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When Success Feels Like a Trap: The Hidden Emotional Side of Wealth with Stacey Inal (Ep. 95)

When Success Feels Like a Trap: The Hidden Emotional Side of Wealth with Stacey Inal (Ep. 95)

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You can have the career, the income, and the life that looks perfect on paper, yet still feel something is missing.

Why do high achievers feel stuck, overwhelmed, or quietly unhappy despite their accomplishments?

In this episode, Robert Curtiss speaks with Stacey Inal, MA, MBA, LMFT, Licensed Psychotherapist and Women’s Career Coach, about the intersection of financial decisions and emotional health. They explore how burnout shows up in high performers, why social media fuels anxiety, and how “golden handcuffs” keep people stuck. Stacey also shares practical ways to reset your nervous system, reconnect with yourself, and take the first step toward a more aligned life.

Key takeaways:

  • How high achievers can feel trapped by financial obligations despite outward success and stability
  • Why burnout in successful people often hides behind high performance and daily productivity
  • How social media and constant noise contribute to anxiety and poor decision-making
  • The connection between emotional stress and financial behaviors like overspending or hoarding
  • Simple practices to reset your mindset and reconnect with what you truly want
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Stacey Inal is a Licensed Psychotherapist, MBA, and Women’s Career Coach who works at the intersection of mental health, career transitions, and financial identity. With a background in corporate sales and business strategy, she brings both clinical insight and real-world experience to her work, helping high-achieving individuals, especially women, navigate moments when outward success no longer feels aligned internally. Stacey supports clients through burnout, life reinvention, and major transitions by helping them reconnect with what they truly want and build a path forward with clarity and purpose.

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How Advisors Can Reach the Next Generation with Natasha Kennedy (Ep. 85)

How Advisors Can Reach the Next Generation with Natasha Kennedy (Ep. 85)

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Why do 90% of heirs walk away from their parents’ advisor?

Robert Curtiss welcomes Natasha Kennedy, a former Wall Street professional turned mental health therapist, to explore why the Great Wealth Transfer is at risk of becoming the Great Disconnect. 

With $124 trillion poised to change hands in the next two decades, this episode tackles the emotional, behavioral, and generational blind spots advisors must navigate to retain relationships across family lines.

Expect insights on:

  • Why wealth transfer isn’t just about documents and dollars
  • How silence, secrecy, and emotional discomfort disrupt legacy
  • Small, powerful actions advisors can take to build trust with heirs
  • What younger generations actually want from a financial advisor
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Natasha believes that growth is inevitable for those who patiently seek it. She also knows that change is usually messy, non-linear, and almost always uncomfortable. Said differently, she is profoundly aware of the vulnerability and trust required to explore the intricacies and contradictions of your inner world with another person. Natasha’s ultimate goal is to provide you with a warm and compassionate space to engage in this work together.

Natasha, perhaps unexpectedly, spent the first decade of her career working in finance. Along this journey, she received her MBA from Columbia Business School. Prior to this, she received her BA in English and Psychology from Georgetown University, where her interest in storytelling and the human condition truly began. She is now pursuing her Master’s in Counseling and Mental Health from Northwestern University.

Her therapeutic style draws from several theories, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy. It is extremely important to her that she tailors her therapeutic approach to best fit your individual needs, timeline, and desired outcome. It is her privilege to be entrusted with your story, and she commends you for courageously stepping toward the life you want for yourself.

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