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

This special series dives deep into the heart of financial therapy through nine powerful, 10-minute interviews with professionals at the intersection of money and mental health. Recorded live at the 2025 Financial Therapy Association Conference, each episode explores a single, compelling question: Why financial therapy?

What emerges is more than just conversation—it's a living, breathing archive of a growing movement. From financial planners turned therapists to those shaped by personal financial pain, every guest brings unique insight into how empathy, vulnerability, and self-awareness are transforming the way we relate to money.

You’ll hear about the unspoken burdens people carry—shame, fear, identity, power struggles—and how financial therapy creates space for healing. You’ll also see how these practitioners are not just helping others, but growing through the work themselves.

Whether you're a therapist, financial advisor, coach, or someone seeking a healthier relationship with money, this series invites you to slow down, reflect, and reimagine what’s possible when we bring humanity back into our financial lives.

Key Topics Discussed:

Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs, Charlotte North Carolina, Financial Therapy, Couples Financial Planning, Financial Intimacy, Money and Relationships, Financial Communication for Couples, Attachment Styles and Money, Financial Conflict Resolution, Therapy-Informed Financial Planning, Financial Trauma Healing, Financial Wellness for Couples

Mentions:

Contact Ed at [email protected] to get in touch with:

Oliver Schnusenberg - Financial Therapy: Neuroscience Meets Money Shame

Susan Fee - Financial Therapy: Self-Worth vs Net Worth

Jaelyn Vickery - Financial Therapy: Compulsion, Consumption & Control

Dr. John Lee & Emilia Kasprzak - Financial Therapy: How Self-Esteem Affects Spending

Tairsa Mathews - Financial Therapy: What Feels Good Today Might Cost You Tomorrow

Heidi Clemons - Financial Therapy: The One Log Method

Haylie Castillo - Financial Therapy: Money Is a Relationship, Not a Checklist

Barb Fallon - Financial Therapy: Bridging Identity & Money for Polyamorous Couples

Ben Hampton - Financial Therapy: Reframing Fear Around Running Out of Money

More of Healthy Love & Money:

Redefine your relationship with money and each other: https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/

Ed’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyloveandmoney/

Contact me at [email protected]

Healthy Love & Money is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

This special series dives deep into the heart of financial therapy through nine powerful, 10-minute interviews with professionals at the intersection of money and mental health. Recorded live at the 2025 Financial Therapy Association Conference, each episode explores a single, compelling question: Why financial therapy?

What emerges is more than just conversation—it's a living, breathing archive of a growing movement. From financial planners turned therapists to those shaped by personal financial pain, every guest brings unique insight into how empathy, vulnerability, and self-awareness are transforming the way we relate to money.

You’ll hear about the unspoken burdens people carry—shame, fear, identity, power struggles—and how financial therapy creates space for healing. You’ll also see how these practitioners are not just helping others, but growing through the work themselves.

Whether you're a therapist, financial advisor, coach, or someone seeking a healthier relationship with money, this series invites you to slow down, reflect, and reimagine what’s possible when we bring humanity back into our financial lives.

Key Topics Discussed:

Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs, Charlotte North Carolina, Financial Therapy, Couples Financial Planning, Financial Intimacy, Money and Relationships, Financial Communication for Couples, Attachment Styles and Money, Financial Conflict Resolution, Therapy-Informed Financial Planning, Financial Trauma Healing, Financial Wellness for Couples

Mentions:

Contact Ed at [email protected] to get in touch with:

Oliver Schnusenberg - Financial Therapy: Neuroscience Meets Money Shame

Susan Fee - Financial Therapy: Self-Worth vs Net Worth

Jaelyn Vickery - Financial Therapy: Compulsion, Consumption & Control

Dr. John Lee & Emilia Kasprzak - Financial Therapy: How Self-Esteem Affects Spending

Tairsa Mathews - Financial Therapy: What Feels Good Today Might Cost You Tomorrow

Heidi Clemons - Financial Therapy: The One Log Method

Haylie Castillo - Financial Therapy: Money Is a Relationship, Not a Checklist

Barb Fallon - Financial Therapy: Bridging Identity & Money for Polyamorous Couples

Ben Hampton - Financial Therapy: Reframing Fear Around Running Out of Money

More of Healthy Love & Money:

Redefine your relationship with money and each other: https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/

Ed’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyloveandmoney/

Contact me at [email protected]

Healthy Love & Money is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

This special series dives deep into the heart of financial therapy through nine powerful, 10-minute interviews with professionals at the intersection of money and mental health. Recorded live at the 2025 Financial Therapy Association Conference, each episode explores a single, compelling question: Why financial therapy?

