There’s usually only two options: you’re either the sensible saver or the carefree spender in a relationship. No matter which side of the fence you sit on, talking about finances with your partner might sound like the stuff of nightmares! But here to wake you up this week is Karen Hackman, a finance coach who specialises in that sometimes awkward conversation of finances in a relationship - and how to do it without arguing. After many years of fighting endlessly with her husband about their spending habits, Karen realised there were limited resources available for couples in the same situation. So she decided to create her own supportive space, and began offering one-on-one coaching programs alongside free resources to encourage couples to become financially literate in a healthy way. We discuss everything from when to mix your finances as a couple, taking on your partner's debt, and how to celebrate the savings wins and make finances fun again!

We’re breaking down:
💸 Clear and honest communication methods to avoid repeating the same argument
💸 Balancing between the ‘spending’ and ‘saving’ mentalities in relationships
💸 How to share finances, from early-stage dating to long-term marriage
💸 Practical tools for simple and actionable finance management

Listen in this week as we learn the art of conversation, and how being flexible and understanding of your partner’s financial needs can lead to your relationship and teamwork becoming stronger than ever.

If you and your partner are in desperate need of an umpire in your financial discussions, head to Karen’s website to book a complimentary call: https://moneyandmarriage.net/work-with-me

To help build your own financial tracking habits, Karen also has a free budget guide for couples who want to start a healthy conversation: https://moneyandmarriage.net/freebies

And if you want to hear more tips or ask Karen any of your burning financial questions, head to her social media or email her directly: hello@moneyandmarriage.net

I'd love to connect with you and of course if you have any insights or questions from the show, please reach out to me on Insta!

To access my free relationship e-books or to book a coaching call with me, head to my website.

When you think about conversations around consent, you don’t always automatically think ‘sexy’. Well, our guest this week, Chloe Mascord, is here to change your mind about that! Chloe is an internationally certified intimacy coach and somatic sex coach, whose true passion is helping time-poor women rediscover their lost libido. She also hosts her own podcast, ‘Honey-ed - Intimacy Made Easy’, designed to deliver bite-sized educational tips to reignite your sex life alongside real-life examples. Chloe authentically and honestly shares her own personal experiences of low libido in a toxic relationship, and how she regained her own sexual confidence. We cover everything from navigating dating after 35, dealing with boundaries early in relationships, and the time-pressure placed on wanting children. The aim this week is to not only normalise tricky and typically taboo topics, but to make them fun and enjoyable!

We’re diving into:
❤️‍🔥 Consent and boundaries for both sexual and non-sexual aspects of a relationship
❤️‍🔥 Breaking down conversations around intimacy with the aim of making it easier to discuss
❤️‍🔥 Navigating low libido, recognising the potential causes, and addressing the shame surrounding it
❤️‍🔥 Questioning dating assumptions and the subconscious narratives we tell ourselves

Tune in to our vulnerable conversation this week as we link education and intimacy together on the path from frustration to fulfilment.

If you want to fit some sex education into your day, listen to Chloe’s podcast or head to her website to book a coaching call:
- https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/honey-ed-intimacy-made-easy/id1740218742
- https://open.spotify.com/show/6QrHQ5plcnWpoBmBDynRhW?si=kiOGRN4ITySe3XOsSLcuVg
- https://www.honey-ed.com/

And if you want to connect with Chloe and hear more actionable advice for your own conversations, slide into her social media DMs: @thehoneyed.official

I am so excited to announce that the waitlist for my FREE Love Unlocked Masterclass is now open! This is the ultimate virtual event for women determined to achieve lasting love and mutually respectful relationships. Head to my website and register your interest now: https://www.therelationshipcircle.com/love-unlocked-masterclass

I'd love to connect with you and of course if you have any insights or questions from the show, please reach out to me on Insta!

To access my free relationship e-books or to book a coaching call with me, head to my website.

Have you ever been sitting in your car before a first date, blood pressure rising, nervously sweating, asking yourself - why the hell are you doing this again? But what if you could neutralise those pre-date fears just by simply tapping different areas of your body? Here to explain the science behind this seemingly magic solution is Allison Jayne, a seasoned psychotherapist, EFT practitioner, and best-selling author of the ‘Find Love Again: Learn To Date Like A Goddess’, a woman’s guidebook to dating for success. Allison explains the intricate details behind the Emotional Freedom Technique, an acupressure treatment that calms the nervous system and eases stress responses, that can help resolve the anxiety caused by deep-seated traumas from present and childhood alike. We discuss how to transform your dating game with real-life examples of seriously relatable dating dramas, and share the ways you can shake off the past to embrace your future of attracting a high-quality partner!

We’ll learn more about:
🤲 Understanding EFT and its mechanism of action on calming stress responses
🤲 Harmful dating patterns and the emotional triggers behind them
🤲 Combining self-discovery with professional treatment and mentoring

Join us as we take a scientific approach to resolving your dating woes, and learn how finding that elusive balance between body and mind can literally change your brain. Say goodbye to stress and hello to a confident, more empowered dating goddess.

If you need to change up your dating game, Allison Jayne’s book ‘Find Love Again: Learn To Date Like A Goddess’ is available on Amazon to help do the work.

To learn more about EFT, or to connect with Allison Jayne, head to her social media @Inspiredlifetapping or her website for more amazing content.

I'd love to connect with you and of course if you have any insights or questions from the show, please reach out to me on Insta!

To access my free relationship e-books or to book a coaching call with me, head to my website.