The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast The Debt Diet Part 3
Aug 20, 2024
Dr. Robin Smith, a clinical expert on the emotional aspects of debt, guides couples through the psychological roots of their spending habits. She reveals how childhood deprivation can lead to overspending as a means to fill emotional voids. The Widlunds and Bradleys share their struggles, highlighting how public acknowledgment of debt can stir unexpected reactions from loved ones. Dr. Smith emphasizes the importance of clear communication in relationships to combat emotional bankruptcy and encourages families to face their vulnerabilities to promote healing.
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Debt As A Hidden Disease
- Dr. Robin Smith frames debt as a disease that hides in shame and secrecy.
- She says debt kills families' futures by driving people to hide and pretend.
Childhood Wounds Drive Spending
- Emotional wounds from childhood drive unconscious spending to self-soothe.
- Oprah and Dr. Robin connect deeper pain with escalating debt and repeated spending.
Emotional Absence Fuels Conflict
- Both partners can appear different yet be emotionally absent from life and marriage.
- Spending becomes a battleground that hides lack of presence and connection.