342: Rebuilding Your Life and Finances After Being in a Toxic Relationship with Leah Hadley

From Betrayal To Breakthrough

Financial empowerment is a crucial aspect of rebuilding one's life after being in a toxic relationship. The impact of toxic relationships on someone’s finances can be significant, but with the right knowledge and support, you can regain control over your financial situation.

In this episode, we dive into the topic of transforming your finances and thriving in life after a dysfunctional relationship. We have a special guest, Leah Hadley, who is a Financial Therapist, Founder of "Watch Her Thrive," and expert in helping individuals create a healthy money mindset and achieve their financial goals. She shared some invaluable wisdom that will empower you to take control of your financial journey and thrive in every aspect of your life.

Leah shares her journey of going through a divorce and how she turned her financial challenges into opportunities for growth and success. She emphasizes the importance of creating awareness around how we manage our finances and separating the emotions tied to it. She also highlights the value of finding a financial therapist who can provide guidance and support during times of change.

When your financial situation changes, it's natural to feel frustrated or resentful. However, Leah encourages us to see change as something different and wonderful and see it as an opportunity for positive transformation. She shares her own experience of leaving an unhappy marriage and how it allowed her to pursue her dreams and start her businesses. By embracing change, we can adapt and find new opportunities for growth and fulfillment.

Key Takeaways:

[00:01:35] Rebuilding life after a toxic relationship. [00:04:35] Someone's relationship with money. [00:06:08] Relationship with money shapes behavior. [00:10:11] Acknowledge and explore your thoughts. [00:11:18] Financial independence challenges. [00:14:39] Mistakes people make. [00:15:43] Embrace change and find empowerment. [00:17:40] Taking challenges and transforming. [00:18:53] Be honest and increase financial literacy. [00:21:06] Your relationship with money. [00:23:27] Being kept in the dark. [00:23:50] Manage finances with awareness and support.

Memorable Quotes

"All of the other pieces can fall into place when you acknowledge that I am responsible for myself and I can do the things that I need to do, because there are so many resources out there." – Leah Hadley

"If you don't want to deal with the finances, that is a huge message that it's time to increase financial literacy. And to acknowledge that nobody knows how to manage money. These are skills that are developed over time." – Leah Hadley

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Website: https://thepbtinstitute.com/

Where To Find Our Guest

Free Gift Link: https://www.watchherthrive.co/plan-your-financial-freedom-opt-in

Website: https://www.watchherthrive.co/

Website: https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/

Website: https://www.greatlakesinvestment.com/

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