Mind Over Money: Retirement Planning Meets LGBTQ+ Mental Wellness

Financial stress is more than just numbers—it’s emotional, mental, and deeply personal. In this episode of Take Pride in Retirement, host and fiduciary advisor Matt McClure explores the powerful connection between mental health and money, especially within the LGBTQ+ community. From financial trauma to money scripts and everyday anxiety about the future, Matt opens up about the emotional weight that so many LGBTQ+ individuals carry when it comes to money. More importantly, he offers real-world strategies to help you take control of your finances—and your mindset. ✅ Learn how to create a spending plan that works for you ✅ Find out how clarity leads to confidence ✅ Discover how your financial “scripts” can be rewritten ✅ Get tips for lowering stress with automation and planning ✅ Understand the unique financial challenges facing LGBTQ+ households ✅ Learn why working with a trusted advisor is a form of self-care Quote of the Week: “True financial freedom isn't just about dollars. It's about peace of mind.” — Unknown   -- Schedule your free consultation: TakePrideInRetirement.com Connect with Matt: https://takeprideinretirement.com/#contact Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TakePrideinRetirementShow Take Pride in Retirement is proud to be named one of the top Pride podcasts on the internet by FeedSpot. For more, go to https://blog.feedspot.com/pride_podcasts About Take Pride in Retirement:Take Pride in Retirement is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Host Matt McClure, a licensed fiduciary financial advisor, shares strategies to protect your hard-earned money while pursuing market-like growth. Matt holds the RSSA® credential as a Registered Social Security Analyst®, helping clients optimize their Social Security filing strategies to potentially increase lifetime income. He’s also a Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®), a designation earned through a 135+ hour graduate-level program in fixed-rate and variable annuities from the Institute of Business & Finance. Based in Georgia with his husband and two dogs, Matt spent over a decade in New York City, working with The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, NY1, and WCBS Newsradio 880. A career highlight includes reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.  Watch full episodes on YouTube: Take Pride in Retirement YouTube Channel  Follow on BlueSky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram — just search Take Pride in Retirement