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Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for Couples4 Types of Trauma Secretly Controlling Your Money Decisions with Lou LebentzWhat if the missing link in your healing journey was trauma, and no one ever told you? In this eye-opening episode, Ed Coambs sits down with renowned trauma therapist Lou Lebentz for a deeply moving and transformative conversation. Together, they uncover the hidden layers of trauma that shape our lives, from the subtle emotional imprints of childhood to intergenerational pain and societal systems of shame and scarcity. Lou shares her personal journey through breakdown, financial extremes, and profound healing, leading to the creation of her pioneering program, The Voyage. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand...
2025-11-2539 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesWhat Do Great Sex & Healthy Finances Have in Common? with Angela SkurtuWelcome to a bold conversation you didn’t know you needed. In this groundbreaking episode, host Ed Coambs sits down with Angela Skurtu—licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist, and all-around force of nature—for a candid, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation about the unexpected but undeniable connection between sex and money. If you've ever felt anxiety talking about either topic, this episode is your permission slip to get curious and playfully explore the intimacy and financial patterns in your relationship. From breaking taboos to redefining orgasms (yes, financial ones too), Angela shares practical wisdom, contagious energy, and a...
2025-06-0334 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesWhy Your Partner’s Career Might Be Sabotaging Your Future (and How to Fix It) with Brooklyn BrockIn today’s episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, Ed is joined by the incredible Brooklyn Brock — a trailblazing financial planner who specializes in helping dual-career couples navigate the complex intersection of love, work, and money. Brooklyn opens up about her own journey as part of a dual-career couple and shares deeply personal insights into the challenges and breakthroughs that come with balancing two ambitious careers under one roof. Together, Ed and Brooklyn dive into the emotional realities behind financial planning, the art of crafting a "couple's contract," and how self-discovery is a hidden — but critical — ingredient in build...
2025-05-2033 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesFinancial Therapist Explains Why Your Childhood Shapes Your Finances with Lindsay Bryan-PodvinIn today’s powerful conversation, Ed welcomes back the insightful and trailblazing Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, financial therapist, author, and educator, to explore the emotional undercurrents of our financial lives. From her innovative work at the University of Michigan to her unique blend of social work and financial literacy, Lindsay shares how she’s creating safe, inclusive spaces for real financial healing. Together, Ed and Lindsay unpack the emotional weight of money, how to know if financial therapy is right for you, and why understanding your money story is essential no matter your background or bank account balance. Whether you're a prof...
2025-05-0638 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesFinancial Dysmorphia: Navigating Shame, Joy, and Judgment with Megan McCoyIn this deeply insightful episode, Ed welcomes the brilliant Dr. Megan McCoy—professor at Kansas State University and a pioneering voice in the field of financial therapy. With warmth, humility, and her signature sense of humor, Megan opens up about the complexities of receiving praise, navigating imposter syndrome, and how shifting socioeconomic status shapes our relationship with money. Together, Ed and Megan explore the nuanced intersections of gender, money, and identity—unpacking why so many of us feel conflicted about success, wealth, and our roles in relationships. From the emotional weight of accolades to the hidden double binds in hous...
2025-04-2240 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesThe Invisible Labor of Love: Couples Defining Contribution Beyond Income with Doug and Heather BoneparthIn this intimate and thought-provoking episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, Ed sits down with powerhouse couple Doug and Heather Boneparth—co-founders of Bonafide Wealth and co-authors of an upcoming book that dives deep into the intersection of love, money, and trauma. But this isn't just a story of professional success—it's a raw, unfiltered look at the real journey behind the scenes: a couple navigating early adulthood in the throes of a recession, redefining roles around ambition and financial contribution, and learning to recalibrate their relationship through the evolving seasons of marriage, parenthood, and business. From grap...
2025-04-0942 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow We Blew $600K & The Hard Lessons We Learned From It with Price of Avocado ToastEd interviews Justin and Hailey Brown-Woods, the dynamic couple behind the 'Price of Avocado Toast' podcast and financial coaching business. The Brown-Woods share their personal journey from receiving a $600,000 wrongful death settlement to blowing through the money and accruing $220,000 in debt, and how they turned their financial hardships into a mission to help others. They discuss the origins of their podcast name, the impact of their similar humble upbringings, and their transformation through effective communication about money. They also delve into their unique approaches to financial counseling and education, emphasizing the importance of dreaming big, staying present, and de-stigmatizing...
2025-03-2541 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesUnderstanding the Emotional Cost of Wealth and Its Impact on Happiness with Derek HaganIn this episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, I’m honored to welcome back Derek Hagan, financial psychology expert and founder of Meaningful Money. We explore the deep emotional ties we have to money, the way wealth impacts identity, and the myths we carry about financial success. Derek shares his insights on why many people believe money will solve their problems, how financial decisions are influenced by subconscious beliefs, and why changing our money mindset is often harder than we expect.Quotes:“The best my life will ever be has already happened.” – Derek Hagan on a client...
2025-02-2244 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesThe Hidden Forces That Shape Your Money Mindset with Derek HaganIn this episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Derek Hagan, financial psychology expert and founder of Money Health Solutions. We dive into the hidden forces shaping our money mindset, how childhood experiences influence financial behaviors, and the powerful role of curiosity in personal and financial growth. Derek shares his journey from growing up in a low-income household to becoming an expert in financial decision-making and meaning-making.Quotes:“Money is more than numbers. It’s about what it means to us and how we interact with it.” – Derek HaganKey Moments:
2025-02-1540 min
Planning & Beyond®18. Financial Intimacy: Understanding the Psychology of Money in Relationships with Ed CoambsText us to share what you found helpful!What is financial intimacy…and how is that different from financial transparency?.In this episode, Ed Coambs, CFP® and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, reveals how financial advisors can deepen both client relationships and their own marriages through financial intimacy. Learn about Ed's innovative GREAT framework for having meaningful money conversations, and discover why being a financial expert can sometimes create unexpected challenges in personal relationships. Ed shares vulnerable insights from his own marriage and clinical practice, explaining how attachment styles influence money decisions and why financial tran...
2025-02-1348 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesTurning Simple Actions into Lasting Fulfillment with Jordan GrumetIn this episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, I welcome Dr. Jordan Grumet, hospice physician, financial expert, and author of The Purpose Code. We dive into the fundamental difference between meaning and purpose, how childhood narratives shape our life choices, and why many people struggle to feel “enough.” Jordan shares powerful insights on why purpose isn’t something you find—it’s something you build—and how small daily actions can create a fulfilling, purpose-driven life.Quotes:“Purpose is about action. It’s not something you find, it’s something you create.” – Jordan Grumet“You don’t become a runner by b...
2025-02-0842 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesInternal Family Systems & Financial Therapy with Tara UnverzagtIn this episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, I welcome Tara Unverzagt, founder of South Bay Financial Partners and a fellow financial therapist. We explore Internal Family Systems (IFS) and how this groundbreaking therapeutic approach can help individuals and couples transform their financial relationships. Tara shares her journey of integrating IFS into her financial therapy practice, how understanding our "parts" can heal deep-seated money wounds, and why no part of us is bad—even the ones that sabotage our financial decisions.Quotes:“There are no bad parts—just parts that need to be heard.” – Tara Unverzagt“Our...
