Advice For The Road to Financial Wellness

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

Someone I trust told me they were disappointed in me — and for a recovering "good girl," that's about as bad as it gets. Here's the choice I made instead of spiraling, and how it applies to the money stories...

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

Someone I trust told me they were disappointed in me — and for a recovering "good girl," that's about as bad as it gets. Here's the choice I made instead of spiraling, and how it applies to the money stories...

What My Dental Nightmare Taught Me About Money

What My Dental Nightmare Taught Me About Money

Pain has a way of forcing us into situations we'd otherwise avoid - it's the ultimate catalyst for growth, even when change feels terrifying. Like the day I ignored throbbing dental pain for weeks, only to face a root canal,...

What My Dental Nightmare Taught Me About Money

Pain has a way of forcing us into situations we'd otherwise avoid - it's the ultimate catalyst for growth, even when change feels terrifying. Like the day I ignored throbbing dental pain for weeks, only to face a root canal,...

Subtract to Grow: A Different Take on Resolutions

Subtract to Grow: A Different Take on Resolutions

American's love a New Year's resolution - a fresh start - which usually involves adding items to their "to do" list. Nobody needs more things on their plate. Why not instead honor the true meaning of "resolution" and remove what...

Subtract to Grow: A Different Take on Resolutions

American's love a New Year's resolution - a fresh start - which usually involves adding items to their "to do" list. Nobody needs more things on their plate. Why not instead honor the true meaning of "resolution" and remove what...

Your Shopping Habit Isn’t “Bad” – It’s Your Brain (Here’s How to Work With It)

Your Shopping Habit Isn’t “Bad” – It’s Your Brain (Here’s How to Wo...

If hitting “buy now,” tracking packages, and chasing sales feels like your favorite escape, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. After discussing why shopping feels so good & how it quietly detours your money goals, we offer simple, feel‑good swaps...

Your Shopping Habit Isn’t “Bad” – It’s Your Brain (Here’s How to Wo...

If hitting “buy now,” tracking packages, and chasing sales feels like your favorite escape, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. After discussing why shopping feels so good & how it quietly detours your money goals, we offer simple, feel‑good swaps...

Why I Don't Recommend Dave Ramsey

Why I Don't Recommend Dave Ramsey

Paying off $500k of debt the Dave Ramsey-way left me burned out and unfulfilled because my inner wounds around money were never addressed. Now it's my personal mission to help others alchemize their money patterns from the inside out so...

Why I Don't Recommend Dave Ramsey

Paying off $500k of debt the Dave Ramsey-way left me burned out and unfulfilled because my inner wounds around money were never addressed. Now it's my personal mission to help others alchemize their money patterns from the inside out so...

One Small Habit to Receive More

One Small Habit to Receive More

When we struggle to receive, we limit abundance in our lives. Implementing this one simple habit retrained my nervous system to feel safe with receiving more, allowing unexpected gifts to pour in. Don't take my word for it - Try...

One Small Habit to Receive More

When we struggle to receive, we limit abundance in our lives. Implementing this one simple habit retrained my nervous system to feel safe with receiving more, allowing unexpected gifts to pour in. Don't take my word for it - Try...

Intentional Spending This Black Friday: Tips to Avoid Regret

Intentional Spending This Black Friday: Tips to Avoid Regret

If you’ve felt regret over surprise credit card bills or impulse buys, you’re not alone. Keep it simple this Black Friday: know your "why," avoid browsing just for fun, and remember that real savings come from skipping things you don’t...

Intentional Spending This Black Friday: Tips to Avoid Regret

If you’ve felt regret over surprise credit card bills or impulse buys, you’re not alone. Keep it simple this Black Friday: know your "why," avoid browsing just for fun, and remember that real savings come from skipping things you don’t...

Overcoming Money Shame

Overcoming Money Shame

Shame is something we all carry, especially around money. But hardly anyone talks about it. Financial Counselors are trained to assist in helping you conquer it - and your finances.

Overcoming Money Shame

Shame is something we all carry, especially around money. But hardly anyone talks about it. Financial Counselors are trained to assist in helping you conquer it - and your finances.

Have More Money Than Month: One Simple Shift

Have More Money Than Month: One Simple Shift

Values-based spending means using your money to support what matters most to you, instead of just following a budget or spending out of habit. When you spend in line with your values, money choices feel clearer and more meaningful.

Have More Money Than Month: One Simple Shift

Values-based spending means using your money to support what matters most to you, instead of just following a budget or spending out of habit. When you spend in line with your values, money choices feel clearer and more meaningful.

