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🎙️ Undercurrent Stories Podcast — Episode: How to Make Life’s Toughest Decisions with Abby Davisson
📚 Featuring: Abby Davisson, Social Innovation Leader & Co-author of Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life’s Biggest Decisions

Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode, we meet Abby Davisson, social innovation leader and co-author of Money and Love, to discuss how we can improve decision-making when it comes to two of life’s most impactful topics—relationships and finances.

Abby shares her journey from nonprofit and corporate leadership to authorship and coaching, inspired by a Stanford Business School course she took with her now-husband that profoundly shaped their life together. She and co-author Myra Strober developed the “Five C’s Framework” to help others navigate life's biggest crossroads with clarity and confidence.

We dive deep into:

  • Why we often avoid talking about money in relationships—and how to break the taboo
  • The generational shift in financial transparency and how platforms like TikTok and Venmo /Splitwise are changing conversations
  • Understanding System 1 vs. System 2 thinking and how to tap into your rational decision-maker
  • A practical walkthrough of the “Five C’s” framework with a personal story about whether to move house during the pandemic
  • Why delaying a decision is still a decision—and how to prevent regret
  • How AI can be a thought partner in clarifying what matters most

Abby also shares moving stories from her own life and from readers, including those making end-of-life decisions, highlighting the universal value of structured, compassionate decision-making at every stage.

📘 New Release!
The paperback version of Money and Love is now available in both the U.K. and US. —perfect for grads, newlyweds, or anyone at a turning point.

🎯 Key Takeaway:
“Don’t slide, decide.” — The biggest choices in life deserve intentionality. Whether it’s love, career, or where to live, using a clear decision-making framework can lead to more confident, values-driven outcomes.

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