Money & Mental Health—The Connection You Can’t Keep Ignoring
Most of us have felt it.
The panic when bills are due.
The guilt after spending, even when you could afford it.
The shame of not having enough, or worse, pretending you do.
The sleepless nights. The pressure. The silence.
Have you ever noticed you're more comfortable managing corporate budgets than managing your own finances?
In this month’s Beyond the Balance Sheet podcast episode, we had an honest and powerful conversation with Sakina Taki, mental health advocate and founder of Impast Ventures. She unpacks how financial stress can evolve into trauma, and how our past quietly shapes our present money habits.
Key Highlights From the Episode:
- The difference between financial stress and financial trauma
- How childhood experiences shape our money decisions
- Why two people with the same income can feel completely different about money
- Why men suffer in silence—and what we need to do about it
- When to call a financial coach—and when to call a therapist
“Trauma doesn’t always start with you but can end with you.”
You’ll Also Learn:
- Why impulsive spending might be a coping mechanism
- How gender roles and culture silence financial pain
- Why the myth of success on social media worsens financial self-worth
- The importance of knowing your financial triggers
- Simple steps to build healthier financial habits
Whether you’re rebuilding, overwhelmed, or simply curious about why money makes you feel the way it does, this episode is for you.