What emerges is more than just conversation—it's a living, breathing archive of a growing movement. From financial planners turned therapists to those shaped by personal financial pain, every guest brings unique insight into how empathy, vulnerability, and self-awareness are transforming the way we relate to money.

You’ll hear about the unspoken burdens people carry—shame, fear, identity, power struggles—and how financial therapy creates space for healing. You’ll also see how these practitioners are not just helping others, but growing through the work themselves.

Whether you're a therapist, financial advisor, coach, or someone seeking a healthier relationship with money, this series invites you to slow down, reflect, and reimagine what’s possible when we bring humanity back into our financial lives.

Key Topics Discussed:

Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs, Charlotte North Carolina, Financial Therapy, Couples Financial Planning, Financial Intimacy, Money and Relationships, Financial Communication for Couples, Attachment Styles and Money, Financial Conflict Resolution, Therapy-Informed Financial Planning, Financial Trauma Healing, Financial Wellness for Couples

Mentions:

Contact Ed at [email protected] to get in touch with:

Oliver Schnusenberg - Financial Therapy: Neuroscience Meets Money Shame

Susan Fee - Financial Therapy: Self-Worth vs Net Worth

Jaelyn Vickery - Financial Therapy: Compulsion, Consumption & Control

Dr. John Lee & Emilia Kasprzak - Financial Therapy: How Self-Esteem Affects Spending

Tairsa Mathews - Financial Therapy: What Feels Good Today Might Cost You Tomorrow

Heidi Clemons - Financial Therapy: The One Log Method

Haylie Castillo - Financial Therapy: Money Is a Relationship, Not a Checklist

Barb Fallon - Financial Therapy: Bridging Identity & Money for Polyamorous Couples

Ben Hampton - Financial Therapy: Reframing Fear Around Running Out of Money

More of Healthy Love & Money:

Redefine your relationship with money and each other: https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/

Ed’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyloveandmoney/

Contact me at [email protected]

Healthy Love & Money is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

This special series dives deep into the heart of financial therapy through nine powerful, 10-minute interviews with professionals at the intersection of money and mental health. Recorded live at the 2025 Financial Therapy Association Conference, each episode explores a single, compelling question: Why financial therapy?

What emerges is more than just conversation—it's a living, breathing archive of a growing movement. From financial planners turned therapists to those shaped by personal financial pain, every guest brings unique insight into how empathy, vulnerability, and self-awareness are transforming the way we relate to money.

You’ll hear about the unspoken burdens people carry—shame, fear, identity, power struggles—and how financial therapy creates space for healing. You’ll also see how these practitioners are not just helping others, but growing through the work themselves.

Whether you're a therapist, financial advisor, coach, or someone seeking a healthier relationship with money, this series invites you to slow down, reflect, and reimagine what’s possible when we bring humanity back into our financial lives.

Key Topics Discussed:

Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs, Charlotte North Carolina, Financial Therapy, Couples Financial Planning, Financial Intimacy, Money and Relationships, Financial Communication for Couples, Attachment Styles and Money, Financial Conflict Resolution, Therapy-Informed Financial Planning, Financial Trauma Healing, Financial Wellness for Couples

Mentions:

Contact Ed at [email protected] to get in touch with:

Oliver Schnusenberg - Financial Therapy: Neuroscience Meets Money Shame

Susan Fee - Financial Therapy: Self-Worth vs Net Worth

Jaelyn Vickery - Financial Therapy: Compulsion, Consumption & Control

Dr. John Lee & Emilia Kasprzak - Financial Therapy: How Self-Esteem Affects Spending

Tairsa Mathews - Financial Therapy: What Feels Good Today Might Cost You Tomorrow

Heidi Clemons - Financial Therapy: The One Log Method

Haylie Castillo - Financial Therapy: Money Is a Relationship, Not a Checklist

Barb Fallon - Financial Therapy: Bridging Identity & Money for Polyamorous Couples

Ben Hampton - Financial Therapy: Reframing Fear Around Running Out of Money

More of Healthy Love & Money:

Redefine your relationship with money and each other: https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/

Ed’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyloveandmoney/

Contact me at [email protected]

Healthy Love & Money is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

This special series dives deep into the heart of financial therapy through nine powerful, 10-minute interviews with professionals at the intersection of money and mental health. Recorded live at the 2025 Financial Therapy Association Conference, each episode explores a single, compelling question: Why financial therapy?

