Why Do We Struggle to Talk About Money? | Abby Davisson — Behavioral Grooves Podcast

Abby Davisson, co-author of Money and Love, joins us to discuss why life’s biggest decisions—from careers to relationships—require both emotional insight and rational thinking. She shares her 5C framework for making confident choices, reveals how love and money are more connected than we think, and offers practical tools to navigate values, identity, and financial conversations—no matter your relationship status.

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[0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Abby Davisson

[7:59] What Factors Influence Relationship Satisfaction

[13:05] The 5C Framework for Decision Making

[22:46] Applying 5C to Different Life Stages

[32:23] Balancing Finanvial Decisions and Relationships

[39:00] Desert Island Music

[45:00] Grooving Session: Identity, Emotion, and Applying 5C to Your Life

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More About Abby

Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap For Life’s Biggest Decisions by Myra Strober and Abby Davisson

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