Welcome to the Financial Self-Care blog!
As a licensed mental health professional, specializing in financial therapy, wife, and a mama-of-two, you’ll find all things money, mental health, motherhood, and marriage here!
I’ve always thought money is interesting. Probably because it’s still a taboo topic, but I’ve never understood why.
I’m your favorite Financial Therapist. Helping you feel comfortable, confident, and competent with your money is something I care deeply about. We need to talk about financial self-care. Start here 👇🏼
Money
The Mere Exposure Effect: Why You Spend So Much Money
Real Estate Investing: 5 Mistakes We Made (Part 2)
How to Move to Costa Rica with Geoarbitrage (2025)
ENNEAGRAM + MONEY: How the 9 Enneagram Types Manage Money
How to Make a TIME Budget: 3 Simple Steps (2025)
How to Start Real Estate Investing: Our Journey
How to Stop Grandparents Buying Too Many Gifts
Financial Literacy for Kids: How to Teach Kids about Money
Is Renting Throwing Money Away? The SURPRISING Numbers
How to Negotiate Medical Bills: 3 Easy Steps
Money Dates: How to Talk about Money with Your Partner
Coast FI: How We Semi-Retired with Coast FIRE
Adulting 101: Personal Finance Tips You NEED to Know
How to Invest for Beginners (2024)
Financial Stress: 5 Tips for Coping with Money Stress
10 Best Finance Books for Women (from a Financial Therapist)
40 Ways to Practice Financial Self-Care in 2023
How to Set SMARTer Financial Goals + Examples
How to Transform Your Relationship With Money: 5 Tips from a Financial Therapist
Mental health has always been a passion of mine. As a licensed graduate social worker, my practice is solution-focused and goal oriented.
I believe in whole person wellness, as we know our physical, mental, spiritual, financial, sexual, and intellectual health is all connected. Let these articles be a stepping stone to help you in your mental health.
General Mental Health
‘Am I Worth It?’: 15 Reasons Why You Are
10 Simple Habits to Improve Mental Health + How to Start
‘I Think My Mom is Toxic’: 15 Signs You’re Right
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (Script & Recording)
Maternal Mental Health
‘I Hate Being a Stay-at-Home Mom’: Why It’s Normal
Tired of Being a Mom? 12 Ways to Fight Burnout
‘I’m a Lonely Stay-at-Home Mom’: 10 Ways to Cope
Feeling Unattractive After Having a Baby + What to Do About It
Motherhood is an imperfectly beautiful journey. And one that shouldn’t be done alone.
It’s no secret, the transition into motherhood was challenging for me. Despite being a licensed mental health professional, I endured the trifecta of maternal mental health concerns: postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum rage.
This information is here to help you thrive in motherhood!
Preconception
Truths About Miscarrying: 5 Things I Didn’t Know
Success Story: My Healthy Baby After an Ectopic Pregnancy
Pregnancy
25 Things to Know About Pregnancy for First-Time Moms
Gender Reveal Disappointment: A Mom’s Perspective
An Open Letter to My Daughter: Why It Matters
How to Pass the Glucose Tolerance Test During Pregnancy
Apple Cider Vinegar in Pregnancy: What You Should Know
9 Weird Pregnancy Symptoms & How to Alleviate Them
Maternity Hiking Pants: What to Wear on the Trail
Mothering
How to Successfully Transition Into Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
5 Realistic Expectations for a Stay-At-Home Mom
6 Reasons Why a Baby Humps + What to Do About It
Minimalist Diaper Bag: The Ultimate Guide
5 Easy Bring-Your-Own Eco-Friendly Swaps for Moms to Make in 2023
How to Be a Happy Mom: 7 New Ideas
25 Ways to Celebrate a First Birthday Without a Party
Rediscovering Yourself After Motherhood: 15 Easy Ways to Start
5 Honest Words to Describe the First Year of Motherhood
Just like all of these other things, marriage is intertwined with and significantly impacts our mental health, how we show up as mothers, and how we feel about money.
Here are some helpful posts about marriage!
Marriage
Unhappy Marriage After Baby? 10 Ways to Improve Your Marriage
How Much Should Your Husband Help With Baby?