141: Motivational Interviewing and Money

141: Motivational Interviewing and Money

Author: Lindsay Bryan - Podvin February 12, 2024 Duration: 16:38

Motivational interviewing isn't a pep talk or hyping yourself up to answer questions – it's a profound exploration of your desires. While I absolutely believe that we can and should be our own hype people, Motivational interviewing is about tapping into the deep well of insight within you, so you can figure out your unique motivation to make change. And–how you can make meaningful changes with your money, so you can achieve your financial desires.


Ever feel like your relationship with money is tangled up with stress, anxiety, or even shame? That’s the exact space where Mind Money Balance lives, exploring the deep and often overlooked connection between our financial habits and our mental well-being. Host Lindsay Bryan-Podvin brings a unique dual perspective as both a Licensed Master Social Worker and a Certified Financial Therapist, moving past simplistic budgeting advice to examine the broader societal and psychological forces that shape our financial lives. You won’t find a rigid "abundance mindset" doctrine here or judgment over small daily pleasures. Instead, each episode offers grounded, psychology-based conversations that provide actionable steps to untangle money stress and build a more peaceful financial existence. This podcast digs into the real stories and systemic factors behind our spending, saving, and earning, creating a compassionate resource for anyone ready to heal the divide between their wallet and their emotional world. Tune in for a refreshingly human take on finding clarity and confidence with money, one thoughtful conversation at a time.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Mind Money Balance
Podcast Episodes
180: A Financial Therapist Explains Financial Wellness at Work [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:54
Financial wellness–or the lack of it–shows up at work. When we have workplace financial wellness, we can improve morale, reduce burnout, and increase productivity and longevity. In this video, financial therapist Lindsay…
179: How financial anxiety shows up at work (and what to do about it) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:47
Financial anxiety doesn’t clock out when you do. I’m talking about how financial anxiety at work shapes behavior, from overworking and constantly seeking reassurance, to team tension, to rigid leadership decisions that f…
174: Shopping Too Much: Avoiding Overconsumption [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:02
Shopping has become easier than ever, which makes overconsumption more common, tempting, and a go-to coping skill for many of us. Overconsumption can impact your mental well-being, increase stress, and clutter your home…
173: No One Can Afford A Home: Here’s Why (and What You Can Do) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:08
There is a real affordability crisis caused by decades of underbuilding, restrictive zoning, slow permitting, and rising costs. In this episode, Michigan's first financial therapist explains that housing is a social dete…
172: Microdosing Financial Habits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:29
You can start improving how you treat money in about 2 minutes. Overcomplicated spreadsheets and spending rules often leave people feeling like they’ve failed. That’s why I love what I call micro-dosing your financial ha…
171: What is Fun Money? How to Enjoy Guilt-Free Spending [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:59
If an emergency fund is for emergencies, a Fun Money Fund is for JOY! A Fun Money Fund is a type of savings or checking account that we can all use tp build in spontaneity, impulse spending, or saving for that not totall…