Have you ever laid awake at night, your mind racing with money worries? Or avoided opening your banking app because just seeing the numbers makes your chest tight?

You're so not alone.

This Mental Health Awareness month, we wanted to dive into something that affects nearly half of Americans — the powerful connection between our finances and our mental wellbeing.

Because here's the thing: Money stress isn't just about numbers.

It lives in our bodies.

It affects our sleep.

It impacts our relationships.

And it sometimes makes even small financial tasks feel completely overwhelming 🫣

In our latest episode, we share:

* The jaw-dropping stats about just how common this struggle is. 📊

* Our own experiences with money stress. 💵

* Why money and mental health create this tricky cycle that can be hard to break. 🔄

* Why the shame around both topics makes everything feel so much harder. 😔

But don't worry — this episode isn't all heavy vibes.

We also give you several gentle, practical strategies that can help when money stress bubbles up. (These are tiny, manageable steps, not major overhauls that make it too scary to start).

After listening to this episode, we'd love for you to check in with yourself: How is money affecting your mental health right now?

💌 If this topic resonates with you, we'd love to hear your story. Drop us an email or comment below, and let us know what topics or resources would help you handle your financial anxiety.

And remember — we're all figuring it out together.

Until next week, Emily + Cassidy 💸