Money Isn’t Scary - Money Mindset, Money Anxiety, Intentional Spending, Saving Money, Money Management

Today, I'm sharing my conversation with Meg Lefauve, Oscar-nominated screenwriter for the Disney Pixar film, Inside Out.   It was so cool to be able to talk to Meg and learn more about the inner workings of a movie that has had such an impact on me and my parenting journey. We talk about the importance of embracing our inner Anger (especially as women), the power of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, lava, and so much more.  Meg LeFauve is an Oscar-nominated writer and Peabody award-winning producer. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for co-writing the script for Pixar's INSIDE OUT.  She wrote the script for Pixar’s THE GOOD DINOSAUR which was nominated for a Golden Globe. In addition, she wrote the story for the MCU live action feature CAPTAIN MARVEL, and wrote the script for Netflix/Cartoon Saloon's MY FATHER'S DRAGON which was nominated for two Annie Awards. She has taught at AFI and served as co-chair of the Graduate Producers Program at UCLA's School of Film and Television, where she taught master level story and development classes for over seven years.   Check out Meg's podcast The Screenwriting Life And go watch Inside Out 2  live in theatres June 14th!

In today's episode, I'm sharing my perspectives on conditional and unconditional self-esteem. We learn what they both are and how we conditional self-esteem sets us up for a relationship with ourselves (and our money) rooted in lack of self-trust. I also share my thoughts on how to move out of conditional self-worth and into a space of unconditional self-worth.   Join my Mindful Money Mamas Facebook Group to hear more from me and other women who are working towards creating a healthier relationship with money.    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today I’m chatting with Alison McGrath. Alison is an elementary school adjustment counsel and author of the new book, Walter and the Worry Test.    Alison McGrath is a School Adjustment Counselor who has a passion for teaching coping strategies to students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Alison loves to teach children about growth mindset, self compassion, mindfulness and reframing worry thoughts. She has found the fundamentals of cognitive behavioral therapy to be especially powerful for individuals who have anxiety. Her personal library of books is large and she is a supporter of bibliotherapy. Alison hopes that this book will aid educators and parents to help guide children on the journey to be as worry free as possible.   Check Out More from Alison and buy the book: Author Alison McGrath Find Walter on Amazon    Join my Mindful Money Mamas Facebook Group to hear more from me and other women who are working towards creating a healthier relationship with money.

“Favorable situations are vitamins for the body; unfavorable situations are vitamins for the soul.” ~Dadashri   Today, I'm talking through some recent insights I've had on avoidant behaviors and why I struggle to be OK in the present moment. I think we're all avoiding something and once we can befriend the discomfort of it, it no longer holds power over us. Join me as I walk through my own perspectives on this concept and how it's connection with our relationship with money.    Join my Mindful Money Mamas Facebook Group to hear more from me and other women who are working towards creating a healthier relationship with money.    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today I'm chatting with Emily Nichols, a podcast host, mother and habit coach who helps busy moms develop sustainable health habits. In her work, Emily shares solutions on how to live a healthy lifestyle that doesn’t feel overwhelming or complicated, but rather sustainable and empowering.  Find More from Emily:  https://emily-nichols.com/ Listen to her podcast: Habit Hack Your Health   Join my Mindful Money Mamas Facebook Group to hear more from me and other women who are working towards creating a healthier relationship with money.    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today I'm sharing my thoughts on the idea of balance - how it doesn't actually exist and what we can do to stop striving for it in our everyday lives.    Join my Mindful Money Mamas Facebook Group to hear more from me and other women who are working towards creating a healthier relationship with money.    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today, I'm sharing my conversation with Henna Pryor, Author, Workplace Performance Expert, TedX and keynote speaker, and coach. Henna is here to normalize feeling awkward and helps us reframe it by showing us how we can turn it into a super power.    Find more from Henna:  Website: https://pryoritygroup.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hennapryor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hennapryor/ TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L0uvH1wpqg&t=619s   Follow Me:  https://www.moneyisntscary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moneyisntscary/ https://www.facebook.com/MoneyIsntScary Join my Mindful Money Mamas Facebook Group to hear more from me and other women who are working towards creating a healthier relationship with money.

