Money, Mind and Mothering (parenting)

What does it really mean to be confident – and how do we grow it in a lasting way?

In this episode, I’m joined by Vicky Reynal, a psychodynamic psychotherapist and the UK’s first financial therapist, to unpack the emotional roots of confidence. We explore how early life experiences shape our sense of worth, how we can raise confident children, and how our relationship with money often reflects deeper beliefs about ourselves.

Vicky shares practical and compassionate guidance on how we can begin to build true confidence - by working with fear, recognising our strengths and weaknesses, and moving gently beyond our comfort zone. Whether you're trying to ask for a raise, set boundaries, speak up, or simply feel more secure in yourself, this conversation offers both psychological depth and practical next steps. If you’ve ever struggled with confidence (whether in relationships, career, or finances) this episode offers empathic, evidence-based insights and actionable steps to move forward.

Key Takeaways:

·       How to challenge your inner critic by embracing a more balanced, reality-based mindset instead of fearing rejection or failure.

·       The importance of recognising both your strengths and weaknesses, and why accepting imperfection opens the door to growth.

·       Why taking manageable risks (even small ones) can be empowering and boost confidence.

·       The role of emotional factors in financial behavior, including feelings of worthiness and agency, and how these influence money habits.

·       Gender differences in risk-taking and confidence, with insights into how cultural and evolutionary factors shape financial attitudes.

·       Vicky’s personal journey with confidence, including how therapy helped her embrace being “ordinary” as a source of freedom, not failure.

·       Practical advice on building lasting confidence, such as pushing the edge of your comfort zone through preparation and practice.

·       Tips for raising confident children by nurturing a healthy self-view and encouraging resilience.

About Vicky:

Vicky Reynal is a psychodynamic psychotherapist and the UK’s first financial therapist. She specialises in helping people understand the unconscious emotional drivers behind their money habits and self-worth. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania (cum laude), alongside postgraduate diplomas in counselling and psychodynamic psychotherapy from WPF Therapy in London. Vicky also has an MBA from London Business School and an MA from the College of Europe. She is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and is recognised as the UK’s first financial therapist.

Her book, Money on Your Mind, explores the intersection of emotional wellbeing and financial confidence, offering practical guidance for readers to understand and transform their relationship with money and self-worth.

Connect with Vicky:

Book: Money on Your Mind: the Psychology behind your Financial Habits – available now

Website:  vickyreynal.com

Instagram: @vickypsychotherapy

LinkedIn: Vicky Reynal

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