What emerges is more than just conversation—it's a living, breathing archive of a growing movement. From financial planners turned therapists to those shaped by personal financial pain, every guest brings unique insight into how empathy, vulnerability, and self-awareness are transforming the way we relate to money.

You’ll hear about the unspoken burdens people carry—shame, fear, identity, power struggles—and how financial therapy creates space for healing. You’ll also see how these practitioners are not just helping others, but growing through the work themselves.

Whether you're a therapist, financial advisor, coach, or someone seeking a healthier relationship with money, this series invites you to slow down, reflect, and reimagine what’s possible when we bring humanity back into our financial lives.

Key Topics Discussed:

Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs, Charlotte North Carolina, Financial Therapy, Couples Financial Planning, Financial Intimacy, Money and Relationships, Financial Communication for Couples, Attachment Styles and Money, Financial Conflict Resolution, Therapy-Informed Financial Planning, Financial Trauma Healing, Financial Wellness for Couples

Mentions:

Contact Ed at [email protected] to get in touch with:

Oliver Schnusenberg - Financial Therapy: Neuroscience Meets Money Shame

Susan Fee - Financial Therapy: Self-Worth vs Net Worth

Jaelyn Vickery - Financial Therapy: Compulsion, Consumption & Control

Dr. John Lee & Emilia Kasprzak - Financial Therapy: How Self-Esteem Affects Spending

Tairsa Mathews - Financial Therapy: What Feels Good Today Might Cost You Tomorrow

Heidi Clemons - Financial Therapy: The One Log Method

Haylie Castillo - Financial Therapy: Money Is a Relationship, Not a Checklist

Barb Fallon - Financial Therapy: Bridging Identity & Money for Polyamorous Couples

Ben Hampton - Financial Therapy: Reframing Fear Around Running Out of Money

More of Healthy Love & Money:

Redefine your relationship with money and each other: https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/

Ed’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyloveandmoney/

Contact me at [email protected]

Healthy Love & Money is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

What happens when financial tension meets emotional depth in a relationship? In this unforgettable episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, Ed sits down with Dr. Stephanie Zepeda, a licensed marriage and family therapist and director of Financial Therapy Texas, for a transformative conversation on money, identity, and the emotional roots of our financial behaviors. From navigating income insecurities to the liberating power of second-order change, Stephanie brings her deep expertise and compassionate lens to the heart of what couples truly struggle with—and how they can heal. Whether you're a therapist, financial planner, or someone trying to make sense of your own money story, this episode offers insight, relatability, and hope. Don’t miss this journey into the psychology of money, the mysticism of mismatched couples, and the radical act of dreaming together.

Key Takeaways:

• How do our childhood experiences and cultural backgrounds shape our beliefs and behaviors around money in relationships?

• Why is it essential for couples to move beyond budgets and into deeper conversations about values, hopes, and dreams?

• What role does emotional safety play in helping partners address financial conflict and build mutual confidence?

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) - Why talking about money is so “edgy” for couples

(05:00) - Frugal vs. YOLO

(13:00) - Exploring confidence, self-worth, and income insecurity

(17:00) - Gender roles, income dynamics, and financial responsibility

(20:00) - The power of psychological merging of finances

(24:00) - Deconstructing inherited financial values and narratives

(28:00) - Finding virtue in financial “obsessions”

(33:00) - When and how to seek professional support

Key Topics Discussed:

Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs, Charlotte North Carolina, Financial Therapy, Couples Financial Planning, Financial Intimacy, Money and Relationships, Financial Communication for Couples, Attachment Styles and Money, Financial Conflict Resolution, Therapy-Informed Financial Planning, Financial Trauma Healing, Financial Wellness for Couples, Financial therapy for couples, Money and relationships, Marriage and money counseling, Emotional triggers around finances, Income inequality in relationships

Mentions:

Website: https://www.financialtherapytexas.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-zepeda-phd-lmft-633a3525 

More of Healthy Love & Money:

Redefine your relationship with money and each other: https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/

Ed’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyloveandmoney/

Contact me at [email protected]

Healthy Love & Money is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

Ed and the brilliant Dr. Shay Harris-Pierre dive deep into the emotional and relational dynamics of family, business, and money. As a licensed therapist, financial therapist, and expert in family business governance, Dr. Shay brings a rare blend of clinical insight, lived experience, and academic expertise. From childhood lessons of delayed gratification to guiding high-achieving women of color through the emotional complexities of wealth, Dr. Shay shares how our earliest money memories shape adult financial behavior—and how we can rewrite the story. Whether you’re navigating family business dynamics, wrestling with your financial identity, or just seeking a deeper connection with your partner and your money, this episode is a must-listen.

