We're back with Season 2 (after a break to heal various broken body parts). And we have a fantastic guest to--very gently--kick it all off. 

Bari Tessler tells the story of how and why she brought her work as a Somatic Therapist to the world of finances. She  shares tips and personal stories to help you start reframing your relationship to money for the better. We especially love how she encourages you to add your own splash of meaning to your relationship with your finances. Recognizing your emotions around money doesn't have to feel "woowoo" (unless you want it to--you do you, Boo).

PS If you haven't listened to our previous episodes about money, you might want to do so before or after this episode.

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Bari Tessler, M.A. is a Financial Therapist and Founder of The Art of Money, a year-long money school, and a 4-month Mentor program for therapists, coaches and financial professionals. Bari trained as a Somatic Therapist and received her Masters degree from Naropa University in 1998. She then ran a bookkeeping business for therapists and artists. In 2001, she merged all her training and created a somatic-based Financial Therapy methodology that she has been teaching for 20+ years. Bari is the Author of The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness and The Art of Money Workbook. Her work has been featured on Oprah.com,  Inc.com, US News & World Report, Reuters Money, The Fiscal Times, USA Today, The Cut, Girlboss, Nerd Wallet, Real Simple, MindBodyGreen, and REDBOOK. She has also been featured on the cover of Experience Life and Mindful. Bari loves to read, dance and enjoy dark chocolate. She lives in Boulder, CO with her husband, son, many cats + a big puppy. You can find her here: baritessler.com

It's the hubbub of the holidays, and for some highly sensitive people, it can lead to burnout. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Desiree Howell about how to navigate the holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person. 

Check out this website for more information on HSPs and to take a self-test.

Read Desiree's latest blog post on Surviving the Holidays. 

And here are some articles about the differences between high sensitivity and the Autism Spectrum.

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-highly-sensitive-child/202112/no-being-autistic-is-not-the-same-being-highly-sensitive
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/highly-sensitive-refuge/201905/do-highly-sensitive-people-have-autism

In this episode, we chat with  Beverly A. Zavaleta, MD, a board-certified family physician, cancer survivor and long-time advocate of patient education. She's also the author of the best-selling book, Braving Chemo. Dr. Zavaleta joins us in recognition of National Caregivers Month to talk about what it means to be a caregiver, how to manage stress and fatigue as a caregiver, and tips for caregivers during the holidays. 

Some apps and resources for caregivers:

• https://www.whereyoulivematters.org/best-caregiver-apps/
• https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-2019/top-caregiving-apps.html
• https://cancercarenews.com/more-cancer-freebies/free-apps/