Finance Fitness Finesse

What is financial therapy, and why is it becoming one of the fastest-growing fields in financial wellness AND mental wellness?

In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, Certified Financial Therapist Jaelyn "JaeVic" Vickery breaks down what financial therapy is, how it differs from financial planning and financial coaching, and why understanding your relationship with money may be the missing piece in your financial journey...

Money is rarely just about money. In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, Nate Astle, CFT™, founder of the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute joins Jaelyn Vickery to discuss financial intimacy, financial infidelity, money communication, and the emotional barriers that often impact relationships. Whether you're dating, engaged, married, or simply working to improve your relationship with money, this conversation offers ...

Why do you make the financial decisions you do? In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, host JaeVic sits down with author of Generational Wealth Begins with Generational Knowledge, Dr. Joaquin Wallace to explore the Financial Genetic Code: the beliefs, habits, and money stories that influence how we save, spend, invest, and build wealth. Learn how financial psychology, generational wealth, and financial literacy intersec...

Season 4 of Finance, Fitness & Finesse starts with the most important question: who is the person behind the mic? In this premiere episode, Certified Financial Therapist Jaelyn Vickery introduces herself, her professional philosophy, and the show's mission. You will hear about the experiences that shaped her relationship with money, why financial identity matters more than financial status, and what Finance, Fitness, and Finess...

What does it really take to build financial partnership in a relationship? In this episode, Certified Financial Therapist Jaelyn Vickery sits down with Brian Page, founder of Modern Husbands and one of the only professionals in the nation certified as both a Fair Play Facilitator and an Accredited Financial Counselor. Together they explore financial intimacy, the connection between household labor and financial health, and practica...

You know you should be investing, but where do you actually start? In this episode, Jae Vic breaks down money risk, beginner investing, and what she calls "money moves" -- the actions that turn financial knowledge into real financial progress. She introduces the Big 3 Beginner Steps to Investing: building an emergency fund in a high-yield savings account, opening retirement accounts, and exploring other investment accounts. This ep...

In this episode of F3, JaeVic sits down with Dr. Shay Harris-Pierre, LPC, CFT — a licensed counselor, financial therapist, and host of Shades of Wealth. They talk about how money and mental health connect, and how our emotions, relationships, and upbringing shape the way we handle finances.

Dr. Shay breaks down what it’s like to move into a different income level — the pressure, guilt, and family dynamics that can...

In this episode of F3, JaeVic sits down with Caleb Stapp, CPFA, to unpack how our spending habits, retirement goals, and mindset around money shape long-term financial wellness. They explore what it means to practice financial self-care, avoid lifestyle inflation, and build wealth with intention.

Get in touch with Caleb Stapp, CPFA

• Website: Deep Creek Financial Planning
•  "Smart Investing Guide"
• Free Tax Return Review
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In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, JaeVic sits down with Suzy Carbrey, MA, CCC-SLP — an Executive Function and ADHD Coach with a unique background in speech-language pathology — for a conversation about how the brain’s “management system” shapes everything from our finances to our focus.

Together, they break down why executive functioning matters, especially for adults balancing   ...

In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, JaeVic sits down with Justin Enlow — strategist, advisor, and systems-thinker with an MBA in Finance — for a powerful conversation about how faith, resilience, and community intersect with money. Justin shares the personal and professional experiences that shaped his mission to build financial literacy and sustainable impact through partnerships with small businesses, n...

In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, JaeVic sits down with Daly C. Andersson, CFA, CFP® — a powerhouse in personal wealth management and a voice for purpose-driven leadership — for a conversation that hits both head and heart. With over a decade of experience advising families, entrepreneurs, and women investors, Daly shares what it’s really like to lead in a male-dominated industry while juggling hi...

In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, JaeVic sits down with Tyrone White — Accredited Financial Counselor®, Certified Financial Therapist™, and veteran — to unpack the deep connection between financial wellness and emotional healing. With a background in military service, mental health counseling, and behavioral finance, Tyrone brings a trauma-informed, culturally aware lens to money conversations that many...

In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, JaeVic sits down with Brian Page — financial educator, Accredited Financial Counselor®, and founder of Modern Husbands — for a deep and down-to-earth convo on what it really takes to thrive financially and emotionally in modern relationships. Brian shares the personal experiences that led him to create Modern Husbands and opens up about the realities couples face when i...

In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, JaeVic sits down with Tom Shepard — founder and CEO of Shepard FINANCIAL, financial educator, and author of Money Isn’t Everything, Everything Is Money — to rethink what wealth really means. Tom shares how his holistic approach to financial planning blends health, time, relationships, and material wealth into a more human-centered money mindset. They dive into the...

In this Finance, Fitness & Finesse episode, JaeVic sits down with Ashley (Souza) Agnew — Certified Financial Therapist™, Senior Wealth Advisor, and Director of Financial Wellness — for a real conversation about what it actually takes to build a better relationship with your money. Ashley breaks down how financial literacy early in life can shape long-term outcomes, why creating a personal money mantra can change the...

Welcome back, Finessers! Season 3 of Finance, Fitness & Finesse is here — and we’re leveling up in every way. Hosted by Jaelyn Vickery, LSW ~ clinical financial therapist and lifestyle wellness polymath, F3 Szn3 is all about building wealth with wellness.

We’re getting real about burnout, redefining success, and helping you master every dimension of your life — FIVEREPS at a time. Whether you’re lo...

Season 2 brought growth, gems, and real conversations—but even passion projects need a reset. JaeVic shares why stepping back to recalibrate is key to long-term success and what’s next for F3. Big things are coming, so stay tuned—this is just the intermission before the glow-up!

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In this two part episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, host JaeVic sits down with Joyologist Heidi Esther—life coach, speaker, and author of For Cryin’ Out Loud—to explore the power of self-discovery and emotional intelligence in achieving a Joyfully Abundant Life. Heidi shares insights on transforming personal challenges into strengths, breaking free from people-pleasing, and embracing one’s unique gen...

In this two part episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, host JaeVic sits down with Joyologist Heidi Esther—life coach, speaker, and author of For Cryin’ Out Loud—to explore the power of self-discovery and emotional intelligence in achieving a Joyfully Abundant Life. Heidi shares insights on transforming personal challenges into strengths, breaking free from people-pleasing, and embracing one’s unique gen...