How Economic Violence Impacts Women’s Health | Blush and Bloom Podcast | Ep. 24

#WomensHealth #FinancialWellness #EconomicAbuse #PreventiveCareIn this episode of Blush and Bloom, I sit down with Claudia Segre — economist, activist, and founder of the Global Thinking Foundation — to explore how financial health is women’s health.Claudia shares insights on how women can protect themselves from economic violence, build financial literacy, and take ownership of their wellbeing. We talk about what financial abuse looks like, how it affects women’s health, and why financial independence is one of the most important forms of self-care.In this conversation, we cover✨ What economic violence is and how it shows up✨ Why financial literacy prevents abuse✨ How money and control affect women’s health✨ Steps to rebuild confidence and independence✨ How technology and advocacy drive change✨ Why financial independence is self-careThis is a grounded and empowering conversation about money, health, and freedom — and why protecting your finances is part of protecting your wellbeing.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to Blush and Bloom00:24 – Meet Claudia Segre and her mission02:38 – From finance to advocacy03:00 – Why economic dependence traps women04:29 – The impact of financial literacy on wellbeing05:43 – Real-life story of love and financial stress08:33 – Understanding economic abuse10:23 – The health effects of financial control12:18 – Rebuilding confidence and autonomy13:53 – Taking women’s stories to the G7 and UN18:28 – How fintech protects women from abuse20:48 – Innovations in women’s financial health22:25 – What keeps Claudia motivated24:04 – The one policy she’d change25:19 – Steps to improve your financial wellbeing25:59 – About the Global Thinking Foundation27:29 – Closing thoughts and Asele resources📌 Resources Mentioned• Global Thinking Foundation – gltfoundation.com• OECD Financial Education – oecd.org/financial/education• Istanbul Convention – coe.int/en/web/istanbul-convention📌 Show notes & resourcesasele.tech/post/blush-and-bloom-ep24-economic-violenceConnect with Us• Claudia Segre – linkedin.com/in/claudiasegre• Gigi Kenneth (Host) – linkedin.com/in/gigikennethMore from Asele✨ Visit Asele – asele.tech✨ Try the Asele app – asele.health✨ Join our WhatsApp community – Join here✨ Instagram – instagram.com/asele.tech✨ LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/asele✨ Spotify – Blush and Bloom✨ YouTube – Watch episodes✨ Apple Podcasts – Listen on Apple💬 What’s one step you’ll take today to protect your financial and emotional health?🔔 Follow and share to keep the conversation going.