2025-02-0144 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesFinding Freedom in Money and Life with George KinderIn this episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, I have the extraordinary privilege of welcoming George Kinder, the father of Life Planning and author of The Seven Stages of Money Maturity. George has been a pioneer in integrating psychology, philosophy, and finance, helping people move beyond numbers and into true financial freedom. Today, we discuss his new book, The Three Domains of Freedom, and how financial planning can become a tool for self-discovery, personal liberation, and societal transformation.Quotes:"Your life is yours. It’s not your partner’s, your boss’s, your kids’. True freedom comes...
2025-01-2552 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesMarriage, Budgeting, and Monarch with Rachel LawrenceIn this episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Lawrence, a financial planner and the Head of Advice and Planning at Monarch Money. Rachel has an incredible personal journey with money that shaped her passion for financial planning and cash flow management. She shares her insights on how couples can collaborate around money, eliminate shame from budgeting, and use tools like Monarch Money to make financial conversations smoother.Quotes:“Money isn’t just about numbers—it’s about emotions, relationships, and identity.” – Rachel Lawrence“You don’t have to be perfect with m...
2025-01-1844 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesRelationship Dynamics & Financial Intimacy with Adam KolIn this episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, I sit down with Adam Kol, a financial coach, mediator, and author of the newly released book Financial Intimacy for Couples. Adam is passionate about helping couples bridge the gap between money and relationships, teaching them how to talk openly about finances, resolve conflicts, and make empowered financial decisions together. If you and your partner have ever struggled with different financial habits or expectations, this episode is for you!Quotes:“Financial intimacy isn’t about how you structure your accounts—it’s about the meaning, conversations, and agre...
2025-01-1038 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesFinancial Clarity and Retirement Reimagined with Dan Haylett“I think people who are retiring now are first-generation retirement rebels.”Dan Haylett joins our host Ed Coambs from across the pond in today’s episode. A sports enthusiast turned investment expert, Dan’s sharing a treasure trove of insights about the power of empathy in the world of financial planning.Dan kicks things off talking about his unique journey from the cricket fields to navigating the complex emotional and psychological aspects of retirement planning. As the host of the top 50 podcast, Humans vs Retirement, Dan explains the need for a human-first approach...
2024-12-2650 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesTransforming Financial Conflicts into Relationship Growth with Dr. Brad Klontz“And I think one of the opportunities in having a close relationship with someone, it doesn't have to be marriage, is they’re sort of a mirror for your relationship with money.”Our host, Ed Coambs, welcomes Dr. Brad Klontz, a pioneer in financial psychology and therapy, for an engaging discussion on navigating money matters in relationships. They explore the common challenges couples face when aligning their financial perspectives and emphasize the importance of honest communication. Reflecting on personal experiences and societal attitudes, they debunk the myth that a conflict-free financial discussion equals a healthy relationship, highlighting how di...
2024-12-1946 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesThe Art of Financial Conversations and Neurodiversity with New Team Member Dr. Christine Hargrove“Sometimes, ‘good enough’ is good enough. You don’t have to be extreme. In fact, extreme is so confining. Those things that are the most rigid are most susceptible to complete collapse. Building in flexibility can sometimes make things sustainable over time.”New Healthy Love and Money team member Dr. Christine Hargrove joins our host Ed Coambs to share her unique approach to financial therapy through the lens of neurodiversity.Walking us through her unique journey from religious studies to becoming a pioneer in financial therapy, Dr. Hargrove walks us through her experiences working with individual...
2024-12-1257 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesNavigating Love, Money, and Faith with Dr. Preston Cherry“Feelings plus finances equal flourishing. Then, there are stories in your statements, and those stories inform your strategy.”Our host Ed Coambs sits down with Dr. Preston Cherry, a financial wellness expert, and personal friend whose new book, "Wealth in the Key of Life: Finding Your Financial Harmony," challenges everything you thought you knew about love and money. Ed and Preston share personal stories and practical examples, like travel planning, to demonstrate how aligning financial goals can deepen connections and enhance your partnerships.Curious about how to transform potentially toxic financial discussions into constructive conversations? They...
2024-12-0542 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesBuilding Financial Foundations with New Team Member Mary Lou DalyFinancial planning isn't just about numbers; it’s about understanding the behavioral aspects that come into play.Welcome to this exciting episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, where our host, Ed Coambs, introduces Mary Lou Daly as a new addition to the team. With over 15 years of experience in technical financial planning and accounting, Mary Lou brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. She joins the podcast today to explore the intersection of financial planning and psychology, highlighting how communication plays a crucial role in managing wealth, especially for couples. Together, Ed and Mary Lo...
2024-11-2849 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesNavigating Money's Emotional Landscape with Khara Croswaite Brindle“Emotions drive money decisions all day, every day. If we can normalize that for clients and listeners, it resonates deeply for a lot of us.”Step into the world of financial therapy with our host, Ed Coambs, and Khara Croswaite Brindle, a leading voice in this rapidly growing field. Khara uncovers the emotional undercurrents that shape our financial decisions, urging us to recognize and embrace the "gray" areas where logic often takes a backseat to emotions. Through insights into frameworks like the Enneagram and attachment theory, Ed and Khara explore how understanding our emotional responses can lead to b...
2024-11-2150 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesUnderstanding Financial Trauma and Cultural Dynamics with Rahkim Sabree“Financial trauma is not something that you can take a magic pill for; but, you can certainly become trauma-informed.”In what ways can childhood experiences predict your financial future? Join our host Ed Coambs as he uncovers the hidden layers of financial trauma with Rahkim Sabree, a pioneering expert in financial therapy!Rahkim does a deep dive into how early observations of our parents' financial habits profoundly influence our money mindset as adults. Ed and Rahkim navigate the convoluted web of cultural pressures and a culture of consumerism that shape our financial self-worth, and discuss how...
2024-11-1450 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesThe Power of Understanding Your Money Emotions with Ellen Rogin“I had a light bulb come off: why aren't we talking about people's financial strengths and balancing that and not just looking at what they're not good at?”What if your relationship with money was as significant as any personal relationship in your life? This episode promises to unravel the mysteries of financial intimacy as our host Ed Coambs chats with Ellen Rogin. As a New York Times best-selling author and a former financial advisor, Ellen uncovers how recognizing and nurturing our financial strengths can lead to healthier money management. Together, Ed and Ellen explore the often-overlooked emot...
2024-11-0743 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesYour Money Story: Exploring Empathy, Power Dynamics, and Financial Intimacy with Jillian Knight (pt. 2)"Empathy not just opens the door to understanding money behaviors but also transforms financial shame into a powerful tool for healthier decision-making."Can empathy be the missing link in transforming your relationship with money? Our host Ed Coambs jumps into part two of this conversation with Jillian Knight as she shares her insights on deconstructing your money story to forge a stronger relationship with your spouse!She’s going beyond traditional financial advice–espoused by the likes of Dave Ramsey–towards a nuanced understanding that marries emotional intelligence with money management. Jillian explai...
2024-10-3144 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow to Live a Debt-Free Life (without following the Dave Ramsey plan) with Jillian Knight (pt. 1)Our host, Ed Coambs sits down with fellow Financial Therapist Jillian Knight of Her Financial Therapy to talk about her eye-opening journey to financial freedom. The challenges she faced on her road to being debt-free offer a ton of insights into the power of open communication between spouses and the dark truth about mainstream money management programs."Navigating student loans without a financial roadmap was daunting, but it ultimately led me to discover the transformative power of combining therapy with financial guidance."As with many people, Jillian's financial awakening began when she realized the gravity...
