Dear Money Adventurer, Today, I’m thrilled to share with you a handful of recent podcast appearances where I got to share some of my money teachings as a somatic based financial therapist. As those of us in the Northern hemisphere are transitioning from Fall to Winter, these conversations are like a cozy sweater added to a warm cup of coffee that you hold with both hands as you watch the snow fall. In these episodes, the hosts and I dive…
Most of us have HUGE resistance to doing money work — at least in the beginning. An elegant, successful client of mine once told me: she’d rather talk about her sex life than her bank accounts. And even when we know that we “should” work on our money — we’re still resistant. Talk to a bookkeeper? Yikes! Look at our income and spending with our honey? Run away! There’s a name for this resistance. It’s not just fear. It’s shame.…
Dear Money Adventurer, Ten years ago, I sent an invitation out into the world: join me and 33 brave souls for a month of money truth-telling, one money story at a time. I called this experiment in collective money mindfulness “Money Memoirs.” Since 2013, this intimate interview series has illuminated the money stories of folks from around the world and all walks of life. In this interview mini-series, I talked to folks from all different backgrounds and walks of life…
Dear Money Adventurer, Fall has officially arrived! As we shift into a season of routines and rituals, I’m reflecting on more than 20 years of the Art of Money. On nearly two and a half decades of teaching, checking, adjusting, fine-tuning, professional growth, and personal discovery. And how this ever-unfolding journey continues to offer me the opportunity to serve this community in practical, money-savvy ways. This year has brought some exciting new offerings and opportunities, so, without further ado, here…
Everything you didn’t know you needed to know about your financial support team Please say it with me:I do not have to know everything.I can ask for help.Sometimes, getting support is the strongest, bravest thing to do. Years ago, I was a diehard DIY’er, when it came to money stuff. Back in the early days of my Financial Therapy work, I advised everyone to keep their own books — essentially, to be their own bookkeeper — at least for awhile.…
Dear Money Adventurer, I’m not sure if I’ve ever used the word “hack” before. It’s always kind of turned me off. But lately this is the word that’s been coming to me so I’m rolling with it. So, what’s my latest money hack? We’re shopping at Trader Joes instead of Whole Foods and we are spending A LOT less on groceries. That’s it! It’s that simple. And, I’m proud to say that the idea came from our teenager. In the…