Couples & Money: Build Financial Confidence and Stronger Relationships with Dr. Robin Buckley | Ep 27

🎙 Episode Description Money is one of the most common sources of stress in relationships — not because couples don't care, but because most were never taught how to talk about it. In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Dr. Robin Buckley to explore how couples can approach money conversations with more clarity, structure, and intention. Drawing on her background in cognitive-behavioral coaching and business frameworks, Robin shares why money discussions often become emotionally charged and how couples can reduce conflict by creating shared roles, routines, and expectations around finances. Together, they discuss how communication styles impact financial confidence, why avoiding money conversations often causes more harm than good, and how couples can build trust and alignment without blame or overwhelm. This episode is a practical resource for couples — especially women — who want to feel confident with money while strengthening their relationship. 💡 We Talk About • Why money becomes one of the biggest stressors in relationships • How emotional reactions derail financial conversations • Using business-style structure to reduce conflict • Creating intentional money conversations as a couple • How clarity and communication strengthen both finances and connection 👤 About Dr. Robin Buckley Dr. Robin Buckley helps high-achieving clients thrive in their careers and relationships. She is a cognitive-behavioral coach, author, professional speaker, and TED speaker who works with executives, teams, and high-performance couples. Her best-selling book, Marriage Inc: The Boardroom Blueprint to a Lasting Love, was released in September 2025. 🔗 Connect with Robin Website: https://drrobinbuckley.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrobinbuckley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578967486178 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drrobinbuckley Threads: https://www.threads.com/@drrobinbuckley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robin-buckley/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/drrobinbuckley.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRobinBuckley Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drrobinbuckley/marriage-inc/ 👤 About Linda Grizely Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda blends the numbers (real money) and tactics with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™. 🔗 Connect with Linda Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely 🤝 Resources / Freebies What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz Join Linda's Free Community — a space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last: https://info.lindagriz.com/widget/form/7NpbG0FdJW2Lwp57R0wj ·         Marriage Inc.: The Boardroom Blueprint for a Lasting Love — 20% discounthttps://app.drrobinbuckley.com/checkout-page-funnel       Important Disclosures:  Real Money, Real Life™ is hosted and produced by Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC. Linda Grizely, CFP®, is an Investment Adviser Representative of Nectarine, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC is separate from and unaffiliated with Nectarine. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Linda Grizely, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC, or Nectarine. Guests on the podcast may express opinions or discuss financial strategies that are their own and should not be considered recommendations or personalized financial advice. This podcast is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial products. Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax professionals regarding their specific situation. For additional disclosures, please visit: https://hellonectarine.com and https://www.lindagriz.com/disclaimers