2024-10-2430 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesFrom Assumptions to Affirmation in Financial Talks with Dr. Sonya Lutter"We think we need more money to be happy, but in reality, we just need those people to talk with and count on and feel connected with."Did you know that money-related arguments between married couples are the most predictive of divorce compared to any other type of conflict?Our host Ed Coambs sits down with financial therapist Dr. Sonya Lutter to unpack this uncomfortable truth and how couples can take steps to masterfully navigate financial challenges of all kinds. Sonya draws from over two decades of research and marriage counseling. When she’s not sp...
2024-10-1739 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesFrom Control to Harmony in Family Finances with Elizabeth Hand“If we allow ourselves that place of full expression, I have it that more goodness happens in the world because people are not bound, and we actually continue that interdependence long term.”Imagine a mother on the cusp of gifting money to her daughter, grappling with the emotional and financial strings that come attached. That’s just one example in our host Ed Coambs’ conversation with Liz Hand from Pleasant Wealth. Together, they navigate the murky waters of financial decision-making and the profound concept of financial intimacy. They challenge the notion of right or wrong in financial choices...
2024-10-1038 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesThe Neuroscience Behind Financial Intimacy with Dr. Oliver Schnusenberg“In neuromarketing, those companies are smarter than we are. They know how to exploit this stuff, so now they know how to get us to do things. The more that we can understand that the better, and the more that we can understand our own decision-making, the better.”Curious about how your brain influences financial decisions? Our host Ed Coambs welcomes Dr. Oliver Schnusenberg, a pioneer in the fusion of neuroscience, behavioral finance, and financial therapy. From hospitality management to behavioral finance, Dr. Schnusenberg shares his intriguing journey and provides a fresh perspective on financial planning by emph...
2024-10-0337 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesBreaking The Emotional Legacy with Fern Schumer Chapman (pt 2)“You have to let go of the anger, and this may be the hardest part of it all, because you have to face your own feelings and accept that you do not want this to eat you alive for the rest of your life.”How do you reconcile with a sibling who has become a stranger? In this captivating episode, our host Ed Coambs is joined again by Fern Schumer Chapman, the insightful author of "Brothers, Sisters, Strangers." Fern delves into the complex dynamics of sibling estrangement and reconciliation, drawing on her personal experiences with Holocaust trauma. She...
2024-09-2638 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesSibling Estrangement and Managing Family Trauma with Fern Schumer Chapman (pt 1)“In many ways, sibling estrangement is like mourning the living.”After witnessing firsthand the heartache of fractured sibling relationships, journalist Fern Schumer Chapman embarked on a journey to understand and heal family estrangement–in her own life and those of others.Our host Ed Coambs chats with Fern as she shares her deeply personal experiences and professional insights from her book, Brothers, Sisters, Strangers: Sibling Estrangement and the Road to Reconciliation. As the daughter of a Holocaust refugee, her story brings a unique and poignant perspective to this often misunderstood issue, shedding light on how trauma...
2024-09-1935 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesThe Power of Motivational Interviewing in Healthy Love and Money with Christine Miles“If somebody's emotionally activated, then we can't do the problem-solving and the logical thinking that we know is needed in the financial planning world.”Can a shift in conversation style transform lives? Our host Ed Coambs sits down with Christine Miles, a licensed clinical social worker, and expert in motivational interviewing (MI). Christine uncovers the incredible power of MI and how this groundbreaking technique helps people stuck or struggling to make pivotal changes. Ed and Christine discuss how MI isn’t just for therapy—it’s a versatile tool used in financial planning, real estate, addiction therapy, and health...
2024-09-1248 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesThe Emotional Side of Financial Growth with Elle and Reagan Pugh“When you can have someone who's not your partner point out to you what’s [actually] going on, man, you get to wake up, and it's really more fun when you’re awake.” -ReaganWhat if our deepest emotional patterns are secretly sabotaging our financial stability? Join our host Ed Coambs for a poignant conversation with his clients Reagan and Elle Pugh, a dynamic couple dedicated to navigating the complexities of personal and relational development.They unravel their journey of self-discovery and relationship enhancement through the transformative power of the Enneagram, illuminating how understanding these patterns...
2024-09-0548 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesBalancing Love and Money: A Couple's Tale with Joey & Elizabeth Loss“Being a practicing financial planner does not absolve me from, you know, silly attachments that don't make financial sense.”What does it take to foster true financial intimacy in a relationship? Listen in as our host Ed Coambs unravels the journey of Joey Loss, a fellow financial planner, and Elizabeth Loss, who works in the nonprofit sector, as they navigate the complexities of financial harmony. From their early days of dating to their recent marriage and the birth of their daughter, their story is a testament to the power of mutual respect, open communication, and shared values.
2024-08-2943 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesThe Key to Financial Peace: Expert Bookkeeping with Vonmarie Thomas“I think that we focus on these metrics that don't mean anything. My metric is, am I able to travel the way I want? And I have the numbers for that.”On this episode of the Healthy Love and Money, our host Ed Coambs welcomes Vonmarie Thomas, a passionate bookkeeper and accountant who turned her fascination with clean financial management into a thriving career. Vonmarie takes us on a journey, sharing her admiration for Warren Buffett and the invaluable lessons learned from her family's financial struggles and triumphs after emigrating from the Dominican Republic. Her story is not...
2024-08-2240 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesMastering Money Mindset Behavior with Chad Hufford“We try to fix the financial vehicle without fixing the driver. So that's why, to me, mindset, behavior is so important. Until we change as individuals, giving ourselves a faster portfolio is not going to work, so we as investors have to become better investors, and then worry about finding better investments.”Our host Ed Coambs welcomes Chad Hufford of Veritas Alaska to the Healthy Love and Money Podcast. Ed and Chad shed light on why you must become a savvy investor before chasing the next big opportunity. They underscore that financial success stems from disciplined habits and...
2024-08-1541 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesFinancial Harmony: Epigenetics and Family Imprints in Relationships with Johanna Lynn“Let me get curious instead of furious. Help me understand.”What if your financial habits were not just personal quirks but reflections of deep-seated family imprints? Our host Ed Coambs sits down with Johanna Lynn, founder of the Family Imprint Institute, as they uncover the profound connection between financial behaviors and familial and cultural backgrounds. Johanna's expertise in epigenetics offers a unique lens to understand how early childhood experiences and unresolved family issues shape our money habits and partner choices. Her mantra of "getting curious rather than furious" provides a powerful tool for maintaining open and productive fina...
2024-08-0846 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesUnlocking Financial Intimacy: The Role of Attachment Theory with Eli Harwood“It can be simultaneously true that our parents did the best they could with what they had, and that we inherited insecure attachment patterns from them because that's what they had, and that those inherited patterns have caused us some pain, dysregulation, grief, loss in our lives, and so the blame is not on the parent. It’s on the pattern.”When life gives you unresolved traumas and childhood emotional wounds, how can you rebuild your capacity for love and financial intimacy? Our host Ed Coambs sits down with Eli Harwood, affectionately known as the "Attachment Nerd,” who shar...
