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Dr. Sev Talks Money
by Severine Bryan, DBA, AFC®
The Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast's mission is to empower women to approach money confidently, reframe their financial habits, and build a future where their money is a tool for opportunity and security. Through Dr. Sev Talks Money YouTube channel and Podcast, I provide actionable advice and inspiration to help you achieve financial freedom. Website: https://www.sevtalksmoney.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSeverineBryan--SevTalksMoney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/severinebryan-financialcoach/
Episodes
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Rebuilding After Life Knocks You Down Again and Again
Damita Ware's life has been defined by rebuilding. After serving in the Air Force, raising two children as a single mom, losing her former husband, returning to nursing school at nearly 50, and launching a business at 60, she has learned that resilience is built one decision at a time. In this...
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Divorce After 32 Years: Rebuilding Credit, Confidence, and Life From Scratch
What does it actually look like to start your life over at 60 — after 32 years of marriage, after losing your identity as a wife, a first lady, and a woman who gave everything to everyone else? Tanya Washington did it, and she didn't just survive — she rebuilt from the ground up. In this episode,...
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Starting Over After Divorce: 3 Steps to Rebuild Your Finances
Starting over after 50 is not failure, it is a rebuild. In this video on starting over financially after 50, I walk you through three steps to help you get clear, build stability, and choose one priority as you rebuild your finances after divorce, job loss, or any major life disruption. You will...
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Shame-Free Money: The $60K Debt Payoff Story
Have you ever assumed that someone with a degree and a good credit score must have their finances together? Many people assume that a good income, a strong career, or an excellent credit score automatically means financial success. Attorney and financial literacy educator Karlesha Hewitt learned...
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Designing Wealth With Purpose, Legacy, and Financial Alignment
In this episode, Dr. Sev sits down with CPA and legacy strategist, Albert Butler, to discuss the emotional, financial, and personal side of money that often gets ignored. Albert shares why internal wholeness has to come before any financial strategy, how to shift from chasing money to chasing...
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Building a Business With Creativity and Limited Money
Kira Hartley Klinger built her reselling empire one thrift store find at a time as a divorced single mom with no startup capital and no business plan, just the drive to make it work. In this episode, Dr. Sev and Kira get real about free marketing, time management with kids, hard money lessons…
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Personality Type and Money Mindset: What's Driving Your Financial Behavior?
Doug Lynam spent 20 years as a Benedictine monk before becoming a financial advisor, and that unusual path gave him a front-row seat to something most financial professionals miss entirely. In this episode, Doug explains how your Enneagram personality type shapes the way you earn, save, invest…
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Rethinking Debt, Habits, and Money Stress
In this episode of the Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast, Dr. Sev and Andy Bennetts, financial empowerment coach, explore why many people struggle with money even when budgeting, paying bills, and trying to do everything right. They break down common money beliefs that may be holding us back, the...
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The Invisible Cost of a Budget You Hate
Do you hate your budget, or does your budget hate you? In this episode, Dr. Sev and Linda Grizely unpack why most budgets fail: they're built against your personality, not with it. Linda shares how one simple experiment led to the ME Money Method — a framework that helps you spend without guilt…
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Financial Fluency & Insurance Readiness: Asking Better Questions
What does it really mean to be financially ready, and where does insurance fit into that picture? In this episode, Dr. Sev talks with Tony Steuer, financial fluency advocate and insurance expert, about how to approach insurance decisions with clarity and confidence. They discuss: Financial…
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Why Money Feels Hard: The Confidence Gap No One Talks About
This isn’t about what we know. It’s about what’s getting in the way. In this episode, Dr. Sev sits down with financial wellness consultant Nia Adams to explore why money can still feel hard—even when you know what to do. They unpack how confidence, beliefs, and past experiences shape financial...
