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How to Money · July 22, 2026 · 52m

Mental Health is Financial Health w/ Aja Evans #1169 (Bestie Ep)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor Aja Evans joins the hosts to explore why, despite simple personal finance fundamentals, so many Americans struggle to act on them. She explains how complex emotions, childhood money beliefs, social media pressures, and past financial traumas create a gap between knowledge and behavior. The conversation covers practical strategies for confronting those deep-seated patterns, setting healthy boundaries, and building a more peaceful relationship with money.

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Highlights

The Gap Between Knowing and Doing with Money
Aja Evans explains that even when people know the simple steps to financial health, emotional baggage can prevent them from following through.
Confronting Childhood Money Beliefs
Evans encourages listeners to examine the early money messages they absorbed and how those beliefs unconsciously drive adult behavior.
Social Media's Impact on Financial Decision-Making
The episode discusses how curated social feeds and targeted ads fuel unhealthy spending and comparison.
Understanding Financial Trauma
Aja Evans defines financial trauma as deep emotional responses to past negative money events, such as bankruptcy or job loss.
Setting Boundaries to Protect Financial Wellness
The conversation emphasizes the importance of setting clear money boundaries with family, friends, and even oneself.
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