2024-08-0152 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesEmbracing Impermanence: Navigating Mortality and Financial Planning with Catherine Durkin Robinson“Nobody goes into these conversations looking forward to them, but at the end, there is a reduction in fear. There is a reduction in anxiety. 100% of the time, my clients and their families have said, This is not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be.”Have you ever considered how embracing impermanence can lead to a more fulfilling life and a peaceful end-of-life experience? Our host Ed Coambs has a conversation with Catherine Durkin Robinson of Anitya Doula Services, a compassionate death doula who guides individuals through their final journey with grace and dign...
2024-07-2543 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesBreaking Money Silence: Transforming Financial Relationships with Kathleen Burns Kingsbury“So in that moment, we discovered, wow, we have different thoughts and beliefs about money, and we were raised very differently around money, and we also can have humor around this. So that was the first time we started to act like a team.”Breaking the silence on money could transform your relationships forever. Our host Ed Coambs sits down with Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, a former banking professional turned money psychology counselor, to explore the profound impact of financial conversations on personal connections. Kathleen shares her inspiring journey and the hurdles she overcame, including her struggle with an e...
2024-07-1850 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesEmpowering Child-Free Wealth with Dr. Jay Zigmont“We're saying, all right, how about you go follow your dreams. How about you quit that job you hate, even though you're going to make less money at another job. Go make the change. It is very rewarding. It is also very hard, because the standard of mental models fight against it.”In this episode of Healthy Love and Money, our host Ed Coambs welcomes Dr. Jay Zigmont of Childfree Wealth. Jay shares his fascinating journey from healthcare and academia into the world of financial planning, specifically catering to the unique needs of childfree individuals. Ed and Jay...
2024-07-1140 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesBlended Family Harmony: Communication, Co-Parenting, and Financial Strategies with Mikel Van Cleve“I can’t emphasize enough with blended families, you are going to have differences and you’re going to have things that you work through, and there’s a healthy way to work through it, and there’s an unhealthy way.”What happens when you blend two families, each with its unique dynamics and histories? Our host Ed Coambs sits down with Mikel Van Cleve, a PhD student at Texas Tech University who focuses on blended families and financial planning. Mikel shares both his academic insights and personal journey of merging his family with his wife Heather, each bringin...
2024-07-0451 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesEmpathy and Taxes: A New Approach with Hannah Cole (pt 1)“I think you need to hold space and have empathy for yourself, about looking at it [taxes] and attempt to look at it as information and as neutral, even though you're probably going to have these stories that swirl in your head.”How can understanding taxes strengthen your marriage? Our host Ed Coambs tackles this intriguing question alongside Hannah Cole, an artist turned tax educator. Hannah's journey from shying away from the business and taxes side of things to becoming a beacon of support for self-employed individuals is nothing short of inspiring. You’ll find yourself nodding along...
2024-06-2049 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesFrom Financial Conflicts to Harmony: Financial Intimacy with Traci Williams“Financial intimacy is as important as physical, romantic intimacy. It is as important and it takes a lot of vulnerability being able to trust another person to see what you have and what you don't have, and to still accept you and love you for that. That requires so much vulnerability.”Get ready to transform your understanding of financial harmony in relationships! Our host, Ed Coambs, and fellow Financial Therapist Dr. Traci Williams share their wealth of knowledge on addressing financial conflicts within couples. You'll be equipped with actionable insights on why it’s crucial to understand each o...
2024-06-1348 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesReimagining Your Money Mindset with Jennifer Calder“Money can feel like this thing that we just can’t touch because it causes too much distress. I like to point out how their thinking might be causing some of those distressful feelings.”What if reframing your beliefs about money could transform your relationships and well-being? Our host Ed Coambs chats with fellow Financial Therapist Jennifer Calder. From her early career in international development to her vital work in domestic violence support, Jennifer's journey is a testament to the power of addressing money-related stress in therapy. She uncovers how financial intimacy can be a cornerstone of health...
2024-06-0648 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesMastering Financial Flexibility: Sustainable Budgeting Tips with Natalie Taylor“Boundaries are an important part of budgeting, but so is flexibility. And the more humans you have in your family, or the more dynamics you have in your financial life, the more flexibility you need.”What if there were a way to make budgeting less stressful and more sustainable? On this episode of Healthy Love and Money, our host Ed Coambs welcomes Natalie Taylor, a seasoned financial planner with over 20 years of experience, to share her unique insights on balancing boundaries and flexibility in family finances. Natalie’s innovative approach to budgeting emphasizes flexible boundaries, aiming to make f...
2024-05-3043 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesThe Complex Intersection of Money and Emotions with Amanda Clayman (pt 2)“Because we can’t avoid money, money is going to resurface [past trauma]. As grownups, we can predict, if not guarantee that money will surface or trigger these past associations.”Unlock the hidden pathways between your financial decisions and emotional well-being with our host Ed Coambs and returning guest Amanda Clayman. In this enlightening discussion, Ed and Amanda look into the often-unspoken world of financial trauma, where seemingly unrelated spending patterns reveal deep-seated emotional connections. They bring to light the physiological similarities between financial and sexual arousal and the mysterious nature of dissociative splurges that often go unnoti...
2024-05-2356 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesMastering the Emotional Dimensions of Personal Finance with Amanda Clayman (pt 1)“That is how we should be thinking about the role of money in our lives - as a training kind of engagement, around, being able to not unconsciously react to things, but being able to stay in a regulated contextualized state as we're doing financial tasks.”Have you ever caught yourself in a spiral of financial worry, only to realize that your bank account isn't the real issue, but rather the stories you tell yourself about money? Our host Ed Coambs is joined by fellow financial therapist Amanda Clayman, who guides us through the emotional labyrinth of our...
2024-05-1641 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesThe Power of Communication & Empathy in Money Matters: Financial Intimacy Talks with Ed Coambs & Shaun Maslyk“You can foster and deepen financial intimacy in your life, you can do it, it will take effort, and it won’t always feel comfortable in the short run, but it's like learning to dance. It's awkward and then becomes pleasurable.”The tables turn as Ed Coambs takes the guest chair and Shaun Maslyk of The Most Hated F-Word Podcast steps in as honorary host in this episode of Healthy Love and Money.Ed brings us on his journey from firefighter to financial advisor, to marriage family therapist, to financial therapist, and ultima...
2024-05-091h 09
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesTaking The Transformational Money Journey And Supporting Your Creative Community with Jasmine Lopez“Money is a resource that promotes healing. So, what shifts do we need to make so that the story within our budget is in alignment with the things that bring us joy, and the things that reflect our value?”Embark on an exploration of financial empowerment with the dynamic Jasmine Lopez of The Firehouse Dream, as she unveils her journey to foster economic resilience within BIPOC communities through innovative creative ventures. Our host Ed Coambs along with Jasmine chat about the emotional intricacies of money, and uncover stories laden with guilt and shame. This discussion ventures into the...
2024-05-0248 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesInvesting with Heart: Navigating Purpose-Driven Finance with Janine Firpo of Invest For Better“If enough of us start moving our money in these ways, we can literally change what matters, we can change where the power is, we can change what the story is.”Could aligning your portfolio with your conscience actually lead to greater financial returns? Uncover this intriguing possibility as our host Ed Coambs sits down with Janine Firpo, co-founder of Invest for Better and author of "Activate Your Money."When it comes to love and money, nothing resonates more than the concept of financial intimacy. In this episode, Janine and Ed navigate the sometimes-turbulent waters of a...
