on adult money habits, the importance of recognizing and leveraging one's value in the workplace, and the emotional aspects of financial growth. Laura's insights offer a fresh perspective on how t...
2024-10-231h 01Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyCultivating Impactful Businesses: Key Insights from Rose Slam! JohnsonCultivating Impactful Businesses: Key Insights from Rose Slam! Johnson
Rose Slam! Johnson is the vibrant force behind Nimble Roots Coaching, a personalized coaching business tailored to queer small business owners. With a focus on infusing joy into the entrepreneurial journey, Slam!’s coaching style is characterized by love, bravery, and compassion. Drawing on their own experiences of overcoming adversity, Slam! specializes in guiding clients to launch or stabilize their businesses, cultivate effective teams, and maintain alignment with their values. With Nimble Roots Coaching, Slam! empowers courageous leaders and healers to navigate challenges, build meaningful businesses, and find sta...
2024-10-1647 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyValerie June Hockett: Creativity As a Force for ChangeValerie June Hockett: Creativity As a Force for Change
In this episode, our guest Valerie June Hockett and I embark on a journey through the transformative power of creativity. Valerie, a Grammy-nominated artist and creative visionary, shares her unique perspective on how art can inspire social change and personal growth. We explore her multifaceted career, from her early struggles to her current role as a beacon of inspiration for artists and activists.
Key highlights include Valerie's insights on protecting one's sensitivity in the digital age, her strategies for diversifying income as a creative, and her r...
2024-10-0955 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyThriving as a Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur with Bianca WilsonThriving as a Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur with Bianca Wilson
In this episode of 'Highly Sensitive Money,' I welcome Bianca Wilson, a former client and a highly sensitive person, to discuss her journey to financial transformation. Bianca, an emotional freedom technique practitioner and mindful communication facilitator, shares how her sensitivity both challenges and enhances her professional and personal life. The conversation delves into her upbringing, the complexities of money and identity, and how she has redefined her relationship with money as a highly sensitive person. Bianca highlights her journey of implementing financial structures, managing entrepreneurial income, and the importance...
2024-09-1853 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyReclaiming Financial Agency: An Interview with financial therapist Haylie CastilloReclaiming Financial Agency: An Interview with financial therapist Haylie Castillo
In this episode of Highly Sensitive Money, I interview financial therapist Haylie Castillo. We discuss the significance of financial backgrounds shaped by social justice, systemic oppression, and personal upbringing. Haylie shares her journey of growing up in a conservative, patriarchal environment, navigating and deconstructing trauma, and eventually merging her interests in finance and therapy to create a unique career path. The conversation explores Haylie's work in financial therapy, her commitments to anti-oppressive practices, and her reflections on building community and ritual around money. Haylie also highlights the challenges and...
2024-09-111h 00Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyRedefining Success: Money, Creativity, and Sensitivity with Karen KinneyRedefining Success: Money, Creativity, and Sensitivity with Karen Kinney
In this episode, Karen Kinney and I discuss our financial backgrounds and how our sensitivities have shaped our relationship with money. We cover topics like early financial lessons, childhood stability, and the role of contentment and spiritual connection in our lives. The conversation also explores the challenges of transitioning from stable careers to more creatively fulfilling but less financially consistent paths. We reflect on the cultural differences in the perception of money between the U.S. and Mexico, particularly emphasizing the importance of community and relational connections.
About our...
2024-09-0452 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyHighly Sensitive and Socially Active: Financial Perspectives from Jasmine RashidHighly Sensitive and Socially Active: Financial Perspectives from Jasmine Rashid
In this episode of Highly Sensitive Money, Diana Yanez interviews Jasmine Rashid, who shares her journey into social justice and financial activism. Based in Oakland, Jasmine works at an impact investment advisory firm and is the author of the forthcoming book, 'The Financial Activist Playbook.'
Jasmine discusses her mixed-race background, her family's financial volatility, and her father's transition from Bangladeshi immigrant to financial planner. The conversation covers the psychological complexities of money, the shame surrounding financial discussions, and Jasmine's commitment to creating a more inclusive financial...
