177: Ask a Money Therapist: Spending money guilt, debt anxiety, and rigidity

177: Ask a Money Therapist: Spending money guilt, debt anxiety, and rigidity

Author: Lindsay Bryan - Podvin December 15, 2025 Duration: 14:46

Get insight on shifting your mindset from saving to spending when entering retirement, how to manage money with a partner when the shared account gets low at the end of each month, and dealing with anxiety when you have debt directly from Michigan’s first financial therapist, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. Sometimes, hearing from others with similar conundrums can help you understand your own stressors and think about different ways to cope or overcome them. 

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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.
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