2024-04-2547 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesWhy Recovering From Religious Trauma Is Important For Fostering Financial Well-Being Part 2 with Sarah Carr“It's worth the time, the energy, the money, everything to get to that place where you feel like, now I have this intrinsic sense of self-worth, that I feel is absolutely unshakable. It’s something that nobody could ever take away from me.”Welcome to part two of this interview with special guest and fellow financial therapist Sarah Carr. Our host, Ed Coambs, along with Sarah embark on an emotional voyage as they peel back the layers of life's financial and emotional stages. Sarah opens up about the transformative power of motherhood and its impact on self-worth, entwin...
2024-04-1852 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesWhy Recovering From Religious Trauma Is Important For Fostering Financial Well-Being Part 1 with Sarah Carr“While I did have a career and I did have income, I didn't have much of a say in how that money got spent. And I never questioned it too much either.” Ever wonder how your beliefs shape your wallet? Fellow Financial Therapist Sarah Carr joins our host Ed Coambs on the Healthy Love and Money Podcast to reveal the complex ties between fundamentalist upbringing, financial intimacy, and emotional well-being. With a history rooted in evangelical Christianity, Sarah sheds light on how deeply ingrained doctrines can entangle with our financial lives, especially within the intimacy of re...
2024-04-1141 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesWhy Financial Therapy Is A Powerful Part of Addiction Recovery with Rachel Duncan“A lot of my work is really embracing how messy life is. And that instead of pursuing clarity, what if we really accept the messiness?” Our host Ed Coambs chats with Rachel Duncan, a therapist who shatters the mold by blending addiction recovery, art therapy, and financial therapy. Her unique approach unveils the rich tapestry of life's messiness, challenging us to find beauty and growth in the unpredictable twists of our personal journeys. Let Rachel guide you through the labyrinth of self-discovery, where embracing the chaos actually leads to a more authentic and j...
2024-04-0439 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesEmpowering Couples to Thrive Financially as Spendthrifts and Tightwads with Scott Rick
“Your usage of money is going to affect your happiness one way or another. There’s no getting around that.”
Our host, Ed Coambs, embarks on a fascinating journey through the intricate maze of financial intimacy with Professor Scott Rick. They explore how money shapes our relationships and overall well-being. Listen in as Scott shares humorous and poignant insights from his book "Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships," illuminating the profound effects of our financial behaviors. From the challenges of navigating spending habits between partners to the behavioral science that underpins our att...
2024-03-2843 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesAdult ADHD Doesn't Have To Stop You From Career Success with Dave Greenwood
“A lot of people who get burned out, have mistaken their priorities. Their personal life gets the scraps of their professional life, versus building a way to work that is going to support your personal goals and desires.”
Our host Ed Coambs takes an enlightening journey with David Greenwood, as he brings to light the struggles and triumphs of navigating ADHD and burnout in adult life. Their exploration into the realm of professional success and personal fulfillment uncovers the often-overlooked aspect of financial intimacy, revealing how it can make or break the well-being of relationships. David...
2024-03-1435 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow To Talk With Your Kids About Money And How It Helps Your Intimate Relationship with Maya Corbic CPA CA
“It's important to talk to them in their own language. If you have a 10-year-old, you want to pretend that you are 10 years old. Whatever it is that you're saying, try to explain it like a 10-year-old.”
Unlock the keys to raising investment-savvy children with the guidance of financial literacy pro, Maya Corbic. Our host Ed Coambs along with Maya not only delve into the practicalities of demystifying the financial world for youngsters but also navigate the transition from hands-on workshops to the expansive reach of digital platforms. Maya’s family’s journey from a war-torn...
2024-03-0747 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesWhy Crossing Social Class Is More Challenging Than Most Couples Expect with Louis Prisock
“When we talk about particularly financial difficulties, debt, and so forth, the picture isn't always as straight, clear cut as it seems.”
Welcome back to another enlightening edition of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, venturing beyond the numbers to uncover the emotional and relational sides of finance. Joining our host Ed Coambs is Professor Lewis Prisock, whose vibrant discussions on the financial predicaments of the upper class will challenge your assumptions and broaden your perspective. Together, they peel back the layers of complexity that often shroud the economic struggles of the presumed well-to-do, revealing that...
2024-02-2945 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesYour Voice Matters When It Comes To Money In Your Intimate Relationships with Elise Besler
"One of the best ways that I've discovered to broach a hard conversation or something where we might be feeling some kind of way about bringing up a touchy subject is to use the phrase, ‘I have something on my heart that I want to share with you. Are you open to receiving it?’”
Our host Ed Coambs takes a transformative journey with voice and embodied leadership coach Elise Besler, as they navigate the intricacies of financial intimacy and the power of self-awareness. Listen in as they discuss the crucial role of the nervous system in not...
2024-02-2148 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesEmpowering Women To Engage In Their Whole Financial Life with Maggie Nielsen & Barb Provost
“You have to find the right financial professional because you’re going to get financially naked with them.”
Have you ever felt overlooked or misunderstood by your financial advisor? Maggie Nielsen and Barb Provost, the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind Purse Strings, join our host Ed Coambs to unpack the critical concept of financial intimacy and its transformative power in women's lives. Their personal journeys, combined with a trove of experience in adult education and business, fuel a conversation that sheds light on the financial industry's shortcomings and the dire need for women to step into their f...
2024-02-1550 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow Financial Therapy Helps Couples Communicate About Money with Tara Unverzagt Part 2
“There's a lot of people now who think if only they had the generational wealth transfer, like those Trust Fund babies had, their life would be wonderful. There are some people though, that receive it and feel guilty. And what ends up happening is, a lot of times, they throw it away.”
Our host Ed Coambs continues his conversation with fellow Financial Therapist Tara Unverzagt with a focus on navigating generational wealth. They take an emotional journey through the challenges of passing down prosperity, touching on the delicate balance between fostering ambition in heirs and the u...
2024-02-0846 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow Financial Therapy Helps Couples Communicate About Money with Tara Unverzagt Part 1
“It's okay that you've had those experiences, and that you're now showing up like this because of that. But once you name it, and once you shine the light on it, it sort of takes away the power of those experiences.”
Our host Ed Coambs and fellow Financial Therapist Tara Unverzagt navigate the often-overlooked space of financial intimacy. Tara brings her expertise on the confluence of wealth, personal relationships, and family dynamics. As they dissect the complexities of money's role in our lives, they shine a light on the transformative power of confronting our financial belie...
2024-02-0144 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesWhy Empowering Women With Budgeting Improves Relationships with Pam Horack
“You have to logically tell your money what to do, or it will emotionally disappear.”
Ever felt like your money is playing a game of hide and seek with you? Our host, Ed Coambs, is joined by fellow CFP® Pam Horack to unravel this mystery, sharing her Smart Women Budgeting program wisdom. Together, they tackle the common misconception that more ‘money equals more problems,’ revealing how mindful management can actually lead to 'more money, less problems.' The discussion provides a foundational look at budgeting, emphasizing its critical role in financial planning, and how it paves the...
2024-01-2545 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow To Find The Right Financial Planner For The Two of You with Hannah Moore
“Money isn’t the easiest measuring stick, right? How do you quantify being able to take time with your kids? How do you quantify that? You can't do it with numbers, right? And yet, we only look at the numbers and I think it's such a danger. This is the tension. This is the balance that we play in.”
