The Human Side of Money

135: Breaking Money Silence with Kathleen Burns Kingsbury

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Mar 26, 2025
Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, a wealth psychology expert and author of "Breaking Money Silence," shares her insights on the challenges of discussing finances. She highlights the generational silence around money and offers practical strategies to foster open conversations, especially for women. Personal anecdotes illustrate the empowerment gained from breaking these taboos. The discussion also covers family finances and the emotional complexities tied to wealth, emphasizing the importance of listening and understanding in financial dialogues.
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ANECDOTE

First Money Question Triggered Defensiveness

  • Kathleen recalled a friend asking about her finances and her immediate defensive reaction of "none of your business."
  • That exchange illustrated how family norms shape money silence and early habits of not discussing finances openly.
INSIGHT

Advisor-Client Expectation Gap

  • Kathleen noticed a gap between what advisors say they want to do and what clients believe advisors will do.
  • She links that gap to entrenched money taboos and lack of emotional money conversations.
ANECDOTE

Coaching An Heir To Break The Cycle

  • Kathleen describes coaching an heir who inherited wealth from a silent family and how the client began breaking that cycle.
  • The client now plans to raise children with open money conversations to prevent passing on money silence.
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