Key Takeaways:

• How does early financial socialization shape our adult relationship with money and identity?

• What role does self-awareness play in improving financial behavior and relational dynamics?

• How can families in business navigate overlapping personal and professional roles to maintain both healthy relationships and business success?

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) - Financial socialization

(08:30) - Financial therapy during the pandemic

(10:00) - The impact of early life experiences on money beliefs

(14:00) - Understanding the client’s financial narrative and identity

(20:00) - Addressing core identity issues through financial therapy

(22:00) - The metaphor of the inner well and emotional roots of behavior

(25:00) - The role of prenatal and early developmental influences

(27:00) - Importance of self-awareness in relationships and money

(30:00) - Family governance and its impact on business

(32:00) - Navigating multiple roles in family-owned businesses

Key Topics Discussed:

Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs, Charlotte North Carolina, Financial Therapy, Couples Financial Planning, Financial Intimacy, Money and Relationships, Financial Communication for Couples, Attachment Styles and Money, Financial Conflict Resolution, Therapy-Informed Financial Planning, Financial Trauma Healing, Financial Wellness for Couples, Financial therapy for Families, Money and mental health, Family business dynamics, Financial socialization, Self-awareness and money behavior

Mentions:

Website: https://www.harrispierreconsulting.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharris-pierre 

Mentions: Shades of Wealth Podcast

More of Healthy Love & Money:

Redefine your relationship with money and each other: https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/

Ed’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyloveandmoney/

Contact me at [email protected]

Healthy Love & Money is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

Ed sits down with Myra Salzer, founder of The Wealth Conservancy and a pioneering advocate for inheritors. Together, they pull back the curtain on the often-misunderstood world of inherited wealth. With warmth and wisdom, Myra shares how inheriting money can be as disorienting and isolating as it is liberating and why traditional financial planning often fails those who never earned their wealth but must still learn to manage it wisely. From emotional identity struggles to relationship challenges, gender expectations, and the psychological impact of sudden wealth, Myra offers a roadmap through the unspoken realities of inheritance. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating or supporting someone on the complex journey of inherited wealth.

Key Takeaways:

• What are the hidden psychological and social challenges that inheritors face when managing significant wealth?

• How can inheritors develop self-worth and confidence when their financial independence wasn’t earned through traditional means?

• How can inheritors develop self-worth and confidence when their financial independence wasn’t earned through traditional means?

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) - The fantasy vs. reality of inheriting wealth

(03:00) - Life expectations and responsibilities of inheritors

(05:00) - Gender differences in wealth support systems

(07:00) - Emotional challenges and self-esteem in wealthy heirs

(10:00) - Aligning net worth with self-worth

(13:00) - Navigating financial partnerships with fiscal unequals

(25:00) - Why inheritors need social and emotional support

(27:00) - Stages of inherited wealth development

Key Topics Discussed:

Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs, Charlotte North Carolina, Financial Therapy, Couples Financial Planning, Financial Intimacy, Money and Relationships, Financial Communication for Couples, Attachment Styles and Money, Financial Conflict Resolution, Therapy-Informed Financial Planning, Financial Trauma Healing, Financial Wellness for Couples, Inherited Wealth Challenges, Inheritor Financial Planning, Psychology of Money, Building Self-Worth With Wealth, Family Wealth Dynamics

Mentions:

Website: https://www.thewealthconservancy.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myra-salzer 

Mentions: https://www.wayintowealth.com/ 

More of Healthy Love & Money:

Redefine your relationship with money and each other: https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/

Ed’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyloveandmoney/

Contact me at [email protected]

Healthy Love & Money is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

Welcome to a bold conversation you didn’t know you needed. In this groundbreaking episode, host Ed Coambs sits down with Angela Skurtu—licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist, and all-around force of nature—for a candid, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation about the unexpected but undeniable connection between sex and money. If you've ever felt anxiety talking about either topic, this episode is your permission slip to get curious and playfully explore the intimacy and financial patterns in your relationship. From breaking taboos to redefining orgasms (yes, financial ones too), Angela shares practical wisdom, contagious energy, and a refreshing take on how couples can stop friend-zoning each other and start building passionate, connected, and abundant lives—both in bed and at the bank. Let’s get it on!

