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Talking about money shouldn’t feel like emotional CrossFit, but for most of us it does. In this episode, Shari breaks down why money conversations get so charged—and why it’s rarely about the numbers.

You’ll learn the difference between money values and money logistics, how childhood money wiring shows up in adult decisions, and how to stop trying to solve emotional issues with spreadsheets.

Shari walks through four common money personalities (the Avoider, the Optimist, the Controller, and the Security-Seeker), explains what happens when they clash, and gives you practical timing rules, language swaps, and curiosity scripts that keep conversations from turning into fights, shutdowns, or silent scorekeeping.

Be sure to grab Shari's ⁠Money Conversation Guide⁠ to learn how talk about money without spiraling, shutting down or starting a fight (with yourself or anyone else).

Whether you’re single, dating, partnered, married, cohabiting, or rebuilding after a breakup, this episode will help you communicate about money with more clarity, less defensiveness, and a lot more self-trust.

If you’re ready for personalized, judgment-free financial guidance, learn more about working with Shari. Shari Rash is the founder of GWA Wealth and the Host of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money. GWA Wealth is a virtual advisory firm helping women make confident, values-aligned decisions with their money. Visit ⁠GWA Wealth⁠ to explore your next step.

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