Untangling Money Woes: Joan Sotkin on Emotional and Financial Health
When you can really understand your own emotional makeup, you can understand why you're getting the results you're getting.
What if your emotional state could be the key to unlocking financial freedom? In this episode of 'Mental Health News Radio', host Kristin Sunanta Walker chats with Joan Sotkin, the brains behind The Prosperity Show, about the intricate dance between money and mental health. Joan brings decades of experience in helping entrepreneurs and practitioners break free from financial and emotional struggles. She delves into how our childhood experiences shape our financial habits and decisions as adults.
Joan shares her wisdom on understanding our emotional makeup, which she believes is crucial for making better financial choices. She says, 'Every decision you make has a feeling component, an emotional component, and when you can really understand your own emotional makeup, you can understand why you're getting the results you're getting'. Throughout the conversation, Joan offers practical advice on shifting our emotional state around money.
She touches on the importance of touch and connection in mental health, the role of shame and self-worth in financial struggles, and the power of choice in shaping our lives. One key takeaway is the danger of always longing for more without appreciating what we already have. Joan encourages listeners to be present and focus on the positives in their lives rather than constantly striving for more.
The episode also addresses the challenges of managing physical and mental health issues while pursuing financial goals. It's a refreshing take on an often-overlooked aspect of mental health, offering practical tips for balancing financial and emotional well-being. Tune in to gain valuable insights and find positivity even in challenging circumstances.