Healthy Love and Money

About Healthy Love and Money

Why did you spend so much money on… Couples have fights, disagreements, and misunderstandings about money all the time. This is normal, but is it healthy for your relationship? The solutions to money differences are not always as apparent as smart couples would think. Listen to incredible interviews with financial therapists, couples therapists, and financial planning experts to learn, heal, and grow your way through your most resentment-building financial differences. There is no need to experience financial misery with your happily ever after when you can foster financial intimacy. If you are smart, ambitious, love your partner, and don’t want money to be a barrier to connection, meaning, and purpose in your life, then pop in your ear buds or crank up your speakers in your family mobile and let’s get you moving towards healthy love and money. This podcast is for you if If you are a female breadwinner or married to one If you are a successful professional but still feel miserable about money If you can’t stop thinking about money, and check your bank account three times a day If you spend money and then worry what your partner will think If you got a large sum of money and it has caused more problems than good If you are planning to get married no matter which time it is If one or both of your parents was a mess with money If your siblings can’t stop asking for financial help If you have adult children you want out of your wallet If your a first generation professional and you feel out of place with your income If you want your partner to participate in the finances with you If you feel guilt, shame, anxiety, or fear about money If you don’t see your money topic, let us know and we will be sure to cover it. [Occasional Explicit Content]

Publisher

Ed Coambs - Therapy-Informed Financial Planning™

Category

business · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

13 Jul 2022

Latest episode

21 May 2026

Latest episodes

8 of 174 episodes have a transcript.

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   21 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Are You Risking Family Conflict with No Estate Plan? with Mikel Van Cleve

   Host Ed Coambs interviews financial planner Mikel Van Cleve about the risks of family conflict and the essential conversations couples need for estate planning.

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   17 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Your Children Will Remember These Words Long After You’re Gone with Blake Brewer

   Ed sits down with Blake Brewer, founder of Legacy Letter, to explore how one handwritten letter can change families for generations. Blake shares the heartbreaking story of losing his father at 19, and the unexpected gift his father left behind that transformed his grief into purpose. Together, they unpack why love, apology, belief, and identity are the true foundations of healthy relationships. This conversation is both a call to action and a reminder that the words we leave behind may matter more than anything we pass on financially. Key Takeaways: • How can intentional words and written legacy shape a child’s identity for life? • Why are apology, love, and belief essential foundations for healing and strengthening family relationships? • What responsibility do parents have to pass on emotional wisdom—not just financial or material inheritance? Key Timestamps: (00:00) - How Blake Lost His Father (09:00) - Letter That Healed (12:00) - Grief And Growth (15:00) - Why Words Matter (18:00) - Parenting With Intention (21:00) - Apology In Parenting (24:00) - Affirming Child Identity (27:00) - Love, Pride, Belief (30:00) - Sharing Meaningful Memories (33:00) - Advice That Shapes Life (36:00) - Writing From The Heart (39:00) - Legacy Beyond Death Key Topics Discussed: Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs, Charlotte North Carolina, Financial Therapy, Couples Financial Planning, Financial Intimacy, Money and Relationships, Financial Communication for Couples, Attachment Styles and Money, Financial Conflict Resolution, Therapy-Informed Financial Planning, Financial Trauma Healing, Financial Wellness for Couples, Legacy Letter, Parent Child Relationships, Emotional Inheritance, Healing Family Relationships, Meaningful Parenting Conversations Mentions: Website: https://www.legacyletter.com (https://www.legacyletter.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecbrewer/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecbrewer/) More of Healthy Love & Money: Redefine your relationship with money and each other: https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/ (https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/) Ed’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyloveandmoney/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyloveandmoney/) Contact me at ed@healthyloveandmoney.com Healthy Love & Money is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

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   20 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Are You Risking Family Conflict with No Estate Plan? with Mikel Van Clelve

   Ed and researcher and financial planner Mikel Van Clelve, unpack the hidden emotional dynamics, common misconceptions, legal pitfalls, and the critical conversations couples need before making long-term decisions. Whether you’re part of a blended family or simply connected to one through parents, children, or extended relatives, this episode gives you the clarity, language, and confidence to handle even the most complex family-money situations. Mikel’s work is transforming how blended families navigate money, communication, and legacy-building, so you’ll walk away with practical steps, deeper understanding, and the tools to protect the people you love most. Key Takeaways: • What risks do couples face when they avoid discussing inheritance, assets, and fairness? • How can financial therapy and professional guidance help families create clearer, more equitable plans? • How can blended families better navigate the emotional and financial complexities of estate planning? Key Timestamps: (00:00) – Blended Family Landscape (03:00) – Estate Planning Foundations (06:00) – Unintentional Disinheritance Risks (09:00) – Blended Families Statistics (12:00) – What Are Emotional Barriers? (15:00) – Kinship Theory Insight (18:00) – Fairness Versus Equality (21:00) – Stepchild Support Dynamics (24:00) – Family Systems Complexity (27:00) – Emotional Avoidance Costs (30:00) – Negotiation Within Marriage Key Topics Discussed: Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs, Charlotte North Carolina, Financial Therapy, Couples Financial Planning, Financial Intimacy, Money and Relationships, Financial Communication for Couples, Attachment Styles and Money, Financial Conflict Resolution, Therapy-Informed Financial Planning, Financial Trauma Healing, Financial Wellness for Couples, Blended Family Estate Planning, Stepfamily Financial Challenges, Unintentional Disinheritance, Financial Therapy Support, Legacy And Inheritance Planning Mentions: Website: https://www.myweb.ttu.edu/mvanclev/ (https://www.myweb.ttu.edu/mvanclev/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikel-van-cleve (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikel-van-cleve) More of Healthy Love & Money: Redefine your relationship with money and each other: https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/ (https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/) Ed’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyloveandmoney/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyloveandmoney/) Contact me at ed@healthyloveandmoney.com Healthy Love & Money is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

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Are You Risking Family Conflict with No Estate Plan? with Mikel Van Cleve

Published 21 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Yeah, yeah. So estate planning can, I mean, it can cover a gamut of things. And sometimes when people hear that, they think, oh, just people with money, right? No, estate planning's for everyone. So that includes things like living wills, healthcare, power of attorney, financial power of attorney, things of that nature. So, for example, if something happened to you, if you were to become incapacitated, something like that, someone's got to make medical decisions on your behalf. Well, part of estate planning is documenting. What do you want those decisions to be? Is it, you know, keeping you on life support? […]

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