Today I'm sharing my thoughts on victimhood, which is something that has been dragging me down personally lately. I talk about how victimhood can play out in our life, why we do it (hint, its a copying mechanism) and how we can decipher between facts and interpretations to reframe our mindsets around it.    Join my Mindful Money Mamas Facebook Group to hear more from me and other women who are working towards creating a healthier relationship with money.    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

In today's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with Amanda Greaves, author, Interior Designer, speaker and guide. Amanda shares her relatable and raw life story with the world in her book which is brand spanking new, just out this month – the Chameleon Diaries: Designing a Life Worth Changing For.   In 2022, acknowledging career burn-out and breaking a long-lived pattern of toxic personal relationships, Amanda found herself standing on the precipice of ‘do I stay, or do I go’ and made the decision to shift her perspective and career, change her life’s intentions, and re-design her future. Through courageous acts of self-discovery and relentlessly working to uncover her inner most truth with authentic courage, she took a leap of faith, wrote a book, and subsequently embarked on a new journey towards fulfillment, self-love and unapologetic self-acceptance. Find More from Amanda at:  https://amandagreaves.com/ Buy her book Follow her on Social:  https://www.instagram.com/amanda_greaves/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandagreaves9/ https://www.facebook.com/amandagreaves9

Today I’m chatting with Danielle Hayden– CEO and Founder of Kickstart Accounting Inc.   Danielle Hayden is a reformed corporate CFO who is on a mission to help rule-breaking female entrepreneurs understand their numbers so they can gain the confidence needed to create sustainable profits. Danielle is a mentor and a guide in the realms of accounting, finance and sustainable business growth. She empowers female founders to develop a killer money mindset so they can truly understand and respect their own financials.   Find More from Danielle:  https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/  (take her money personality quiz!) https://www.instagram.com/kickstartaccounting/ Danielle's Podcast Business By the Books   Please share your thoughts with me! Join my Mindful Money Mamas group on Facebook to hear more from me and other women who are working towards creating a healthier relationship with money.    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

This week, in the theme of Valentines Day, I'm talking all about the connection between money and self-love. We tend to think of these 2 things as unrelated, but they have more in common than we realize. Tune in to hear my thoughts!    Please share your thoughts with me! Join my Mindful Money Mamas group on Facebook to hear more from me and other women who are working towards creating a healthier relationship with money.    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today, I'm sharing my conversation with Shannah Game, an award-winning Mindful Money Expert, Host of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money podcast, Certified Financial Planner with an MBA, entrepreneur, educator, and Certified Trauma of Money Expert. We talk all about: Shannah's personal money story and how she has learned to be more intentional and conscious with her own relationship with money Shame and the power of gratitude work to combat it and heal Why we need to Practice being uncomfortable Find more from Shannah at her website: https://everyonestalkinmoney.com/ Check out her freebie: 10 mindful money questions to ask yourself  Listen to her podcast: Everyone's Talkin' Money   SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Money Isn't Scary 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 Facebook - Money Isn't Scary Join the Mindful Money Mamas FB Group

This week on the podcast, I’m chatting with Tiffany Marshall – a modern day medicine woman for moms who is pioneering the first generation of healed mothers all over the world.  She helps women go inward, tap back into their highest self and heal themselves at a soul level.    Tiffany Marshall is a sought-after international healer renowned for her powerful voice and expertise as a modern-day medicine woman for moms. With over a decade of experience, Tiffany demonstrates an unwavering commitment to helping mothers heal their generational trauma and step into their full potential. She’s a devoted mother of three soul-led children, who’s captivating presence and profound insights set her apart as a true pioneer in her field; making her an authority that other experts and women seek for guidance on their own journeys of self-discovery and personal growth.   Check out more from Tiffany:  https://www.tiffanymarshall.com/ https://www.instagram.com/soulrichmomma/ https://www.facebook.com/soulrichmomma     SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 Facebook - Money Isn't Scary

Today I’m chatting with Sarah Horgan – creator of Simple Intentional – a community providing inspiration to declutter your home, life and live intentionally. Sarah helps women and moms clear clutter, simplify and create their best lives.     Register for the Simple Change Summit here!   Find more from Sarah:  https://www.simpleintentional.com/ https://www.instagram.com/simpleintentional/   Please share your thoughts with me! Join my Mindful Money Mamas group on Facebook to hear more from me and other women who are working towards creating a healthier relationship with money.    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 Facebook - Money Isn't Scary

Today, I'm talking about Blue Monday and I have so many thoughts! I share my story of mental health struggles and how we can better understand ourselves and the coping strategies we have used that may not have gotten to the root of the issue.    Please share your thoughts with me! Join my Mindful Money Mamas group on Facebook to hear more from me and other women who are working towards creating a healthier relationship with money.    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today I’m chatting with Wendy Wright – a money coach, author, business owner, and Financial Therapist known for her expertise in merging psychology and finance. This conversation was so fun for me because Wendy focuses her approach on the intersection between women’s relationship with money and our relationship with food and our bodies. I’ve thought and talked a lot about this before but Wendy really dives in deep and we have such an insightful and helpful discussion that I think anyone who struggles in either of these areas, can benefit from. Find Wendy at her website: https://financialtherapysolutions.com/ https://www.instagram.com/financialtherapysolutions/ https://www.facebook.com/financialtherapysolutions   Join my Mindful Money Mamas Community on Facebook

