In this episode, I sit down with financial therapist Aja Evans to discuss all things money and our complex emotions around finances. Aja shares how she came to financial therapy, how we perceive wealth as children and how that shapes us as adults, and how the “more” mentality can be a recipe for disaster. She talks about the necessity for women to empower themselves with financial awareness, how to talk about money with your partner and how it can bring about positive opportunities, and how to start getting curious about your root causes of financial anxiety or fear. Finally, she answers listener questions on managing the mental load of student debt, deciding how much you can spend on yourself, and why we spend money when we’re stressed. Key Takeaway / Points:On what a financial therapist doesHow Aja came to be a financial therapist and the awakening she had about money in her twentiesHow we perceive wealth as children and how that shapes us as adultsOn how the “more” mentality can be a recipe for disasterOn small steps to implement to get comfortable talking about moneyOn the necessity of women empowering themselves with financial awarenessOn the positive opportunities that can arise from talking about money with your partnerOn understanding that everyone has different relationships or triggers with moneyOn unpacking your root cause of money anxiety or fearAnswering listener questions on:Managing the mental load of student debtTips for supporting parents who are not financially stableOn deciding how much you can spend on yourselfThe psychology of why we spend money when we’re stressed This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Order AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs here Go to quince.com/cameron for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Follow Aja: Instagram: @ajaetherapy Website: ajaevanscounseling.com Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.