From Tension to Trust: Real Conversations About Money with Ericka Young

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We unpack why money talks feel heavy and show how to make them safe, honest, and useful. Ericka Young shares her $90K debt payoff story, how “play money” reduced friction, and practical ways to teach kids about money without passing along anxiety.
• the real reasons couples avoid money talks
• using your money past to lower defensiveness
• saver vs spender dynamics and finding balance
• autonomy with transparency through “yours, mine, ours”
• simple openers and ground rules for hard talks
• when to call a coach or therapist
• practical ways to teach kids give, save, spend
• language shifts that reduce money stress at home
• small weekly check-ins that build trust
• Ericka’s work with financial education and coaching

You can see more from Ericka at erickayoung.com and forbetterandworth.com

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Chapters

1. Why Money Talks Feel Hard (00:00:00)

2. Erica’s Debt Story and Turning Point (00:01:35)

3. Why Couples Avoid Money Conversations (00:03:00)

4. Start With Your Money Past (00:05:15)

5. Opening Lines and Ground Rules (00:07:20)

6. Money Personalities: Saver vs Spender (00:09:30)

7. Autonomy, Transparency, and “Play Money” (00:12:10)

8. When to Seek Professional Help (00:15:10)

9. Dating Red Flags and Fit Checks (00:17:10)

10. Teaching Kids About Money Early (00:18:45)

11. Make Saving Tangible for Children (00:21:00)

12. Language Matters: Healthy Money Messages (00:23:00)

13. Why Coaching Works and What to Expect (00:26:00)

14. How to Reach Erica & Her Work (00:28:30)

15. Blueprint Building Blocks & CTA (00:30:00)

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