<p>In this <strong>How to Handle MONEY</strong> episode, Shang Saavedra shares her expertise on the connection between mindset and financial success, emphasizing how mental health impacts decision-making, especially under stress. She offers practical strategies for cultivating an abundance mindset, managing stress, and making smarter financial choices in uncertain times.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Topics</strong></p><p>- The impact of mental health on financial decision-making</p><p>- Strategies for managing stress and emotional reactions to money</p><p>- The role of mindset and beliefs in wealth creation</p><p></p><p><strong>About the guest, Shung Saavedra</strong></p><p>Shang Saavedra is the founder and CEO of <a target="_blank" href="https://savemycents.com/">Save My Cents</a>, a nationally recognized personal finance expert and a book author. Shang finished saving for her retirement by the age of 31, and is America's leading expert on saving a retirement with joy. Shang's insights have been published by Business Insider, CNBC, Forbes, Fox Business, USA Today, Time / NextAdvisor, Nasdaq, The New York Post, Kiplinger, and she has been named by Time / NextAdvisor as one of The 25 Most Influential New Voices of Money. Previously, Shang was a corporate strategist for several Fortune 500 companies. Shang received her bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard and her MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Her book, <em>Wealth Is a Mindset</em>, published in January 2025 with Third State Books.</p><p></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><strong>00:00 </strong>Introduction to Money Mindset</p><p><strong>03:07 </strong>The Connection Between Mental Health and Financial Decisions</p><p><strong>06:08 </strong>Navigating Stress and Making Financial Decisions</p><p><strong>09:06 </strong>Shifting Mindsets: From Scarcity to Abundance</p><p><strong>11:59 </strong>Using Social Media for Financial Inspiration</p><p><strong>15:01 </strong>The Role of Wealth in Personal Choices</p><p><strong>18:00 </strong>Acting As If: Embracing a Wealthy Mindset</p><p><strong>20:53 </strong>Embracing Discomfort for Growth</p><p><strong>24:03 </strong>The Balance of Intuition and Data in Financial Decisions</p><p><strong>28:12 </strong>Grounding Emotions with Financial Literacy</p><p><strong>30:41 </strong>Reframing Our Money Mindset</p><p><strong>35:52 </strong>Navigating Job Loss and Maintaining a Positive Mindset</p><p><strong>38:58 </strong>Money as a Tool: Changing Our Perspective</p><p></p><p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><p>money mindset, personal finance, stress management, wealth building, mental health, financial decisions, abundance mindset, improv techniques, financial literacy, wealth psychology</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://lifeimprovised.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">lifeimprovised.substack.com/subscribe</a>