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Earning More But Still Broke? This Could Be Why
More money does not fix money problems. It reveals them. So why does earning more still leave so many people feeling stuck? In this episode, Dr. Sev sits down with returning guest Ashlee Edwards, attorney and private money lender, to talk about why income alone is not enough. They break down…
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What People Get Wrong About Money Stress
Money stress doesn't just affect your bank account. It affects your peace, your relationships, and the stories you carry about what you deserve. In this live episode of Dr. Sev Talks Money, I sat down with LaQueshia Clemons, LCSW, TOM®, AFC®, a Financial Therapist and founder of Freedom Life...
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Redefining Success: The Hidden Wealth Gap in Healthcare and Beyond
In this episode of Dr. Sev Talks Money, I sit down with Dr. Amirra Condelee, a pediatric occupational therapist turned fintech founder, to discuss the hidden wealth gap affecting many high-achieving professionals. Together, we discuss the financial pressures many successful professionals quietly...
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Private Money Lending Explained: Risk, Returns & Strategy
In this episode of Dr. Sev Talks Money, I’m joined by attorney and private money lender Ashlee Edwards to explore private money lending, what it is, how it works, and how it differs from investing in stocks or owning rental property. Private lending is often misunderstood. Some see it as risky....
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How to Stop Repeating Unhealthy Relationship Patterns
This may not sound like a typical money conversation, but money affects everything, including who we choose, what we tolerate, and how we heal. Many women struggle with repeating unhealthy relationship patterns without fully understanding why. In this episode, relationship expert Chaya Garcia...
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Can You Build Wealth While Paying Off Student Loans?
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by student loans or unsure whether you can build wealth at the same time, this conversation will give you clarity, perspective, and actionable next steps. In this episode of Dr. Sev Talks Money, I sit down with financial advisor Brenton Harrison to explore one of…
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Building a Life That Fits: Time, Talent, and Money
In this episode, Dr. Sev is joined by Scott Maderer, coach, speaker, and author, for a practical conversation about building a life that fits. They explore how aligning time, talent, and money, and focusing on the right work instead of more work, can help create clarity, sustainability, and...
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Money and Freedom to Live the Life You’re Called to Live
Money is deeply emotional, and for many of us, it’s tied to fear, responsibility, and the pressure to get it right. In this episode titled, Money and Freedom to Live the Life You’re Called to Live, Dr. Sev and her guest, Matt Morizio, explore what it looks like to move from managing money out of...
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Defining Wealth Beyond Dollars
Wealth is more than money in the bank and this episode challenges the idea that you have to rush, grind, or chase quick wins to build it. Dr. Sev is joined by Stoy Hall, founder of Black Mammoth, for a grounded and insightful conversation about redefining wealth and building financial confidence…
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Money Stress Isn't a Discipline Problem
Money stress is often framed as a budgeting or discipline problem, but that story misses what’s really going on. In this episode of Dr. Sev Talks Money, we explore why money stress isn’t a discipline problem and how emotions, experiences, and beliefs shape our financial decisions. This…
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Celebrating You! New Season Begins January 20th
Thanks for an incredible 2025. Season 7 begins January 20, 2026. The Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast's mission is to empower women to approach money confidently, reframe their financial habits, and build a future where their money is a tool for opportunity and security. Through Dr. Sev Talks Money...
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Money, Grief, and Guidance: Lessons from Loss
What happens when grief turns into guidance? In this episode, Sarah Brady shares her deeply personal story of surviving a 74-car accident that took her father's life, and receiving a six-figure wrongful death settlement at just 17. She opens up about the emotional complexity of grief and money…
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Heartbreak to Hope: One Woman’s Journey to Rebuild Life and Business
From heartbreak to hope, this episode shares the powerful story of how Letty Vélez rebuilt her life and business after deep personal and financial loss in the millions. We talk about resilience, reinvention, and what it really looks like to rise again when life doesn’t go as planned. If you’ve…
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From First Gen to Financially Confident: Resilience, Mindset, & Money
Our financial story can be rewritten at any stage of life. This episode explores how resilience, mindset, and mindfulness shape the way we handle money and life’s challenges. From learning to navigate financial independence to overcoming setbacks, we talk about what it means to bounce back…
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Understanding What Holds Us Back, Financially!
