Episode 1: Coping with Debt and Money Stress
In this inaugural episode of the first season of Flourishing After 50, financial educator and author Vanessa Stoykov explores the way financial stress impacts both money and mental health — and how to take back control, even when it feels impossible. Vanessa is joined by Chelsea Pottenger, founder of EQ Minds, to dive deep into the lessons from Megan, a 54-year-old woman overwhelmed by divorce, debt, and the shame of hiding her struggles from family and friends.
Episode 2: Starting Over After Divorce
In this second episode of Flourishing After 50, financial educator and author Vanessa Stoykov explores what it means to rebuild life and finances after divorce. Vanessa is joined by Andrea Elmargi from Innovative Wealth Management Group to unpack the challenges faced by Mark, a 54-year-old navigating child support, rental living, and the uncertainty of whether to buy another home.
Episode 3: Helping Adult Children Without Risking Retirement
In this third episode of Flourishing After 50, financial educator and author Vanessa Stoykov explores the difficult question many parents face — should you help your children buy a home, even if it means putting your own future at risk? Vanessa is joined by financial adviser Harry Moustakas from Navigate Advisory to unpack the story of Cathy and John, a couple in their late fifties weighing up whether to gift money or go guarantor for their daughter’s first home.