038 Karina Pribil-Corbett - Why You and Your Partner Keep Fighting About Money (And It's Not Actually About the Money)

038 Karina Pribil-Corbett - Why You and Your Partner Keep Fighting About Money (And It's Not Actually About the Money)

1:13:17 Dec 15, 2025
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In this conversation, Brynne Erickson and Karina Pribil-Corbett explore the intersection of emotions and finances, discussing how our emotional states influence our financial decisions. Karina shares her journey to becoming a financial psychologist, emphasizing the importance of understanding money scripts and emotional connections to money. They delve into practical tools for improving financial wellness, including the concept of money dates for couples to foster open communication about finances. The discussion also addresses the unique challenges faced by stay-at-home parents in contributing to family finances and the importance of recognizing non-monetary contributions to the household.Brynne’s Social:-Facebook: @Brynne Erickson - my public pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573316550355-Instagram: @brynne_ericksonhttps://www.instagram.com/brynne_erickson/Karina’s Resources:-Instagram: @getemotionallyinvestedhttps://www.instagram.com/getemotionallyinvested/-Website: https://getemotionallyinvested.com/-Money Script Questions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-OIoJ9Aee11y2uWethZ-X6lKhQ3542Nq/view-Book an Appointment: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ2bTlqHNGMLAA3-AHeOpf1rVPabnryvpmJkWtGExIMVDR6AjOLu11YQP534_QPLqyEMtep5WxxJTakeawaysUnderstanding your relationship with money is crucial.Emotions play a significant role in financial decisions.Money scripts are formed early in life and influence behavior.Self-compassion is essential in financial wellness.Setting boundaries can help manage spending habits.Money dates can improve communication between partners.Recognizing non-monetary contributions is important for stay-at-home parents.Financial wellness is a holistic approach, not just about numbers.Awareness of spending triggers can lead to better financial decisions.It's normal to struggle with finances; seeking help is a positive step.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Financial Psychology02:31 Karina's Journey to Financial Psychology06:52 The Impact of Emotions on Financial Decisions11:39 Understanding Money Scripts19:24 Tools for Changing Money Scripts28:45 Empowering Conversations About Money30:42 The Impact of Financial Mindset on Relationships34:05 Navigating Different Money Belief
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