Money Under the Influence: The Social Side of Spending and Saving

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Dr. Shay Harris-Pierre | Professional Counselor | Associate Professor | Certified Financial Therapist

Summary:

Ever wonder why you think and act the way you do with money?

In this episode, Shaun chats with Dr. Shea Harris-Pierre to uncover the hidden forces of financial socialization—the powerful influence of family, culture, and society on our money choices. Dr. Shea shares her own journey of redefining wealth as more than just financial success, exploring how well-being and emotional health play a part. Together, they reveal how family dynamics, early lessons, and even our own self-awareness shape the financial habits we pass on. Tune in to discover insights that could reshape your own money mindset and help you build healthier financial habits.

BIO:

Dr. Shay Harris-Pierre, PhD, LPC, CFT-I TM, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Associate Professor, Certified Financial Therapist, and Family Dynamics Consultant. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. She has 7 years of experience as a counselor educator and 10 years clinical experience as a therapist. Through her private practice, Shades of You Counseling and Consulting, PLLC, Dr. Shay serves high achieving women of color, couples, and families as they navigate trauma, relational, and intergenerational concerns.

Highlights:

• Wealth is defined by personal feelings and experiences.
• The pandemic prompted a reevaluation of what wealth means.
• Financial socialization influences our relationship with money.
• Family dynamics play a crucial role in shaping financial beliefs.
• Emotional regulation is essential for healthy financial discussions.
• Conscious awareness of financial behaviours can lead to better choices.
• Teaching children about money should include emotional context.
• Parentification can complicate financial education in families.
• Self-exploration is necessary for understanding financial anxieties.
• There is no finish line in personal growth regarding finances.

Quotes:

• “Wealth is a feeling, not a number.”
• “The forced slowness of the pandemic helped me to slow down.”

Links:

• Shades of Wealth Podcast: CLICK HERE
• Shades of You: CLICK HERE
• Consulting for Finance Professionals: CLICK HERE