Everyone's Talkin' Money

In this powerful final episode of the Unraveling Your Relationship with Money series, forensic accountant Tracy Coenen joins me for a deep dive into the emotional and psychological ties we have with money. We explore how childhood experiences shape financial mindsets, why so many women struggle with financial control in relationships, and the hidden reality of financial abuse—a silent but devastating form of control many don’t even recognize.Whether you’ve experienced financial struggles, fear of not having enough, or are navigating the challenges of divorce and money, this episode is a must-listen. We’re breaking the silence, busting myths, and giving you the tools to take back your financial power. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The fear of not having enough money—why it’s so common and how to shift your mindset How childhood experiences shape our financial decisions as adults Tracy’s journey from criminology to forensic accounting—and how she helps people uncover hidden money Why so many women hand over financial control in relationships—and the dangers of doing so The shocking reality of financial abuse and how to protect yourself Resources & Links Mentioned:Listen to Tracy Coenen’s podcast: Find Me The MoneyGet Tracy’s Divorce Money Guide book and more to help you protect your financial future: Divorce Money GuideRead Shannah's book: Unraveling Your Relationship with MoneyFollow me on Instagram: @shannahgame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does money feel so hard? If you’ve ever felt like no matter how much you try, you just can’t seem to get ahead, you’re not alone. The truth is, money isn’t just about math—it’s deeply emotional. If you don’t address the emotions behind your money habits, you’ll stay stuck in the same cycle, no matter how many budgets you try.In today’s episode, we’re throwing out the financial guilt and breaking down what it really takes to build Healthy Wealth—a financial life that works for you, feels aligned, and sets you up for success and freedom.Here’s what we cover: Why traditional money advice fails most people (spoiler: "stop buying lattes" isn’t the answer) How your money story is secretly running the show and how to rewrite it A three-step method to finally feel in control of your money: Heal, Plan, Build A fun segment called "Am I the Financial Drama Queen?" to help you spot your own money habits How to create a spending plan that doesn’t feel like punishment but actually works for your real life The simple, no-BS way to start building wealth now, even if you feel behind For a limited time, you can get $300 off Healthy Wealth.Sign up now HERE and use code WEALTH300 at checkout.Get $300 Off Healthy Wealth for a Limited TimeHealthy Wealth isn’t just another financial program. It’s a transformational approach to money that actually works. If you’re tired of feeling stuck, this is your moment.Inside Healthy Wealth, you’ll learn how to: Heal your relationship with money and stop self-sabotaging your financial goals Create a spending plan that works for your life without financial guilt Build wealth with confidence, even if you feel behind Get expert coaching and join a community of women on the same journey Get $300 off until March 15 HERE. Use code WEALTH300 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money, sex, and power—three things we all think about but rarely talk about honestly. In this episode of the Unraveling Your Relationship with Money series, I’m joined by Kirsten Trammell, host of The Naked Connection podcast, to explore the deep emotional ties between these forces and how they shape our lives, relationships, and financial choices.Why do we tie money to self-worth? How does financial power show up in relationships? What does money have to do with intimacy and control?From childhood money wounds to gender roles, relationship power struggles, and the lies we tell ourselves about money, this episode goes deep. If you’ve ever felt shame about wanting more money, struggled to talk finances with your partner, or wondered why money conversations feel more intimate than sex, this is for you.What You'll Learn Why money fights in relationships aren’t really about money How financial power impacts intimacy and connection How gender roles influence money beliefs and how to unlearn them Resources and LinksSubscribe to The Naked Connection podcast HEREPreorder my book Unraveling Your Relationship with Money – the guide to ditching money shame and taking control. http://www.everyonestalkinmoney.com/bookJoin the conversation on Instagram @shannahgame.If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend and leave a review. The more we talk about money, the more power we take back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Tonya M. Evans, author of Digital Money Demystified and a leading voice on women's wealth, dismantles the common fears surrounding investing and finances. She reveals how childhood experiences and societal narratives shape financial anxieties, especially for women. Listeners learn essential strategies for overcoming these barriers and the basics of cryptocurrency as a transformative tool. Dr. Evans inspires a mindset shift to empower women to embrace investing and seize wealth-building opportunities.

