Internal Family Systems & Financial Therapy with Tara Unverzagt
In this episode of the Healthy Love and Money Podcast, I welcome Tara Unverzagt, founder of South Bay Financial Partners and a fellow financial therapist. We explore Internal Family Systems (IFS) and how this groundbreaking therapeutic approach can help individuals and couples transform their financial relationships. Tara shares her journey of integrating IFS into her financial therapy practice, how understanding our "parts" can heal deep-seated money wounds, and why no part of us is badāeven the ones that sabotage our financial decisions.
Quotes:
āThere are no bad partsājust parts that need to be heard.ā ā Tara UnverzagtāOur financial behaviors are shaped by our internal āparts,ā and when we listen to them with compassion, we can make lasting changes.ā ā Tara UnverzagtKey Moments:
ā³ [1:00] Taraās journey into financial therapy and Internal Family Systems
ā³ [3:30] The shift from āfixingā money problems to embracing all parts of ourselves
ā³ [7:15] The power of scaffolding vs. enabling in family financial decisions
ā³ [12:00] How attachment theory influences our financial behaviors
ā³ [17:30] Everyday money conflictsāhow a simple comment about crumbs turned into a deep realization
ā³ [22:00] The spender-saver dynamic and how IFS helps couples navigate financial differences
ā³ [28:40] Understanding financial anxiety and how itās often rooted in childhood experiences
ā³ [33:00] The deep connection between money, identity, and self-worth
ā³ [40:10] Why financial planning should be about understanding emotions, not just numbers
Resources & Links:
š Connect with Tara Unverzagt:
- Website: South Bay Financial Partners
- LinkedIn: Tara Unverzagt
- Instagram: @SouthBayFinancialPartners
š Recommended Books & Resources:
- No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz
- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
- Wired for Wealth by Brad Klontz
š” Connect with Ed Coambs:
- Website: Healthy Love and Money
- Instagram: @HealthyLoveAndMoney
- LinkedIn: Ed Coambs
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This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects my experiences as a financial therapist and Certified Financial Plannerā¢. It is not a substitute for professional financial, legal, or mental health advice. Every individualās situation is unique, and I encourage seeking personalized guidance from a qualified professional.
Thank you for listeningāremember, healthy love and money go hand in hand!