Money shame can sneak in even when we’re doing “okay” on paper. It shows up as guilt, self-doubt, or that quiet feeling of never being enough. In this episode, I sit down with Meghan SeeKamp, certified hypnotherapist and founder of Ingram’s Path, to explore the hidden connection between money…
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Build Wealth That Lasts for Generations and Years to Come
Build wealth that lasts for generations and years to come, because legacy isn’t just dollars. It’s the wisdom, values, and intentional conversations that shape how your money lives beyond you. In this episode, we unpack why mindset and emotional mastery matter, and how to make money serve your...
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The Power of Faith, Fresh Starts, and Financial Strategy
The power of faith, fresh starts, and financial strategy takes center stage in this episode of Dr. Sev Talks Money. Together, my guest, Denise Sarkor, and I dive into bold moves, second chances, and building lasting legacies, especially for women 40 and over. We cover:✨ How faith influences...
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Rewrite Your Story: Create a Life You Love
Ever feel like you're too old to start over? In this episode, Linda Murray Bullard shares how losing her job at 53 helped her rewrite her story, find her voice, heal generational trauma, and create a life she truly loves. We talk about healing family patterns, starting over, setting new…
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The Emotions Behind Our Money Decisions: Healing From Money Shame
There are emotions behind our money decisions. Understanding them could help us heal from money shame. Money is not just math. It’s feelings, habits, and stories. In this episode, Dr. Khalya Hopkins shares how she paid off debt twice—first as a young single mom and later while helping her…
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Real Estate Investing After 40 Without a Six-Figure Bank Account
In this episode of Dr. Sev Talks Money, I’m joined by Ty Mangum to explore real estate investing after 40 without a six-figure bank account. Ty shares how she started her real estate journey later in life, built wealth without financial privilege, and now mentors women to do the same. We talk...
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Bankruptcy Isn’t the End: Healing Money Stress and Building Wealth
Bankruptcy doesn’t mean your money story is over. This episode shares how one person went from bankruptcy to an 800+ credit score, proof that a fresh start is possible. You’ll learn how to heal from money stress, rebuild credit, and start building wealth. We also talk about raising money-smart...
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Catching Up On Retirement? It's Never Too Late
We’re tackling a fear many women over 40 quietly carry, the worry that there’s not enough time left to build true financial security. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m too far behind to catch up,” this episode will show you that it’s not too late to take control of your money and your future. My…
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Overcoming Financial Trauma: A Path to Healing and Empowerment
Overcoming Financial Trauma: A Path to Healing and Empowerment is a powerful episode packed with insights you can apply to your own financial journey. Money often exposes our deepest wounds, but it also offers opportunities for healing. In this episode, we explore what financial trauma is, where…
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Creative Wealth Building Strategies for Lasting Family Prosperity
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or adult looking to gain control over your money, this episode is packed with insights to help you empower your family and create lasting financial freedom. In this episode of Dr. Sev Talks Money, I chat with Darius Lester, founder of Mammoth Money Academy,...
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Struggling With Math? You Can Still Succeed With Money
You can struggle with math and still succeed with money. My guest, Sarah Brady, lives with dyscalculia, a math processing difference that makes numbers, counting, and even telling time tricky, and she’s a financial expert. This episode proves financial capability isn’t about being a “math…
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What You Need to Know Before Leaving the US and Relocating Abroad
Thinking about moving to another country? In this episode of Dr. Sev Talks Money, I’m joined by a fellow Accredited Financial Counselor®, Tiffany Grant, who made the bold decision to leave the U.S. and relocate to Jamaica. We talk about the financial planning, mental prep, and physical logistics...
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Surviving Family Drama: Gift of Love or Family Fights
In this episode, we dived deep into the often “taboo” (but oh-so-important) world of estate planning and family legacy with none other than David Edey, certified executor advisor, best-selling author, and podcast host. Whether you’ve ever wondered what it really means to be an executor, or you’ve...
