You may be thinking, what in the heck does my mental health have to do with my money. Well, if you ever engage in retail therapy or feel intense emotions about money, then it’s possible your money and your mental health are doing a dangerous dance. Most of us think that money is about our bank balance. Yes, of course, it is that too, but money is also strongly connected to emotions. The most important emotions in relation to money are fear, guilt, shame, and envy. It’s worth spending some effort to become aware of the emotions that are primarily tied to money for you because it’s estimated that approximately 90% of money decisions are made emotionally.

On today's show, I’m joined by Bari Tessler. She’s a financial therapist, author, and founder of The Art of Money, a year-long money school and global community that blends practical financial tools with a nurturing, body-centered approach. Her work has been featured in publications such as Oprah.com, and The Huffington Post. Bari is also the author of the award-winning book, The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness. Bari drops a wealth of knowledge, practical advice, and guidance in this episode.

Mentioned during the show/resources:
Bari Tessler https://baritessler.com
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) https://neelycounseling.com/eap-program-overview/
Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/
The BS Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/dropthebspodcast/