Negotiating financial terms is one of the most stressful parts of a divorce settlement. Understand your "money story" so you don't get angry - or get taken. This episode will help you learn why money is such a hot button in a divorce, define your money story and set yourself on course to reach agreement, work out a fair divorce settlement with a new mindset, and transform your relationship to money following divorce.
Key Points:
- Understand the underlying concerns, needs, fears, and desires that drive our beliefs about money.
- Avoid short-sighted or destructive decisions by becoming aware of your personal money beliefs and motivations.
-Be prepared for potential pitfalls and conflicts with your newfound awareness.
-Hear about how people like you have transcended money beliefs to achieve the life they want on their terms.
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ABOUT OUR GUEST
MAGGIE BAKER, PHD
About Maggie: As a practicing psychologist for 30 years, Dr. Maggie Baker offers services for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, ADHD/ADD and money behavior issues. Her two specialties are the assessment and treatment of ADHD and the psychology of money and wealth. She has written a book about money beliefs and emotions, published in 2011. Crazy About Money tells the stories of people who try to act rationally about money but end up sabotaging their own efforts. Dr. Baker has an MA in General Psychology (Temple University) and a PhD in Child Development and Clinical Evaluation (Bryn Mawr College). She also serves as a consultant to the Center for the Study of Adult Development and an adjunct professor at Chestnut Hill College and Widener Graduate School of Clinical Psychology. Dr. Baker is a member of the Financial Therapy Association, Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychology, Philadelphia Society of Psychoanalytic Psychology and Pennsylvania Psychological Association.
ABOUT OUR HOST
Adina Laver
In partnership with Main Line Family Law Center, Adina Laver works with clients who are "on the fence", in the process of separating or getting a divorce, or are in any other way undergoing a significant change or transformation in their lives and who want to engage in this experience consciously and with integrity. Adina is also founder of Courage to Be Curious and formerly Divorce Essentials, a specialized divorce coaching and support services for those committed to a healthy path for reclaiming their lives. Contact Adina at adina@couragetobecurious.com or follow her @AdinaLaver.
About the Author
Maggie Baker
As a practicing psychologist for 30 years, Dr. Maggie Baker offers services for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, ADHD/ADD and money behavior issues. Her two specialties are the assessment and treatment of ADHD and the psychology of money and wealth. She has written a book about money beliefs and emotions, published in 2011. Crazy About Money tells the stories of people who try to act rationally about money but end up sabotaging their own efforts. Dr. Baker has an MA in General Psychology (Temple University) and a PhD in Child Development and Clinical Evaluation (Bryn Mawr College). She also serves as a consultant to the Center for the Study of Adult Development and an adjunct professor at Chestnut Hill College and Widener Graduate School of Clinical Psychology. Dr. Baker is a member of the Financial Therapy Association, Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychology, Philadelphia Society of Psychoanalytic Psychology and Pennsylvania Psychological Association.
As a practicing psychologist for 30 years, Dr. Maggie Baker offers services for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, ADHD/ADD and money behavior issues. Her two specialties are the assessment and treatment of ADHD and the psychology of money and wealth. She has written a book about money beliefs and emotions, published in 2011. Crazy About Money tells the stories of people who try to act rationally about money but end up sabotaging their own efforts. Dr. Baker has an MA in General Psychology (Temple University) and a PhD in Child Development and Clinical Evaluation (Bryn Mawr College). She also serves as a consultant to the Center for the Study of Adult Development and an adjunct professor at Chestnut Hill College and Widener Graduate School of Clinical Psychology. Dr. Baker is a member of the Financial Therapy Association, Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychology, Philadelphia Society of Psychoanalytic Psychology and Pennsylvania Psychological Association.
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