Happy New Year! Today, I'm sharing some reflections from 2023 and my intentions for 2024. I'm excited to have you on this ride with me!    Join my Mindful Money Mamas Facebook group!  SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today I’m chatting with Jennifer Gray – a mental health therapist and business coach. Jennifer loves challenging and empowering financial professionals to confidently embrace who they are, create businesses and enjoy their success. So much of that work involves setting boundaries, working through imposter syndrome, perfectionism, people pleasing, etc.   Find More from Jennifer:  https://www.jennifergraycounseling.com/   https://www.instagram.com/jennifergrayconfidencecoach     SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today I'm sharing my current perspectives on the belief that keeps coming up for me that it has to be hard. Ultimately, it all comes down to mindset and believing in our own worthiness.    In the episode, I reference the episode I did last year on this same topic. Check it out here.    Join my Mindful Money Mamas Facebook group!    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today I’m chatting with Emily McDermott – host of the Moms Overcoming Overwhelm podcast. Emily is so relabtablel, in addition to being a simplicity seeker, is she is also a wife, and a mother of two boys. Emily likes to cut through the noise and the “stuff” of everyday life to live mindfully, intentionally, and in a way that reflects her priorities and values. Emily McDermott is a wife, mother of two energetic boys, and simplicity seeker. She is also the host of the top 1% globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, where she helps moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Emily enjoys writing poetry, dancing, and eating peanut butter out of the jar.   Emily's Podcast: https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplebyemmy

Today I'm catching up and sharing my thoughts on some of the things that are on my mind lately.    Links Mentioned:  SNL Mom's Christmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOVCtUdaMCU TikTok Video: https://www.tiktok.com/@mackmoan1988/video/7301321729681394974     SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today I’m chatting with Kelli Thompson – a leadership coach, author and speaker with a passion for helping Women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. Kelli has coached and trained hundreds of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity & Confidence Women's Leadership Program, and a Stevie Award winner for Women in Business—Coach of the Year. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck.   Find More from Kelli:  Website: https://www.kelliraethompson.com/ Book: Closing the Confidence Gap    Social Media:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelliraethompson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelliraethompson/

In the theme of Thanksgiving this week, today I'm sharing my thoughts on gratitude. I dig into the physical, mental and psychological benefits of gratitude, why we don't want to practice it when we're feeling overwhelmed and why sometimes it's better if we don't. I talk about how we often use gratitude as a short-term solution and what we can do if that isn't working for us.    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Pat Boulogne, a renowned consultant and coach specializing in health, wellness and mindset. Dr. Pat is the CEO and founder of Health Team Network, a pioneering company committed to revolutionizing health, lifestyle and mindset through science-backed solutions and personalized programs.   Dr. Pat makes sense of complex and challenging situations, whether it's mind, body or soul, by finding a simpler and better way that gets you unstuck, more productive, faster and with measurable results. We talk about the connection between physical health and mental health and the role mindset plays in this dynamic - and how mindset is really the key piece to overall wellness.    Find More from Dr. Pat:  Website: https://healthteamnetwork.com/ Social Media Links:  Instagram Facebook - Ask Dr Pat Facebook - Dr. Pat Personal LinkedIn     SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today I'm sharing my thoughts on what's going on beneath the surface when we're shopping. It's never about the thing we're buying - it's about so much more.    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today I’m chatting with Bari Tessler – a somatic-based financial therapist. She’s a mom, an author and a compassionate supporter to women along the journey of healing their relationship with money. Her books, the Art of Money, and the Art of Money Workbook are game-changers for women looking to work through their relationship with money in a gentle, and mindful way.   Find More from Bari:  -Her website where you can find her blog and her books, as well as other resources on financial therapy  -Social Media: Instagram and Facebook and LinkedIn   SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️ FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

This week, I share my recent experience doing a workshop and what I learned about myself from it. Putting yourself out there is terrifying, but it's also the only way through. I promise you there's so much good on the other side!     SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️   FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today I’m chatting with Kristen King – a sweary coach for service-based entrepreneurs. Kristen’s work as a coach as made massive impact in the personal and professional lives of so many women entrepreneurs. Kristen King has been a business coach since before business coaching was cool — starting in the early 2000s after she took her first solo biz to 6-figures less than 2 years out of college. That’s when Kristen started teaching other entrepreneurs across the US and internationally how to build wildly successful businesses on their terms.Today, Kristen teaches coaches, therapists, healers, and other brilliant service-based entrepreneurs how to build their own fuck-yeah business WITHOUT overcomplicating things, making themselves do stuff they dread, or burning themselves all the way out. In addition to being a multi-certified integrative coach, Kristen is also a certified hypnotist and a certified mental health and wellness facilitator with graduate degrees in business and publishing. She has 15+ years of experience in not just entrepreneurship and coaching, but also marketing, copywriting, digital and content strategy, instructional design, publishing, and more.   Get Kristen’s emails: https://bit.ly/kkemailsListen to Kristen’s podcast: https://bit.ly/fckyeahpodConnect with Kristen on the socials: https://linktr.ee/kristenskovekingFind Kristen’s upcoming events: https://bit.ly/kkmasterclassLearn more and hire Kristen: https://kristenking.com

