10 APR 2024 · This is a polarizing topic and I'd like your input. 

5 APR 2024 · Money conflicts; you are not alone if you are having financial struggles in your relationship. Every relationship has to go through some kind of conversation or communion to find a peaceful compromise on how to save, spend and prioritize, money. OutlineNavigating money conflicts in relationships. - Michele Paiva explores how money conflicts in relationships can be intimate and resolved through compassion and understanding. Money conflicts in families and communication breakdowns. - Mom feels disconnected from dad due to communication breakdowns and unmet emotional needs. Money conflicts in relationships and strategies for resolution. - Unresolved emotional needs and childhood experiences can manifest in money conflicts, eroding trust and intimacy in a relationship. Active listening and money scripts in a relationship. - Practice active listening without interrupting or finishing each other's sentences to foster empathy and understanding. Managing financial conflicts in relationships. - Set clear boundaries and expectations, prioritize flexibility and compromise in financial decisions to transform money conflicts in your relationship. - Unknown Speaker offers a year-long program for couples to navigate money conflicts and deepen their connection. - Trained therapist Michele Paiva provides support groups, free programs, courses, and books to help couples overcome obstacles and build a stronger partnership.

5 APR 2024 · Even if you didn't suffer any damage, and knock on wood, most of us did not, remember, earthquakes can leave a lasting impact on both our emotions and our finances. - By taking proactive steps to prepare and seek support when needed, we can navigate the aftermath with resilience and strength. - This eposide discusses some emotional responses and some financial considerations, even if the earthquake in the northeast on April 5th, was relatively mild for you. - This also connects to anyone who experiences an earthquake or other natural disaster or warning. Did you feel the earthquake? Did you feel like it kept you feeling a little more hyper-aware during the rest of the day? Don't forget that I have free resources at my site, www.TheFinanceTherapist.com

3 APR 2024 · Amercians just got an eye opener from Northwestern Mutuals new research.  If you think you have enough, you are in the minority. If you think you don't have enough, you are probably correct. Here's the research and a few strategies to help stretch your retirement dollars. Also, be sure to check out my yearlong free program, FLEX and other resources on my site, https://www.TheFinanceTherapist.com

22 MAR 2024 · This a special report per the breaking news of the Princess of Wales diagnosis of cancer after abdominal surgery in January. I extend prayers and healing to her, her family and all those suffering with their own life struggles. This is near to my heart.

22 MAR 2024 · Second (or third) marriages come with a slew of unique struggles that first marriages simply do not embody. Todays show is all about some of the most common struggles that you may experiences when heading into a second marriage or, if you'd been involved in one for decades; and feel overwhelmed. Don't worry, I have some examples of how to climb out of the stress! Give the show a like, five stars and a follow so I can continue to create free content to help people like you to live their most peace-deserved lives filled with love and financial security. www.TheFinanceTherapist.com for free resources.

21 MAR 2024 · California's Proposition 1 was approved but is it a model or is it a nightmare? There's obviously supporters but critics as well. What do you think? Free resources: www.TheFinanceTherapist.com

14 MAR 2024 · I kid you not, these basket ideas for Easter will be Egg-Citing!  I have included ideas for: - young children  - preteens - teens - adults - and couples - - something for everyone. I brought up croissants in this episode (you'll hear it!) and I know that they are "French" but their roots were Viennese, that was what I was talking about- on that topic, I hope I get croissants in my Easter Basket :) - Please think about following the podcast and let's connect on instagram as well. - www.TheFinanceTherapist.com - Instagram @TheFinanceTherapistLLC

12 MAR 2024 · Listen, don't get me wrong. If your goal is to be completely financially free, maybe living off of the grid or just so wealthy that you'll never work, volunteer, need a loan, co-sign for someone and you will be layered in assets galore, that is fine. Life isn't always about your assets. Sometimes you need to prove you are not bat crazy with your finances. - It is probably not happening tomorrow, though. - In that case, you might want to think about having good credit. - For good credit, you need to have some debt. - Managable debt. But why?  This episode is all about that. If you want to connect to some of my free resources, please head over to TheFinanceTherapist.com and if you just want to mingle, Instagram @TheFinanceTherapsitLLC 

24 DEC 2023 · It is the next to the last episode of the season. Isolation and how to cope through the lens of evolutionary psychology- this is educational, not therapy- please see your therapist or a clinic if you feel isolated and overwhelmed. I hold a support group but wanted to offer three free sessions for anyone on my free newsletter, The Portfolio, so here is session one. Isolation. There are three prompts, so grab a pen and paper and begin to write and reflect. Visit me at TheFinanceTherapist.com