Financial Trauma to Financial Freedom: Retirement Planning Made Real

🎙️ Carrie On! Episode: Financial Trauma to Financial Freedom: Retirement Planning Made RealMoney talk isn’t always easy—but it’s necessary. In this powerful episode of Carrie On, I sit down with Diana Greshtchuk, CEO of Fan Your Flame LLC, financial literacy coach, and your best financial friend. Together, we dive into the fears, shame, and myths that often hold women back from financial independence and planning for retirement.From navigating debt (helpful vs. unhelpful), to preparing for college expenses, to setting boundaries around aging parents and long-term care, Diana shares trauma-informed strategies that bring both compassion and clarity to money management.Whether you’re 40 and realizing you haven’t saved enough, sending a kid off to college, or wondering how to care for your parents without draining your retirement fund—this episode gives you tools, tough love, and hope.💡 What You’ll Learn:1. Why financial trauma keeps many women from building wealth—and how to shift out of shame2. The simple mindset change from “I can’t afford this” to “How can I afford this?”3. Why debt isn’t always bad (hello, “helpful debt” vs. “unhelpful debt”)4. How to have “money dates” with yourself to get financially—and emotionally—naked5. Strategies for balancing saving, investing, and living the life you want📌 Links & ResourcesConnect with Diana: https://fan-your-flame.com/Download her free Money Date Hand Book: https://fanyourflame.kit.com/ab6995bff8 and start your financial check-in todayFollow Fan Your Flame LLC on Instagram & Facebook🙏 Special Thanks to Our SponsorsTwo Peacocks Travel – Women supporting women through curated global adventures. Find your next travel bestie at twopacxtravel.comReady for TED with Toni Purry – An 8-week program to clarify your message and craft your TEDx talk. Apply at readyforted.com✨ And hey, while you’re there, hit follow/subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. That way, you’ll never miss an episode packed with wisdom, humor, and the real talk we all need.