In this transformative episode of Pachamama School Podcast, host Xóchitl Ashé welcomes back her longtime teacher and mentor Bari Tessler for a sacred exploration of our relationship with money during these rapidly changing times. As a pioneer in financial therapy with over 24 years of experience, Bari brings profound wisdom to one of our culture's most avoided yet essential topics.
This intimate conversation weaves through Bari's unexpected journey from wanting to be a solid gold dancer to becoming a somatic-based financial therapist, and why she believes money work is ultimately a doorway into our deepest psychospiritual healing. Together, they explore how our ancestral and generational money stories shape our current reality, and offer practical tools for conscious financial transformation.
Bari shares her revolutionary Art of Money method, which integrates money healing work with practical money practices and strategic money mapping. They dive into the nuances of wealth consciousness, the importance of having brave money conversations, and why "body check-ins" are the first step toward financial awareness. The discussion also addresses how to navigate financial fears during uncertain times and why money dates are essential self-care practices.
This episode is medicine for anyone ready to transform their relationship with money from shame and scarcity into sacred stewardship and conscious abundance.
Connect with Bari:
Website: https://baritessler.com
Books: "The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness" and "The Art of Money Workbook"
Programs: The Art of Money financial therapy program and mentor program for professionals
Connect with Xochitl:
Website: xochitlashe.com
Instagram & Facebook: @xochitlashe
About Bari: Bari Tessler, MA, is a financial therapist and pioneer in the financial therapy field with a master's degree in somatic psychology from Naropa University. She founded The Art of Money, a comprehensive financial therapy program, and has been teaching her somatic-based financial therapy methodology for over 24 years. Her work has been featured on Oprah.com, Inc.com, and the cover of Experience Life and Mindful magazines. She lives in Boulder, Colorado with her family and many cats.
Chapters:
(01:13) Opening Sacred Space & Introduction to Bari Tessler
(08:13) From Solid Gold Dancer to Financial Therapist: Bari's Origin Story
(16:55) Why Money Conversations Are Sacred Work
(25:08) Breaking Down Money Taboos & Cultural Conditioning
(31:14) The Nuances of Wealth, Class & Anti-Rich Sentiment
(41:04) Understanding Your Personal Money Story & Family Patterns
(49:30) Body Check-Ins: The Foundation Practice for Money Awareness
(56:07) Step One: Developing Somatic Awareness Around Money
(1:01:05) Overcoming Underearning: Internal & External Strategies
(1:06:54) Money Dates: Sacred Self-Care for Your Financial Life
(1:18:29) Wisdom for Financial Resilience in Uncertain Times