Mind Money Balance

177: Ask a Money Therapist: Spending money guilt, debt anxiety, and rigidity

Get insight on shifting your mindset from saving to spending when entering retirement, how to manage money with a partner when the shared account gets low at the end of each month, and dealing with anxiety when you have debt directly from Michigan’s first financial therapist, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. Sometimes, hearing from others with similar conundrums can help you understand your own stressors and think about different ways to cope or overcome them. JOIN THE FREE WEEKLY MIND MONEY BALANCE NEWSLETTER & GET INFO ON NOT ANOTHER BUDGETING CHALLENGEhttps://www.mindmoneybalance.com/newsletterREAD THIS INSTEADhttps://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/ask-a-money-therapist 

176: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed With Money: Self Care by Subtraction

Self-care isn’t always about adding more to your skin care routine or journaling regimen; often, it starts with doing less. It's a simple, therapeutic reframe: what if the best thing you can do for your well-being, or your finances, is take something off your plate? If you're craving a low-maintenance life that actually supports your mental and financial health, this is your invitation to try a new and much gentler approach. In this episode, financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin explores self-care by subtraction. She shares how simplifying your money life can ease burnout, reduce overwhelm, and reconnect with what actually matters.READ THIS INSTEADhttps://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/financial-self-care-by-subtraction

175: Not Married, Still Protected: Legal & Financial Security for Unmarried Couples

In this episode, financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin walks you through the essential legal and financial documents unmarried couples (and poly partners or cohabitating besties!) should consider, like cohabitation agreements, estate planning tools, and property titles. Whether you’re sharing a home, finances, or a life together, these protections can offer clarity and peace of mind, without a marriage certificate.Planning while you're in love and of sound mind is one of the kindest things you can do for your future selves. TL;DR: If you don’t make a plan, the state will make one for you.READ THIS INSTEAD:https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/protecting-your-relationship-without-marriageJOIN THE NEWSLETTER:https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/newsletter

174: Shopping Too Much: Avoiding Overconsumption

Shopping has become easier than ever, which makes overconsumption more common, tempting, and a go-to coping skill for many of us. Overconsumption can impact your mental well-being, increase stress, and clutter your home and mind. In this video, I’m breaking down what overconsumption really is, the psychology of overspending, and how to resist consumerism without shame or guilt.👉 READ THIS INSTEADhttps://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/how-to-stop-overconsumption💌 JOIN THE FREE WEEKLY MIND MONEY BALANCE NEWSLETTER https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/newsletter

173: No One Can Afford A Home: Here’s Why (and What You Can Do)

There is a real affordability crisis caused by decades of underbuilding, restrictive zoning, slow permitting, and rising costs. In this episode, Michigan's first financial therapist explains that housing is a social determinant of health, impacting both mental and physical well-being. Learn why it feels like no one can afford a home and what you can do to advocate for more housing. Read this instead: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/housing-stability-movement Join the Mind Money Balance Newsletter:https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/newsletter