Emotions Are Signals, Not Instructions

Money is emotional — and in this episode, Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ and Dr. Matt Morris, LMFT explore why emotions have such a powerful influence on financial behavior. From market volatility and economic uncertainty to comparison, insecurity, and fear of failure, people rarely make purely rational financial decisions. Instead, emotions often drive reactions that conflict with long-term goals. Dr. Matt introduces a powerful framework: emotions are signals, not commands. Fear, anxiety, and stress may reveal that something matters deeply, but they should not automatically dictate behavior. Erik shares real examples from his work as a financial planner, explaining how emotional reactions during market downturns or financial stress can sabotage otherwise solid plans. The episode offers practical tools for slowing down emotional reactions, identifying what feelings are trying to communicate, and responding with intention rather than panic. Listen: https://www.plan-wisely.com/emotions-... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cZKbdi... Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e46... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=662015 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/88572238/ Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/368...