Finding Joy in Your Relationship with Money
Episode Overview
Money is deeply tied to emotions and personal history. Redefine wealth beyond material possessions. Use tools like the Wealth Mandala to assess financial well-being. Focus on community, health, and personal satisfaction. Practical advice for improving financial stability.
It's the subtitle of the book: How to Find Joy in Your Relationship to Money. That's really my vision and my mission.
Money can be a tricky subject, often tangled with emotions and personal history. In this episode of Mental Illness Happy Hour, Paul Gilmartin sits down with Elizabeth Husserl, a financial advisor and author of The Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship with Money. Elizabeth dives into the emotional aspects of money, exploring how our financial habits are often influenced by our upbringing and societal pressures.
She shares her journey from working with indigenous communities in Mexico to becoming a financial advisor, blending her expertise in psychology and economics to help others find balance and joy in their financial lives. Elizabeth and Paul discuss the importance of redefining wealth beyond material possessions, focusing on community, health, and personal satisfaction. They also touch on practical tools like the Wealth Mandala exercise, which helps individuals assess their financial well-being across various aspects of life.
With humour and honesty, this episode encourages you to rethink your relationship with money and find a healthier, more fulfilling approach to financial stability. Whether you're struggling to make ends meet or simply want to improve your financial health, this conversation offers valuable insights and practical advice.