The Breaking Financial Chains Podcast

By Tanya Ibberson

Are you tired of feeling anxious about money despite working hard? Do you avoid opening bank statements, feel trapped by financial decisions you don't understand, or struggle with someone else cont

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The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.

The Breaking Financial Chains Podcast episodes:

May 13, 2026What Are You Really Teaching Your Kids About Money? | Breaking Financial Chains Ep.46
What Are You Really Teaching Your Kids About Money? | Breaking Financial Chains Ep.46.
In this episode of Breaking Financial Chains, I explore how we unconsciously pass our money wounds on to our children through the behaviours we model every single day. From the phrases we repeat ("we can't afford that", "money doesn't grow on trees") to how we react when bills arrive, our kids are absorbing financial lessons long before we sit them down for "the money talk".
I look at the two extremes most parents swing between - raising children who fear money or who worship it - and why both create adults who struggle. Whether it's the scarcity mindset that breeds under-earning and avoidance, or the achievement-driven identity that leaves high earners feeling emotionally broke, these patterns start in childhood.
But this isn't about guilt. It's about awareness and making small, intentional shifts.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
Why your children learn more from your behaviour than your words
The fear-based and worship-based money lessons we accidentally teach
How phrases like "I want never gets" can shape adult financial decisions
Practical ways to talk about money openly without stress
Teaching delayed gratification and safe decision-making with money
Why presence matters more than presents
Separating love from spending (and the guilt trap for high earners)
The emotional legacy you're leaving your children
Today's reflective question: What money belief from my own childhood am I most at risk of accidentally passing on to my children?
Chapters
00:00 Modeling financial behavior for kids
04:52 Discussing money and parenting
09:24 Cultural beliefs about money
11:08 Understanding childhood money beliefs
16:15 Teaching kids about finances
18:50 Teaching Kids Financial Discernment
22:57 Teaching kids money lessons
26:41 Teaching kids about money beliefs
29:00 Reflecting on generational money beliefs
#BreakingFinancialChains #MoneyMindset #FinancialFreedom #ParentingAndMoney #MoneyBeliefs #FinancialEducation #RaisingKids #MoneyWounds #FinancialLegacy #GenerationalWealth
Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefinancialwingwoman
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefinancialwingwoman

If this episode brings up difficult feelings, please reach out to appropriate support services in your area.

#FinancialAbuse #FinancialFreedom #WomenEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #BreakingFinancialChains #FinancialControl #PersonalStory #PodcastLife #FinancialIndependence #ThinkMedia
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31min
May 06, 2026Becoming Your Own Wing Woman: Healing Emotional Wounds and Breaking Free Financially - Ep. 45
Becoming Your Own Wing Woman: Healing Emotional Wounds and Breaking Free Financially - Ep. 45.
Unlock your path to financial freedom by understanding the deeper roots behind your money habits. In this episode, Tanya Riverson dives into the powerful connection between emotional healing and financial independence.
The link between being emotionally unmothered and financial challenges
How childhood experiences shape your financial mindset and self-worth
Recognising signs of financial control and breaking the cycle
Steps to become your own financial wing woman
Practical strategies for building both emotional and financial security
Chapters
00:00 Becoming your own wingwoman
04:15 Finding Acceptance and Self-Reliance
09:59 Understanding financial control in relationships
13:41 Proving self-worth through spending
16:52 Embracing self-love and empowerment
19:08 Taking responsibility for yourself
Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefinancialwingwoman
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefinancialwingwoman

If this episode brings up difficult feelings, please reach out to appropriate support services in your area.

#FinancialAbuse #FinancialFreedom #WomenEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #BreakingFinancialChains #FinancialControl #PersonalStory #PodcastLife #FinancialIndependence #ThinkMedia
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21min
April 29, 2026Simplify Your Financial Life: Easy Habits for Clarity and Confidence - Ep. 44
Simplify Your Financial Life: Easy Habits for Clarity and Confidence - Ep. 44.
Simplifying your finances can bring clarity, reduce stress, and help you stay in control. In this episode, we break down the practical steps to declutter your financial life for lasting peace of mind.
Common causes and hidden problems of financial clutter
The emotional impact of complex finances and avoidance
Benefits of simplifying your financial setup
A 4-step process for financial decluttering
How to align your finances with your life for ongoing peace of mind
Chapters
00:00 Managing financial clutter
04:33 Losing track of accounts and records
10:24 Simplifying finances and reducing accounts
11:37 Simplifying financial accounts
15:50 Decluttering your financial systems
18:14 Wrapping up the episode
Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefinancialwingwoman
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefinancialwingwoman

If this episode brings up difficult feelings, please reach out to appropriate support services in your area.

