What if the missing piece in your wellness journey has been sitting in a junk drawer of unopened statements and unanswered questions? Today we are adding a fourth pillar to the conversation: financial health. I met Wendy Homstad, Senior Vice President of Investments at Raymond James Wealth Management, a couple of years ago at a LEAP event. I will be honest, I zoned out during her talk. Fast forward two years and I found myself neglecting my own financial health, so I reached out to her. That first meeting, I told her the truth: I am one of those women they warn you not to be. I had not handled our finances in years and I was not interested in them. Wendy made me interested. This conversation is the one I did not know I needed, and I think a lot of you will feel the same way. KEY THEMES AND TAKEAWAYS Financial health belongs alongside physical, emotional, and spiritual health as a true pillar of wellness Money is emotional, not just numerical, and our financial decisions are tied to our hopes, fears, and self-worth It is never too late to start, no matter your age or how much or little you have Community and honest conversation remove the shame around not knowing enough Family meetings about money, including with kids, normalize the topic for the next generation Small steps count. Reviewing a bank statement or canceling an old subscription is progress Women bring real strengths to financial planning: organization, empathy, and big picture thinking FAVORITE QUOTES “What is your financial why. Your financial plan is not just about the numbers, it is about your goals, your dreams, your hopes” “Debt is a lot like weight. Easy to put on, hard to take off” “It is not being a nerd, that is being an empowered woman” “Start where you are at, no matter where you are with that very simple first step” CHAPTER MARKERS 03:31 Meeting Wendy and admitting I had checked out 06:57 Why finances get pushed to the wayside 14:11 Financial health as the fourth pillar 17:18 The link between community and brain health 20:47 A vulnerable story about hormones, healthcare, and cost 39:12 The three financial priorities everyone should know 44:57 Taking the first small step, whatever that looks like YOUR TURN This week, take one small step toward your own financial healing pause. Maybe it is opening that account you have been avoiding, maybe it is one honest conversation with your partner. Where are you ready to trade avoidance for awareness? FREE FINANCIAL RESOURCE Finding and Funding Your Why 🌿 Stay Connected with The Healing Pause If today’s conversation resonated with you, I’d love for you to stay connected and continue the journey with us. Connect with me on Instagram: ✨ Follow along for daily reflections, education, and community conversations around perimenopause, menopause, and holistic women’s health.👉 Instagram: @kintopchiro https://www.instagram.com/kintopchiro/ Join Us In Person – The Women’s Symposium: A day created by women, for women—focused on health, healing, and empowerment through this season of life.👉 Learn more & upcoming dates: https://www.kintopchiropractic.com/ Explore Holistic Support & Resources: From nutrition and movement to mindset and hormone conversations, you’ll find tools to support your whole self.👉 Resources & offerings: https://www.kintopchiropractic.com/ ⭐ Help This Podcast Reach More WomenIf this episode supported you, informed you, or made you feel less alone, one of the most powerful ways you can help is by leaving a 5-star rating and review. It helps The Healing Pause reach more women who are searching for these conversations—and it truly means so much. And if you know a woman who needs this message, please share this episode with her. MB01IEJARTASUA8