Money fear is real. Feeling stuck in a job, a relationship, or a situation because of money? That’s real. Worrying that you’ll never have “enough” or that you’ll never figure it out? Yep, that’s real too.But here’s the truth: You are in control.In this episode, I’m sitting down with Emilie Aries, founder of Bossed Up and host of the Bossed Up Podcast, to talk about how she faced her own money fears, walked away from what wasn’t working, and learned that financial self-care is the most radical act of self-love.This conversation is real, raw, and will make you rethink everything you believe about money, success, and owning your life.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why money fear keeps you stuck—and how to break free The holy sht* moment Emilie had that changed how she saw money forever How to stop outsourcing your power and make money decisions like a boss The reason financial self-care is THE self-care move no one talks about How to walk away from what’s draining you—even when it’s scary as hell CONNECT with EmilieLearn more about Bossed Up and the podcast - https://www.bossedup.org/ Preorder my book, Unraveling Your Relationship with Money: Discover and Ditch Your Money Trauma So You Can Live an Abundant Life: Preorder HereFollow Shannah: Instagram: @shannahgame Submit a money question for Shannah to answer in an upcoming episode https://tinyurl.com/askshannahq  Leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is a big day, and I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than by pulling back the curtain on Unraveling Your Relationship with Money. In this special episode, my dear friend Laurie March—project manager, former HGTV House Counselor, and host of True Home Confessions—takes over the mic to interview me about the real, raw, and messy journey behind writing this book.We get into: My biggest money secrets, including some I haven’t shared before How my own relationship with money has evolved, the good, the bad, and the surprising What I learned while writing this book and why it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done Why emotions around money are the key to real wealth and how to start shifting your money story today Behind-the-scenes moments from writing, editing, and getting this book into the world This conversation is honest, deep, and full of real talk. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that we all have a money story, and it’s time to start rewriting it.Tune in and celebrate this milestone with me. If you love the episode, grab your copy of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money today.Get the book here: https://www.everyonestalkinmoney.com/bookListen to True Home Confessions podcast: https://www.truehomeconfessions.com/Join the conversation: What’s your biggest money insight? Send me a message on Instagram @shannahgame and let’s talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love it. We hate it. We chase it. And let’s be honest—sometimes, we don’t even know how to talk about it. But what if we flipped the script? What if money wasn’t just about stress, bills, and hustle—but about opportunity? What if knowing your worth and advocating for yourself was the key to unlocking the life you actually want?In today’s episode of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money, I sit down with Hannah Williams, creator of Salary Transparent Street, who’s leading a radical movement around money transparency, self-advocacy, and breaking the silence on salary discussions.Hannah has been where so many of us have—underpaid, undervalued, and unsure how to change it. But instead of staying stuck, she turned her experiences into a platform that’s helping thousands understand their worth, negotiate better pay, and take control of their financial future.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why money should be seen as an opportunity, not just a source of stress The 24-hour rule that transformed Hannah’s spending habits Why talking about money openly is the key to financial empowerment Resources & Links:Grab my book, Unraveling Your Relationship with Money, and get free access to my Unfuck Your Money course! → everyonestalkinmoney.com/bookFollow Hannah Williams & Salary Transparent Street: Instagram YouTube Website Loved this episode? Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this message! Your relationship with money starts with a single decision—let’s make it a powerful one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s talk about something that too many women struggle with—feeling guilty for wanting financial security. If you’ve ever hesitated to negotiate, felt like you’re constantly over-giving, or tied your self-worth to your bank account, this episode is for you.I’m sitting down with Jacqueline Twillie, CEO of ZeroGap and author of Dear Resilient Leader and Don't Leave Money on the Table, to unpack the deep emotional and societal forces that shape how we think about money. We’re diving into childhood money lessons, the pressure to put everyone else first, and why so many women feel like there’s never enough—even when they’re earning more than ever.Here’s what we’re getting into: Why you keep feeling like money is never enough The hidden power of negotiation (and why most women avoid it) How to finally shift from a scarcity mindset to abundance Why financial stability is NOT selfish—it’s necessary If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of over-giving and under-prioritizing yourself, this episode is going to change the way you think about money.LINKSPreorder my book, Unraveling Your Relationship with Money: Discover and Ditch Your Money Trauma So You Can Live an Abundant Life: Preorder HereFollow Shannah: Instagram: @shannahgame Submit a money question for Shannah to answer in an upcoming episode https://tinyurl.com/askshannahq  Leave a 5-star Review here https://ratethispodcast.com/etm Follow Jacqueline Twillie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinetwillie/ Website: https://www.zerogap.co/ Buy Jacqueline's books Love this episode?Share it with someone who needs to hear it, leave a review, and help us spread the word about living a purposeful, wealthy life. Let’s do this together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #4 in the Unraveling Your Relationship with Money SeriesHere’s the truth: No one is coming to save you. If you want financial freedom, confidence, and security, you have to take control of your money NOW. And today’s guest, Erin Skye Kelly, host of Get The Hell Out of Debt podcast, is here to show you exactly how to do it.In this laugh-out-loud, lightbulb moment–packed episode, Erin gets real about her own money mess, the financial rock bottom that forced her to wake up, and the radical shifts that changed everything. This is the money conversation you didn’t know you needed—raw, hilarious, and filled with gems that will change your life.In This Episode, We Cover: The sneaky money lies keeping you stuck Why childhood money messages are running the show (and how to rewrite them) How debt impacts your identity and self-worth The ONE money shift that can change everything Pre-Order My New Book!This episode is just a taste of what’s inside my book, Unraveling Your Relationship with Money. If you’re ready to heal your money trauma, take back control, and start building the wealth you deserve, grab your copy now!Pre-Order Here - http://www.everyonestalkinmoney.com/bookSubscribe to Erin's Podcast - Get the Hell out of DebtGrab Erin's books - https://www.erinskyekelly.com/Follow me on Instagram - @shannahgameLove this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Your support helps us reach more badass women ready to take control of their money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since you were a kid, you were taught that money equals success. That a big paycheck means you’ve made it. That if you just work hard enough, earn enough, or save enough, you’ll finally feel secure, confident, and happy.But let me tell you something no one else will—money won’t be the thing that fixes your life.If it did, millionaires wouldn’t be miserable.If it did, six-figure earners wouldn’t feel like they were drowning in student loan debt.If it did, women wouldn’t question their value in relationships just because they make less—or nothing at all.Your worth is not measured in dollars.This is episode three of the Unraveling Your Relationship with Money series, leading up to the launch of my book, Unraveling Your Relationship with Money.Today, I’m sitting down with Heather Boneparth, partner at Bone Fide Wealth, co-author of Money Together (coming October 2025), and creator of the Joint Account newsletter, to pull apart the toxic narratives we’ve been fed about money. We’re talking about the shame spiral of six-figure student loan debt, because it’s not just about numbers—it’s about identity. Why career choices feel personal and why you are not your job title. And the lie women have been sold about financial worth in relationships, and how to break free from it. Press play. This episode will change how you see yourself—and your money.Resources & Links:Preorder Money Together by Heather Boneparth & Douglas Boneparth (coming October 2025)Subscribe to Heather’s The Joint Account newsletterGrab my book Unraveling Your Relationship with MoneyFollow me on Instagram @shannahgameLove this episode? Share it with a friend who needs to hear it and tag me on IG! Don’t forget to leave a review—it helps more people find the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices