In this episode, Dr. Shay Harris-Pierre interviews Tairsa Mathews and Ed Coambs about money in relationships. Tairsa shares her money story and how her parents' hard work and creative problem-solving shaped her attitude towards money. She also discusses the challenges of navigating a varied income based on commissions with her husband. Ed provides insights into common dynamics that can arise in couples related to money and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and clear communication in these conversations. The episode highlights the intersection of money and attachment styles, and the impact of childhood experiences on financial behaviors in adulthood.
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Learn more about Ed Coambs’ work here: www.healthyloveandmoney.com
Check out Ed’s podcast here: https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/podcasts/healthy-love-and-money
Here are the citations for the articles I mentioned:
Ross, D. B., Coambs, E., & Johnson, E. (2022). Trauma of the past: The impact of adverse childhood experiences on adult attachment, money beliefs and behaviors, and financial transparency. Journal of Financial Therapy, 13(1), 4.
Pollmann, M. M. (2021). Let’s Talk about Money: The Role of Attachment Styles in Couples’ Financial Communication, Financial Management, and Financial Conflict. Journal of Financial Therapy, 12(2), 6.
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