Key Takeaways:

• How does our relationship with sex mirror our relationship with money—and why do both often feel like ticking emotional bombs?

• What role does communication and shared responsibility play in reviving intimacy and financial connection in long-term relationships?

• How can couples move beyond performance goals (like orgasm or saving) to enjoy the full journey of sexual and financial intimacy?

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) - Sex, money, and emotional taboos

(03:45) - Best friends who stop having sex

(05:30) - Why sex feels like a “bomb” in the room

(08:00) - Why money and sex both trigger fight-or-flight

(10:30) - Casual conversations about sex

(13:00) - Sexual play, orgasms, and how goals get in the way

(16:00) - Religion, shame, and how belief systems shape our sexual identities

(19:00) - Redefining sex as exploration, not performance

(25:00) - Money as playful math

(27:00) - Emotional and physical intimacy

(29:00) - The real skill behind great sex and strong finances

Key Topics Discussed:

Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs, Charlotte North Carolina, Financial Therapy, Couples Financial Planning, Financial Intimacy, Money and Relationships, Financial Communication for Couples, Attachment Styles and Money, Financial Conflict Resolution, Therapy-Informed Financial Planning, Financial Trauma Healing, Financial Wellness for Couples, Sex and money in relationships, Couples therapy for intimacy, Financial and sexual wellness, Overcoming shame around sex, Marriage and money communication tips

Mentions:

Website: https://openbedroomdoors.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-skurtu-01008822 

More of Healthy Love & Money:

Redefine your relationship with money and each other: https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/

Ed’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyloveandmoney/

Contact me at [email protected]

Healthy Love & Money is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

In today’s episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, Ed is joined by the incredible Brooklyn Brock — a trailblazing financial planner who specializes in helping dual-career couples navigate the complex intersection of love, work, and money. Brooklyn opens up about her own journey as part of a dual-career couple and shares deeply personal insights into the challenges and breakthroughs that come with balancing two ambitious careers under one roof. Together, Ed and Brooklyn dive into the emotional realities behind financial planning, the art of crafting a "couple's contract," and how self-discovery is a hidden — but critical — ingredient in building thriving relationships and financial futures. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a working professional, or simply striving for a healthier relationship with your partner and money, this episode will leave you feeling seen, empowered, and inspired.

Key Takeaways:

• How can dual-career couples create a "couple’s contract" to align their values, boundaries, and fears in both life and career decisions?

• Why is self-discovery essential for individuals and couples when navigating major career and financial transitions?

• How do entrepreneurs balance the emotional realities of business ownership with maintaining a healthy relationship and financial plan?

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) - Statistics on dual-career couples and early career challenges

(05:00) - Creating a “couple’s contract” for career and life decisions

(08:00) - The role of self-discovery in financial and relationship planning

(10:00) - Balancing entrepreneurship and personal life as a couple

(14:00) - Navigating individuation and renegotiating relationship roles

(17:00) - Double primary vs. double secondary career models

(20:00) - Importance of revisiting career and life expectations

(24:00) - Emotional impact of entrepreneurship on relationships

Key Topics Discussed:

Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs, Charlotte North Carolina, Financial Therapy, Couples Financial Planning, Financial Intimacy, Money and Relationships, Financial Communication for Couples, Attachment Styles and Money, Financial Conflict Resolution, Therapy-Informed Financial Planning, Financial Trauma Healing, Financial Wellness for Couples, Dual-career couples, Financial planning for entrepreneurs, Couples career balance, Self-discovery in relationships, Navigating career transitions together

Mentions:

Website: https://www.ellevateadvisors.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooklynbrock 

Mentions:  ”Couples That Work" by Jennifer  Petriglieri

More of Healthy Love & Money:

Redefine your relationship with money and each other: https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/

Ed’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyloveandmoney/

Contact me at [email protected]

Healthy Love & Money is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.