Financial Wellness with Catherine Siphron ~ 037

In this episode of Big Little Lessons, we sit down with returning guest Catherine Siphron to explore the often-overlooked topic of financial wellness—and how small, consistent habits can shape our sense of security, confidence, and freedom over time. Catherine, a financial advisor and fiduciary, also brings her experience as a high school English teacher and mindfulness coach to this conversation. She shares her personal journey into financial literacy and her passion for helping both students and adults feel more confident and capable with money. Together, we unpack common misconceptions and reframe money—not as a source of stress—but as a skill set that can be learned and strengthened. This conversation goes beyond numbers—diving into the emotional side of money, including fear, avoidance, and confidence. Catherine offers simple, practical habits to help listeners get started, along with meaningful ways families can begin teaching children about money from a young age. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unsure, or even anxious about your finances, this episode is a gentle and empowering reminder that financial wellness begins with awareness—and grows through small, intentional steps. Big Little Lesson: Small money habits, practiced consistently, can lead to lasting confidence and security—not just financially, but in how we show up in our everyday lives. Resources Mentioned Next Gen Personal Finance Free financial literacy curriculum, interactive tools, and resources for students, teachers, and families Nerd Wallet Practical guidance on budgeting, credit, investing, and everyday money decisions We welcome your feedback.  Please email us at [email protected] of respect for our students, we want to note that while the stories we share are real, names have been changed for anonymity. In fact, every student we mention is named “Charlie.”  We use that name as a way to honor privacy while still sharing authentic classroom experiences. https://www.instagram.com/teachbiglittlelessons/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.