Healthy Love & Money: Financial Therapy, Intimacy, Conflict & Communication for Couples

In today’s powerful conversation, Ed welcomes back the insightful and trailblazing Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, financial therapist, author, and educator, to explore the emotional undercurrents of our financial lives. From her innovative work at the University of Michigan to her unique blend of social work and financial literacy, Lindsay shares how she’s creating safe, inclusive spaces for real financial...

In this deeply insightful episode, Ed welcomes the brilliant Dr. Megan McCoy—professor at Kansas State University and a pioneering voice in the field of financial therapy. With warmth, humility, and her signature sense of humor, Megan opens up about the complexities of receiving praise, navigating imposter syndrome, and how shifting socioeconomic status shapes our relationship with money. Together...

In this intimate and thought-provoking episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast , Ed sits down with powerhouse couple Doug and Heather Boneparth—co-founders of Bonafide Wealth and co-authors of an upcoming book that dives deep into the intersection of love, money, and trauma. But this isn't just a story of professional success—it's a raw, unfiltered look at the real journey behind the scenes:...

Ed interviews Justin and Hailey Brown-Woods, the dynamic couple behind the 'Price of Avocado Toast' podcast and financial coaching business. The Brown-Woods share their personal journey from receiving a $600,000 wrongful death settlement to blowing through the money and accruing $220,000 in debt, and how they turned their financial hardships into a mission to help others. They discuss the origins...

In this episode of the  Healthy Love and Money Podcast , I’m honored to welcome back  Derek Hagan , financial psychology expert and founder of Meaningful Money. We explore the deep emotional ties we have to money, the way wealth impacts identity, and the myths we carry about financial success. Derek shares his insights on why many people believe money will solve their problems, how finan...

In this episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome  Derek Hagan , financial psychology expert and founder of  Money Health Solutions . We dive into the hidden forces shaping our money mindset, how childhood experiences influence financial behaviors, and the powerful role of curiosity in personal and financial growth. Derek shares his journey from growing up in...

In this episode of the  Healthy Love and Money Podcast , I welcome  Dr. Jordan Grumet , hospice physician, financial expert, and author of  The Purpose Code . We dive into the fundamental difference between  meaning and purpose , how childhood narratives shape our life choices, and why many people struggle to feel “enough.” Jordan shares powerful insights on why purpose isn’t s...

In this episode of the  Healthy Love and Money Podcast , I welcome  Tara Unverzagt , founder of South Bay Financial Partners and a fellow  financial therapist . We explore  Internal Family Systems (IFS)  and how this groundbreaking therapeutic approach can help individuals and couples  transform their financial relationships . Tara shares her journey of integrating IF...

In this episode of the  Healthy Love and Money Podcast , I have the  extraordinary privilege  of welcoming  George Kinder , the father of  Life Planning  and author of  The Seven Stages of Money Maturity . George has been a pioneer in integrating  psychology, philosophy, and finance , helping people move beyond numbers and into  true financial freedom ....

In this episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Lawrence, a financial planner and the Head of Advice and Planning at Monarch Money. Rachel has an incredible personal journey with money that shaped her passion for financial planning and cash flow management. She shares her insights on how couples can collaborate around money, eliminate shame from budgeting, and use too...

In this episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, I sit down with Adam Kol, a financial coach, mediator, and author of the newly released book Financial Intimacy for Couples. Adam is passionate about helping couples bridge the gap between money and relationships, teaching them how to talk openly about finances, resolve conflicts, and make empowered financial decisions together. If you and you...

“I think people who are retiring now are first-generation retirement rebels.” Dan Haylett joins our host Ed Coambs from across the pond in today’s episode. A sports enthusiast turned investment expert, Dan’s sharing a treasure trove of insights about the power of empathy in the world of financial planning. Dan kicks things off talking about his unique journey from the cricket fields to navigating...

“And I think one of the opportunities in having a close relationship with someone, it doesn't have to be marriage, is they’re sort of a mirror for your relationship with money.” Our host, Ed Coambs, welcomes Dr. Brad Klontz, a pioneer in financial psychology and therapy, for an engaging discussion on navigating money matters in relationships. They explore the common challenges couples face when al...

