Thank you for growing with Healthy Wealthy Roots and I hope to see you again soon. Follow the IG page to catch me in the Spring! *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.* Website: www.healthywealthyroots.org IG: healthywealthyroots --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthywealthyroots/message

Social psychology and marketing help companies convince you to spend money. I'll outline some of the psychological techniques brands and companies use. I'll also describe ways you can be a healthier consumer. *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.* Website: www.healthywealthyroots.org IG: healthywealthyroots --- Send in a voice...

Parents are having a particularly difficult time juggling their various roles during this pandemic, and it is taking a toll on their mental health. In this episode, I'll share some of the recent stats so you'll see you're not alone. I'll also describe ways you can take care of your mental health. Mentioned in this episode: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. 800-273-8255 The Atlantic- COVID Parenting Has Passed the Point of Absurdity CDC-...

Most people find it difficult to share their thoughts or feelings with others. It can be especially difficult to share with people closest to you. But those are the people who need to hear from you the most. In this episode, I'll share how our brains get in the way of our ability to communicate, and the simple steps you can take to have hard conversations. Pro tips: Figure out the best time and place. Try to talk face to face. Be brief and direct. Use "I" statements. Take a break if...

On this episode, I’ll outline 10 tips to help foster your kids’ empathy. Caring and empathy are important traits that can be learned. Help the kids in your life become empathic people. The world could definitely use more kindness. Websites mentioned: 5 Tips for Cultivating Empathy https://mcc.gse.harvard.edu/resources-for-families/5-tips-cultivating-empathy 9 ways to show empathy when your child is...

Don't just wish to have better finances this year! Actually create a plan and reward yourself along the way. In this episode, I outline all the ways you can improve your financial health over the year. Check out the Library tab on the website for more financial education. *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.* Website:...

As we roll into a new year, I wanted to share with you ten ways you can take care of yourself. Here's to our physical, mental, and emotional health in 2022. *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.* Website: www.healthywealthyroots.org IG: healthywealthyroots --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthywealthyroots/message

This holiday weekend, my donor-conceived toddler son and I visited four of his donor siblings and their family for the first time. His siblings' mom was previously featured on the podcast, sharing her journey as a single mother by choice. This is a laid back episode sharing how our meeting went, as well as some of my tips.  Other episodes mentioned: Having a Baby On Your Own (Single Mom By Choice) Our Kids Are Donor Siblings Travel Tips for Single Parents Travel Hacking for...

We've entered the holiday season as the year begins winding down. This can be a stressful, emotional time. I wanted to sit with you and share practical tips for getting through this period, mental health intact.  Resources mentioned on this episode are available here. *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.* Website:...

One of the things I do often is listen to people who are apprehensive about taking medication and address their concerns. I wanted to share my take on medication, the potential pros and cons, as well as advice for anyone who may be apprehensive. Ultimately, please follow the guidance of your medical provider. Links mentioned: Mental Health Medications I don’t want to go to therapy! My friend/family member doesn’t want medication or therapy. What can I do?  *Dr. Traci is a licensed...

Once you understand the basics about personal finance, it's time to level up. I'll describe how to start with your dreams and goals, and then use practical steps to take your personal finances to the next level.  *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.* Website: www.healthywealthyroots.org IG: healthywealthyroots --- Send in a voice...

People are opinionated and often, choice parents are subjected to the opinions of others. This can make for awkward and even painful situations. How do you navigate having someone you love disagree with your choice? When do you explain, or not explain, your family dynamic when asked by strangers? I'll share my perspective and experience. *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and...

You can travel for less or even nothing at all by travel hacking! This involves using various strategies to reduce the cost of your trips. I'll explain the basics of travel hacking and provide personal finance pointers to remember. Get out there and see the world! Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.healthywealthyroots.org/ep71 *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental...

If you like to live a predictable life, have been described as bossy/demanding/controlling, or struggle with unpredictability, this episode is for you. I’ll describe how the need for control is related to fear and anxiety. There are simple ways to let go a little. It’ll improve your health and relationships. *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future...

There's a fascination about therapy and therapists. I think that's partly because therapists don't share much, if anything, about themselves. Also, the media has painted a picture of the profession that is definitely incomplete. In this episode, I'll share some stories about therapists from inside the profession. *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future...

There are several reasons I've heard for people's hesitance around investing. The big ones are not wanting to "lose" their money, not knowing how to invest, and not knowing what investing choices to make. Your feelings are valid. At the same time, if you want to get into investing, tackling that fear should include educating yourself on investments, starting small, and not putting all your eggs into one basket. I discuss the market, the neurology of fear, and tangible steps to get started....

Budgets have quite a reputation, however if you want to pay off debt, budgets can be really helpful. I don't think my debt payoff would have been as efficient without budgeting. I'll describe how I budget and how my zero-based budget helps me know how much money can be put towards my debt payoff each month.  *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future...

Join me as I revisit my donor's profile for the first time in three years. If you are considering using a donor on your parenthood journey, my decision making may help. Ultimately, it came down to the fact that we share similar values. I still think I picked the right person. *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is a single mother by choice. Her interests are financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future...

As the pandemic continues raging on, I wanted to share what worked for me when my toddler son and I recently quarantined at home for two weeks. What helped most was mentally focusing on getting through half a day at a time since naps still split up our days. Apart from that, deliveries to the house, outdoor space, and a small stash of toys to ration out got us through. Those are all privileges I acknowledge. Remember, this is an emotional and stressful experience. Rely on your supports. That...

I'm sharing my thoughts, successes, and tips after my first year in the financial independence retire early (FIRE) community.  *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.* Website: www.healthywealthyroots.org IG: healthywealthyroots Clubhouse: hwr --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthywealthyroots/message

Unfortunately, we're not all Beyonce. Yes, we have all 24 hours in a day, but figuring out how to accomplish it all in that time is hard! On this episode, I'll share some tips to help you figure out how to split up your time so you can live the life you want. *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.* Website: www.healthywealthyroots.org IG:...

Do you remember where your last raise/bonus went? Do you wish you handled it differently? Financial health involves giving your money a plan. Otherwise, it just goes wherever it wants and you're left scratching your head. In this episode, I'll cover inflation, talk about why we feel we need to keep upgrading our possessions, and outline all the financial buckets that deserve a piece of your raise. *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology....

Parenting is often stressful and as a single mother by choice, that stress falls squarely on my shoulders. This is a normal part of the process of parenting, so try not to beat up yourself if you feel stressed. I'll outline the ways that I try to manage my own stress as a single mama. *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.* Website:...

Do you understand how you got your credit score? Are you wanting to improve your credit? Once I understood the game, I improved my own score significantly. I'll break down the system for you and I've provided a ton of resources linked on the website. *Dr. Traci is a licensed psychologist, specialized in child, adolescent, and family psychology. She is interested in financial health, mental wellness, and creating healthy future generations.* Website: www.healthywealthyroots.org IG:...