Tired of Money Anxiety? Meet Your New Best Friend: The Reverse Clause

Tired of Money Anxiety? Meet Your New Best Friend: The Reverse Clause

Taking action while surrendering to the outcome can reduce stress and improve all areas of life - including our finances. Learn what 'Reverse Clause' is and how to implement it in your life.

Tired of Money Anxiety? Meet Your New Best Friend: The Reverse Clause

Taking action while surrendering to the outcome can reduce stress and improve all areas of life - including our finances. Learn what 'Reverse Clause' is and how to implement it in your life.

Is There Such a Thing as Responsible Gambling?

Is There Such a Thing as Responsible Gambling?

Over half of Americans gamble in some capacity. When gambling is no longer seen as a form of entertainment but a way of life, there is something deeper going on that is sure to impact your financial future. 

Is There Such a Thing as Responsible Gambling?

Over half of Americans gamble in some capacity. When gambling is no longer seen as a form of entertainment but a way of life, there is something deeper going on that is sure to impact your financial future. 

Who’s Making Decisions: Ego or Soul?

Who’s Making Decisions: Ego or Soul?

It's not wrong or selfish to desire more in this life. But the origins of our desires matter because they could be the very thing keeping us financially stuck.

Who’s Making Decisions: Ego or Soul?

It's not wrong or selfish to desire more in this life. But the origins of our desires matter because they could be the very thing keeping us financially stuck.

Embrace Discomfort: Transform Your Finances

Embrace Discomfort: Transform Your Finances

We all have money worries and coping habits that hold us back. Real change starts when we face the discomfort, notice our money beliefs, and make small shifts in our habits. Lean in and discover your power.

Embrace Discomfort: Transform Your Finances

We all have money worries and coping habits that hold us back. Real change starts when we face the discomfort, notice our money beliefs, and make small shifts in our habits. Lean in and discover your power.

When Letting Go Pays Off

When Letting Go Pays Off

Surrendering is not passive or weak - it is courageous action. Practicing surrender with your personal finances can make a world of difference with your budget and your peace.

When Letting Go Pays Off

Surrendering is not passive or weak - it is courageous action. Practicing surrender with your personal finances can make a world of difference with your budget and your peace.

How Secure Attachment Can Change Your Life (and Your Wallet)

How Secure Attachment Can Change Your Life (and Your Wallet)

A secure money attachment means feeling confident and at ease with your finances, no matter your current situation. People with this attachment style trust their ability to handle financial ups and downs, balance saving and spending, and make thoughtful decisions...

How Secure Attachment Can Change Your Life (and Your Wallet)

A secure money attachment means feeling confident and at ease with your finances, no matter your current situation. People with this attachment style trust their ability to handle financial ups and downs, balance saving and spending, and make thoughtful decisions...

Rebuild Self-Trust: Overcome Disorganized Money Patterns

Rebuild Self-Trust: Overcome Disorganized Money Patterns

People with the "Disorganized Money Attachment" type may spend impulsively one day, then try to control every cent obsessively the next. Find out where this behavior comes from and what can be done to experience more financial peace.

Rebuild Self-Trust: Overcome Disorganized Money Patterns

People with the "Disorganized Money Attachment" type may spend impulsively one day, then try to control every cent obsessively the next. Find out where this behavior comes from and what can be done to experience more financial peace.

Keeping Money at Arm’s Length: The Avoidant Attachment Style Explained

Keeping Money at Arm’s Length: The Avoidant Attachment Style Explained

The avoidant attachment money style describes people who ignore or withdraw from financial matters because they find them stressful or uncomfortable. They may avoid budgeting, checking accounts, or talking about money, often neglecting important financial tasks. This avoidance can lead...

Keeping Money at Arm’s Length: The Avoidant Attachment Style Explained

The avoidant attachment money style describes people who ignore or withdraw from financial matters because they find them stressful or uncomfortable. They may avoid budgeting, checking accounts, or talking about money, often neglecting important financial tasks. This avoidance can lead...

Worry to Wealth: Understanding Anxious Money Attachment Type

Worry to Wealth: Understanding Anxious Money Attachment Type

If you (like me) have the 'Anxious' money attachment style, you may compulsively save, avoid discussing money, or overwork in hopes you'll one day feel financially secure. Did you know it's possible to simultaneously improve your financial situation and heal...

Worry to Wealth: Understanding Anxious Money Attachment Type

If you (like me) have the 'Anxious' money attachment style, you may compulsively save, avoid discussing money, or overwork in hopes you'll one day feel financially secure. Did you know it's possible to simultaneously improve your financial situation and heal...