2024-08-2847 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyThe Spiritual Side of Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with Franklin TaggartThe Spiritual Side of Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with Franklin Taggart
In this episode of 'Highly Sensitive Money,' host Diana Yanez interviews Franklin Taggart, a coach and former musician, about his experiences with marketing, entrepreneurship, and managing burnout. They discuss the challenges of being a highly sensitive person in business, and finding spiritual fulfillment through entrepreneurship.
Franklin shares his journey from a multifaceted career in music and social services to coaching, emphasizing the importance of balancing income streams, managing financial challenges, and reevaluating traditional mindsets around money. Key insights include the importance of gradual career transitions, the...
2024-08-211h 07Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyBreaking the Financial Barrier: How Gender Plays a Role with Finances for FeministsBreaking the Financial Barrier: How Gender Plays a Role with Finances for Feminists
In this episode of 'Highly Sensitive Money,' host Diana Yañez welcomes Ariel Nathanson from 'Finances for Feminists.' The conversation delves into Ariel's journey into finance, starting from her childhood love for numbers to her current role in financial education. Ariel shares her experiences at Wellesley College, her initial jobs, and how she found her calling in financial literacy. They discuss the impact of societal messages on women's financial behavior, the importance of mindful and intuitive spending, and the need for shifting money conversations f...
2024-08-1453 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyThe Showgirl Shaman: Embracing Embodiment in Money and Art with Kellita MaloofThe Showgirl Shaman: Embracing Embodiment in Money and Art with Kellita Maloof
In this episode of Highly Sensitive Money, host Diana Yañez interviews Kellita Maloof, known as the showgirl shaman, about the unique challenges and insights of highly sensitive people in handling their finances. Kellita shares her journey as a performing and teaching artist who helps highly sensitive women embrace their sensitivity through conscious burlesque and dance. She discusses her personal experiences with money, growing up in varied financial environments, and how she has integrated her sensitivity into her entrepreneurial journey.
We explore topics such as t...
2024-08-0752 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyCommunity Investing: Building a Just Economy with Nicole Middleton HollowayCommunity Investing: Building a Just Economy with Nicole Middleton Holloway
In this episode of 'Highly Sensitive Money,' host Diana interviews Nicole Middleton Holloway, founder of Strategy Squad, about her unique journey from media and entertainment into finance.
Nicole shares her expertise in private placements, social justice investing, and community investing, emphasizing the importance of leveraging capital for equitable wealth distribution and environmental sustainability. After a transformative experience in Brazil, Nicole pursued a career in finance, focusing on socially responsible and community investing. She explains the concept of community investing, which aims to provide capital to underserved...
2024-07-311h 01Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyNavigating Money, Sensitivity, and Social Justice with Mikella MillenNavigating Money, Sensitivity, and Social Justice with Mikella Millen
In this episode of Highly Sensitive Money, Mikella Millen shares her journey as a highly sensitive person navigating financial challenges and personal growth.
Mikella discusses her multifaceted career as a psychotherapist, art therapist, and multidisciplinary healer. Mikella shares her journey with money, from growing up with conflicting parental attitudes to developing her own approach as an adult.
The conversation also explores the balance between personal well-being and social justice, the importance of accessibility in therapy and healing, and the spiritual and emotional dimensions of living with le...
2024-07-241h 17Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyMoney Lessons from My Parents: A Journey of Financial Wisdom with Diana YañezMoney Lessons from My Parents: A Journey of Financial Wisdom
Welcome to the first episode for the second season of 'Highly Sensitive Money'!
In this episode, I share valuable financial lessons I learned from my Mexican immigrant parents. I discuss both positive and negative experiences that shaped my understanding of money, work, and entrepreneurship.
Key takeaways include the importance of earning more than you spend, maintaining good credit, understanding the risks of entrepreneurship, and the value of education. I also reflect on my parents' experiences with migration, small business ownership, and navigating the American economic sy...
2024-07-1729 min
STiLL45. Emotions & Finances, Rich Series Part 2 with Diana Yañez Stacè and Jill are back with Diana Yañez for part 2 of our Rich series, diving deeper into the emotional side of money. They chat about real-life issues like handling debt, tweaking budgets when prices go up, fighting for fair wages, and building a healthier relationship with your finances.Diana shares why balancing practical money tips with emotional insight is so important. She also introduces her self-guided budgeting course, 'La Boujette et la Lune,' designed to help you feel empowered by your finances rather than intimidated.This episode is all about finding tha...
