Mind Money Balance Lindsay Bryan - Podvin

There are four Money Archetypes that shape what we believe about money and how it impacts what we do–or don’t do–with our money. The second money personality type is the Free Spirit. Known for their radical optimism and general "why not?!" attitude toward life, they tend to be excited to spend. The shadow side of their excitement is they sometimes spend and focus on outward appearances as a reflection of their self-worth and worry about what others think about them if they don’t overspend. Think your spending makes you a Free Spirit? Listen to find out!

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Financial Archetype Quiz

https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz

Over the next 4 weeks, I’ll be sharing mini-episodes on the Financial Archetypes. These Money Archetypes shape what we believe about money and how it impacts what we do–or don’t do–with our money. For those who fall into the first category, the “Blissfully Indifferent,” money is a sensitive topic that is best avoided. This person may feel overwhelmed by money management, financial literacy, and a combination of embarrassment and avoidance. If that’s you (or someone you know), tune in to learn more about the strengths of this archetype and ideas to help you start having a healthier relationship with money.

Resources Mentioned:

Financial Archetype Quiz

https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz

We often think about Survivor Guilt as something that happens to survivors of accidents or natural disasters, but a financial twist also happens. Financial Survivor’s Guilt is a phenomenon where individuals feel guilty for their financial stability while others around them struggle. People who experience this might experience similar symptoms of traditional survivor guilt: racing thoughts, anxiety, and physical pain or discomfort. In this episode, I cover this phenomenon, and give listeners ideas for how to cope with it and dial down the intensity of those symptoms [Hint: it doesn’t involve giving away all of your worldly possessions and living in the woods].



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Hire a Financial Therapist!

https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/speaking

We can spend a lot of time working on our own relationship with money, but it's equally important to know how to discuss it with others. If you’ve ever clammed up or stumbled over your words, you're not alone. And frankly, whether it's explaining to your nieces and nephews why you can't buy them ice cream again or discussing a house down payment with your partner, money conversations are inevitable. Despite our progress, surveys show people still find talking about money more awkward than discussing sex. But trust me, many of us want to have these conversations; we just don't know how to start. In this episode, I’m laying out 5 steps to help you have the money talk.

Resources Mentioned:

Quiz: Which Financial Wellness Topic Does My Team Need? https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz-financial-wellness



Hire a Financial Therapist!

https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/speaking 

It’s no secret that mental health is a fundamental part of overall wellbeing. 1 in 5 American adults experience a diagnosable mental health condition annually, and 1 in 4 will experience a mental illness at some time in their life. I’m a believer that we don’t need to have a diagnosable mental illness to tend to our mental health. Especially because our mental health impacts how we think, feel, and behave financially. In this video, I’ll share more about how money and mental health intersect, including how it impacts those without a diagnosis and how we can tend to our financial and mental health. Whether you're experiencing mental illness,  an employer hoping to better support your team, or an ally helping a loved one, I've got practical tips to help you at the intersection of money and mental health.

Resources Mentioned:

Quiz: Which Financial Wellness Topic Does My Team Need? https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz-financial-wellness



Emergency Funds the Easy Way

https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/emergency-fund-formula-easy-savings-plan 



Popcorn Finance Podcast Episode: How To Make Therapy More Affordablehttps://popcornfinance.com/podcast/432-how-to-make-therapy-more-affordable/



37 Ways to Practice Financial Self-Care

https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/financial-self-care-examples



Financial Wellness for Teams in the Workplace

https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/financial-wellness-for-teams 



Hire a Financial Therapist!

https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/speaking

Lindsay, financial therapist and founder of Mind Money Balance, shares her personal money routines, which she follows annually, quarterly, monthly, and more. She is a huge fan of automating her routine as much as possible, but even with automation, it’s important to check in and tweak as needed. There’s nothing better than hearing from others about what really happens, and she's happy to share more about this. She also shares more about how her paycheck routine looked different when she wasn’t financially able to automate the way she does now.

Resources mentioned:

Which Financial Wellness Topic Does My Team Need? Quiz

https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz-financial-wellness

Invested Development Investing Course by Amanda Holden:

https://amandaholden.podia.com/invested-development/2g0h0

37 Ways to Practice Financial Self-Care:

https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/financial-self-care-examples

Financial Archetype Quiz:

https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz