Retirement Planning Isn’t Scary: How Women Can Start Building Freedom and Choices Today - Ep. 30.

Unlock your path to financial freedom with practical retirement planning that puts you in control. This episode is all about empowering women to take action and design a future they’re excited about.

- Why retirement planning is really about personal power and agency

- Common excuses and mistakes women make—and how to overcome them

- How to visualise your ideal future and reverse engineer your financial strategy

- Practical steps to review your pensions and start building a future ME fund

- The importance of seeking aligned financial advice and setting intentional money dates

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Chapters
00:00 "Retirement Planning: No More Delays"

04:30 "Financial Inequity and Gender Disparities"

08:46 "Visualize, Feel, Build, Achieve"

11:22 Keeping Track of Future Plans

15:32 Retirement Planning Mistakes Women Make

18:12 "Pension Planning: Start or Act"

20:27 "Voluntary Pension Contributions Advice"

23:49 "Breaking Financial Chains Podcast"

Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
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 Creating Your North Star: Vision a Life You Want | Ep 29.

Learn how to create your North Star vision for 2026 - a powerful goal-setting alternative that uses psychology and visualisation to guide your financial and life decisions with clarity and intention. 

In this Breaking Financial Chains episode, Tanya introduces North Star visioning - a guiding framework that helps you move from reaction mode to intentional living, especially when it comes to your finances.

Discover why your brain doesn't distinguish between imagined and real experiences, making multi-sensory visualisation one of the most powerful tools for achieving your goals.

KEY TOPICS:

• What a North Star is (and why it's not astrology)!
• The psychology of visualisation and brain rewiring
• Future-you thinking vs staying stuck in the present
• How to say yes with intention and no with clarity
• Creating multi-sensory visions (see, hear, smell, feel)
• Moving from people-pleasing to self-prioritisation
• Baby steps: 1-2 aligned actions for early 2026
• Keeping your vision visible and accessible

CHAPTERS:

 00:00 Introduction

02:17 What Is a North Star? 

04:37 Running West While Chasing Sunrise 

07:01 The Psychology of Visualisation 

09:23 Making It Multi-Sensory 

14:00 Permission to Dream Big 

18:51 Let It Be Yours 

20:50 One Action at a Time 

22:52 Keeping Your Vision Close 

24:50 Your North Star Is Already Inside You 

Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
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Understanding Money, Control and Communication in Relationships with Dan Meredith - Ep 28.

In this episode of Breaking Financial Chains, Tanya Ibberson sits down with guest Dan Meredith for a candid discussion about money, power, and the misconceptions surrounding financial conversations. Together, they tackle complex topics and share actionable insights for greater financial autonomy.

Here's what you'll learn:

- Why talking about money, power, and privilege is still so taboo—and how to break the silence
- The clear differences in how men and women approach financial decision-making and risk
- How financial privilege and control play out in relationships, with practical examples
- The impact of generational roles and communication gaps on financial freedom
- Tangible steps to create financial safety nets and improve open, honest financial conversations

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Chapters
00:00 "Financial Power, Not Man-Bashing"

04:01 "Success and Perceptions Explained"

06:31 Prioritising Women’s Well-being

11:38 Single Moms: Strength and Discipline

16:16 "Building Wealth Through Autonomy"

18:44 "Independence and Financial Stability"

22:11 "Ego, Choices, and Respect"

25:02 Men's Pressure to Provide

30:24 "Open Communication in Relationships"

32:01 "Improving Communication in Relationships"

34:28 "Dreams, Goals, and Connections"

39:27 Prioritise Independence and Stability

41:37 From Poverty to Privilege Perspectives

44:33 Animated Coaching Missteps

47:55 "Freedom From Financial Chains"

Connect With Dan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdanmeredith

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/coffeewithdan

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therealdanmeredith/videos

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

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How Intentional Spending Empowers Your Financial Journey and Brings Emotional Freedom - Ep. 27.

Take charge of your financial future with this episode on intentional spending. Learn how to align your money habits with your goals, values and a sense of genuine abundance.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why earning more won’t fix chaotic spending habits
• How to spot and break free from autopilot and emotionally-driven spending
• Practical steps to connect your finances with your values and goals
• Strategies for reframing budgeting from restriction to empowerment
• Simple mantras and mindset shifts to guide every spending decision

Ready to build self-trust and make your money work for you? Subscribe now and start breaking your financial chains!

Chapters

00:00 "You Can't Outearn Chaos"

04:51 "Intentional Spending with Purpose"

07:07 Reflecting on Emotional Spending

10:54 "Intentional Spending for True Impact"

14:14 Mindful Spending and Intentional Choices

17:14 "Intentional Spending Mantras"

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

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Breaking the Default Parent Syndrome: Balancing Family, Work, and Finances Without Burnout - Ep. 26.

Feeling overwhelmed as the default parent juggling work, family and finances? In this episode, Tanya breaks down actionable strategies to reclaim your time, set boundaries, and improve your financial wellbeing.

• What “default parent syndrome” is and how it impacts your life and finances
• Signs you’re at or over capacity—and why it matters
• The real cost of emotional labor and how it drains your earning potential
• Practical ways to delegate, outsource, and set healthy boundaries
• Why creating more space (not more hustle) is the key to financial growth

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Chapters

00:00 "The Overloaded Default Parent"

04:24 "Signs You're Overcapacity"

06:58 "More Income, More Stress"

10:14 "Prioritize Boundaries for Well-Being"

17:21 Outsource, Simplify, Empower Yourself

18:34 "Permission to Lighten Your Load"

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

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Teaching Financial Skills to Teenagers for Lifelong Success and Independence - Ep. 26.