In this edition of Healthy Love and Money, our host Ed Coambs chats with Hannah Moore of Amplified Planning. The conversation digs deep into the heart of what truly makes us rich. Ed and Hannah explore the del...
2024-01-181h 06
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesWhy Your Values Matter More Than Your Demographics For Financial Well-Being with David Allison
“We have to realize that the only way to truly understand each other and come to a world where we're a little bit less divisive, and a little bit less prone to fighting with each other is to look at what brings us together, not what separates us. And what brings us together is our values.”
Have you ever considered that demographics might be steering us down a path of misunderstanding each other? David Allison, the visionary behind the Valuegraphics Project, joins our host, Ed Coambs, to reveal a groundbreaking approach to human connection—uniting us thro...
2024-01-1149 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesBringing Care and Compassion To Special Needs Financial Planning with Ryan McGuire
“Don't underestimate the amount of services and resources and support that might be out there. It takes time to research and to find these organizations. But there are a lot of different types of supports that can be provided to adults with disabilities who just need that little extra help in a few different areas to really live their best life.”
Navigating the financial landscape can be daunting, but when it comes to planning for a family member with special needs, the intricacies intensify. That's why our host Ed Coambs sits down with Ryan McGuire of Oa...
2024-01-0846 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesIt's Okay To Not Be Okay Navigating Grief, Loss and Financial Well-Being with Kathi Balasek
“We're not eager as a culture, to embrace that sense of sadness and loss to somebody who has a gazillion dollars in the bank. And that's really a wrong approach.”
Discover the intersection of heartache and finances as our host Ed Coambs chats with Kathi Balasek, an educator and grief guide, who shares invaluable insights on coping with loss while navigating the complex world of financial planning. With Kathi's compassionate approach, you'll learn how intertwined our self-worth is with our professions and how vital it is for financial advisors to possess a deep understanding of grief...
2023-12-2847 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesWhy Couples Need To Know Each Others Money Scripts to Increase Financial Security with Maggie Klokkenga
“First of all, I talk about Maslow's hierarchy of needs and just share with them okay, we need things like food and shelter and then things that are intrinsic right? What is it that really feels good to you that you really need on a daily, weekly, monthly basis? I need hugs from my boys, french vanilla coffee creamer, chocolate, peanut butter, and daily walks outside. Two of those things don't have any financial costs.”
Join our host Ed Coambs on a journey of discovery into the often-unspoken realms of financial intimacy with the delightful Maggi...
2023-12-2135 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesA New Vision For What It Means To Be Wealthy As A Couple with Dr. Jim Grubman: Part 2
“If you do not make that mental leap from money as income, to money as assets, it has a huge impact on your ability to actually not only become wealthy, but to maintain wealth.”
Ever wondered how wealth could become a culture, not merely a class? It's a thought-provoking journey that our host Ed Coambs along with Dr. Jim Grubman traverse in this second episode in the two-part series. They liken the journey to wealth to climbing Mount Everest - it's arduous, thrilling, and requires careful navigation. Dr. Grubman brings us face-to-face with the four main...
2023-12-1448 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesA New Vision For What It Means To Be Wealthy As A Couple with Dr. Jim Grubman: Part 1
“Many, if not, most people don't know how to be wealthy. They may be in circumstances that could provide them with wealth or actually does provide them with wealth. But psychologically, they're unprepared for the journey that they are on.”
Get ready to redefine your perception of wealth and its influence on our lives. Our host Ed Coambs is accompanied by noted wealth psychology expert Dr. Jim Grubman as they unwrap the fascinating dynamics between love, money, and psychology. They delve into the intricate world of wealth, shattering stereotypical misconceptions and focusing on nurturing healthier relat...
2023-12-0746 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesEmbracing Major Life and Career Changes Leads To New Financial Freedom with Shelli Boucher
“Prosperity has a flow to it and prosperity involves money and has to do with money. But to be prosperous means you can be prosperous financially, you can be prosperous in your health, you can be prosperous in your relationships. And true prosperity is a balance in harmony of all three.”
When we think of prosperity, it's easy to get caught up in the idea of financial wealth. But what if you were told there's much more to prosperity than just money? Our host Ed Coambs sits down with the brilliant Dr. Shelli Bouche...
2023-11-3044 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow To Empower Women Financially In Their Intimate Relationships with Lindsey Lewis
“Relationships intersect with money. Your emotions do, your job, your physical activity, your intellectual capacity, your spirituality…Understanding that there are so many elements that are happening, and money can amplify good or bad.”
Are you curious about the interplay between spirituality, relationships, and finances? Get ready to quench your curiosity as our host Ed Coambs dives into an enlightening conversation with Lindsey Lewis. Raised in a Mormon family, Lindsey candidly shares how the act of tithing shaped her family's financial approach. Ed and Lindsey journey through the intriguing complexities of how religious beliefs can mold ou...
2023-11-2356 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow Engaging In Mindfulness Expands The Way You Do Money As A Couple with Spencer Sherman
“I think one thing that could be helpful for couples and bring a lot of connection and understanding of each other is telling your money story to your spouse.”
Imagine starting a conversation with your partner about finances without the fear of taboo or judgment. What would that look like? Join our host Ed Coambs as he takes that journey of financial intimacy with guest Spencer Sherman, founder of Abacus Wealth Partners. He enlightens us on initiating meaningful money conversations in relationships while balancing the emotional and analytical aspects of financial decisions. Spencer shares his insig...
2023-11-1649 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesThe Theory Of Everything and Its Positive Impact on Financial Well-Being with Dr. Ted Klontz
“People like me don’t want to hear ‘it might not work.’ The more you can remind me ‘this is our best guess,’ I think that’s helpful.”
Today, our host Ed Coambs has the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Ted Klontz. Dr. Klontz takes us on an insightful journey through the Theory of Everything. He delves into the stories we create about our life experiences, and how these narratives shape our interactions with others. Listen in as he shares how embracing these differing perspectives can foster understanding and meaningful connections with those around us. Dr. Klontz also remind...
2023-11-0944 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesAll Parts of Me Are Welcome: How Internal Family Systems Creates Financial Freedom with Joy Slabaugh
“My job was to help really wealthy people not pay taxes. So, as I remember that client complaining about the several $100,000 tax bill, I was just thinking about how many hungry kids that could feed, and how many single moms that could provide child care for so they could actually pick up more hours and buy coats for their kids for that winter. And I began to realize I was living in this big disconnect.”
Ever pondered how psychology intertwines with financial planning, or how your family's financial habits shape your monetary mindset? It's a fasci...
2023-11-0241 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesUnlocking Financial Communication: The Art of Meaningful Money Conversations with Elizabeth Jetton
“If money were food in your life, what food would it be? Is it junk food? Is it nutritious? Is it comfort food?”
Ever wondered how to align your financial decisions with your life's purpose? What if you could transform your relationship with money into an intimate journey of growth and understanding? Our host Ed Coambs delves into these questions and more with financial planning colleague, Elizabeth Jetton. Elizabeth shares her insights on how money can be used as a tool to live a thriving life.
Elizabeth doesn't stop at the indivi...
2023-10-2643 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow To Have Fun While Talking Money With Your Spouse A Financial Therapy Perspective with Aaron Freeman
“The way that we look at money individually is inherently different. And you may not even realize how your spouse, your partner, your friend, your client looks at money until you get into these financial flashpoints.”