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Welcome to Season 6! It's gonna be good!
We're kicking off Season 6 of the Dr. Sev Talks Money on Tuesday, August 12th, and we have an exciting lineup of guests for you. *Moving from the US to another country *Money & mental health *Credit/Financial comebacks *Investing later in life *Real estate for regular women *Financial trauma…
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Laid Off or Quitting? Smart Money Moves to Make
Losing a job or choosing to leave one can have a major financial impact. From severance packages to tax implications and long-term financial planning, navigating career transitions requires strategy. In this episode, we’re breaking down the key financial steps to take—whether you’re facing an...
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Build Wealth Without Sacrificing Lifestyle
In this episode, we'll be addressing the financial challenges that high earning women face, especially those who assume that a six figure income guarantees financial security. We'll discuss why many still feel financially stuck and share insights on how to position your income for wealth and…
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Unlocking the Link Between Emotions and Financial Freedom
In today’s episode, Jaelyn Vickery, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I are exploring how emotional wellbeing and financial health are deeply connected. We discussed how disordered consumption can show up in areas like money, food, sex, and even validation, and how to break free from these...
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Tariffs, Turbulence & Smart Investing: How to Protect Your Money
Ready to learn practical steps to stay financially secure in any economy? In this information-packed episode, award-winning financial educator Kevin L. Matthews II breaks down the impact of tariffs, how to protect your investments in turbulent times, and why a solid investing strategy should…
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Building Generational Wealth through Proper Estate Planning
Ready to secure your family’s legacy? In this powerful episode, Stephanie Hopkins, founder of Blaque Wall Street Title LLC and Embracing Lyfe Development Inc., reveals how equity strategies, proactive advocacy, and heirship title work can pave the way for generational wealth. Tune in to discover...
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Unraveling Financial Trauma: A Journey to Financial Wellness
We’re excited to bring you another enlightening episode of the Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast! This time, we’re delving into the delicate and often overlooked subject of financial trauma with Stephanie Olano; a Certified Financial Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and the visionary...
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Family Pre-Planning: Legal, Financial, and Emotional Support for Loved Ones
To say that these last few years have been life-changing would be an understatement for many of us, myself included. The loss of loved ones has rocked my world and forced me to look deeply at the foundations of my planning—or lack thereof. Inspired by personal experiences and the pressing need to...
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Managing Finances with ADHD: Practical Tips for Success
A conversation with Susan Day of Pathways Forward ADHD Coaching where we explore the unique challenges of holiday spending for individuals with ADHD. From managing impulsivity and perfectionism to staying organized and sticking to a budget, Sue shares practical tips and strategies to make this...
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Navigating Hard Times: Financial Lessons from Life’s Toughest Moments
Life throws curveballs, often when we least expect them. In this episode, we explore the importance of financial resilience in the face of unexpected events. Our guest, Tamalyn James, Founder of Tam Admin, shares her personal journey of navigating a major health crisis with limited preparation,...
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Gaming and Gambling Addiction and Money: What You Need to Know
Join me and special guest Dr. Shandra Parks, a Certified Financial Educator, Financial Social Worker, and owner of Uzima Financial Wellness, for an insightful episode on the financial and emotional toll of gambling and gaming addiction. Discover: **What disordered gambling really means **The...
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Overcoming Money Mistakes & Setting Financial Boundaries
In this episode, my guest and I are diving into two critical topics: overcoming money mistakes and setting financial boundaries. Whether you’re looking to recover from past financial setbacks or learn how to say “no” to protect your financial goals, this conversation is for you. Key Topics We’ll...
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The Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast's mission is to empower women to approach money confidently, reframe their financial habits, and build a future where their money is a tool for opportunity and security. Through Dr. Sev Talks Money YouTube channel and Podcast, I provide actionable advice and inspiration to help you achieve financial freedom. Website: https://www.sevtalksmoney.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSeverineBryan--SevTalksMoney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/severinebryan-financialcoach/
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Severine Bryan, DBA, AFC®
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