Today, I'm sharing a recent money mistake I made, how my inner critic shows up, and what I learned from it that makes me more confident in my money decisions.    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️   FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today I’m chatting with Candice McGarvey, a Financial Life Coach with Willow – a women owned Fin-tech company. Candice is an incredible wealth of knowledge and her expertise in this area, combined with her curiosity and empathetic nature, makes her an unbelievable coach and supporter for women.   Candice McGarvey, CFP® changes the way people think about - and behave around - finances. Her professional background weaves together the threads of different industries and causes, but in each position, there has been a unifying theme: she consistently makes powerful connections with people while offering wisdom during difficult times.   Find more from Candice at: https://www.trustwillow.com/

Today I'm sharing my thoughts on 'girl math' - how relatable it is and yet, how damaging it can be for women who may internalize the message that they're not good with money.    SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW 🎧⭐️   FOLLOW ON ✨ IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today I'm sharing some recent experiences in my life and how they have been impacted by Confirmation Bias. Everyone has confirmation bias - looking for evidence to prove our own beliefs - but they can be detrimental if we don't have self-awareness.        🎧⭐️ SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW ✨FOLLOW ON IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

This week, I'm sharing my conversation with Christine Anastasia, a working mom coach who helps moms in the messy middle of life and career. Her coaching services and workshops help new and seasoned parents who are juggling work and raising a family. At their core, all parents want to be the best versions of themselves. She helps them prioritize their wellbeing so they can thrive.   Find More from Christine:  Website: https://christineanastasia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villagecoachmamma/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christineanastasiacoachingLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineanastasia/Twitter: @canastasiacoachYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCATfcyjf4cCXMynxmfeZs_w   Follow Money Isn't Scary on Instagram!  Review and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!

This week, I share my thoughts on over-spending this Summer and share tips on how to reset this Fall with more intention and less guilt.    Enter to win a free one-night stay to Great Wolf Lodge!  Subscribe to the Money Isn't Scary podcast and write a review Share the review by tagging me on Instagram or Facebook I will be announcing the winner in early September, so stay tuned!

In today's episode, I talk about the cultural definition of success and what it actually means. I give you thoughts and tips on how to shift your personal idea of success to one that is more authentic to who you are vs. who the world thinks you should be.

Today, I'm talking with Financial Coach, Penny Kidd of Pennywise Financial Coaching. Penny's background in social work and counseling allows her to take a non-judgmental teaching approach with her clients, allowing them to see every dollar being aligned with a purpose and intention.  You can find Penny at her website, www.pennywisecoaching.com

40th episode alert!! Today, I'm talking about the concept of setting - what it is, why we do it, and how to stop it so we can stop playing small and limiting ourselves and what we're capable of.

Today, I'm talking with entrepreneur, Tedx Speaker, Podcast Host and mom, Amy Siegfried about all the juggles and challenges that working moms face, along with the unique challenges of being a business owner. Amy talks candidly about her personal experiences, including her financial journey, and provides tips that she has learned along the way.

Today I talk about my definition of freedom and how the feeling is all in our minds. We are all responsible for creating the feeling of freedom in our lives everyday and I today I'm giving you some tips on how you can do that.

Today, I'm talking with Manifestation Coach, Bre Brown, about limiting beliefs, money mindset and perfectionism. She offers great tools and tricks to move through perfectionism so that we can shift our thoughts, emotions and behaviors to create abundance in any aspect of our lives.

Today I break down the difference between wants and needs and how we often confuse the two. I talk about the emotions behind our purchases and what we should be aware of when we wander through the aisles of Target.

Today I'm talking with Professional Organizer, BarbieJo Hatch on the ways in which women can free themselves from the chaos around them. We talk about how and why women get overwhelmed and how organization, boundaries and mindset can help us to feel calmer throughout the day.

Today I get extra vulnerable and talk about my personal experience with generosity. I talk about how giving with expectation doesn't serve us and how, as busy, often tired people, we can give and create an abundant life when we feel we have nothing left to give.

Today, I am talking with Life Coach, Roxanne Chaput on all the things we do that keep us from living up to our own amazingness. Roxanne's guidance is inspirational as she encourages women to make positive changes and find their own happiness.

“We do not remember days, we remember moments.” – Cesare Pavese Today I talk about the bravery of focusing on the fleeting, passing moments in our lives rather than the absoluteness of a whole day.

Today I'm talking with Dr. Jessica Houston about fear and failure and how both are needed to get to where you're meant to be. Jessica provides real, raw and refreshing guidance that will inspire you to be a better version of yourself.

