Lindsay Konchar, a financial therapist, discusses the importance of identifying and transforming your money story. Lindsay shares her personal journey with money and how witnessing her parents' constant fights over money shaped her beliefs. She emphasizes that money habits are established at a young age and explores common money scripts, such as comfort with debt and avoidance with money. Lindsay also encourages women to overcome their fear of investing and highlights the emotional component of money decisions. She concludes by emphasizing the power of intentionality and support in transforming your money habits.

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Takeaways

• Money stories are established at a young age, and it is important to identify and transform your money story.
• Common money scripts include comfort with debt, avoidance with money, and beliefs about investing.
• Overcoming fear of investing can be achieved through education and understanding the accessibility of investment platforms.
• Attaching emotions to money decisions can provide insight into your spending habits and help you make intentional choices.
• Changing your money habits requires self-awareness, vulnerability, and support from others.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:42 The Importance of Identifying Your Money Story

01:22 Personal Journey with Money Story

05:22 Common Money Scripts

06:26 Comfort with Debt

07:48 Avoidance with Money

10:29 Scripts about Investing

13:13 Overcoming Fear of Investing

15:08 Importance of Support in Money Journey

22:05 Changing Money Habits

24:27 Final Thoughts