This month: Discover Your Money Attachment Style!

This month: Discover Your Money Attachment Style!

Ever wonder why you panic when bills arrive or why you (or your partner) seem unbothered by maxing out credit cards? Our money attachment styles drive these behaviors. Once we understand them, our financial lives improve drastically.

This month: Discover Your Money Attachment Style!

Ever wonder why you panic when bills arrive or why you (or your partner) seem unbothered by maxing out credit cards? Our money attachment styles drive these behaviors. Once we understand them, our financial lives improve drastically.

Turning Unexpected Expenses into Opportunities

Turning Unexpected Expenses into Opportunities

It’s natural to react with worry, frustration, or even despair when faced with sudden financial setbacks. But what if you could change your response to these situations and achieve better outcomes?

Turning Unexpected Expenses into Opportunities

It’s natural to react with worry, frustration, or even despair when faced with sudden financial setbacks. But what if you could change your response to these situations and achieve better outcomes?

Podcast: Uncovering Your Money Blocks with Aruna Ramamurthy

Podcast: Uncovering Your Money Blocks with Aruna Ramamurthy

I recently joined Aruna Ramamurthy, host of the Align with Your Dharma podcast, to explore the deep connection between our emotions, behaviors, and financial well-being.

Podcast: Uncovering Your Money Blocks with Aruna Ramamurthy

I recently joined Aruna Ramamurthy, host of the Align with Your Dharma podcast, to explore the deep connection between our emotions, behaviors, and financial well-being.

End Procrastination: 2 Minutes to Financial Health

End Procrastination: 2 Minutes to Financial Health

Financial procrastination is when we consistently delay or avoid dealing with our financial situation, to the point where we’re neglecting our own needs and well-being. It's more common than you think... but there are ways to cure it!

End Procrastination: 2 Minutes to Financial Health

Financial procrastination is when we consistently delay or avoid dealing with our financial situation, to the point where we’re neglecting our own needs and well-being. It's more common than you think... but there are ways to cure it!

Wealth: Villain or Misunderstood Hero?

Wealth: Villain or Misunderstood Hero?

We all hold beliefs about money, whether we're aware of them or not, and they're often negative. Let's discuss why that's problematic for building wealth and how we can change the narrative.

Wealth: Villain or Misunderstood Hero?

We all hold beliefs about money, whether we're aware of them or not, and they're often negative. Let's discuss why that's problematic for building wealth and how we can change the narrative.

Shop Smart, Save Big: Tame Your Impulse Buys!

Shop Smart, Save Big: Tame Your Impulse Buys!

Have you or someone you love been a victim of "TikTok made me buy it" schemes? Here are top tips for curbing that desire to impulse shop.

Shop Smart, Save Big: Tame Your Impulse Buys!

Have you or someone you love been a victim of "TikTok made me buy it" schemes? Here are top tips for curbing that desire to impulse shop.

Explore Generosity: Freeing Attachments

Explore Generosity: Freeing Attachments

Our well-being depends on our ability to recognize and release unhealthy money attachments. Are you aware of your money attachments? 

Explore Generosity: Freeing Attachments

Our well-being depends on our ability to recognize and release unhealthy money attachments. Are you aware of your money attachments? 

Face Financial Fears: Celebrate Small Wins!

Face Financial Fears: Celebrate Small Wins!

When was the last time you were proud of yourself because you did something for YOU? This can show up in many forms and doesn’t have to be “big”. I recently went to the dentist for a cleaning after a...

Face Financial Fears: Celebrate Small Wins!

When was the last time you were proud of yourself because you did something for YOU? This can show up in many forms and doesn’t have to be “big”. I recently went to the dentist for a cleaning after a...

Discover Your Money Scripts

Discover Your Money Scripts

Many people struggle with finances because of hidden "money scripts" – unconscious beliefs that secretly control their financial decisions, usually adopted from family members. By uncovering and rewriting these scripts, you can gain a superpower over your finances.

Discover Your Money Scripts

Many people struggle with finances because of hidden "money scripts" – unconscious beliefs that secretly control their financial decisions, usually adopted from family members. By uncovering and rewriting these scripts, you can gain a superpower over your finances.

Credit Card Tips for Smart Holiday Spending

Credit Card Tips for Smart Holiday Spending

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, remember that credit cards can be a slippery slope, making you spend more by disconnecting the pleasure of buying from the pain of paying. 

Credit Card Tips for Smart Holiday Spending

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, remember that credit cards can be a slippery slope, making you spend more by disconnecting the pleasure of buying from the pain of paying.