Once you understand the basics about personal finance, it's time to level up. I'll describe how to start with your dreams and goals, and then use practical steps to take your personal finances to the next level. 

*Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.*

Website: www.healthywealthyroots.org

IG: healthywealthyroots

People are opinionated and often, choice parents are subjected to the opinions of others. This can make for awkward and even painful situations. How do you navigate having someone you love disagree with your choice? When do you explain, or not explain, your family dynamic when asked by strangers? I'll share my perspective and experience.

*Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.*

Website: www.healthywealthyroots.org

IG: healthywealthyroots

My journey to becoming a SMBC: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/having-a-baby-on-your-own-single-mom-by-choice/id1528969516?i=1000496062112

Therapists who understand the Choice Mom journey: http://www.choicemoms.org/therapists_who_understand_the_choice_mom_journey/

Find a Fertility therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/infertility

You can travel for less or even nothing at all by travel hacking! This involves using various strategies to reduce the cost of your trips. I'll explain the basics of travel hacking and provide personal finance pointers to remember. Get out there and see the world!

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.healthywealthyroots.org/ep71

*Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.*

Website: www.healthywealthyroots.org

IG: healthywealthyroots

There's a fascination about therapy and therapists. I think that's partly because therapists don't share much, if anything, about themselves. Also, the media has painted a picture of the profession that is definitely incomplete. In this episode, I'll share some stories about therapists from inside the profession.

*Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.*

Website: www.healthywealthyroots.org

IG: healthywealthyroots

Clubhouse: hwr

There are several reasons I've heard for people's hesitance around investing. The big ones are not wanting to "lose" their money, not knowing how to invest, and not knowing what investing choices to make. Your feelings are valid. At the same time, if you want to get into investing, tackling that fear should include educating yourself on investments, starting small, and not putting all your eggs into one basket. I discuss the market, the neurology of fear, and tangible steps to get started. Check out the website for more resources.

*Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.*

Website: www.healthywealthyroots.org

IG: healthywealthyroots

Clubhouse: hwr

Budgets have quite a reputation, however if you want to pay off debt, budgets can be really helpful. I don't think my debt payoff would have been as efficient without budgeting. I'll describe how I budget and how my zero-based budget helps me know how much money can be put towards my debt payoff each month. 

*Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.*

Website: www.healthywealthyroots.org

IG: healthywealthyroots

Clubhouse: hwr

Join me as I revisit my donor's profile for the first time in three years. If you are considering using a donor on your parenthood journey, my decision making may help. Ultimately, it came down to the fact that we share similar values. I still think I picked the right person.

*Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is a single mother by choice. Her interests are financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.*

Website: www.healthywealthyroots.org

IG: healthywealthyroots

Clubhouse: hwr

As the pandemic continues raging on, I wanted to share what worked for me when my toddler son and I recently quarantined at home for two weeks. What helped most was mentally focusing on getting through half a day at a time since naps still split up our days. Apart from that, deliveries to the house, outdoor space, and a small stash of toys to ration out got us through. Those are all privileges I acknowledge. Remember, this is an emotional and stressful experience. Rely on your supports. That support was invaluable as well.

*Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.*

Website: www.healthywealthyroots.org

IG: healthywealthyroots

Clubhouse: hwr

I'm sharing my thoughts, successes, and tips after my first year in the financial independence retire early (FIRE) community. 

*Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.*

Website: www.healthywealthyroots.org

IG: healthywealthyroots

Clubhouse: hwr