83: Why We Need Financial Therapy

Have you ever wondered why money feels so emotional, even when you know what you “should” be doing? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re unpacking how psychology, therapy, and financial planning all overlap, and why the numbers only tell half the story.We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk about the emotional side of money — and how culture, identity, and lived experience shape the way we earn, spend, save, and share.In today’s episode, we discuss the following:Why your financial plan should include your feelings (not just your goals)How shame, guilt, and anxiety show up in your money habitsThe weight of generational money trauma — and how it keeps us stuckThe constant tug between scarcity and abundance mindsetsHow capitalism, inequality, and gender roles quietly influence our sense of “enough”Money touches everything — our relationships, our security, our joy. But until we understand why we feel the way we do about it, even the best financial plan won’t feel right.Book financial therapy with Alyssa Thanks for listening to another episode! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!