Tag: Financial Stress
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Rent’s Too Damn High! Where Do I Turn for Help with Housing?
On ‘Life Quakes,’ hosts Patricia Wu and Jessica Reyes hear from a viewer who shares the stressful experience of being priced out of his long-term home and the impact it’s having on his family’s well-being. Guest Dr. Cortina Peters offer practical solutions and support. Financial Planning is Key Take a close look at your budget…
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I Keep Procrastinating on My Finances – And It’s Costing Me!
On ‘Life Quakes,’ hosts Patricia Wu and Jessica Reyes hears from a viewer whose procrastination caused them to lose money due to missed investment opportunities and unmanaged debt. The stress is piling up, and now they need help. Guest counselor Jahmaal Marshall breaks down procrastination and offers advice on how to take action. Procrastination is…
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Hidden Debt Betrays Trust: Can My Relationship Be Saved?
On ‘Life Quakes’, hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Joann ‘JoJo’ Venant gives advice to a viewer’s situation where her partner concealed a $50,000 debt as they prepare to be married. Pause Before Reacting While discovering hidden debt is a breach of trust, it’s important to approach the situation with empathy and seek…
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My Money Stress Just Got Worse – I’m Suddenly Rich
A viewer inherited a surprise fortune, but he’s finding the stress of managing a big estate overwhelming. He went from living paycheck-to-paycheck to dealing with properties, stocks, and more money than he ever imagined. On ‘Life Quakes,’ host Patricia Wu and guest president of Point.Shift, Lauren Jeffery, offers advice on handling a financial windfall responsibly. Get…
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The Physical Toll of Money Stress
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines’, host Patricia Wu and guest president of Point.Shift, Lauren Jeffery, discuss the link between money worries and problems like heart disease, depression, and more. Stress is Stress Whether you’re wealthy or struggling to make ends meet, money worries trigger the same harmful stress responses in your body. Money and Bad…
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Why Do We Feel Good About Our Finances When the Economy is Bad?
On “Psychology Behind the Headlines,” hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest financial expert and psychotherapist Lauren Jeffery discuss why there’s such a disconnect between how Americans perceive their own financial well-being versus their negative view of the overall economy. Perception vs. Reality We might feel financially secure because we’re paying our bills, but it’s…
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Unexpected Expenses Keep Ruining My Plan on Saving for a Home. Help!
Saving up for a down payment is tough enough, but this viewer is struggling even more. Unexpected costs keep popping up and making it feel like they’ll never reach their goal. Hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest psychotherapist Lauren Jeffrey offers advice. Rethink Your Goal Is owning a traditional home truly the right fit,…
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Money Stress Keeping You Up at Night?
Money worries can feel crushing. In today’s world, financial stress can hurt your sleep, your relationships, and your sense of self. But there is a way out. In this “Mental Breakthrough” segment, host Patricia Wu and guest psychotherapist Lauren Jeffery, helps us understand financial anxiety and offers strategies to overcome it. Speak Up Be honest…
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Just Lost My Job and Stressing Out… What To Do?
Losing your job is a major life shakeup. The financial pressure is immense, and it can eat away at your sleep, your relationships, and your sense of self-worth. It’s tough to ask for help, but in today’s “Life Quakes” segment, host Patricia Wu and guest psychotherapist Lauren Jeffery discuss how to manage this stressful situation.…
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The Hidden Costs of Online Shopping
Hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest psychiatrist Dr. Dan Bober discuss the complexities of online shopping. The Paradox of Choice Online shopping offers endless options, leading to decision fatigue and heightened anxiety, especially for those already dealing with mental health challenges. The Temporary High of Impulse Buys The dopamine rush from making a purchase…