Episode 78 | Hush Money: Why Clinicians Are Afraid to Want Wealth with Taylor Gilbert, LCSW & Faith Voss, LCSW [Mental Health Edit]

In this episode of The Affirming Minds Podcast: Mental Health Edit, Shaina sits down with Taylor Gilbert, LCSW, and Faith Voss., LCSW, co-hosts of the Social Work to Wealth Podcast, for a candid conversation about money, sustainability, and the hidden financial narratives within helping professions. Together, they explore: The “you’re not in it for the money” culture in social work and mental health Financial shame, burnout, and martyrdom in helping professions Gender, systemic inequities, and compensation disparities Why financial wellness is an ethical issue for clinicians How money impacts career sustainability, burnout, and access to opportunity Private practice, salary transparency, and wealth-building for social workers The role of systemic barriers, financial literacy, and advocacy in mental health professions This episode is part of our Mental Health Edit series — conversational episodes focused on mental health, culture, systems, and professional life. These episodes are not eligible for CE credit. 🎧 Check out the Social Work to Wealth Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-work-to-wealth-podcast/id1783920058 Learn more about Taylor & Faith’s work and CE offerings: https://socialworktowealth.com/learn 💙 Join the AFFIRM Academy Membership Get access to: 70+ CE-eligible podcast episodes and growing Live CE workshops Self-study webinars CE book club offerings Topics ranging from ACT, IFS, EMDR, Perinatal Mental Health, OCD, Burnout, Trauma, Ethics, Sleep, and more AFFIRM Mental Health is accredited by ASWB, NBCC, and NYSED for social workers and psychologists. ✨ Podcast listeners get $5 OFF their first month of membership using the link below: https://shaina-siber-sanderowitz.mykajabi.com/offers/XMAbo9mh/checkout?coupon_code=POD 📘 Shaina’s Book: Using ACT and CFT for Burnout Recovery: The Beyond Burnout Blueprint Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FVGKT76Z?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PM97TMRJV2HQ49N1SXNE&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PM97TMRJV2HQ49N1SXNE&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PM97TMRJV2HQ49N1SXNE&bestFormat=true Paperback: https://www.routledge.com/Using-ACT-and-CFT-for-Burnout-Recovery-The-Beyond-Burnout-Blueprint/Siber/p/book/9781041074304 Follow AFFIRM Mental Health & The Affirming Minds Podcast for more conversations grounded in science and fueled by compassion.