Money & Relationships, Couples Therapy and Demisexuality with Chantel Houston
In this episode, Hannah is joined by Chantel Houston, who is a director, producer, and editor, and cohost of the Money Honeys Podcast. Chantel discusses how being demisexual has made her romantic choices more deliberate and gives advice for people exploring their own sexuality. She and Hannah talk about how money impacts romantic relationships, discussing finances with your partner, and the risk of resentment building in relationships due to money issues. Chantel also talks about how people can have such different relationships to money, how fear and stress around money can be especially complex when it comes to spending money in relationships, and bridging the gap around talking about money with your partner if you come from two different financial backgrounds. Finally, Hannah and Chantel discuss Chantel and her partner’s decision to have a couple’s therapist, and why Chantel recommends couples therapy for anyone who can afford it.
Read the episode transcript here!
QUESTIONS FROM LISTENERS
How does your sexuality and brand intersect? And do you feel like it affects the type of gigs that you get?
Am I alone in feeling like my solo exploration of my sexuality as a demi isn't as valid as with partners?
I know I'm on the asexual spectrum somewhere, but I'm not quite sure where I fit. How do I figure this?
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MORE ABOUT CHANTEL HOUSTON
Chantel Houston graduated from Chapman University in 2013 with a B.F.A. in Television/Broadcast Journalism (Narrative TV Emphasis). From a young age, she knew she wanted to "make stuff," without really knowing what that meant. After college, she found great success as a multi-hyphenate director, producer, and editor at BuzzFeed, Refinery29, ATTN, and even the Biden Presidential Campaign. Currently, she is focused on directing and creating her life with her spouse and cat in Los Angeles, CA. Chantel is also a co-host of the money podcast ‘Money Honeys Podcast’.
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