Podcast Episode 32: Transitions with Emotional and Financial Contexts with Stephanie Geisler

by Financial Design Studio, Inc. / December 11, 2023

Life is going to happen. How will you respond? In this episode, Stephanie Geisler, a Licensed Professional Counselor, talks with us about how different life events shape our emotions in moments of finances decisions. She walks you through how to process each context so you can move forward.

Behind the Designs Ep. 32: Transitions with Emotional and Financial Contexts with Stephanie Geisler

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Key Moments

2:13 Meet Stephanie!

5:48 How emotions and finances influences on decisions

6:54 When a loved one passes

13:12 Processing grief

17:26 Who should help you process?

25:57 Transitioning into retirement

34:28 Processing unmet expectations

42:52 When you have job changes

54:20 Final thoughts

Links for Transitions with Emotional and Financial Contexts

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Credits for Episode 32

Executive Producer : Anna Lewis

Host : Michelle Smalenberger, CFP®

Guests : Stephanie Geisler, LPC

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