Exchanges with Betsy Westcott: A good money life

03/09/2025 37 min Temporada 2 Episodio 27
Exchanges with Betsy Westcott: A good money life

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This week, Betsy Westcott, financial coach and former banker, joins us to share her journey from the world of banking to financial coaching and what she’s learned about the psychology of money along the way.We dive into the disconnect between wealth and personal happiness, the dynamics of Australia’s housing market, and our cultural addiction to debt. Betsy explains why financial education is critical to breaking unhealthy money cycles and empowering individuals to make better choices.We also explore the growing role of finfluencers in shaping financial behaviour, and Betsy shares her vision for a more financially confident and empowered society.To follow Betsy click here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsywestcott/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betsywestcott/Website: https://www.betsywestcott.com/To follow Evan click here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lucas-44a25316/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanlucas_/Website: www.evanlucas.com.auChapters00:00 From Banking to Financial Coaching03:02 Understanding Money Psychology05:49 The Value Trap and Self-Worth08:49 Housing Market Dynamics and Debt Addiction12:04 Cultural Attitudes Towards Wealth14:54 The Role of Influencers in Financial Education17:51 Navigating Investment Strategies20:56 The Risks of Negative Gearing24:02 The Need for Financial Literacy26:59 A Vision for Financial Education29:57 Betsy’s Ideal Financial Revolution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.