About this episode

Morra Aarons-Mele and Anna Sale discuss the challenges of having difficult conversations about money and mental health in the workplace.

Which conversations have you been avoiding at work? In this classic episode, I sit down with Death, Sex & Money host Anna Sale to talk about why conversations about money, mental health, and personal struggles still feel so difficult in many workplaces. We discuss the shame that often shapes our financial decisions, how your upbringing influences the way you negotiate and advocate for yourself, and what to consider before telling your boss you're struggling. Anna also shares advice for setting boundaries, asking for what you need, and creating more honest relationships at work. Get ready to rethink the conversations that could change your work and your life. Check out our sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachiever Chime - Head to chime.com/achiever to sign up Monarch - Use code ACHIEVER at monarch.com to get 50% off your first year Physician’s Choice - Use code PCPODCAST10 at physicianschoice.com to get 10% off your entire order Whatnot - Get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T in the app store and start scoring amazing deals Pebl - Take advantage of Pebl’s limited-time offer before it’s gone. Visit…

People in this episode

Host: Morra Aarons-Mele

Guest: Anna Sale

Topics covered

• difficult conversations
• money
• mental health
• workplace relationships
• boundaries
• financial decisions

Keywords

• money anxiety
• workplace conversations
• financial struggles
• mental health
• boundaries
• negotiation

Sponsors

Shopify, Chime, Monarch, Physician’s Choice, Whatnot, Pebl

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