Rebecca often asks clients whether they've spoken to their partner about money, and quite a few tell her they haven't managed to. She wanted to explore that with Susie Heath. Their conversation covers everything from the money stories they grew up with to menopause, sex and what they want from the next part of their lives. This week Rebecca is joined by Susie Heath, author, speaker, relationship and intimacy coach and embodiment pioneer. They talk about the money stories people bring from childhood, the frustration of feeling unheard, and how relationships change over time. Rebecca shares some of her own experiences of menopause and married life, and Susie gets her out of her chair to try some movement exercises. They also talk about appreciation, intimacy and making time to enjoy being together. Rebecca raises the difference between struggling to communicate and being in a controlling or abusive relationship, where safety and specialist support matter. They discuss the difficult point where someone feels they've tried everything and is considering leaving. In the opening Edit, Rebecca looks at divorce research, overlooked pensions and the emotional pull of keeping the family home. In this episode: ● How childhood experiences shape our relationship with money ● Menopause, changing expectations and finding your voice ● Choosing a better moment for difficult conversations ● Susie's movement exercises for releasing tension ● Sex, intimacy and asking for what you need ● Appreciation and the small things that help us feel valued ● Bringing both partners into financial and retirement planning ● Finding enjoyment beyond the next holiday ● Safety, counselling and the difficult question of separation Chapters: 00:00 The Edit: Divorce, pensions and the family home 03:50 Introducing Susie Heath 07:20 Welcome to the conversation 08:49 The money stories we inherit from childhood 14:21 Changing roles and expectations in relationships 17:53 Why relationships need tending 20:08 Menopause, anger and finding your voice 25:39 Making time for difficult conversations 27:47 Movement exercises to release tension 35:27 Sex, intimacy and asking for what you need 41:18 Connection, appreciation and feeling valued 45:27 Money conversations, financial abuse and planning together 48:38 Talking about money before problems build 52:50 Retirement and rediscovering what brings you joy 57:41 Different money habits and finding common ground 01:03:03 Knowing when enough is enough: safety, counselling and divorce 01:11:49 Feminine identity and changing roles at home 01:18:34 How to connect with Susie 01:19:37 When separating is the right outcome Watch and listen: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rebeccarobertsonifa Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3R1YtF0SZYUaP8HY5zPpMr?si=df572d19e168406c Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/accelerating-your-wealth/id978095147 Connect with Susie Heath: Susie Heath | Author, Speaker, Relationship & Intimacy Coach, Embodiment Pioneer Susie Heath has spent over 25 years helping people rediscover who they really are, reconnect with their bodies and create lives and relationships that feel deliciously alive. An award-winning coach, psychotherapist, author and pioneer in embodiment and feminine leadership, Susie brings together psychology, neuroscience, movement and a deep understanding of human connection to create profound and lasting transformation. Her work goes far beyond fixing what's broken. Whether working with individuals, couples or leaders, Susie helps people release old patterns, speak their truth, rediscover intimacy and passion, and create something extraordinary in the next chapter of their lives. She is the author of The Essence of Womanhood and Dance Your Way to the Top, and is well known for her work as a senior trainer and co-creator of programmes with One of Many, where she has inspired and trained hundreds of women in feminine leadership and coaching. She is also the founder of The Embodiment Coaching Academy. Her private clients have ranged from business leaders and entrepreneurs to celebrities and royalty. In 2026, Susie was named Winner of the Prestige Holistic Therapy Service Excellence Award for Wales. Based in the beautiful Wye Valley and spending part of her year in Spain, Susie is passionate about one thing above all: helping people fall in love with Life again. Website: https://www.susieheath.com/ Email shared by Susie in this episode: susie@susieheath.com Please put "Rebecca's show" in the subject line. Susie's books, including The Essence of Womanhood and Dance Your Way to the Top: https://www.susieheath.com/susie-heath-s-books-and-podcasts.html Resources mentioned: One of Many: https://oneofmany.co.uk/ Surviving Economic Abuse: https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/ Divorce Without Financial Regret — free webinar with Rebecca Robertson and Ellie Foster, 19 November 2026 at 1pm: https://evolutionfinancialplanning.co.uk/divorce-without-financial-regret/ For the weekly Edit by email, visit Evolution Financial Planning and scroll down to "Join our community": https://evolutionfinancialplanning.co.uk/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Rebecca Robertson and the Podcast: Subscribe for weekly wealth-building strategies: https://www.youtube.com/@rebeccarobertsonifa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_robertsonifa https://www.instagram.com/acceleratingyourwealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-financial-advisor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaRobertsonwealth https://www.evolutionfinancialplanning.co.uk Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice.
