This is Death, Sex, and Money from WNYC, I'm Anna Sale.

And here on the show, we've been asking you about how your financial situation is changing right now.

I am furloughed.

This might be my last week of employment.

Two weeks ago, I was laid off.

It's a lot to think about.

There is a lot of fear.

We've heard from so many of you who've lost jobs since the pandemic started,

or who've taken other big financial hits,

or who are just really worried about what's to come.

I feel like I'm looking at a future that is just dark.

In all your messages, it's clear what you're dealing with around money right now is overwhelming.

And it's not just about financial survival.

This moment is making many of us question our values, our identities,

and whether the way we've done things in the past is still going to work.

So we decided now would be a good time to bring in some expert help.

Meet Amanda Claimant, financial therapist.

The funny thing is that I never have to really explain much about what it is that I do,

because as soon as people hear financial therapist, it's like an aha moment where they go,

oh, I think I need that.

Amanda is hosting a special series here on Death, Sex, and Money over the next few weeks.

We shall help some of you sort out those huge feelings that are hitting hard right now around money.

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