Radio Headspace How Money Impacts Your Mental Health with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin
Jul 7, 2025
Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, a financial therapist and author of The Financial Anxiety Solution, dives into the emotional side of finances. She discusses how our financial choices are deeply intertwined with our mental health, revealing the emotional roots behind money decisions. Lindsay shares personal stories that encourage listeners to reflect on their own relationships with money, paving the way towards financial peace. This enlightening conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding our financial emotions for long-term well-being.
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Money is Emotion-Driven
- Money decisions are driven 80-90% by emotions, not just knowledge.
- How we feel about money deeply impacts our financial actions and inactions.
Money Influences Relationships and Career
- Money affects more than budgets; it impacts careers and relationships.
- Financial beliefs influence actions like negotiating raises and asking friends to pay back money.
Personal Financial Struggle Highlights Impact
- Lindsay struggled financially early in her social work career despite having financial knowledge.
- This hardship triggered a resurgence of anxiety, insomnia, and declining health for her.
