{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F6fcd15be-0f26-49b2-a980-ff0c66d0a7b6","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"How Couples Can Stop Fighting About Money: Financial Intimacy, Nervous System Triggers & Real-World Tools with Jennifer Edwards, CFP\u00ae","description":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Pleasure Principles, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Certified Financial Planner Jennifer Edwards to cut through myths about \u201cmoney fights.\u201d Jennifer explains why arguments are rarely about dollars and almost always about childhood narratives, nervous system activation, and mismatched values. You\u2019ll learn a step-by-step way to start money conversations, recognize stress responses (fight/flight/freeze/fawn), and practice financial intimacy without pulling up a spreadsheet first.\u00a0\nAbout the Guest:\nJennifer Edwards, CFP\u00ae is the founder of Breakthrough Financial Wellness. She helps individuals and couples move from shame and stress to calm, values-aligned money decisions using her 7-Layer Financial Wellness Framework.\nKey Takeaways :\n\n\nMoney fights are identity and safety conflicts, not math problems; start by sharing financial narratives before numbers.\n\n\nMost money beliefs form between ages 7\u201310; unexamined childhood stories drive adult spending, saving, and avoidance.\n\n\nWatch for nervous system activation (fight/flight/freeze/fawn). When it spikes, pause the conversation and reschedule.\n\n\nUse active listening: reflect back what you heard, refine, then confirm. Connection returns when stress drops.\n\n\nAgree to separate meaning (values, fears, goals) from mechanics (budgets, tracking). Do meaning first, mechanics later.\n\n\nReframe impasses (e.g., \u201csave for retirement\u201d vs. \u201clive now\u201d) as values trade-offs, not right/wrong.\n\n\nOne partner can lead: model vulnerability, share your story, and invite dialogue without demand.\n\n\nReplace global labels (\u201cI\u2019m bad with money\u201d) with specific, trainable habits and small, repeatable actions.\n\n\nIf a topic triggers you (bills, budgeting), address the body state first (regulate), then revisit the plan.\n\n\nTreat every money talk as a relationship-building practice: curiosity, empathy, and honesty over winning the point.\n\n\nConnect with the Guest:\n\n\nWebsite: BreakthroughFinancialWellness.comResources and newsletter available on the site.\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\n\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com\ud83c\udf10 Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com\ud83d\udccd Based in: India & USA\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:\ud83c\udfa7 Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\ud83e\udd1d Be a guest on our other shows: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest\ud83e\udd1d Video Testimonial: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/testimonials\ud83e\udd1d Join Our Guest & Listener Community:","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6fc409da-a195-4067-90c1-a92f7c84c453/untitled-design-4-b62zz.jpg"}