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Tax season is not a surprise. Same date, same rules, same stress. In this episode, Lisa breaks down the simple system that removes tax panic, pays you first, and lets your money earn interest while you wait. What You Will LearnWhy taxes are not a math problem. They are a relationship with money problemHow one simple money map replaces spreadsheets, stress, and scramblingThe five core accounts every business owner needsHow to pay yourself first, set aside taxes, and still have profitWhy online savings accounts change everything for tax seasonHow to turn tax time into a self-given refundKey Topics CoveredCreating one document that organizes business and personal financesAllocating income using clear money bucketsWeekly money dates that eliminate fear and confusionPaying yourself first as the CEOLetting your tax money earn interest instead of sitting idleResources MentionedMompreneurs Money MapJoin The Smell of Money community and Money Awareness Challenge. This is where you change your relationship with money and build real financial stability.Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?  Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.  Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. . Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

It's time to "flip the script' and develop a healthy relationship with money. In this episode, we flip the script on emotional spending, scarcity, and safety with money. And show you how the same tools that heal relationships can transform your finances. Money decisions are emotional, not logical. In this conversation, Lisa sits down with couples therapist Dr. Dan Sneider to explore how scarcity, fear, and emotional patterns shape our spending habits. You will learn practical grounding tools, communication shifts, and mindset reframes to help you feel safe, confident, and present with money. This episode is about stopping the guilt, slowing the impulse, and using money as a tool for connection instead of stress. Key Topics: Why money is always emotional, even when we think we are being logicalHow childhood money stories create scarcity and fear in adulthoodEmotional spending, impulse buying, and the guilt hangoverGrounding through the five senses to interrupt reactive money decisionsHow couples can talk about money without criticism or defensivenessTeaching kids healthy money habits without fear or rigidityUsing presence instead of spending to create connection with your childrenReframing money as a tool for safety, pleasure, and practicality Timestamps 00:01 Why interruptions happen and how to use them for your benefit 01:57 Dr. Dan’s childhood money story and scarcity conditioning 04:28 Why money decisions are emotional, not logical 06:09 More money does not solve money problems 07:03 Fear, safety, and how money shows up in relationships 08:58 I language vs you language in money conversations 10:59 Emotional spending, guilt, and impulse patterns 12:21 Grounding through the five senses before spending 13:20 Parenting, presence, and avoiding overproviding 16:41 Breaking inherited money stories for the next generation 19:45 Fantasy vs reality in spending and addiction patterns 22:15 How Dr. Dan works with couples and individuals 24:27 Final reflections on presence, money, and choice Guest Bio Dr. Dan Sneider is a couples and individual therapist based in Asheville, North Carolina. He helps individuals and couples move from conflict to lasting connection using proven communication and grounding techniques. Dr. Dan is the creator of The Intimacy Shift, a 12-week live program designed to build emotional safety, intimacy, and healthy conversations around topics like money, parenting, and connection. Connect with Dan: Website and free download: https://www.intimacyshift.com Program: The Intimacy Shift 12-Week Live Experience 🗝️🌬️💖💰 Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

If the idea of hiring a Cash Flow Strategist makes your chest tighten, that fear is not a red flag. It is data telling you exactly where your money story needs support. Episode Highlights Why fear of being seen with your money keeps women stuck in chaosHow instability can feel safer than steady incomeThe truth about money problems. They are not moral failuresWhy mentorship feels heavy before it feels freeingHow your relationship with money affects how clients invest in youWhat happens when you stop winging it and start trusting yourselfHow to find hidden money leaks and create predictable cash flowWhy confidence, not control, is the real transformationKey Moments 00:05 Fear of hiring support is data, not a red flag01:10 The fear of stability and why chaos feels normal02:27 Why clarity feels scary before it feels freeing04:41 Becoming the woman who feels safe and confident with money07:59 What working with Lisa actually looks like11:05 Letting money work for you instead of working harder14:48 Why it is time to put yourself front and center Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?  Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.  Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily About the HostLisa Drennon is a Cashflow Strategist and the founder of iDateMoney. She helps women turn money chaos into calm by building simple systems that create stability, confidence, and trust without shame, restrictive budgets, or complicated spreadsheets.

