I had a fascinating conversation with T.H. and Jessica, of ExExperts Divorce Etc., on your personal money psychology, and how this comes into play during divorce. If you are divorced, or considering it, listen in so you can move more easily through the divorce process and feel better about money. Money is a huge stressor in divorce—knowing your psychology and what truly motivates you about money is a big help. This was one of my favorite interviews. You will be fascinated!

Podcast: https://exexperts.com/mypost/divorce-and-your-money-personality/

What we talked about (and the time marks in the audio):

1:00– How do you figure out what your personal money motivations are? And how do these relate to your personal financial psychology and money personality?
9:15– What happens to your money personality when you get divorced? How are you impacted emotionally?
13:10– How are men and women different when it comes to money motivations? And how does this play out in divorce?
15:55– What about when someone uses money to control the other person? Money as power…
18:56– When you think of re-partnering and dating again, do you want to find someone with the same money style?
20:48– How to set up your finances when you get divorced– go for “elegant simplicity”, and find the silver lining of divorce
29:09– The power of an annual spending plan for taking control of your new life – How to re-design your new life

This podcast episode is a deep dive into my story over the years as a money coach. As such, this is the most personal podcast I’ve done- my story of how I really started my business, the story of my divorce, struggles with being highly sensitive, you name it. It also covers the spirituality of money and how to step into your own earning power. 25 years of money coaching has yielded many stories, and insights! Jolie Downs really helped bring out my entire story… Her podcast is Fresh Blood—‘Killing it in the age of Ageism With Jolie Downs.  Enjoy the conversation.

Podcast:  081 – Mikelann Valterra – Money Coach, Writer, Speaker & Thought Leader in Personal Finance – simple mindset.

6:00-6:43  “Where does all this money conversation connect with personal growth?” At some point if you don’t address your relationship with money, it will keep you from growing into the amazing woman you are supposed to be…

14:50- 17:00  How have I been able to put myself out there and conquer my fears of being visible? I happen to be highly sensitive, so it is hard at times.  The answer: the more visible I am, the more I have to increase my self-care. What about you?

17:55- 19: 20  One of the biggest helps in my business was when I learned I was an “HSP” — Highly Sensitive Person. It really helped me happier AND be a better business owner – I also realized there was nothing wrong with me!

40:45- 41:15   Watch your money mindset! Don’t ever say you are poor. “Broke is temporary, poor is eternal.” And remember– abundance is an internal state. We get confused sometimes and think true abundance is external to us.

45: 02- 47:07  Listen to this snippet as I share how to earn more money by researching—AND using the power of talking with your close women friends

52: 30- 53:05 How does money become a sacred tool? Here’s how.

When Kristen Philipkoski, who hosts the popular online Mean Magazine (Mean Magazine — Lifestyle and irreverence for grown women  (tagline: Get Older, Stay Cool), invited me to chat, I jumped at the chance. We talked about it all!  Here is what host Kristen said about our conversation: 

“One of my biggest takeaways from Mikelann was that the more you know about your spending, the less you will have to think about money. If you get clear on exactly where your money is going, and then decide what is most important to YOU, you can create a life where you get everything you need, don’t waste money on things you don’t care about, and actually think about money less.

What a blessing that would be, right?!

We talk about how to get control of your money, the importance of having a passion that brings you joy (hers is Argentine tango), why opposite money personalities tend to partner up, and so much more…”

Here is the link to listen:

Mikelann Valterra talks money anxiety and the importance of protecting your passions — Mean Magazine