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Talking About Money
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Living on a squeezed income
Making a budget can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’ve never done one before. But it’s...
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StepChange: Free debt advice, at your fingertips
Introduces the charity’s free debt support services — useful for breaking secrecy and connecting to...
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Spending money for comfort
Personal story about how shopping can be used to manage emotions and the mental health impact of thi...
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Is talking about money really as awkward as it seems?
Practical insight into why money conversations can feel difficult — with tips on how to begin discus...
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My employer wants to change my contract and I am worried they may be planning to make me redundant.
An Acas explainer that helps employees understand what’s happening and how to respond—useful for bui...
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Could you spot the signs of economic abuse?
Explains how financial control can function as a form of abuse — key context for understanding power...
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What is debt advice and how can it help you?
Breaks down what debt advice involves and how it can reduce fear and regain control.
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Debt happens. Let’s deal with it.
Reassures viewers that feeling stuck or overwhelmed by debt is common, and explains safe first steps...
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Ollie, Real People, Real Stories
A first-person account of anxiety and depression and the importance of opening up and getting suppor...
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Mind & Money pt 1: coping with the rising cost of living
Explores emotional stress around money and how it affects day-to-day life and relationships — helps...
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Talk Money Week 3–7 November 2025
Normalises talking about money and gives “permission” to be honest about affordability—useful for sa...
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Feeling anxious and struggling with debt?
Talks about anxiety around debt and the value of talking to someone — useful for anxiety around open...
Helpful tools
Mindful practice
Mood Journal
Write down what is going on so it feels less tangled. 5-10 min
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Grateful Moments
Notice what is good and let it land for a moment. 5 min
Guided exercise
Calming Breathing
Slow the breath and create a small pocket of calm. 3-5 min
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Self-Compassion
Respond to yourself with more kindness. 5-10 min
Guided exercise
Easing Tension
Release built-up tension and reconnect with the body. 10 min
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