In This Episode: I sit down with financial coach Emily Bouchard, a social worker dedicated to unlocking the full potential of individuals and families, for an intimate conversation about navigating money conversations in our most important relationships. From aging parents to young children, Emily shares practical wisdom for approaching these often-difficult discussions with empathy and grace.

Key Topics Covered:

• Navigating Financial Conversations with Aging Parents
• Strategies for staying calm, involving caregivers, and finding creative solutions for memory challenges
• Teaching Kids About Money and Values
• Getting on the same page with your partner and leading with curiosity
• Discovering Your True Values Through Spending
• Using your calendar and spending habits to uncover what really matters to you

Connect with Emily:

• https://www.facebook.com/emily.bouchard.391
• https://www.instagram.com/emily4families/

Join Our Live Mentor Conversation: Monday, June 30th - Get practical tips and exercises from Emily herself! Register at: IsabelleBridges.com/mentorconvo

Join Isabelle Bridges for a soul-nourishing walking meditation that combines gentle movement with mindful awareness. This episode guides you through a sacred practice of grounding, presence, and embodied wisdom.

✨ In This Episode:

• Learn how to transform your daily walk into a moving meditation
• Practice mindful breathing techniques while walking
• Discover the healing power of connecting with nature
• Experience gentle body awareness exercises
• Find your own sacred rhythm and pace

⏱️ Episode Length: 10 minutes, short and sweet

🎵 Music Credits:

Catamaran by Ocean Bloom Source: https://freetouse.com/music

💝 Connect with Isabelle:

• Website: isabellebridges.com
• Instagram: @isabellebridgesboesch

📝 This podcast was edited and produced by Brendan Linzi as part of the Coming Home to Self Series

In this episode, we explore the crucial difference between being the hero versus the guide in our children's lives. Through Donald Miller's StoryBrand framework and our BRIDGE pillars, we discover how stepping back from the hero role actually empowers our children to develop their own strength and resilience.

Key Points:

• Understanding the hero's journey framework in parenting
• Why children need guides, not heroes
• How the BRIDGE pillars support conscious guidance
• The connection between nervous system regulation and being a grounded guide
• Practical examples of guide-style parenting in action

Frameworks Discussed:

• Donald Miller's StoryBrand 7 Elements
• The BRIDGE Pillars:

• Belonging
• Resources
• Identity
• Direction
• Guide
• Empowered mindset/heartset/bodyset

Practical Examples:

• Managing first bank accounts
• Navigating friendship dynamics
• Creating healthy boundaries
• Developing emotional regulation skills

Resources Mentioned:

Blossom Into Money Mastery (BIMM) - Starting May 5th- IsabelleBridges.com/BIMM

6-week transformation journey

Investment options: $555 (one-time) or 6 x $100

Learn more at IsabelleBridges.com/BIMM

Next Steps:

• Subscribe to the podcast for bonus episodes
• Join BIMM to strengthen your own foundation as a guide
• Follow @IsabelleBridgesBoesch on Instagram

Remember: The goal isn't to be a perfect guide, but to be a present one. When we do our own inner work, we naturally become stronger guides for our children.