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Overcoming Money Shame (Ep. 61)

Overcoming Money Shame (Ep. 61)

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In this episode of The Money is Emotional Podcast, host Christine Luken, the acclaimed financial dignity coach, dives deep into the often uncomfortable topic of “Overcoming Money Shame.” Using insights from Brene Brown’s “Atlas of the Heart,” Christine unpacks heavy emotions like shame, guilt, and perfectionism—showing how they manifest specifically in our financial lives. She inspires us to embrace self-compassion and empathy, positioning these as the keys to break free from the shackles of money shame.

Christine discusses:

  • The difference between guilt and shame in the context of managing personal finances.
  • How to break out of money shame cycle.
  • Her personal journey of overcoming money shame.
  • How perfectionism can sabotage your future growth.
  • What she learnt from the challenges she faced in the BODi LAVA fitness program.
  • The importance of self-compassion in overcoming money shape and achieving financial dignity.

 

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Provider Money and Pleasure Money (Ep.54)

Provider Money and Pleasure Money (Ep.54)

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Are you over the old advice to just save and never enjoy your money? Ready to discover how to balance saving and living?

Join Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken as she discusses balancing ‘Provider Money’ and ‘Pleasure Money’ energies in your financial life. Christine shares insights on how to identify imbalances, practical strategies for achieving balance, and resources for further learning. The conversation highlights the emotional aspects of money management and the necessity of both safety and enjoyment in personal finances.

Gain new perspectives as Christine shares: 

  • Balancing Provider and Pleasure energies
  • Why extreme budgeting can backfire
  • Recognizing when your financial energies are out of balance 
  • How past experiences shape your money mindset
  • Tips for integrating gratitude into your financial life
  • And more

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All Women Deserve a Seat at the Table with Jennifer Rogers Markwell (Ep. 53)

All Women Deserve a Seat at the Table with Jennifer Rogers Markwell (Ep. 53)

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Are you ready to claim your seat at the financial table?

Christine Luken sits down with Jennifer Rogers Markwell, an Emmy-nominated journalist turned financial planner, to explore the journey of empowering women through finances. Jennifer shares her transformative path from journalism to founding Platinum Wealth Management and discusses the importance of financial literacy and emotional healing around money.

Christine and Jennifer discuss: 

  • Jennifer’s journey from journalism to financial planning 
  • The mission of empowering women financially
  • Understanding and healing from financial infidelity
  • The importance of having a seat at the financial table
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Emmy® nominated journalist, Jennifer Rogers Markwell, changed gears in her television career when she realized the need to help women and their finances. It started at home for Jennifer after her grandfather passed away and she wanted to help her grandmother make sense of investing. Now she regularly hosts educational workshops to empower women to take charge of their investments. She is also very active in both state & local communities. In addition to acting as President for Platinum Wealth Management, Jennifer currently serves as a State Commissioner for the Nevada Commission for Women, hosts the “Platinum Talks Wealth” podcast, volunteers on the board for Girls Scouts of the Sierra Nevada and the board for the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts.

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Hiring and Working with a Financial Advisor: Part 2 (Ep. 48)

Hiring and Working with a Financial Advisor: Part 2 (Ep. 48)

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Are you confident your financial advisor is truly working for you? 

Welcome back to Hiring and Working with a Financial Advisor: Part 2, where Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, dives into the fiduciary standard and arms you with essential questions to ask your financial advisor that ensure you’re hiring the right advisor for your unique situation. This episode uncovers the importance of having an advisor who understands your specific financial landscape and follows a fiduciary standard. You’ll also learn red flags indicating it might be time to find a new advisor.

Christine discusses: 

  • The importance of asking good questions in the hiring process
  • How and why you need to cultivate a positive long-term relationship with your advisor
  • Red flags to watch for in a financial planner, aka when to fire yours
  • And more

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