In this heartfelt and insightful episode of Growing Money with Sean Trace, I sit down with Dr. Megan McCoy, a financial therapist and professor at Kansas State University, for a deep dive into the emotional and psychological roots of our money behaviors. We talk about how childhood memories, relationship dynamics, and money scripts shape our financial decisions, often without us even realizing it. Dr. McCoy opens up about the power of empathy, the importance of having honest conversations about money in relationships and parenting, and how planning finances around shared goals can actually bring people closer. We also explore topics like charitable giving, financial shame, and ways to move from avoidance to intentional wealth-building. This episode is filled with humor, vulnerability, and real-world advice to help you see money not just as dollars and cents, but as a reflection of your dreams, your fears, and your potential to grow.