2024-06-1031 min
STiLL44. Money Archetypes, Rich Series Part 1 with Diana YañezStacè and Jill chat with Diana Yañez, a down-to-earth money coach and wealth manager. Launching their Rich series, Diana shares practical advice on creating sustainable money systems.Diana breaks down the idea of money archetypes, helping listeners get a grip on their own money habits and beliefs. She provides simple tips on building a cash cushion, securing life insurance, and crafting a spending plan that truly fits your values and goals.This episode is all about making money management feel achievable and empowering.Tune into stilloriginalpodcast.com to get co...
2024-06-0332 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyRest, Relationships, and Alignment: Keys to Sustainable Social ImpactDoes it sound familiar to feel like your personal finance decisions are out of your control? You may have been told to just budget better and yet, you still feel overwhelmed by financial stress. The pain of feeling like you're constantly struggling to make ends meet despite trying to budget better can be exhausting and demoralizing. But there is a way to understand the impact of policy on your personal finance and take control of your money.
You can watch our conversation here.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Understand how policy...
2024-04-241h 16Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyMoney in Full Bloom: Cultivating Financial Stability from the Roots UpIf you're feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what to do with your money, and if you're finding it challenging to make decisions that align with your values and financial goals, then you are not alone! It's not just about numbers and math – it's about understanding your values, your past experiences with money, and cultivating a supportive community.
You can watch the full video here.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Explore holistic financial well-being by integrating your financial and personal goals.
Understand money management strategies to take control of your financial future.
Cons...
2024-04-1726 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyThe Intersection of Creativity, Sensitivity, and Financial FreedomDoes the idea of financial freedom and intuitive spending sound familiar to you? Have you been told to create a strict budget and stick to it in order to take control of your finances? If you're feeling frustrated and restricted by this approach, you're not alone. It's time to explore a more intuitive and balanced way of managing your money. In today's Highly Sensitive Money conversation join me and Mike Ciul as we discuss financial freedom and intuitive spending.
You can watch the conversation here.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Learn mo...
2024-04-101h 01Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyBeyond Capitalism: Rethinking Money, Meaning, and What It Means to Have EnoughIf you're feeling constantly stuck in a cycle of never feeling like you have enough, always striving for more but never finding satisfaction, then you are not alone! Despite efforts to achieve financial security and abundance, the feeling of scarcity and insufficiency persists, leaving you constantly grasping for more without ever feeling truly fulfilled. The pursuit of more money, possessions, or status only seems to perpetuate this sense of lack, and the struggle to find peace and contentment with your financial situation continues. It's time to break free from this cycle and discover a new way to relate to...
2024-04-0323 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyAnything and Everything Can Become Our Teacher: Lessons on Healing and JusticeFrom dreaming of a career as a professional jazz trumpet player to deciding health insurance was something worth getting, leo freeman's journey into financial planning took unexpected turns. His path was anything but conventional, and his realization of the undervaluation of cultural workers and artists in society sparked a pivotal shift in his trajectory. Embracing various jobs and eventually finding himself at a registered investment advisory firm, leo's unique journey serves as a reminder that the most unexpected detours can lead to fulfilling and purposeful destinations. What surprising twists and turns will lead you to your true passion and...
2024-03-271h 04Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyConnecting Money and Social Change: A Path to Collective LiberationHave you ever heard these myths about decolonizing wealth and dismantling oppressive systems?
Myth 1: Philanthropy is the ultimate solution to societal inequality.
Myth 2: Working with money is solely about acquisition and greed.
Myth 3: Dismantling oppressive systems is someone else's responsibility.
I'll reveal the truth behind these myths, but first, let's dive deeper into the reality of decolonizing wealth and promoting social justice. Stay tuned for the eye-opening revelations.
You can watch the video here.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Decolonize wealth and philanthropy to c...
2024-03-2025 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyWisdom & Money: A Community Supporting Mindful Financial DecisionsIn a world where wealth often dictates worth, Rose Feerick's upbringing in an affluent town took an unexpected turn. Despite the trappings of privilege, her family prioritized faith, education, and family over material possessions, setting her on a path toward a unique relationship with money. Now, she shares her journey of navigating the complexities of wealth and spirituality, leaving us pondering the lasting impact of foundational values on our own approach to abundance. What personal revelations await as we explore the intertwining realms of money and spirituality?
