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I partner with organizations, corporations, and retreats to help people rethink their relationship with money, reduce financial stress, and create lasting financial well-being.

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It’s time to address the elephant in the room:  More money doesn’t automatically relieve stress.

This isn’t anecdotal—92% of employees and 76% of C-suite and HR leaders experience financial stress, which disrupts sleep, focus, decision-making, and relationships.

And that stress doesn’t just stay at home—it affects focus, decision-making, and retention at work, contributing to nearly $200 billion in lost productivity annually.  

What if your employees—or retreat attendees—could gain a healthier relationship with money in a way that actually sticks?  

I offer a fresh, research-backed take that goes beyond spreadsheets and budgeting. My sessions focus on:  

✅ Reframing money narratives and reducing financial stress  

✅ Aligning spending with personal values and goals  

✅ Increasing confidence and emotional well-being around money  

What if your employees—or retreat attendees—could gain a healthier relationship with money while also improving your bottom line?

Here’s how financial wellness workshops and retreats create lasting impact:

For Organizations:

✅ Higher workplace satisfaction & morale

✅ Improved retention & engagement

✅ Increased productivity & focus

✅ Reduced absenteeism

For Retreats Attendees:

✅ A healthier, stress-free relationship with money

✅ Reduced financial guilt & shame

✅ Clarity on financial goals without overwhelm

✅ Tools to navigate financial anxiety with ease

As one of only a handful of certified financial therapists in the U.S., I combine research-backed insights with real-world application to help people transform their financial well-being—without rigid rules or shame.

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When we address the emotional side of money, the impact goes far beyond finances.

Less financial stress means better sleep, clearer thinking, and reduced anxiety.

It also strengthens workplace culture, reduces absenteeism, and improves employee satisfaction and retention.

As one of the few certified financial therapists in the U.S., I bring a unique blend of behavioral finance and mental health expertise to every session. Attendees describe my programs as refreshing and transformative.

Traditional personal finance focuses on rules, restrictions, and rigid formulas—but money is emotional.

I take a different approach. I help people unpack their money stories, reframe outdated beliefs, and build a healthier, more confident relationship with money.

Once you’re beyond just making ends meet, the next step isn’t another financial rulebook—it’s learning how to thrive.

Beyond speaking and therapy, I also:

🎙️ Host the Mind Money Balance podcast and YouTube channel
📖 Wrote The Financial Anxiety Solution book
📰 Am frequently featured in outlets like CNN, CNBC, Vox, and NPR for my empathy-first take on money & mental health.

What people say

  • "Our community members left the presentation feeling confident, empowered and excited to take control of their financial future. "

    — ANDREW REISEN, CEO Heard

  • "Lindsay’s approach to money—real, honest, no-guilt conversations—was refreshing and inspiring. Most people avoid talking about money, but she made it feel approachable.""

    — WHITNEY BROOKS, Workshop Attendee

  • "This retreat helped me reframe my entire relationship with money. I walked in feeling anxious, and I walked out feeling empowered."

    —RETREAT ATTENDEE

  • "Lindsay's presentation was powerful and effective. She kept the entire audience engaged for the whole session. Any organization or group that is teaching financial literacy or financial empowerment courses should hire Lindsay as a part of their series."

    — TRACEY HOESCH, Former Director of Circles Washtenaw County

  • "I’ve never been in a space where we can openly talk about money like this—it was life-changing."

    —RETREAT ATTENDEE

  • "I used to think I had to figure out my finances alone. Lindsay helped me see that getting support isn’t a weakness—it’s smart.”

    —RETREAT ATTENDEE

Why Choose Lindsay for Your Organization

AKA, what to send to the decision-maker at your organization to help support your and your colleagues' financial well-being and development. 

  • Lindsay wrote the literal book on Financial Anxiety. Her approach enables employees to address underlying emotional factors impacting their financial decisions so they can feel good about money.

  • She delivers engaging keynote speeches and workshops tailored to diverse audiences, ranging from financial planning professionals to members of the Army Reserves, meeting each group's unique needs.

  • Lindsay's presentations consistently receive over a 90% satisfaction rate, with audience members reporting an increased sense of belonging, reduced financial stress, and actionable takeaways.

  • Equip your team or retreat guests with the actionable tools to build resilience, navigate financial challenges, and thrive—personally and professionally.

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    • I believe that diversity makes our workplaces better and our lives richer. Mind Money Balance stands against any form of oppression, including, but not limited to ageism, sizeism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, racism, antisemitism, sexism, and ableism.

    • I don’t do unpaid events. I allocate pro bono sessions each year to values-aligned organizations that couldn’t otherwise afford my fee.

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  • Lindsay Bryan-Podvin (she/her), owner and founder of Mind Money Balance, is a biracial certified financial therapist and LMSW who started her career in the field of mental health treatment and advocacy. She was always interested in mental health and found an even greater love in working at the intersection of mental health and money. Lindsay is the facilitator of the Financial Empowerment Initiative, a 5-part workshop series on financial wellness at the Center for the Education of Women+ at the University of Michigan. She is a published author of the book "The Financial Anxiety Solution," which helps people work through their anxiety when it comes to engaging with their money. She loves speaking on the emotional and psychological side of money and in addition to hosting the "Mind Money Balance" podcast and YouTube channel, she's been a guest on over 100 podcasts. She's been featured in major media outlets, including Vox, CNN, Real Simple, CNBC, Millie, Buzzfeed, NPR, C|Net, Next Advisor by Time, Allure, Bustle, HuffPost, and more. She has a degree in sociology from Michigan State University, and Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan, and certificates in Financial Social Work and Financial Therapy. She lives with her partner and their dog on the occupied land of the Anishinaabe, also known as Michigan.

  • Lindsay Bryan-Podvin (she/her) is a biracial financial therapist and wellness expert, speaker, and author of the book "The Financial Anxiety Solution." A practicing LMSW since 2012, she uses a shame-free approach to help people get their minds and money in balance by focusing on the intersection of money and mental health through speaking, therapy, and consulting. She has a degree in sociology and a Master’s in Social Work with certificates in Financial Social Work and Financial Therapy. She lives with her partner and their dog on the occupied land of the Anishinaabe, also known as Michigan.

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