In today's episode I dive into the word "Deserve" and how, as a culture, it has become a default reaction when life gets challenging. I describe the ways in which society has come to use the word and the impact it has come to have on us.

Today, I share my conversation with Jackie Ghedine, coach, podcast host and co-founder of The Resting Mind, a personal development and mental health company for Gen X Women. We talk all about the challenges that women face and how mindset, energy and choices affect how we see and approach the world. Jackie offers tips to help us be more intentional and avoid life unfolding for us.

Today on the show, I’m sharing my conversation with Stacy Pederson. Stacy is an award-winning Actress, Comedian and Speaker whose life was a perpetual mess. After experiencing failure in every area of her life, Stacy made a choice to reinvent her life one painful step at a time.  We talk about all kinds of juicy topics like mental health issues, resiliency, mindset and how hard it is to relax.

In today's episode, I break down buying items in bulk - what is really involved when we shop at wholesale clubs and the why behind our desire to get more for less. Ultimately, I talk about intention and how we can learn more about ourselves through our spending habits.

Today I'm talking with Laura Brandao, a self-made president of a national mortgage company, author, blogger and podcaster. Laura's insight into mindset, confidence and worth is so inspiring. In this conversation we talk about:  Imposter syndrome and how to move through fears Mindset and how what we’re telling ourselves is keeping us small The power of having a 5-year plan Being open to saying yes and the understanding the difference it can make in your life Why women need to support other women The concept of fully embracing our own worth Why it’s actually OK to say I’m not OK Guilt and why it isn’t serving us

Today I talk about lifestyle creep - what it is and how it shows up in our lives. I talk about ways to manage it when it shows up in our lives and how to, instead, live and spend more with intention, focusing on what really makes us happy.

We all experience stress when it comes to money, in some capacity. Its how we choose to handle that stress that can actually heal us, though. Today I dive deeper into the concept of anxiety and provide strategies and tips to help you move through it.

Today I dive deep into my belief of "money is the most important thing" in order to understand the control it has had on my life. I provide some insights and thoughts on how to move through this belief and how to handle triggers when they show up in everyday life.

As we celebrate Mother's Day, I discuss the topic of worth and how the importance of recognizing it in ourselves. In today's episode I dive into why women just accept the value that society places on us and how we can't move the needle in the direction of progress until we dissect and fully recognize our own worth in all aspects of our lives.

Today we dive deeper into the concept of Comparison and the impact that Keeping up with the Joneses has on us today. We talk about the long-term implications and how we can stop caring about those around us and focus on keeping up with ourselves.

In today's episode, we explore our culture's obsession with material possessions and the impact it has on us when we dig below the surface. I talk about why I have a hard time letting go of certain items and provide practical tips on how to change our relationship with material possessions.

In all the books I've seen about how to teach our kids about money, none of them ever talk about how to handle your big emotions. While kids show emotions in their own ways, adults use coping mechanisms to deal with them, like shopping. Today, I tell you how I've been handling big emotions and how to avoid throwing money at something that is an inside job.

Today, I'm talking with Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Personal Trainer, Courtney Podany. What does nutrition and physical health have to do with money? A lot! Join me as we talk about all about the mindset parallels and how taking care of ourselves is really an inside job.

We all spend time scrolling our phones as a way to zone out. Today we talk about how to scroll with intention and the surprising impact scrolling has on our mindsets and finances.

Today, I'm reflecting on what Women's History Month means to me and how I am honoring the everyday amazing women out there who are doing incredible things.

We're told our whole lives that its better to give than to receive. But if we never actually let ourselves receive, then how can we give from the right place? How does this all factor into our stories and beliefs and how does money play into it? Hear my take on the idea of receiving as I'm learning to accept from a place of meaning, rather than just going through the motions.

Today we take a deep dive into my belief that I should have it all together.

"The woman who does not require validation from anyone is the most feared individual on the planet." -Mohadesa Najumi

Today I share my internal struggle with being the breadwinner in our family and how culture plays a huge role in my story.

"Time is what we want most, but what we use worst" - William Penn

Today we unpack our fear of running out and explore how prevalent it is in today's culture, even if we're not aware of it.

Today we explore our constant Fear of Missing Out and how it affects our relationship with money and our spending habits.

Today I’m putting out a conversation with my first ever guest, Heather Albrecht and I can’t think of a better guest to have. Heather is a solopreneur Money Coach at Balanced Financial Coaching, who is on a mission to take away the stress money causes in people's lives. We talk about culture, spending with intention, planning for the basics and how managing money can actually be fun.

“This is a new year. A new beginning. And things will change.” -Taylor Swift

Does holiday shopping stress you out as much as it does to me? In today's episode, I dive into what's behind the scenes with our holiday shopping habits/motivations and provide some tips on how to be more intentional with how we want to feel this holiday season.

Today we're talking about my love/hate relationship with Target. If you're anything like me, you can't go into a store without spending way more than planned. In this episode, I discuss my personal experiences with Target and provide some tips to avoid falling wallet-first into the store's brilliant marketing traps.

Today we pay tribute to an amazing woman's legacy. Ruth Bader Ginsburg's contributions have paved the way for women's financial empowerment in America. Join me in honoring a legend by continuing to fight the fight for women's equality.

This first episode is an intro to me and my inspiration for this podcast. I am on a mission to create a world where money doesn't hold women back, where the meaning we give to it doesn't drive our lives. When we use our voices and talk about a topic that has been buried deep in our patriarchal culture, we create a new sense of freedom for ourselves and for the next generation. Join me each week as we explore the role money plays in our lives and learn to re-write our stories.

Join author Sarah Knight and I on this week's episode of the Money Isn't Scary podcast, where we talk all about self-awareness, being a grownup, anxiety, making mistakes and so much more!    Sara is a NY Times Bestselling author and today we talk about her newest book, GROW THE F*CK UP: How To Be An Adult And Get Treated Like One   Find more from Sarah on her website: https://www.sarahknight.com/ Check out Sarah's No F*cks Given podcast:  Buy the book: Grow the F*ck Up - How to Be an Adult and Get Treated Like One

Enter to win a free one-night stay to Great Wolf Lodge!  Subscribe to the Money Isn't Scary podcast and write a review Share the review by tagging me on Instagram or Facebook I will be announcing the winner in early September, so stay tuned!    This week on the pod, I share my thoughts on navigating back to school shopping season - and how its so much more than new binders and sneakers.

This week, I’m talking with Kat Polsinelli, a Business Management and Personal Development Coach, who works with people to overcome their limiting beliefs and build businesses that reflect their true selves. Kat is an indispensable resource for entrepreneurs aiming to make their business operations more systematic. She specializes in the field of business operations and mindset coaching, offering a blend of time-management, leadership development and productivity enhancement solutions designed to suit the unique needs of her clients You can Find more from Kat:  Her website Social Media: Instagram Facebook Check out her Podcast: Real Chat with Kat Podcast: Real Chat with Kat   Follow Money Isn't Scary on Instagram!  Review and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!

Today, I talk about the concept of 'wasting' money and how maybe it's not so bad after all, as long as we're intentional about it.    🎧⭐️ SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW ✨FOLLOW ON IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today I want to share my conversation with Jessica Kupferman, CEO and Founder of She Podcasts, the largest Women's Podcasting community and organizer of the She Podcasts LIVE conference. The She Podcasts brand currently supports over 20,000 female podcasters.    As a member of this incredible community, it was so great to sit down with Jess and chat about podcasting and money!  You can find more from Jess by checking out her podcast, She Podcasts Find out more about the She Podcasts community at https://www.shepodcasts.com/ Find Jess on all the socials @shepodcasts and @jesskupferman

Today I'm sharing my thoughts on the social stigma that we're inherently "bad" if we want more money. I dissect where this belief comes from and benefits to having money. This is such an important component in healing our relationship with money.    Episode I reference: Can Money Buy Happiness? It Depends on How you Define Happiness I want to hear from you! Let me know your thoughts on this topic - send me a DM on Instagram!

Hi you guys, welcome to another episode of the Money Isn’t Scary podcast – I’m Meghan Dwyer. Today, I’m sharing my conversation with Licensed psychotherapist, entrepreneur, national speaker and mental health thought leader, Joyce Marter. Joyce Marter is a licensed psychotherapist, entrepreneur, national public speaker, and a mental health thought leader. She is the founder of Urban Balance (a national outpatient mental health company) and the author of The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life. In our conversation, we talk about: The connection between mental health and financial health The 12 essential mindsets for transforming your relationship with yourself to welcome a life of wealth Why self-doubt is actually ego and How to manage it as it comes up The unique issues women face around money and mental health and how we can move through those and begin to thrive Find More From Joyce: LinkedIn: Joyce Marter  Facebook: Joyce Marter LCPC  Twitter: @Joyce_Marter  Instagram: Joyce.Marter  YouTube: Joyce Marter  Joyce Marter’s website: www.joycemarter.com Book webpage: www.financialmindsetfix.com

Today I'm sharing my insights and thoughts into Amazon's annual shopping holiday, Prime Day! These are all intended to be things to keep in mind as we navigate the flurry of deals and marketing messages we receive during the 2-day sale. Happy shopping!    Check out this episode all about Amazon that I referenced in today's episode  🎧 ⭐️ SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW ✨FOLLOW ON IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today I'm sharing my insights on the last 6 months - what has worked and what hasn't. It's been a journey and I'm excited to see where the next 6 months take me!  🎧 ⭐️ SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW   ✨FOLLOW ON IG @moneyisntscary and @meghandwyer728 FB @Money Isn't Scary

Today, I'm sharing my conversation with Cait Donovan – burnout expert, speaker, coach, author and host of Fried the Burnout Podcast. We talk about all things burnout including Cait's personal story, how finances contribute to burnout and how to stop participating in burnout culture.  Cait Donovan is a Keynote speaker, one of New York City’s leading burnout experts, host of “Fried – The Burnout Podcast,” and author of the book "The Bouncebackability Factor". Her creative burnout recovery solutions have been featured on podcasts and online magazines such as “Forbes”, “NPR,” and “The New York Post” and in companies such as Lululemon and Pepsico.    You can check out Cait's podcast "Fried-The Burnout Podcast" anywhere you listen to podcasts.  You can find Cait at her website here and you can follow her on instagram @ instagram.com/caitdonovanspeaks/ and @friedtheburnoutpodcast   Check out Cait's book: The Bouncebackability Factor

Today I'm sharing my recent experience with an unexpected VERY large bill - and what I learned from it, both personally and financially. Key lesson to this: don't beat yourself up - this is all part of being human!     Follow Money Isn't Scary:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneyisntscary/

Today I'm sharing my conversation with Allison Baggerly, author, speaker, podcaster and founder of Inspired Budget.  We talk all things money, including budgets, balance, and how to be more in control of our dollars.    ALLISON BAGGERLY is an author, speaker, podcaster, and founder of Inspired Budget. As a former teacher, Allison has combined her talents of teaching and passion for personal finances to help others learn how to start budgeting and build a life they love. She has been featured in Forbes and Parents as a budget expert who offers a step-by-step process to break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle. People turn to Allison, and Inspired Budget for advice and inspiration every single day. She has built a thriving community of people who desire to live a life they love by developing a healthy outlook on their finances and their life as a whole. Check out Allison's website: https://inspiredbudget.com/ Find her book: Money Made Easy Check out her podcast: https://inspiredbudget.com/podcast/ Find her on social media @inspiredbudget

Today, I'm circling back on my story of worthiness. I'm sharing how it keeps coming up for me in my life and the things we can do to change our need to constantly feel like we have to prove ourselves.    If you loved this episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you can be in the know on all my upcoming episodes!

Today I'm sharing my conversation with entrepreneur and wardrobe stylist, Jennifer Mackey-Mary.  Jennifer Mackey-Mary helps women have easier mornings and better days.  Her business, Everyday Style, is on a mission to inspire women to love the way they look, and give them the tools to make style easy.  She’s the host of the Top 10 podcast, The Everyday Style School, that teaches you everything your mom never did about getting dressed. After styling women for over two decades, there isn’t a body shape she hasn’t seen, or a style struggle she hasn’t heard–and she knows the solution is easier than you think! Jennifer is passionate about raising confident daughters, female entrepreneurship, and getting every woman in a better bra. In our conversation, we talk about: The relationship between what we wear and how we feel How worthiness and self-respect play into how we raise our kids The intersection between shopping and self-care  And so much more!  Go check out Jen's website: youreverydaystyle.com and go listen to her podcast The Everyday Style School

Today I'm sharing my conversation with Nathy Segoviano, creator of Chapina Building Wealth (formerly Mom Money Boss). Nathalia is just amazing. She’s so smart and real and her story is one that I feel like so many of us can relate to. And it’s inspiring – she took her life into her own hands and instead of stressing she did things about it to move herself forward.  Nathalia Sevogiano is a money coach who specializes in teaching women, moms, and people of color how to level up their finances. Her passion for teaching finances came out of her own financial journey. In 2018, she was in $18,312.27 of credit card debt, in addition to student loan debt and car debt. In 2017, she became the primary breadwinner in her family and she knew things had to change.  Thanks to financial literacy, she was able to become credit card debt free in 2021. She now supports her family of 3 on one income, less than 100k. She’s on track to become a millionaire before the age of 55 and being able to retire not only herself, but her husband as well. She did this by creating a financial plan and now she helps others do the same.    You can follow Nathalia at her website : https://www.chapinawealth.com/ Follow her on Instagram

Today I'm sharing the money mindset challenges that I faced this week and how I recognized that I keep playing small. Join me as I work through those beliefs and turn them around, into the feelings that I want!    Referenced in this episode: Jen Sincero's Book, You Are a Badass at Making Money

To continue my motherhood theme this month, today I am sharing my conversation with Dena Farash, founder of the Mindful Mom Revolution. Dena is incredible – she’s relatable, honest and real and she has so much wisdom that shines through when she speaks. Because she tells it like it is - she says what we’re all thinking as moms but may not feel comfortable enough to say out loud! Dena Farash is the founder of The Mindful Mom Revolution. As a national speaker, coach, and author, she empowers Moms to seek out what helps them feel fulfilled in Motherhood. Through daily mindfulness practices, inner work, and unapologetic self-care, Dena helps Moms emerge into the light and enjoyable moments in their motherhood journey. Find Dena on Facebook, Instagram and her website, https://www.denafarash.com/ Follow me on Instagram @Moneyisntscary

