Episode 143: Pocket Watching: When Your Friends + Family Are Watching Your Every Penny

<p dir="ltr"><em>"Hmm…must be nice." </em><span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">Have you heard that phrase before? Today’s episode breaks down the idea of “pocket-watching” where someone inserts or interjects themself in your financial journey, without being asked. This issue may feel minor, but it directly relates to stifling money conversations, so it’s important we call it out and recognize it within ourselves. You’ll get some ideas on how you can address this with family and friends so that your money conversations begin to lead with empathy and not negative emotions. </span></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, we chat about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What is pocket watching?</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How we’ve seen this personally</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Ways to address it with friends/family</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://form.jotform.com/222567691424158">Financial Coaching Open Registration</a></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST:</p> <p dir="ltr">Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple. </p> <p dir="ltr">They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU! </p> <p dir="ltr">Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean