Episodes

It’s rare to find a person without emotional money baggage. Most of us have at least one money wound haunting us from the past. What’s yours? Dive into this episode with Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, as she hangs out with the fabulous Emily Wilcox, the Money Healer and Business Guru. Emily reveals her own money wounds and how they inspired her to make it her medicine to help fellow female entrepreneurs. Ever heard of the “Money Shame Wound” and “Hard Money Wound”? Emily breaks them ...

Are you using debt as a sling shot or a shovel? In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach Christine Luken challenges conventional wisdom about debt, offering a nuanced perspective on what is often viewed as a financial no-go zone. Far from being just a problem or a solution, debt is a tool with many faces. Christine breaks down how to navigate debt responsibly, and what sets “good debt” apart from “bad debt.” Throughout the episode, Christine covers: How chef’s knife and dumbbell analogies illu...

Ever wonder why you feel calm in a green room or why red makes your heart race? In this episode, our guest, Color Psychology Strategist Michelle Lewis, plunges into the mesmerizing field of color psychology. Explore how color not only influences your emotions but also significantly impacts your financial decisions, relationships, and business interactions In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken and Michelle discuss: The soothing power of green in fostering financial stability...

Have you ever wondered why we choose instant gratification over long-term rewards? In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken uncovers the psychological and biological factors behind our saving habits. Christine discusses how to conquer present bias, save for safety and pleasure, and master the art of delayed gratification. Discover how emotional factors influence saving attitudes and why saving isn’t just about restricting spending. Get ready to supercharge your financial strate...

Have you ever wondered if your acts of kindness are truly helping or unintentionally fueling poor financial habits? Brace yourself for a mind-bending exploration as Christine dives deep into the world of financial enablement, deciphering its meaning and empowering you with the tools to identify and address this delicate issue head-on. With a dash of wisdom and a sprinkle of practical advice, Christine will guide you through setting healthy boundaries and fostering financial independence for your...

Have you ever felt like you had no control over your finances? Financial abuse is a common form of domestic violence that can leave people feeling helpless and trapped. In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken invites Allison Dagney, author of “When Tears Leave Scars”, to discuss the warning signs of financial abuse and how to overcome its effects. Allison also shares her journey of transforming her relationship with money after her divorce, which was initially filled with fear...

Unleash your inner money magician with Christine Luken’s enchanting formula for lasting Financial Dignity®! Wave goodbye to debt, skyrocket your net worth, and embark on a whimsical adventure to financial abundance! Abracadabra, it’s time to play with your money! In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, shares the Financial Dignity® Formula with you. She breaks down the formula into 5 parts: your relationship with money, building a prosperity plan, mastering your debt, emotion...

Retirement: it’s a world of endless possibilities! Some folks love nothing more than basking on a sandy beach, while others crave a daring adventure. Join us for an exciting episode as Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, teams up with the incredible Robert Pagliarini, Ph.D., CFP®, to banish the notion of an “average retirement” and embrace the concept of a “Badass Retirement”! Get ready to learn why people are ditching the beach dreams for thrilling escapades, the vital role of staying he...

Credit scores can be confusing! How are they calculated? Why do they go up and down? How important are they really? In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, demystifies credit scores and answers your burning questions about them! She covers the basics from what your credit score is and how it’s calculated, all the way to how important your credit score is to your overall financial health. Christine discusses: What a credit score is and how it’s calculated What affects your cr...

You don’t have to be a numbers nerd to be the boss of your business finances. All you need are a Money Boss mindset and Money Boss actions! In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken talks about making money the best employee in your business, not your worst nightmare. She shares tips on how to keep your business finances organized with a simple system and why it’s important to give them some CEO love. Plus, don’t worry if you’re not a spreadsheet nerd because managing money like...

Did you know that giving can actually make you feel good? It’s true! In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, speaks with the Generosity Guy, Bob DePasquale, CFP® CAP® about the incredible power of generosity and how it can impact your life and finances. Get ready to be inspired as Bob shares some heartwarming personal stories about the unexpected generosity he’s received during tough times. He also dives into the science behind generosity and gives you some tips on how to cul...

Let’s face it, following Dave Ramsey’s extreme measures, like selling all your possessions, living on a shoestring budget, and working yourself to the bone to pay off debt quickly, can lead to burnout and may not be sustainable in the long run. So, what’s the solution? In this episode, Christine Luken challenges the popular philosophies the famous Dave Ramsey taught. She argues that being too intense and fixated on your finances can be dangerous and that finding a happy medium is the key to succ...

