Ep 493: Break the Cycle of Financial Anxiety Without Changing Your Job or Income

When it comes to money, most of us know the basics. We’ve read the advice: build an emergency fund, stick to a budget, invest for the future. But what if we’re still struggling to feel confident or in control? What if our emotions — fear, guilt, shame — are silently running the show? That’s where financial therapy comes in. This week, Jean sits down with Erika Wasserman, certified financial therapist and author of “ Conversations With Your Financial Therapist,” to pull back the curtain on why our money beliefs run so deep, and how we can start to change them. 💡 In This Episode, You'll Learn: What a financial therapist does and how to know if you need one Why religion and culture can impact how you feel about wealth, success, and spending The MONEY Method: Erika’s 5-step tool for better financial conversations Scripts to help you talk to your partner, parents, or adult kids about money 💬 Join our private Facebook group: HerMoney Facebook Community 💌 Subscribe to the HerMoney newsletter ⁠ 4-Week Coaching Program ⁠ : Identify and understand your spending, build a strategic plan, and take control of your money. ⁠ 6-Week Pre-Retirement Program ⁠ : We’ll help you prepare financially and emotionally for this exciting milestone. 📈 ⁠ InvestingFixx ⁠ : Learn, connect, and start investing— your first month is completely free . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices