A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF FINANCIAL BEHAVIOR
A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF FINANCIAL BEHAVIOR
For some time, I’ve used this platform to explore the intersection of psychology, neurobiology, relational dynamics, and systemic forces in personal finance. That work isn’t changing, but how I share it is. From Consumer Support to Professional Systems The focus…
Hello dear readers, The calendar has turned, and so has a significant chapter of my life. I’m happy to share that my book, Financial Trauma: Why Money Isn’t Just About Money, was officially released on January 4th. The journey from…
Hello dear readers, It’s been longer than I intended since my last post and for good reason. I’m deep in the final proofreading and referencing phase of my book. Proofreading a book about financial trauma isn’t like editing a cookbook.…
TL;DR: Nearing the end of writing a book about healing financial trauma brings unexpected emotional weight. This post explores the quiet fears and reflections that surface as visibility becomes real. Where I Am in the Writing Process After a break…
Hello again, friends, It’s been a few weeks since I’ve published a new post. And if you’ve been wondering what’s going on behind the scenes, the short answer is: a lot. I’m deep into revising my upcoming book on financial…
This post is written for general audiences; my current work focuses on practitioners and organizational leaders. This series finale boils down 21 articles into 7 brief lessons about healing your relationship with money: Have you ever noticed how a seismic…
This article is written for general audiences; my current work focuses on practitioners and organizational leaders. The core concepts: Financial trauma, while painful, can spark meaningful personal growth. Recovery typically progresses through stages: survival, processing lessons, rebuilding trust, and developing…
This article is written for general audiences; my current work focuses on practitioners and organizational leaders. Key insights: Financial resilience combines practical strategies (emergency savings, budgeting, risk management) with emotional skills (adaptability, self-compassion, long-term thinking) to help you withstand and…
This article is written for general audiences; my current work focuses on practitioners and organizational leaders. Top points: Financial boundaries protect your well-being and create space for healing. This article explores how trauma interferes with boundary-setting, how to respond when…
This article is written for general audiences; my current work focuses on practitioners and organizational leaders. In a nutshell: If financial problems stir up shame, guilt, or echoes of past trauma, you’re not alone. This article offers a self-compassionate roadmap…
This article is written for general audiences; my current work focuses on practitioners and organizational leaders. The gist: When money trauma distorts your sense of safety or worth, financial self-care can offer a path toward healing. This article shares gentle,…
This article is written for general audiences; my current work focuses on practitioners and organizational leaders. Article snapshot: Financial trauma doesn’t live in just one part of you. It ripples through your thoughts, relationships, body, and sense of safety. This…
This article is written for general audiences; my current work focuses on practitioners and organizational leaders. Fast facts: Financial trauma doesn’t just live in your thoughts. It shows up in your body. This article offers somatic therapy tools to help…
This article is written for general audiences; my current work focuses on practitioners and organizational leaders. Need to know highlights: Healing money wounds involves more than budgeting. Sometimes, people choose therapy as a tool to navigate financial trauma. This article…
This article is written for general audiences; my current work focuses on practitioners and organizational leaders. This article is about reframing, an evidence-based tool for challenging limiting beliefs, rewriting your money story, and separating your self-worth from your financial situation.…