Unpacking What Money Means to You with Amanda Clayman

Jun 9, 2024

Financial therapist Amanda Clayman joins host Paco de Leon to explore the emotional complexities of money. They discuss personal struggles with shame, financial nihilism, and shifting narratives of financial agency. The conversation delves into the connection between childhood experiences and money beliefs, navigating economic cycles, and embracing grace in facing uncertainties. Amanda shares insights on expressing emotions through purchases and fostering personal growth through self-reflection.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Exploring Emotional and Therapeutic Aspects of Financial Coaching

01:56 • 25min

Navigating Economic Cycles and Systemic Inequalities

27:00 • 7min

Exploring Money and Identity

34:13 • 8min

Exploring Purchases and Financial Superstitions

41:51 • 2min

Navigating Financial Challenges and Personal Growth

43:32 • 4min

Embracing Authenticity in Personal Finance and Accessibility of Content

47:08 • 3min

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In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco de Leon is joined by financial therapist Amanda Clayman to explore the intricate relationship between emotions and money. They dive into personal struggles with perfectionism and shame in financial management, and find solace in shared experiences. Amanda discusses her work with creative professionals facing financial unpredictability, reflects on financial nihilism and its societal impact, and the shifting narratives of financial agency and societal progress. Join Paco and Amanda as they candidly unpack the layers of our financial identities and histories.

Amanda Clayman (@amandaclayman) is a clinician, coach, and speaker specializing in money issues. Amanda entered the mental health field with a unique focus: the role of money in people's lives. Her journey into this niche began in her twenties when she noticed how deeply emotional her relationship with money was. Financial challenges she faced were more about underlying emotional wounds than mere poor financial decisions. As she delved into therapy for herself, she realized that simply understanding these emotional roots wasn't enough to change her behavior; it required dedicated focus and effort.Determined to transform these insights into healthier financial behaviors, Amanda questioned why this intersection of finance and emotional health wasn't more widely addressed. This sparked a passion within her to help others navigate the same path. She found herself compelled to continuously explore and work in this area, aiming to illuminate the connection between money and emotional well-being for her clients, much like the metaphorical bridges she jokes about burning—illuminating the way for others.

Amanda’s new podcast, Emotional Investment is availabe on Audible.

The theme music was written and performed by Andrew Parker, Jenna Parker, and Paco de Leon.

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