Mind Money Balance

The Mind Money Balance show explores the intersection of mental health and money. Hosted by LMSW and Certified Financial Therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, this podcast goes beyond personal decision-making. We explore broader factors that impact your financial life as a whole, with no room for an "abundance mindset" only approach or gurus who shame you for buying that oat-milk latte. Listeners will get actionable psychology-based tips to apply to their financial lives today.

Mind Money Balance is a education podcast hosted by Lindsay Bryan - Podvin, with 187 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Lindsay Bryan - Podvin hosts Mind Money Balance, a education show with 187 episodes published.

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  185: Money Stories: How Childhood Shapes Your Relationship with Money

  Sep 14, 202612 min

  What you think about how you spend, save, and invest didn’t come from nowhere: it’s shaped by your money stories. Your money stories shape your beliefs about money and, in turn, how you interact with it. In this episode, you’ll learn from a financial therapist: What money stories are and how they begin forming in childhood How factors like your family, school, neighborhood, culture, workplace, and community shape your beliefs about money How to change outdated or unhelpful money stories to build a healthier, more flexible relationship with money 4 tips to help you pass healthier money lessons on to the kids in your life RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN Book: The 4 Money Bears by Mac Gardner Book: The Opposite of Spoiled by Ron Lieber Learning & Games: Next Gen Personal Finance has a lot of games, from 5-15 minutes. You can play "Play Spent," which is great for developing empathy and understanding of the stressors of living paycheck to paycheck for older kids JOIN THE FREE WEEKLY MIND MONEY BALANCE NEWSLETTER https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/newsletter ❓ TAKE A FREE QUIZ TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR MONEY TYPE https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz SUBMIT A QUESTIONFill out this quick form to submit a question for me that I might answer on an upcoming "Ask Mind Money Balance" episode!https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/ask Say Hi!! Website: http://mindmoneybalance.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/mindmoneybalance

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  184: Are You Shopping for “The Right Thing” or a Feeling?

  Sep 7, 202611 min

  Our brains are wired to seek things that help us feel better, which is why so many of us turn to shopping when we want a mood boost. So-called "retail therapy" can improve your mood in the short term. But by understanding what you’re really looking for—novelty, connection, happiness, or relief—you can find ways to meet that need that involve spending less or not at all. JOIN THE FREE WEEKLY MIND MONEY BALANCE NEWSLETTER https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/newsletter ❓ FREE QUIZ: FIND YOUR MONEY ARCHETYPE https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz Chapters: 00:00 - 00:51 Intro 00:51 - 02:37 DOSE spending 02:37 - 04:01 Does retail therapy work? 04:01 - 06:17 Diderot effect 06:07 - 10:19 Low-cost ways to meet your emotional needs 10:19 - 11:09 Closing and coping resources

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  183: Why You Have To Talk About Money Shame

  Aug 10, 202613 min

  Money shame is an internal belief that a person is bad with money. Secrecy, silence, and judgment make money worse (which are rampant in the personal finance community and in the real world). Tune in to learn four ways to help alleviate money shame, straight from financial therapist and financial wellness advocate, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin.

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  182: ADHD at Work (and How It Impacts Your Money)

  Aug 3, 202617 min

  Common ADHD traits like time blindness, difficulty starting tasks, and emotional regulation challenges can show up in ways the workplace doesn’t always “get.” It might look like delaying invoices, missing reimbursement deadlines, or jumping into conversations before others finish. Over time, these patterns can impact income, job performance, and opportunities for raises or promotions. But ADHD also comes with strengths like creativity, high energy, and the ability to hyperfocus on meaningful work. When supported, these traits can become powerful assets. Learn how to build ADHD-friendly systems that support your brain, improve your work experience, and strengthen your financial well-being. Weekly(ish) Newsletter http://mindmoneybalance.com/newsletter ❓ What's Your Money Archetype Quiz https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz

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  181: How Money Affects Your Nervous System: Signs of Money Stress in Your Body

  Jul 27, 202614 min

  Your nervous system sends messages between the brain and body, and money stress can absolutely impact it. When your nervous system is over- or under-stimulated, you can make financial choices you regret. In this video, financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin of Mind Money Balance covers what your nervous system has to do with your money, how your financial archetype can offer insight into typical nervous system responses, and free and low-cost ways to regulate your nervous system that can help you make wiser financial decisions. Weekly(ish) Newsletter http://mindmoneybalance.com/newsletter ❓ What's Your Money Archetype Quiz https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz

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