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The Breaking Financial Chains Podcast
Are you tired of feeling anxious about money despite working hard? Do you avoid opening bank statements, feel trapped by financial decisions you don't understand, or struggle with someone else controlling your access to money?
You're not alone.
Join chartered accountant and financial coach Tanya Ibberson for Breaking Financial Chains – the podcast that combines practical financial guidance with psychological insights to help you transform your relationship with money and recognise when others are using money to control you.
Unlike traditional finance podcasts that focus only on the numbers, Tanya understands that financial freedom isn't just about budgets and spreadsheets. It's about healing emotional barriers, breaking unhealthy patterns, recognising financial abuse, and overcoming the shame that keeps us stuck. Whether you're dealing with a controlling partner who monitors every penny or simply need to understand the warning signs of financial coercion, this podcast provides crucial insights for protection and recovery
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Whether you're a successful professional who secretly struggles with money management, someone experiencing or recovering from financial control in a relationship, or ready to break free from generational money patterns, this podcast offers a safe, non-judgmental space to learn, heal and grow.
Each week, through solo episodes, expert interviews and transformation stories, you'll discover practical tools and emotional support to help you build genuine financial confidence and independence. Because financial empowerment is possible for everyone – regardless of your starting point or past experiences.
Remember: financial freedom isn't just about the numbers – it's about breaking the chains that hold you back from living a life aligned with your values.
The Breaking Financial Chains Podcast
Creating Your Financial Safety Net: Building Security Beyond Your Job - Breaking Financial Chains Ep. 10
Creating Your Financial Safety Net: Building Security Beyond Your Job - Breaking Financial Chains Ep. 10
In this episode of Breaking Financial Chains, financial wingwoman Tanya Ibberson reveals the harsh truth about job security and shares practical strategies for building a comprehensive financial safety net that goes beyond traditional employment.
Discover why most people are just one unexpected event away from financial panic, and learn actionable steps to create multiple layers of financial protection for you and your family.
What You'll Learn:
- The illusion of job security in today's economy
- How to create emergency funds starting with just £100
- Multiple income stream strategies beyond your main job
- The psychology of small, consistent financial steps
- Protection policies and legal safeguards you need in place
- How to model financial resilience for your children
- Practical ways to start building buffers this week
Key Insights: "Financial safety nets are quite literally a lifesaver. We don't need them until we need them."
"A safety net gives you time to not have to rush into making a decision that you perhaps wouldn't have if you didn't have some financial buffering."
"Nothing changes if nothing changes. What could I be doing to give myself that space?"
Take Action This Week: Tanya challenges you to answer two powerful reflection prompts:
- What would change if you knew you were financially covered for the next three months?
- What's one small action you could take this week to build a buffer?
Chapter Divisions
0:00 - Welcome & New Equipment Test
1:44 - The Illusion of Job Security
4:17 - What Is a Financial Safety Net?
6:37 - The Benefits of Financial Buffers
9:24 - Types of Financial Safety Nets
11:40 - Emergency Funds vs Short-term Savings
13:02 - Protection Policies & Legal Safeguards
14:05 - Starting Where You Are - Practical First Steps
16:58 - The Psychology of Small Consistent Steps
18:07 - What's Actually In Your Control
20:32 - Diversifying Income Streams
22:26 - Building Habits for Future You
23:47 - The Legacy Effect - Teaching Your Children
28:11 - Autumn Reflection & Change
28:52 - Two Powerful Reflection Prompts
30:21 - Closing Thoughts & Call to Action
Testing New Equipment: Tanya is trying out new audio and video equipment this episode - let her know what you think of the quality improvements in the comments!
Connect with Tanya: For more financial guidance and support, follow Breaking Financial Chains and start your journey to financial freedom today.
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Useful Links
Website: www.financialwingwoman.com
Email: tanya@financialwingwoman.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/financialwingwoman
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