Money on Your Mind: exploring the psychology of wealth with Vicky Reynal

In this episode, we talk with Vicky Reynal, the UK’s first financial psychotherapist, who has pioneered a unique approach combining psychodynamic therapy with financial counselling. Her acclaimed book, "Money on your Mind," is now translated into eight languages and sold in over 20 countries.

Vicky’s story spans an Ivy-League education, an MBA from London Business School, and a career across three continents. She helps clients—from ultra-high-net-worth individuals to those facing financial challenges—understand and reshape their emotional relationships with money.

We explore:
• The emotional roots of financial behaviour.
• Wealth transfer to the next generation.
• How wealth impacts personality and family dynamics.
• Gender differences in financial decisions.
• Strategies for managing financial anxiety.

Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to High Net Purpose
00:26 – Meet Vicky Reynal: Inside the Mind of a Financial Psychotherapist
01:17 – How She Found Her Way to Money Psychology
01:58 – Why Financial Emotional Awareness Changes Everything
02:51 – What Your Money Habits Say About You
04:20 – The Overlooked Role of Therapy in Financial Health
05:53 – Healthy vs. Unhealthy Money Relationships
09:32 – When Money Becomes Symbolic in Love & Family
11:16 – Wealth, Personality & Power Dynamics
22:54 – The Hidden Struggles in Wealth Transfer and Legacy
36:19 – Why Financial Literacy Isn’t Enough
41:23 – Final Reflections from Vicky Reynal