Financial Trauma to Financial Freedom: Retirement Planning Made Real

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Episode: Financial Trauma to Financial Freedom: Retirement Planning Made Real

Money talk isn’t always easy—but it’s necessary. In this powerful episode of Carrie On, I sit down with Diana Greshtchuk, CEO of Fan Your Flame LLC, financial literacy coach, and your best financial friend. Together, we dive into the fears, shame, and myths that often hold women back from financial independence and planning for retirement.

From navigating debt (helpful vs. unhelpful), to preparing for college expenses, to setting boundaries around aging parents and long-term care, Diana shares trauma-informed strategies that bring both compassion and clarity to money management.

Whether you’re 40 and realizing you haven’t saved enough, sending a kid off to college, or wondering how to care for you ...