Why Sensitive People Struggle With Money (And How to Fix It) with Diana Gisel Yañez

Ed is joined by the deeply insightful Diana Gisel Yañez—money coach, investment manager, and advocate for financial healing through a lens of social justice and sensitivity. Diana shares her unique journey from Wall Street disillusionment to empowering highly sensitive people (HSPs) to reclaim their financial narratives. Together, Ed and Diana explore the intersection of money, emotion, and meaning—unpacking how cultural background, nervous system regulation, and deep values shape our relationship with wealth. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by finances or questioned your place in traditional financial spaces, this episode will help you feel seen, soothed, and inspired to rethink your financial path with greater compassion and clarity. From navigating cash flow with intention to investing with purpose, Diana reminds us that money is more than math—it’s a mirror of our inner and communal lives.

Key Takeaways:

• What does it mean to be a highly sensitive person, and how does that shape one's relationship with money?

• How can individuals align their financial decisions—like budgeting and investing—with their values and social justice commitments?

• Why is understanding personal and cultural money stories essential for meaningful financial growth and healing?

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) - Cultural diversity, social justice, and money

(06:00) - Where highly sensitive people feel most at home

(10:00) - Class, status, and emotional dissonance in money

(13:00) - Giving back, family dynamics, and survivor’s guilt

(17:00) - Discovering and defining highly sensitive people (HSP)

(21:00) - Personal reflections on sensitivity and identity

(28:00) - Healing through regulation & body awareness

(31:00) - Investment management with a regenerative, justice-aligned lens

(36:00) - The broader money picture: cash flow and lifestyle alignment

(40:00) - Emotional and psychological components of money

Key Topics Discussed:

Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs, Charlotte North Carolina, Financial Therapy, Couples Financial Planning, Financial Intimacy, Money and Relationships, Financial Communication for Couples, Attachment Styles and Money, Financial Conflict Resolution, Therapy-Informed Financial Planning, Financial Trauma Healing, Financial Wellness for Couples, Highly Sensitive Person and Money, Socially Responsible Investing, Financial Coaching for Empaths, Money Mindset and Emotional Wellness, Values-Based Financial Planning

Mentions:

Website: https://highlysensitivemoney.podbean.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://mx.linkedin.com/in/dianagyanez 

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Healthy Love & Money is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.