“Sometimes, ‘good enough’ is good enough. You don’t have to be extreme. In fact, extreme is so confining. Those things that are the most rigid are most susceptible to complete collapse. Building in flexibility can sometimes make things sustainable over time.” New Healthy Love and Money team member Dr. Christine Hargrove joins our host Ed Coambs to share her unique approach to financial therapy thr...

“Feelings plus finances equal flourishing. Then, there are stories in your statements, and those stories inform your strategy.” Our host Ed Coambs sits down with Dr. Preston Cherry, a financial wellness expert, and personal friend whose new book, "Wealth in the Key of Life: Finding Your Financial Harmony," challenges everything you thought you knew about love and money. Ed and Preston share person...

Financial planning isn't just about numbers; it’s about understanding the behavioral aspects that come into play. Welcome to this exciting episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, where our host, Ed Coambs, introduces Mary Lou Daly as a new addition to the team. With over 15 years of experience in technical financial planning and accounting, Mary Lou brings a wealth of knowledge to the table...

“Emotions drive money decisions all day, every day. If we can normalize that for clients and listeners, it resonates deeply for a lot of us.” Step into the world of financial therapy with our host, Ed Coambs, and Khara Croswaite Brindle, a leading voice in this rapidly growing field. Khara uncovers the emotional undercurrents that shape our financial decisions, urging us to recognize and embrace t...

“Financial trauma is not something that you can take a magic pill for; but, you can certainly become trauma-informed.” In what ways can childhood experiences predict your financial future? Join our host Ed Coambs as he uncovers the hidden layers of financial trauma with Rahkim Sabree, a pioneering expert in financial therapy! Rahkim does a deep dive into how early observations of our parents' fina...

“I had a light bulb come off: why aren't we talking about people's financial strengths and balancing that and not just looking at what they're not good at?” What if your relationship with money was as significant as any personal relationship in your life? This episode promises to unravel the mysteries of financial intimacy as our host Ed Coambs chats with Ellen Rogin. As a New York Times best-sell...

"Empathy not just opens the door to understanding money behaviors but also transforms financial shame into a powerful tool for healthier decision-making." Can empathy be the missing link in transforming your relationship with money? Our host Ed Coambs jumps into part two of this conversation with Jillian Knight as she shares her insights on deconstructing your money story to forge a stronger relat...

Our host, Ed Coambs sits down with fellow Financial Therapist Jillian Knight of Her Financial Therapy to talk about her eye-opening journey to financial freedom. The challenges she faced on her road to being debt-free offer a ton of insights into the power of open communication between spouses and the dark truth about mainstream money management programs. "Navigating student loans without a financ...

"We think we need more money to be happy, but in reality, we just need those people to talk with and count on and feel connected with." Did you know that money-related arguments between married couples are the most predictive of divorce compared to any other type of conflict? Our host Ed Coambs sits down with financial therapist Dr. Sonya Lutter to unpack this uncomfortable truth and how couples c...

“If we allow ourselves that place of full expression, I have it that more goodness happens in the world because people are not bound, and we actually continue that interdependence long term.” Imagine a mother on the cusp of gifting money to her daughter, grappling with the emotional and financial strings that come attached. That’s just one example in our host Ed Coambs’ conversation with Liz Hand...

“In neuromarketing, those companies are smarter than we are. They know how to exploit this stuff, so now they know how to get us to do things. The more that we can understand that the better, and the more that we can understand our own decision-making, the better.” Curious about how your brain influences financial decisions? Our host Ed Coambs welcomes Dr. Oliver Schnusenberg, a pioneer in the fus...

“You have to let go of the anger, and this may be the hardest part of it all, because you have to face your own feelings and accept that you do not want this to eat you alive for the rest of your life.” How do you reconcile with a sibling who has become a stranger? In this captivating episode, our host Ed Coambs is joined again by Fern Schumer Chapman, the insightful author of "Brothers, Sisters,...