5 strategies to manage money stress (and why women bear the brunt of it) / 23

Ever notice how your chest tightens when you think about checking your bank account? Or how a stressful day somehow leads to an Instagram purchase you may later regret? If so, you're not the only one. The connection between money and mental health affects nearly half of Americans, creating cycles that can feel impossible to break.In this conversation, we open up about our own financial stress triggers, share the jaw-dropping stats that made us realize this isn't just a "you problem," and explore why even simple money tasks can feel completely overwhelming when you’re struggling with your mental health. Most importantly, we offer gentle, judgment-free strategies that don't require a complete financial overhaul — just small, sustainable steps that help soften the edges of money anxiety. ✨ Episode Highlights ✨ [04:00] The shocking statistics on money and mental health [06:00] How financial stress and mental health affect each other [07:00] Our personal experiences with stress shopping and financial avoidance [09:00] Why talking about money still feels so shameful [13:00] Breaking down the harmful "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" mentality [15:00] Practical, gentle strategies for managing financial stress [20:00] How to start breaking your own money stress cycle📩 Get The Finance Girlies newsletter: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/newsletter💻Visit The Finance Girlies website: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/💖Email us your money questions: [email protected]📸Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thefinancegirlies/