Love on the rocks? Don’t let your finances sink with your heart! We all know splitting up is tough, but it doesn’t have to be a total financial disaster. In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken talks about the top four money mistakes she sees people make during a divorce and how to avoid them. She explains how each of these emotional landmines can cause some real financial damage and what we can do to steer clear of them. In this episode: Get the inside scoop on why some peop...

We get it, taxes can be terrifying. Let’s put your tax fears at ease together. In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, brings on the one and only Lisa Niser – a tax pro with a passion for teaching folks like us how to make smart decisions with our money. Lisa dishes on the top 5 tax fears that give us the heebie-jeebies. But instead of hiding under the covers, they’re giving us the scoop on how freaked out we should be, what actually happens in each situation, and what we can...

Are you tired of feeling like a hamster on a wheel when it comes to your finances? It’s time to break the cycle and unleash your inner money boss! In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, helps us find our money stories and teaches us how to remove them. So what exactly is a money story, you ask? Christine breaks it down and shows us how our past experiences with money can impact our present and future relationship with it. But don’t worry – she’s got a two-step plan to help u...

Ready, set, stick to your money goals! It’s no secret that New Year’s resolutions can be tough to keep, especially when it comes to our finances. But don’t worry, Financial Dignity® Coach Christine Luken has your back! She’s uncovered the top 5 reasons why we tend to fall off track with our money goals and has some super fun tips to help you reset and rock those goals like a boss! Christine discusses: Why having a million and one goals is more harm than help Why we need to get pumped about our ...

Talking about money with your honey doesn’t have to be painful or stressful! It’s normal to not agree with each other 100% of the time, but that doesn’t mean we can’t navigate those differences with love and respect. Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, teams up with Adam Kol, a certified mediator, tax attorney, financial advisor, and financial couples counselor, to tackle the elephant in the room- talking about money as a couple Listen in as Adam shares his expert insights and explains ho...

Ready to kick debt to the curb? Whether you’re a debt newbie or a seasoned pro, this episode is for you! Join Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, as she shares 5 different strategies for paying off debt and the perfect scenarios to use them in. Plus, she’ll be dishing out some helpful resources for managing debt so you can be on your way to financial freedom in no time. It’s time to say goodbye to those pesky bills and hello to the good life! In this episode, you will learn: Why it’s alw...

Not all spending is bad. Some emotional spending is good, but when it starts to negatively affect our finances or results in regrettable purchases, it’s time to take a step back and try to fix our spending habits. In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, talks about emotional spending. More importantly, she explains that we can’t stop all emotional spending, but there are ways to help put a stop to the bad habits related to it. Christine talks about what emotional spending rea...

37% of people keep at least one financial secret from their romantic partner. If your relationship is on the rocks or divorce has already been mentioned, you should be on high alert. In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken talks about the many red flags with hiding money from a spouse. She details why spouses might hide money from one another, the signs to look out for, and where the money or income might be hidden with a couple of personal stories from herself and her co-host...

Every parent wants their children to be successful financially, but running to the rescue can actually hinder their financial growth and understanding. The hard truth: Let your kids fail In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, speaks with author, podcast host, and co-founder James Lenhoff, CFP® about how to set kids up for financial success. James focuses on why letting kids and teenagers fail with money is beneficial to their financial literacy and shares his experience with...

Contrary to popular belief, more money won’t fix your financial problems! (If that were true, then celebrities and professional athletes would never go bankrupt.) In this episode of Money Is Emotional, Christine Luken, Financial Dignity® Coach, talks about why some high-income earners are a hot mess and how they can climb out of the seemingly never-ending spending cycle. Christine discusses: How you can a have high income and still struggle financially How high-income earners and business owner...

Forget trying to take emotions out of your money. Instead, commit to increasing your emotional money IQ. As the Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, started this podcast to empower you with the tools to do just that. Rather than fighting against our emotions, we can learn how to harness their power to make financial decisions we’re confident with both now and later. In this week’s episode, Christine dives deeper into the brain science behind how we think about money. She also discusses her...

Success in personal finance is a balance of both wise money management and emotional intelligence. A lesson our host Christine Luken learned in her 20s while navigating through debt, ruined credit, no money in the bank, shame and embarrassment. Today, She is the Financial Dignity® Coach, helping thousands of people to pay off massive amounts of debt and drastically improve their net worth! In this inaugural episode of Money is Emotional Podcast, we get to know Christine. She shares lessons learn...