The Psychology of Money: Understanding Your Money Beliefs with Mary Liz Burns

What’s your relationship with money? Do you worry about having enough? Does money guide all of your decisions? In this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity , I talk with Mary Liz Burns about the psychology of money . She has more than two decades of experience in personal finance communications and media. Mary Liz has an MBA with a focus on financial psychology and is a certified senior advisor. After a successful career in corporate communications and public relations — including 22 years with AARP — Mary Liz realized the missing piece in most money conversations: the human connection. Now, she helps people understand their personal “money stories” and develop healthier, more compassionate relationships with money. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why our relationship with money is emotional, not rational — and how fear and shame can hold us back The four money scripts that shape financial behavior How childhood experiences and “financial flashpoints” form our money beliefs How our relationship with money changes in different stages of life Practical steps to begin your own money awareness journey — where to start Quotes “My goal from now until the day I die is to reduce the fear and shame we have around money — and to help people have open, honest conversations, starting with themselves.” — Mary Liz Burns “Financial education alone is not enough to change behavior. We have to bring the human piece to it.” — Mary Liz Burns Resources & Links Take the free Money Scripts Test (by Dr. Brad Klontz) Learn more about Mary Liz Burns and her work in financial psychology https://www.marylizburns.money/ Note: This content is not intended as specific legal or financial advice, and listeners should consider their individual circumstances when applying this information and to seek professional assistance if needed. Stories of Change: Helping You Navigate What’s Next Hosted by Judy Oskam Navigating a change or wondering what comes next? Hear real stories from people who have faced unexpected turns, made important choices, and figured things out along the way. A little wisdom to help you find your own way forward. Explore more at StoriesofChangePodcast.com .