#FinancialAbuse #FinancialFreedom #WomenEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #BreakingFinancialChains #FinancialControl #PersonalStory #PodcastLife #FinancialIndependence #ThinkMedia
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19min
April 22, 2026How Your Money Story Shapes Your Financial Future and Habits - Ep. 43
How Your Money Story Shapes Your Financial Future and Habits - Ep. 43.
Discover how your earliest money beliefs shape your financial life in this episode of Breaking Financial Chains. Learn practical steps to identify and rewrite your money story so you can break free from financial limitations.
Why most financial habits are learned, not innate
How childhood experiences and family attitudes impact your beliefs about money
The concept of the "money story" and its influence on daily decisions
Techniques to build financial awareness and begin rewriting old scripts
How changing your money story can positively impact future generations
Chapters
00:00 Understanding your money story
04:49 Understanding money beliefs and behaviors
09:25 Breaking generational money beliefs
11:16 Changing your family's money story
15:39 Early money lessons and struggles
18:17 Changing financial beliefs
Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefinancialwingwoman
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefinancialwingwoman

If this episode brings up difficult feelings, please reach out to appropriate support services in your area.

#FinancialAbuse #FinancialFreedom #WomenEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #BreakingFinancialChains #FinancialControl #PersonalStory #PodcastLife #FinancialIndependence #ThinkMedia
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20min
April 15, 2026Why You Avoid Money Tasks and How to Start Facing Them Gently - Ep. 42
Why You Avoid Money Tasks and How to Start Facing Them Gently - Ep. 42.
Struggling to tackle those financial tasks you keep putting off? In this episode, we break down the real reasons behind financial avoidance and share practical steps to help you move forward.
Why financial avoidance isn’t about laziness, but nervous system activation
Common money tasks people put off and the internal dialogue that follows
How your past experiences shape your current money habits
A cycle of avoidance and how to break it with small, realistic actions
Specific strategies to build confidence and compassion with your finances
Chapters
00:00 Facing financial responsibilities
03:40 Avoiding financial tasks and stress
09:02 Avoiding tasks and feeling stuck
12:17 Making tasks small and manageable
14:26 Quick budgeting and mindfulness moment
18:06 Building compassion into money habits
Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefinancialwingwoman
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefinancialwingwoman

If this episode brings up difficult feelings, please reach out to appropriate support services in your area.

#FinancialAbuse #FinancialFreedom #WomenEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #BreakingFinancialChains #FinancialControl #PersonalStory #PodcastLife #FinancialIndependence #ThinkMedia
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22min
April 08, 2026When Money Doesn’t Feel Like Yours: Breaking Free from Financial Control - Ep. 41
When Money Doesn’t Feel Like Yours: Breaking Free from Financial Control - Ep. 41.
Struggling to feel financially independent or secure? This episode tackles the hidden dynamics of financial control and practical steps to reclaim your financial autonomy.
Signs and patterns of financial control in relationships
How emotional impacts affect your sense of financial ownership
Distinguishing healthy shared finances from controlling behaviors
Steps to build awareness and regain involvement in household finances
Tools, resources, and support options for rebuilding financial autonomy
Chapters
00:00 Recognizing financial control in relationships
04:15 Signs of financial control
09:40 Dynamics of financial control
11:37 Reclaiming financial awareness at home
13:57 Encouragement for financial independence
Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefinancialwingwoman
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefinancialwingwoman

If this episode brings up difficult feelings, please reach out to appropriate support services in your area.

#FinancialAbuse #FinancialFreedom #WomenEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #BreakingFinancialChains #FinancialControl #PersonalStory #PodcastLife #FinancialIndependence #ThinkMedia
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16min
April 01, 2026The Five Core Skills You Need for True Financial Independence - Ep. 40
The Five Core Skills You Need for True Financial Independence - Ep. 40.
Break free from the myth that financial independence is just a number. In this episode, Tanya explains why building the right financial skills matters more than chasing a magic figure.
Why seeing financial independence as a number keeps you stuck
The real meaning of financial independence as a skill set
Five core abilities you need for long-term financial resilience
Simple steps to start building financial confidence, no matter your income
Why this approach is especially important for women and how to break free from old money stories

Chapters
00:00 The myth of the magic number
06:00 Rethinking financial independence goals
09:57 Tracking spending and making changes
11:51 Building confidence in decision making
16:46 Overcoming financial struggles
18:36 Breaking money taboos for women
23:57 Starting small and building habits
24:48 Closing thoughts and next episode
Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefinancialwingwoman
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefinancialwingwoman

If this episode brings up difficult feelings, please reach out to appropriate support services in your area.

