

Is money stressing you out? How financial therapy may help
Sep 19, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Aja Evans, a board-certified therapist and financial therapy expert, delves into the emotional side of money management. She explains how unhealthy money narratives can stem from family dynamics, leading to financial stress. Aja emphasizes that financial well-being isn't just about income; even the wealthy can face money-related anxiety. Listeners learn about the transformative power of financial affirmations and how open conversations can strengthen relationships while tackling fears around debt.
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Debt as a Tool
- Debt can be a tool to achieve goals, like education or homeownership, that wouldn't be possible otherwise.
- Taking on student loans was crucial for Aja Evans to pursue her career as a financial therapist.
Source of Money Shame
- Negative feelings about debt often stem from personal beliefs and experiences rather than the debt itself.
- These beliefs can originate from family, school, media, or childhood interactions.
Tiffany's Financial Trauma
- Tiffany Aliche shares her personal experience with financial trauma during the Great Recession.
- Despite her financial knowledge, she developed a fear of debt and losing everything again.