Empower your teens with essential financial skills! In this episode, we break down the actionable steps parents can take to help their children become financially responsible and confident.

- Why financial responsibility starts in the teen years—and how your example matters

- The real-life case of correcting student tax code errors and dealing with HMRC

- Practical budgeting strategies for teens and university students, including irregular income

- How to start open conversations about payslips, savings, and money management at home

- Scripts and prompts parents can use to help their teens handle money challenges with confidence

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Chapters
00:00 "Teaching Teens Financial Responsibility"

06:07 "Set Up Your Government Gateway"

08:18 Understanding Tax Codes for Students

11:26 Teaching Financial Responsibility

13:47 Budgeting Challenges for Student Life

17:20 Teaching Kids Financial Habits

22:53 Breaking Generational Money Cycles

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

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Emotional Release: Creating Space for Financial Healing - Ep. 24.

Financial frustration is a completely normal human experience, yet many of us (especially women) have been taught to suppress these powerful emotions. Today, I'm diving into my Money Rage Room technique, an idea for safely expressing and releasing financial anger, grief and resentment that might otherwise leak into other areas of your life.

I explore how stored money emotions can manifest as people-pleasing, passive-aggressive spending, avoidance behaviours, and self-sabotage. By creating intentional rituals for emotional release, whether through journaling, voice recordings, symbolic letter burning, or physical outlets, you can process these feelings constructively and move toward financial clarity with newfound empowerment.

The Money Rage Room isn't just about venting; it's a transformative practice that creates space for better decision-making. When we acknowledge our anger is valid but don't let it control us, we can finally move from reactionary chaos to confident ownership of our financial journey.

Key Takeaways:
• Suppressed money emotions don't disappear; they leak into other behaviours, often sabotaging our financial progress
• Creating a safe, private space for emotional release helps regulate your nervous system and brings financial clarity
• Childhood conditioning, financial abuse, people-pleasing tendencies, and feeling trapped can all create financial rage that needs healthy expression
• Setting time boundaries for your "rage sessions" creates a container that leads to empowerment rather than overwhelm
• The goal isn't just emotional release but creating space for better financial decision-making from a place of calm

Chapters
00:00 - Welcome and introduction
00:49 - What is a Money Rage Room?
02:22 - Why emotional release matters for financial health
05:53 - Common sources of financial rage and frustration
10:11 - Creating a safe space for financial emotional release
12:44 - Setting time boundaries for your rage sessions
15:42 - What happens after release: clarity and empowerment
18:35 - Making it part of your money ritual
19:09 - Your anger is valid - closing reflections

Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefinancialwingwoman
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Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
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Setting Boundaries for Financial Freedom and Peace of Mind - Ep. 23.

Learn how to protect your financial well-being by mastering the art of saying no and setting healthy boundaries. This episode offers straightforward strategies to help you safeguard your money, energy, and peace of mind.

• Why setting financial boundaries is essential for self-care and long-term security
• Common signs you may need stronger financial boundaries
• Practical ways to start saying no without guilt
• Scripts and responses for declining financial requests kindly
• How boundaries teach value and empower both you and your loved ones

Chapters

00:00 The Cost of Always Saying Yes

04:12 "Setting Boundaries Without Guilt"

08:33 "Assessing Resentment & Financial Boundaries"

13:01 "Setting Boundaries Builds Self-Belief"

15:08 Teaching Kids Value Over Price

18:31 "No: An Act of Respect"

Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefinancialwingwoman
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In this week's episode, I'm taking a look at the value and benefits of financial coaching. Taking charge of your money life can be hard when you do it alone. Here are some of the ways that working with a coach can help you fast track lasting change.

Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
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Separating Self-Worth from Financial Worth: Breaking Financial Chains Ep. 21.

In this powerful episode, I dive deep into how our feelings of self-worth often become entangled with our financial status, and why this connection can be so damaging. Learn practical ways to recognise these patterns and start reclaiming your inherent value beyond your bank balance.

Money often becomes the mirror through which we measure our value, but that mirror can get cracked. When our self-worth is tied to wealth, we experience an emotional rollercoaster with every financial fluctuation, feeling incredible when money flows in and worthless when finances tighten.

In this episode, I explore the origins of these harmful connections, from childhood stories to cultural messaging, especially for women. More importantly, I share tangible strategies to decouple your inherent worth from your financial position. We'll examine the signs your worth is tangled with money, like feeling guilty when you rest, spending to feel better, or defining yourself by your income or job title.

This isn't just philosophical, it's essential for your emotional wellbeing and financial decision-making. When we operate from a place of ego or shame instead of calm clarity, we make poor financial choices and risk burnout. Discover how to anchor your self-worth in unshakeable aspects of your character and values.

Key Takeaways:
• Your worth as a human is inherent, it exists before any invoice is paid or salary lands
• Signs your self-worth is entangled with money include guilt when resting, emotional spending, and feeling like a failure when finances are tight
• Practical reframes to try: "This money win is exciting AND I'm valuable even without it" and "Money is a tool I use, not a reflection of who I am"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:00 The theme: decoupling value from wealth
02:20 How money becomes tied to identity
04:00 Signs your self-worth is connected to money
08:00 The damage this connection causes
10:00 How to separate worth from wealth
15:00 Practical reframes to try today
19:00 Final thoughts: You are not your job or balance sheet

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

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