#213 | Why Ignoring Mental Health Leads To Costly Wealth Decisions & Strained Relationships [Financial Literacy, Financial Advisor & Wealth]

What happens when your wealth decisions collide with the reality of a loved one’s mental illness?Can compassion and financial responsibility coexist when relationships are tested by crisis?In this episode of Make Better Wealth Decisions, host John explores the intersection of mental health, money, and relationships with award-winning journalist and Beyond Well Media founder Sheila Hamilton. Together, they unpack how unchecked mental illness can quietly erode financial stability, emotional security, and even family trust—and what you can do to safeguard all three.By listening, you’ll learn:How to recognize early warning signs that mental health challenges are influencing financial behaviors.Why setting boundaries and “pre-commitment” agreements can save both relationships and wealth.Practical strategies for approaching financial and emotional crises with empathy and structure.If you want to make wiser wealth decisions while protecting your relationships and mental well-being, tune in now to hear this deeply personal and enlightening conversation with Sheila Hamilton.Visit Beyond Well MediaSheila Hamilton's podcast: Beyond Well Podcast Series More about John De Goey