This episode of Healthy Love and Money features the brilliant and aspiring financial planner, Aaron Freeman, who brings with him an enthusiasm for the psychology of financial planning. Our host Ed Coambs along with Aaron delves into the heart of financial planning, exploring how it goes beyond managing money and investing to the critical role of interpersonal communication.
2023-10-1933 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow A Therapist and Wealth Counselor Can Help You Navigate Your Relationship With Wealth with Marilyn Wechter
“We deal with money in similar ways to how we deal with passion and how we deal with love. Money, power, and love - we tend to bring the same characteristic ways of dealing with each of those. When you think about your own money stories: substitute power, substitute, love, and see if you see those similarities.”
Today our host Ed Coambs embarks on an enlightening journey with psychotherapist and financial therapist, Marilyn Wechter. With her rich experience working with clients on money issues, Marilyn provides invaluable insights into the intricate psychological relationship we have with...
2023-10-0544 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesA Fresh Perspective on Financial Well-Being From Occupational Therapy - Angela Greene
“I think it's really hard for people to discuss these kinds of changes because they don't want to think about the worst-case scenario. I don't have that same fear because I've lived it. And I'm like, okay, ‘the worst thing that could happen is you don't discuss it.’ Honestly, that creates the most stress in your life. And the most loving thing you could do is give the gift of pre-planning and having everything lined up.”
As life unfolds, we constantly find ourselves in the midst of transitions. Today our host Ed Coambs welcomes Angela Greene, a...
2023-09-2841 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow Couples Can Deepen Financial Intimacy and Work Together On Their Finances with Stan Tatkin
“In a relationship, our purpose financially is to be financially solvent, to save money for emergencies, so we feel safe and secure to make money to do the things we wish to do. So, we're both co-conspirators in that. We have to have a shared purpose and a shared vision. Otherwise, we're going to operate in ways that are one-person oriented.”
Get ready to redefine your understanding of relationship dynamics and financial intimacy as we welcome Dr. Stan Tatkin. A thought leader in the realm of couples therapy, Stan brings deep insights from his latest book...
2023-09-2156 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesFinding Financial Freedom By Doing Your Own Healing Work with Diania Merriam
“The reward for many of us, for retiring early, is an existential crisis. I think there’s a lot of different elements to why people feel this way when they retire early.”
Today our host Ed Coambs embarks on an insightful journey with Diania Merriam, founder of the EconoMe Conference and fellow podcaster. Diania unravels her personal journey from being financially illiterate to achieving financial independence, retiring at 33, and its impacts on her mental health. She emphasizes the need for financial literacy, discernment, and adapting financial decisions to our unique circumstances.
In this...
2023-09-1449 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesWhat Does It Mean To Be A Modern Husband and Why It Matters! with Brian Page
“When I say modern husband, it could be essentially somebody that looks at their partner, as an equal, as a teammate, and trying to figure out collectively how you can work together to support each other's goals and ambitions and you take turns, sometimes one career goes ahead of the other.”
In today’s episode, our host Ed Coambs has a riveting discussion with Brian Page, the founder of Modern Husbands, as they explore the complexities of managing marriage, finances, and gender roles in the modern world. Listen in as Brian shares his personal journey, detaili...
2023-09-0741 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow Knowing Your Family Financial History Can Foster Financial Well-Being - Elana Feinsmith
“That’s what money is. It’s energy. And sometimes we blame money for things, too, which is interesting, and is it really money’s fault? And what part is how people were wired in how all those things happened?”
Today, our host Ed Coambs welcomes Elana Feinsmith, CFP and CFT of Oak Financial Coaching, to the Healthy Love and Money Podcast. Discover how Elana beautifully blends financial therapy and financial coaching, assisting her clients in exploring the emotional side of money and creating a spending plan. Elana begins her sessions with a grounding meditation and uses to...
2023-08-3144 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesFrom Air Force To Financial Therapy Lessons In Financial Intimacy For Couples With Jenn Steliga
“Having a healthy relationship with money is just rightfully understanding money as a tool.”
Today, our host Ed Coambs embarks on an enriching journey into the world of financial intimacy with special guest, Jenn Steliga, a financial coach and a coaching-centric financial planner. They start by discussing the idea of a healthy relationship with money and understanding it as a tool that can help shape the life you desire. Jenn shares her unique approach to coaching, emphasizing the different ways people interact with money, and reveals her backstory that led her to this path.
2023-08-2439 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow To Work With Your Money Mindset and Build Your Mental Wealth with Joyce Marter
Could your self-esteem be tied to your bank balance? This episode of Healthy Love and Money answers that question with the help of Joyce Marter, a prominent businesswoman who overcame her own financial anxiety to sell her business for seven figures. Joyce’s story is not only captivating but also enlightening. Her transition from financial stress to financial abundance sheds light on the intertwined nature of our self-esteem and net worth, and how setting healthy financial boundaries can be a crucial part of this journey.
Our host, Therapy-Informed Financial Planner Ed Coambs along with Joyce, div...
2023-08-1739 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesWhy Gayle Colman's New Book The Body of Money is So Helpful For Transforming Our Relationship with Money
“The journey is not necessarily to wake up, but to wake down. Waking down into our beautiful body”
Meet Gayle Colman, renowned financial planner and author, as she takes us on a journey to explore money's profound relationship with our bodies. She brings to light the riveting concept of somatic finance, emphasizing the significance of embodiment in life and our financial engagements. Our host Ed Coambs along with Gayle dive deep into previous financial fears and behaviors, shedding light on overcoming and transforming these experiences.
Drawing upon human essentials, they delve into s...
2023-08-1044 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow Evolving Financially Can Lead To New Meaning In Life - Daniele Beasley
“I think that focusing on the behavioral aspects, is the most important thing and matching the math not with the investment side of things, but with the math of ‘how is this going to fund my lifestyle for the next 25, 50 years, and how am I going to leave a legacy for my family?’"
Our host Ed Coambs of Healthy Love and Money sits down with Certified Financial Planner Daniele Beasley. Daniele's journey to financial intimacy is nothing short of inspiring as she shares her experiences from shifting investment outlooks to navigating the delicate tension...
2023-08-0350 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesUnmasking Childhood Trauma, Brain Injuries and Rebuilding Life As You Know It - Kara Stoltenberg
“Trauma, unresolved, hijacks our intimate relationships.”
Today, our host Ed Coambs delves into this difficult topic with guest Kara Stoltenberg, an author, spiritual mentor, and life coach who shares her profound journey of resilience and healing. Listen in as Kara opens up about the significant life traumas she has faced, from health struggles to a life-threatening bike accident, and the challenges she encountered and continues to face as a single mother and the sole breadwinner of her family. She discusses her passion for helping her clients navigate their trauma and how it has shaped her profe...
2023-07-2754 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesDriven To Success and Childhood Trauma Why Every Memory Deserves Respect - Michael Baldwin
Meet Michael Baldwin, the remarkable author with a riveting story that redefines the narrative around mental health and trauma. Michael, acclaimed for his insightful book "Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR, the Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal," joins us to share his personal journey towards healing, and how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy became a game-changer in his life. This episode not only provides an in-depth exploration of Michael’s inspiring journey and his cleverly devised acronym but also emphasizes the role of EMDR in treating PTSD and trauma-related issues.