To continue this month's Motherhood theme, today I share my conversation with Beth Berry, author, coach, teacher and founder of Revolution from Home.    Beth Berry is a write, whole life coach, mother of four daughters and lover of the sacred feminine. A revolutionary at heart, she supports and encourages women toward the realization of their fullest potential and reclamation of motherhood from disempowering personal and cultural stories. She believes that awakened women who know themselves to be lovable, worthy and beautiful are powerful beyond measure and essential to the healing of the world.   You can follow Beth on her journey at: https://revolutionfromhome.com/ Social Media: Instagram and Facebook Check out her book: Motherwhelmed - just in time for Mother's Day!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!  Today I'm sharing some thoughts on Mothers Day and also questioning my old narrative on how I view savings.    Have a great weekend!    Go find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneyisntscary/

Today I'm kicking off May with a theme of motherhood and I couldn't be more excited to share my conversation with Tara Clark, author, speaker, content creator, podcaster, and the founder of Modern Mom Probs.    We talk about why its so hard to find mom friends, why it’s important to manage expectations in motherhood, how self-care and flexibility are intertwined and Tara’s mental load checklist!    You can find Tara @: https://modernmomprobs.com/ and her free mental load checklist IG: https://www.instagram.com/modernmomprobs/ Get her book: Modern Mom Probs Listen to her podcast: Modern Mom Probs

Today, I'm sharing my recent experience on vacation and what I'm learning about building in rest/relax time into everyday life, not just dedicated times for it.  As I mention in today's episode, go check out Jen Sincero's book: You Are A Badass at Making Money

Today I am sharing my conversation with Bobbi Rebell, Certified Financial Planner, author of the book 'Launching Financial Grownups' and founder of Financial Wellness Strategies. Bobbi is a financial wellness advocate, the host of the Wellness for Financial Grownups podcast and the founder of GrownupGear.com. Bobbi was previously a global business news anchor and personal finance columnist at Reuters and held various journalist positions at top news outlets including CNBC, CNN and PBS. Bobbi's book, Launching Financial Grownups is a call to action for parents of teenagers and young adults who want the best for their kids, but are beginning to realize their OWN financial independence, and financial separation from their children, has to become a priority as well. It is also a practical guide for how best to raise our children into financially responsible, independent young adults in our rapidly changing, increasingly competitive economy.   You can find Bobbi Rebell, CFP® at any of the links below:  Founder, Financial Wellness Strategies Author of the book: Launching Financial Grownups  Host, Money Tips for Financial Grownups podcast – find it anywhere you listen to podcasts Website: bobbirebell.com Social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter

Today, I'm sharing my conversation with Galia Gichon and Susan Yeagley, co-hosts of The Fiscal Firecrackers, a weekly podcast centered around educating, entertaining and empowering people about money.  This was so in alignment for me and my mission, so it was such a treat getting to talk to these ladies. Together, Susan, being a renowned comedic actress and Galia, a personal finance expert with 20 years experience, combine their superpowers to share educational financial information in a hilarious and approachable way.     Galia Gichon is an independent personal financial expert with more than 20 years in financial services, including nearly 10 years on Wall Street and an MBA in Finance. Her career has spanned corporate bond research analyst, personal finance expert, angel investor, entrepreneur advisor, and author. She is the Founder of Down to Earth Finance, independent personal finance education. She has been teaching at Barnard College’s Athena Center for Leadership, Freelancers Union for 10+ years, and Yale School of Management. Previously, she worked at Bear Stearns and Nomura Securities. Galia is also the author of “My Money Matters” which was featured on TODAY SHOW.    Susan Yeagley is a renowned comedic actress with a side-hustle hobby - wanting to learn everything there is to know about money. Susan’s TV credits include playing "Jessica Wicks" on the hit NBC show, Parks and Recreation and recurring roles on CBS's Rules of Engagement and FOX's Til Death. In addition, she has guest starred on ER, Friends, Reno 911, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Miracles, Ellen, Everybody Loves Raymond and The Sarah Silverman Program. Her film credits include: Almost Famous, the Coen brother's Intolerable Cruelty, Coyote Ugly, Neil Burger's The Lucky Ones and the Adam Sandler film Blended. Most recently, you can catch her playing Parker Posey’s half-sister in the Christopher Guest Netflix film, Mascots. This December, she played nutty realtor Barb Hutter, in the Sister Swap Christmas movie on the Hallmark Channel.   Check out their website: https://www.fiscalfirecrackers.com/ You can find them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiscalfirecracker/ Susan: https://www.instagram.com/sukiyeagley/ Galia: https://www.instagram.com/pagesandmore/