#FinancialAbuse #FinancialFreedom #WomenEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #BreakingFinancialChains #FinancialControl #PersonalStory #PodcastLife #FinancialIndependence #ThinkMedia
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26min
March 25, 2026 Is Burnout Causing You to Overspend? Break the Cycle and Reclaim Control - Ep. 39
Is Burnout Causing You to Overspend? Break the Cycle and Reclaim Control - Ep. 39.

Struggling with burnout spending and emotional purchases? In this episode, discover why your card shouldn’t be your only coping strategy and how to break the cycle.

- What burnout spending is and why it happens

- Common signs you may be emotionally overspending

- The link between burnout, your nervous system, and financial habits

- Why recovery and rest—not restriction—are key

Simple questions and practical solutions to change your spending patterns!

Chapters
00:00 Everyday Spending Habits

05:55 "Burnout Spending Awareness"

07:28 "Emotional Spending: Spotting Triggers"

11:21 "Setting Boundaries for Self-Care"

17:40 "Self-Care Over Impulse Spending"

19:30 "Create Financial Space, Not Spend"

23:01 "Gift of Capacity"
Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefinancialwingwoman
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefinancialwingwoman

If this episode brings up difficult feelings, please reach out to appropriate support services in your area.

#FinancialAbuse #FinancialFreedom #WomenEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #BreakingFinancialChains #FinancialControl #PersonalStory #PodcastLife #FinancialIndependence #ThinkMedia
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25min
March 18, 2026What Happens When Success Doesn’t Equal Happiness. Emma Hine Tells her story. Ep. 38
What Happens When Success Doesn’t Equal Happiness. Emma Hine tells her story. Ep. 38.
In this episode of Breaking Financial Chains, Tanya Ibberson sits down with Emma Hine to discuss the hidden struggles behind financial success and how it impacts our mental health and relationships. They explore what it really means to break free from burnout and redefine what success looks like.
Building a business from scratch to seven figures and the personal cost behind it
The effects of work addiction and burnout on family and mental health
How external pressure and past experiences drive our decisions around money and success
The turning points that led to closing a successful business and choosing a healthier path
How grief, loss, and changing values shape our relationship with money and life choices
Chapters
00:00 "Burnout: When Success Hurts"
06:10 Child's Sudden Femur Injury
08:51 "Behind Success: Hidden Struggles"
12:23 "Unspoken Struggles in Marriage"
16:13 "Overcoming Doubt and Pressure"
18:34 "Runaway Train of Self-Perception"
21:55 "Embracing Simplicity During COVID"
26:22 "Financial Struggles and Relief"
30:57 "Finding Purpose Through Reflection"
32:35 "Breaking Free from Old Narratives"
36:53 "Life Happens Right Now"
41:02 "Impact Over Money Drives Me"
44:35 "Permission to Choose Change"
46:51 "Breaking Financial Chains Podcast"

Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefinancialwingwoman
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefinancialwingwoman

If this episode brings up difficult feelings, please reach out to appropriate support services in your area.

#FinancialAbuse #FinancialFreedom #WomenEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #BreakingFinancialChains #FinancialControl #PersonalStory #PodcastLife #FinancialIndependence #ThinkMedia
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48min
March 11, 2026Building a Bigger Life Without Building a Bigger Burden - Ep. 37
Building a Bigger Life Without Building a Bigger Burden - Ep. 37.
Ready to break free from the stress of wanting more? In this episode, Tanya Ibberson shares a practical approach to pursuing growth without burning out.
What you’ll learn:
Why the old “growth equals stress” story is a myth
What a “calm upgrade” actually looks like in business and life
How to align your ambition with nervous system safety and peace
Real-life examples of delegating, setting boundaries, and saying no
Simple tools to regulate your mindset and stay clear on what you really want
Subscribe for more grounded money wisdom and share your own “calm upgrade” wins in the comments!
Chapters
00:00 "Ambition Without Overload"
05:24 "Calm Upgrades and Delegation Tips"
08:33 "Upleveling from a Dysregulated Place"
11:43 "Regulated Decision-Making for Goals"
15:33 "Strategic Growth Through Reflection"
19:08 "Choose Peace, Not Burden"
Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefinancialwingwoman
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefinancialwingwoman

If this episode brings up difficult feelings, please reach out to appropriate support services in your area.

#FinancialAbuse #FinancialFreedom #WomenEmpowerment #MoneyMindset #BreakingFinancialChains #FinancialControl #PersonalStory #PodcastLife #FinancialIndependence #ThinkMedia
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21min

FAQs about The Breaking Financial Chains Podcast:

How many episodes does The Breaking Financial Chains Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.