In this episode, Lisa Drennon and Eilish O'Rourke explore the profound connection between money mindset, emotional wellness, and energy healing through Reiki. Eilish shares her personal journey from anxiety to mindfulness, emphasizing the importance of self-love and gratitude in achieving financial peace. The conversation delves into how Reiki can help individuals manage their emotions, improve relationships, and create a positive mindset that attracts abundance. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their own healing journeys and recognize the power of their thoughts in shaping their realities. Takeaways The thoughts we have control how much money we have.Reiki can help balance the body and promote peace.Mindfulness and Reiki can accelerate personal growth.Gratitude can shift your perspective and improve your mood.It's important to manage your relationship with external circumstances.Crying and processing emotions is a healthy part of healing.Reiki can be done distantly, transcending time and space.What you focus on grows, so focus on gratitude.Self-love is essential for personal and financial success.You are your best investment; prioritize your well-being. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Money Mindset and Reiki Healing 01:44 Eilish's Journey: From Anxiety to Mindfulness 05:23 Understanding Reiki: The Energy of Healing 09:47 Using Reiki for Financial and Relationship Peace 14:11 Navigating Emotions: The Role of Compassion and Mindfulness 19:23 The Power of Gratitude in Daily Life 25:54 Connecting with Eilish: How to Access Reiki Sessions Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of iDateMoney® 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

If you have ever told yourself, “When I get more money, then I’ll save, invest, or feel safe,” this episode is for you. Today, Lisa dismantles one of the most expensive lies women believe about money and shows why clarity, not income, creates stability. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why “when I get more money” is really about fear, not financesHow delaying money decisions feels responsible but keeps you stuckWhy money never behaves differently just because there is more of itThe connection between money, trust, and your nervous systemWhy money management is a relationship problem, not a math problemThree steps you can take right now to build confidence and stability The Three Steps Covered:Give every dollar a job. Not a budget, a purpose.Start dating your money weekly to build trust and awareness.Move money, even if it is small. Action creates confidence. Key Takeaway:More money does not fix confusion, fear, or instability. Your thoughts, your plan, and your relationship with money determine how safe and confident you feel, no matter the number. Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Restrictive budgeting didn’t give me discipline. It gave me guilt, fear, and $100,000 of hidden debt. In this episode, I share the truth about why control-based budgets destroy confidence and how clarity is what finally created financial freedom. What You’ll LearnWhy restrictive budgets trigger rebellion, avoidance, and overspendingHow guilt keeps you stuck in financial instabilityThe emotional cost of hiding purchases and avoiding your numbersWhy confidence with money comes from clarity, not controlHow to build stability without spreadsheets, shame, or restriction Episode BreakdownWhy “good budgeting” made me feel like I was failingHow fear and guilt led to hiding purchasesThe moment I realized restriction was the problemWhat actually helped me pay off $100K of debtThe shift from control to clarity that changed everything Who This Episode Is ForDivorced mompreneurs who make money but still feel anxious, guilty, or unstable. Women who want financial freedom, but also want to feel safe and confident with money. Key TakeawayYou are not bad with money. You were handed a system that ignored your nervous system. Stability comes from clarity, not restriction. Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Do you hesitate before buying groceries, clothes for your kids, or something small for yourself, even when you can afford it? This episode explains why budgeting feels heavy, why spending feels emotional, and how to create a system that lets you spend without guilt while feeling safe, stable, and in control. What You’ll Learn Why money guilt is not a spending problem. It is a safety problemWhy traditional budgeting creates restriction, rebellion, and burnoutHow to reframe a budget into a spending permission systemThe three requirements for guilt free spendingHow to separate survival money from choice moneyWhy fun money regulates your nervous system and builds confidenceHow to build trust with money even when income is inconsistentA simple weekly reset to create calm cash flow Key Topics Covered Why fear gets louder after divorce and how it impacts spendingHow giving every dollar a job reduces anxietyWhy consistency matters more than perfectionHow to stop second guessing every money decision Resources and Links Calm Cash Flow Workshop. January 7 at 3 p.m. Eastern join here: Calm Cash Flow Workshop Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Budgeting does not hurt because you are bad with money. It hurts because it was taught to punish you. In this episode, Lisa breaks down why traditional budgets trigger guilt, restriction, and avoidance and how to replace them with a conscious spending plan that actually works. What You Will Learn Why budgeting feels restrictive and emotionally painfulThe three reasons budgets fail and how to fix each oneHow to shift from restriction to priorities with your moneyWhy paying yourself first is non negotiable in businessHow to stop using your budget as a report cardThe power of building in guilt free fun moneyHow awareness, not avoidance, multiplies money Key Moments 00:01 Why budgeting hurts more than it helps02:27 Why most people always feel broke05:25 Defining what “enough money” actually means06:30 Budgeting from priorities instead of punishment07:52 Paying yourself first in business09:55 Creating guilt free fun money11:33 Why entrepreneurs underprice programs and retreats14:38 The seven day conscious spending challenge16:00 When budgeting finally stops hurting Join the Calm Cashflow Workshop today Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

