Money and Me: Retire at 35? The Real Secret Isn’t Money - It’s Your Money EQ

She walked away at the top - so what does freedom really cost? Michelle Martin sits down with Michelle Lee, Founder of Better MoneyEQ, who retired at 35 after a stellar financial advisory career - and chose a radically different relationship with money.They unpack why financial success doesn’t always translate into fulfillment, and what “Money EQ” reveals about our deepest money patterns. From childhood conditioning to emotional triggers like fear, guilt, and avoidance, this episode explores why even smart investors make poor decisions. Michelle Lee shares how identity - not discipline - is the true lever for lasting financial change, and how small, intentional shifts can break old cycles. If you’ve ever felt stuck between earning well and living well, this conversation offers a new way forward - hosted by Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.