Our hos...
2023-07-2041 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesWhy Reclaiming Old Passions Can Ignite Excitement For Financial Planning with Kim Curtis
“Money is looking for you. Money by itself has no value. It’s just a tool. It only has the value we give it. So, money to become something, needs your ideas, your vision, your values, your imagination, your curiosity to become something of use to the world.”
Our host Ed Coambs is joined by Kim Curtis of Wealth Legacy Institute. Her successful shift from a legal career to a spokesperson for personal finance demonstrates how resilience and passion can lead to a fulfilling career change, no matter how unexpected it may be. Kim sheds light o...
2023-07-1350 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow Newlyweds Can Honor Each Other With Financial Intimacy with Bill Nelson
Have you ever wondered how to navigate the complexities of financial intimacy as a newlywed? This episode presents a riveting discussion with Bill Nelson of Pacesetter Planning, who provides enlightening insights into the world of financial planning for couples just starting their marriage journey together. From planning the big day to merging finances and tackling student loan or other existing debt, our host Ed Coambs along with Bill, discuss taking the awkwardness out of money conversations and ensuring a healthy financial life from the get-go.
They delve further into the dynamics of financial therapy, exploring i...
2023-07-0643 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesExploring The New Book Black Financial Culture: Building Wealth From The Inside Out with Dr. Michael Thomas
What if you could decode the complex dynamics of your financial journey and transform it into a liberating exploration of self-identity? Joined by the insightful Dr. Michael Thomas, our host Ed Coambs journey through the intricate world of financial intimacy, unearthing the power of understanding our personal money journey to overcome past traumas and experiences. They acknowledge the universality of conversations about money, race, and identity that extend beyond any singular culture, setting the stage for a comprehensive discussion about embracing vulnerability and authenticity while navigating economic systems.
Michael and Ed then approach the idea o...
2023-06-2956 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow Couples Can Use Internal Family Systems to Foster Financial Intimacy with Debra Kaplan and Rick Kahler
Our host Ed Coambs dives deeper into the complexities of financial therapy for couples in this powerful episode of Healthy Love and Money with esteemed guests, Debra Kaplan and Rick Kahler. As authors of the insightful book, Coupleship Inc., they share their extensive knowledge on fostering financial intimacy and understanding money's role in relationships. Together, they explore the power dynamics, power struggles, and the importance of balance and staying curious in money conversations.
They delve into the fascinating world of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and its application to financial therapy. Debra and Rick reveal h...
2023-06-2250 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow To Help Brothers Support Their Sisters Healing From Sexual Abuse With Keeper Catran Whitney
The time is now to stand up as brothers against the sexual abuse of our sisters.
In today’s episode of Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs speaks with Keeper Catran Whitney who shares his family's incredible story of healing from trauma. Over a span of 45 years, Keeper takes us through his family's journey of dealing with the heart-wrenching revelation of his stepfather's molestation of his sisters, and their mother's knowledge of it. Ed and Keeper explore the impact on the family and the challenges faced by the brothers who struggle to support their sisters in...
2023-06-151h 20
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow the 7 Developmental Capacities of Executive Functioning Bring Compassion To Financial Planning and Neurodiversity with Christine Hargrove
Discover the intricacies of financial intimacy and how ADHD can impact couples and their financial well-being in this enlightening conversation with Christine Hargrove, a Ph.D. student at the University of Georgia. You'll gain valuable insights into the world of neurodiversity and the challenges faced by neurodiverse families when it comes to money and relationships.
Our Host, Ed Coambs of Healthy Love and Money along with Christine dive deep into the concept of financial self-efficacy and its connection to positive financial behaviors, shedding light on Christine's work at the CARE Lab and Aspire Clinic, where s...
2023-06-0843 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow To Relish Financial Well-Being After School Buses, Wall Street and Costa Rica with Cara Macksoud
In this fascinating episode of Healthy Love and Money, our host Ed Coambs had the pleasure of speaking with Cara Macksoud of Money Habitudes. Cara shared her journey from working on the New York Stock Exchange trading floor to her current work with Money Habitudes, and how her upbringing and family provided her with the strength to challenge the status quo. Listen in as she discusses her experiences of being told to "go back in her box" and how she responded to and shattered these expectations with confidence and pride.
Ed and Cara explore how h...
2023-06-011h 32
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesHow Combining Dance Therapy and Poly-Vagal Theory Gives Grace To Your Financial Life with Dee Wagner
Can understanding the Polyvagal Theory and the role of the vagus nerve in our emotions unlock the secrets to healthier relationships and even transform our financial intimacy?
Our host Ed Coambs and guest Dee Wagner dive deep into the world of Polyvagal Dance Therapy. Dee has been a therapist for over 30 years and offers powerful insights into healing from multi-generational trauma and improving relationships.
Don't miss this enlightening conversation as they uncover the often-overlooked connections between mental health, finances, and relationship dynamics. Listen in and learn how to create a sense of...
2023-05-2548 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesFinding Joy in Financial Planning and Pursuing The 6 Stages of Financial Independence with Ben Hockema
“Money is just a tool toward whatever you see for your life, whatever you envision, whatever your fulfillment could be. Whatever that is, it’s just a tool to go that direction.”
Discover the ins and outs of financial intimacy and how it can strengthen your relationships in this eye-opening conversation with Ben Hockema of Illuminate Wealth Management and our host Ed Coambs of Healthy Love and Money. Learn how to navigate the challenges couples face in their financial lives together while uncovering the psychology of money and the important role it plays in our lives.
2023-05-181h 28
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesWhat is Ontological Coaching and How Does It Improve Financial Planning? with Liz Hand
“This is sacred work. The layers of meaning built into the financial planning process are profound."
What if financial planning could go beyond practical strategies and delve into the deeper emotional aspects of the human relationship with money? Join our host Financial Therapist Ed Coambs as he explores this intriguing idea with today’s guest, Financial Planner Liz Hand, who shares her unique approach to helping clients on their financial journey.
They discuss how Liz's practice has evolved to focus on creating trusting relationships with her clients, allowing them to explore their...
2023-05-0454 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesWhen Compassion, Curiosity and Yoga Inform Our Financial Lives: With Stephanie McCullough
Today, Ed is joined by Stephanie McCullough, CFP, speaker, and Founder of Sofia Financial, a “holistic, non-judgmental financial planner for women who want a true partner in financial decision-making.”
In this conversation, Stephanie offers a unique perspective on financial planning, relating one of her favorite activities—yoga—to the process of overcoming the mental and emotional stresses of one’s financial life.
Stephanie believes that it’s totally normal to be emotional when it comes to money. With this reality in mind as a starting point, it becomes so much easier to carve out t...
2022-08-1148 min
Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for CouplesWhat is Financial Therapy and How Can it Help Us? with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin
For the first episode of Healthy Love and Money, host Ed Coambs introduces the show, which will explore financial intimacy through interviews with financial therapists, couples’ therapists, and financial planners. Today, he is joined by Lindsay Bryan-Podvin of Mind Money Balance.
They begin with a discussion around Lindsay’s identity as a biracial woman, and how it has informed her perspective in her work, which is rooted in shame-free financial therapy. This opens a conversation around privilege, and the nuances around money, emphasizing the importance of therapist’s ability to be “comfortable sitting with the discomfort...
2022-07-1347 min