You check your bank account Sunday night and your heart is already racing before the numbers even load. That pit in your stomach has nothing to do with math. It is psychology. And it is exactly why your budget keeps failing. Therapist Ashley Quamme joins Stoy Hall to break down the real reason financial plans fall apart and the simple three-word framework that finally gives you a way through it.
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Most couples aren’t on the edge of divorce. They’re just exhausted, busy, and quietly fighting the same money battle over and over. In this 12 Days of Giving breakdown, I walk through a real-life couple case with financial therapist Ashley Quamme and unpack why your income isn’t the problem—your unspoken money stories are. If you’re “fine… except when you talk about money,” this one is for you.
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Google PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyBuzzsproutYouTube Let’s just say it out loud: You can do everything “right” as a parent and still have a teen or college-age kid who is absolutely not launching. One kid gets a job early, saves money, remembers deadlines, and acts like a small adult.The other kid… doesn’t. They avoid applying for jobs.They overdraft…
Read MoreGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotifyBuzzsproutYouTube https://youtu.be/Jm9TtfPFNHE Financial Infidelity: The Hidden Crisis That’s Breaking Up Happy Marriages The $20,000 Secret That Almost Ended It All Picture this: You’re happily married, living in suburbia with three kids, and both you and your spouse have successful careers. Life seems perfect – until you discover your partner has been hiding a…
Read MoreIn the second episode of the “12 Days of Giving” series, financial planner Stoy Hall and therapist Ashley Quamme discuss the importance of proactive assistance in handling shifts in relationships and finances. They delve into a case study of a couple dealing with the husband’s impulsive spending following his brain tumor diagnosis and subsequent personality changes. Despite being financially stable, the couple struggled to adapt to the new behavioral patterns, which disrupted their financial relationship. Over a year, with Quamme’s guidance, they redefined their roles and enhanced their financial communication, rebuilding their connection. The importance of assembling a support team, including therapists and financial advisors, is emphasized to adapt to life’s constant changes and face challenges, highlighting that proactive steps are often more manageable than reacting to crises.
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In today’s spotlight of our “12 Days of Giving” series, we feature Ashley Quamme, a pioneering Financial Therapist behind The Wealthy Marriage. Ashley’s unique blend of marriage and financial therapy offers couples not just a roadmap to financial stability but a journey towards a richer, deeper union. Through her empathetic approach, she helps couples navigate the complexities of modern marriage, transforming financial stress into opportunities for growth and connection. Her work underscores the truth that a truly wealthy marriage encompasses emotional, spiritual, and financial well-being, guiding couples to build a shared vision that thrives on love, understanding, and mutual goals.
Read More@stoyhall and Ashley Quamme highlight the need to normalize mental health conversations in professions like financial planning, emphasizing how this can reduce stigma and help clients succeed financially. They share insights on the positive correlation between seeking mental health support and financial success, noting increased engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ashley discusses her background merging financial planning and therapy, offering proactive approaches to improve clients’ holistic well-being. Their dialogue expands on the intertwined nature of mental, physical, and financial health. They argue that addressing these aspects collaboratively can lead to a healthier, wealthy life, where wealth encompasses various dimensions of well-being, not just finances. They encourage proactive engagement with professionals, like financial therapists, to maintain overall health and happiness.
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In today’s “Money Mindset Series,” we spotlight Ashley Quamme, LMFT, FBS®, CFT-I™, a visionary merging mental health and financial planning. Ashley’s journey from a high school “Dear Abby” to a certified financial therapist underscores her belief in the intertwined nature of emotional well-being and financial stability. Through her practice, The Wealthy Marriage, Ashley champions a holistic approach to wealth, encompassing more than just finances. Her work illuminates the path to a wealthier life, not by numbers in a bank account, but through a foundation of financial and emotional well-being. Discover how embracing financial therapy can transform your approach to money and enrich your life beyond measure.
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