If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, confused, or ashamed when it comes to money, you’re not alone. Most of us were never taught how to manage our finances or how to talk about them. That silence often turns into stress, avoidance, and big financial mistakes.
In this episode, Tracy Coenen sits down with certified financial therapist Erika Wasserman, author of the brand new book Conversations With Your Financial Therapist. Erika is here to break down the emotional side of money, help you shift your mindset, and give you the tools to start powerful money conversations with your partner, your kids, or even just yourself.
Whether you’re rebuilding your life after divorce, navigating a new relationship, or finally getting serious about your finances, Erika shows you how emotional clarity leads to financial confidence.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
💡 What financial therapy is and how it can change the way you relate to money
💡 Why 90% of our money decisions are emotional, not logical
💡 How to identify the money mindset you inherited and start shifting it
💡 Why even smart, successful women often feel stuck or ashamed around money
💡 The best ways to start honest money conversations in your relationships
Erika believes you don’t need to know everything about money to take control of it. What you need is confidence, clarity, and a willingness to start where you are.
How to Change Your Relationship With Money:
✅ Start with one small conversation and use prompts if you need them
✅ Notice your internal money story and challenge negative patterns
✅ Use storytelling to make money talks feel less awkward
✅ If your financial advisor doesn’t make you feel heard, find a new one
✅ Focus on progress, not perfection. Financial healing is a journey
🎧 Tune in now to hear Erika’s personal story of reinvention, learn how financial therapy works, and discover how to build a mindset that supports the life you want.
Resources & Links:
📘 Get Erika’s new book Conversations With Your Financial Therapist: https://amzn.to/3TITsY0
🎙️ Learn more about Erika’s work: https://www.yourfinancialtherapist.com
📱 Follow Erika on Instagram: @yourfinancialtherapist