In this episode, you will be able to:
Embrace...
2024-03-131h 09Highly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyThe Intersection of Inner Peace and Outer Change: A Mindful ApproachDoes it sound familiar to feel passionate about social justice, but also overwhelmed by the idea of taking care of yourself? You may have been told to push yourself to the limit for the cause, sacrificing your own well-being for the greater good. This approach can lead to burnout, exhaustion, and a sense of hopelessness, ultimately hindering your ability to make a meaningful impact in the long run.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Learn how to balance self-care with social justice advocacy for a more sustainable approach to making a difference.
Understand how...
2024-03-0625 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyGenerosity, Vulnerability, and Letting Down Defenses Around MoneyHave you heard these myths about conflict and money?
Myth 1: Conflict is always bad and should be avoided at all costs.
Myth 2: Generosity means giving away all of your money.
Myth 3: Talking about money only leads to arguments.
Lily Kerrigan will share the truth about navigating conflict and money for highly sensitive individuals.
You can watch our conversation here.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Discover healthier ways to handle conflict and money, leading to more harmonious relationships and reduced stress.
Explore the unique...
2024-02-2853 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneySeeking Refuge: Self-Care and Community Support as a Money ExpertIf you're feeling overwhelmed and confused about navigating economic inequality and money, then you are not alone! The traditional approach to financial coaching may not be addressing the deep-rooted impact of childhood financial backgrounds, leading to discomfort, guilt, and a struggle to say no in adulthood. It’s time to explore a new perspective on how systemic issues around money can affect your mindset, and find the community support and financial coaching that truly resonates with your experiences.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Understand the impact of economic inequality on individuals' lives.
Gain em...
2024-02-2126 minHighly Sensitive Money for Highly Sensitive People who want to align their values with their moneyWelcome to Highly Sensitive MoneyHighly Sensitive Money gives Highly Sensitive People (HSP) who are passionate about social justice resources to align their money with their values. Join me, Diana Gisel Yañez, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Registered Life Planner™, as I coach HSPs, interview experts, and share my own journey discovering the gifts of my sensitivity and how it relates to money.
Diana Gisel Yañez is an Investment Advisor Representative of Natural Investments PBLLC. Natural Investments is an independent Registered Investment Advisor. All the Colors is not a registered entity and is not an affiliate or subsidiary of Natural...
2024-01-1002 min
Full Time Freedom Podcast45: Preparing Your Business Taxes 101 with Diana Gisel YáñezDoes tax season stress you out? Are you overwhelmed at the end of the year trying to crunch the numbers to make sure your books are perfect for tax submission? We just finished the 2022 Tax Season, so now is the perfect time to get your books in order for the 2023 Tax Season!
In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Diana Gisel Yáñez. Diana is not only a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ but also a Registered Life Planner™ and the owner of All the Colors- financial planning company whose vision is to transform the state of m...
2023-05-1850 min
Build a Better Financial FutureDefining Your Own Wealth with Diana Gisel YañezIn this episode, Luis speaks with Diana Gisel Yáñez, CFP®. Diana is the founder of All the Colors, a financial empowerment firm dedicated to helping clients create peace and joy with their money, so they can affect their community and the world. As a money coach, meditator, and activist Diana brings a unique approach to money questions. Sign up for her bimonthly newsletter for inspirational posts on money and community, and to hear about upcoming workshops. Notes: In this episode, Luis and Diana speak about the following and more: Diana shares her Mexican backg...
2021-07-1443 min
Dr. Sev Talks MoneyMoney Across GenerationsToday we are talking about money and wealth as viewed across generations.
My guest is Diana Gisel Yáñez, MA, CFP®. She is based out of Philadelphia, Lenape occupied territory. Diana is a money coach, Quaker, meditator, and racial wealth gap activist.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Diana has met strict education and experience requirements and holds herself to the highest ethical standards. Her mission is to empower others to create peace with money, so they can have more joy, and step into their vision.
Sign up for her biweekly newsletter for financi...
2021-01-2738 min