What if one unexpected medical emergency wiped out years of saving, not because you were reckless, but because you thought you were being smart. In this episode, Lisa breaks down why skipping health insurance is one of the most dangerous cash flow decisions you can make, and how to protect yourself without fear or confusion. What You Will LearnThe real cash flow cost of going uninsuredWhy “I can’t afford health insurance” is a dangerous mythA real client story that shows a $17,000 difference from one decisionHow insurance actually protects your savings, credit, and futureWhy confusing plans cause people to overpay or avoid coverageWhat to look for in coverage so you are protected when it matters Episode Breakdown00:01 Why one bad day can destroy years of saving00:38 The Calm Cash Flow Workshop invitation05:11 Alex’s real-life wake-up call06:53 Insured vs uninsured. A $17,000 difference09:19 Why praying it away is not a plan10:37 The real purpose of insurance12:58 How confusing plans cause financial harm15:04 How cash flow confidence creates stability Key TakeawayInsurance is not about fear. It is about strategy. One unexpected emergency should not erase everything you have worked so hard to build. Cash flow confidence comes from planning for risk before it shows up. Resources and LinksRegister for the Cash Flow Confidence Workshop for $37 Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

If you make good money but still feel broke, confused, or guilty every time you spend, this episode is for you. Lisa Drennon explains why income alone will never create financial security, why high income does not equal security and how to finally feel confident with your money decisions, and what actually builds confidence, stability, and peace of mind after divorce. What You Will Learn Why earning more does not fix money stressThe real reason women feel guilty and fearful around spendingHow to shift from income focused to behavior focused money decisionsSimple ways to create stability, even with inconsistent incomeHow to start trusting yourself with money agai Book your Profit Hour Call today: Find $500+ Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

You’re working late, juggling kids and clients, building a business from grit and lukewarm coffee. But the silent money leaks draining your income are hiding in plain sight. Today, we uncover the five credit card mistakes keeping mompreneurs in debt and show you how to break free with clarity and confidence. Episode HighlightsWhy mixing personal and business spending destroys clarity and profitsThe minimum payment trap that quietly costs thousandsHow rewards points trick you into overspendingThe truth about credit utilization and how to protect your scoreWhy closing old cards damages your credit historyHow these mistakes create fear, instability, confusion, and loss of confidenceThe simple shifts to reclaim control, stability, and financial freedom Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join. Open your business checking account with NOVO Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

If you make good money but still feel broke, this episode shows you exactly why. We dig into the psychology that keeps you stuck in fear, guilt, and overspending so you can finally feel safe, steady, and in control with your money. Episode HighlightsWhy you still feel broke even as income risesThe emotional cycle behind overspending and guiltHow your nervous system drives your money behaviorsWhy more income doesn’t create stabilityThe survival money story many divorced mompreneurs carryHow to break the cycle and create real financial clarityThe simple spending shift that brings immediate reliefWhy giving every dollar a job changes everything Timestamps00:01 Why high earners still feel broke 00:35 The stories you believe about money 01:10 The “I deserve this” spending cycle 02:27 Why budgets fail: going through the motions 03:35 Nervous system safety and money 04:30 Why you keep repeating the same pattern 05:35 Survival mode money stories from childhood 06:01 Rewriting your money story 06:45 Are you buying relief instead of what you need 07:35 Why simple planning shifts your entire spending pattern 08:19 Training your brain to feel safe with money 09:14 Buying calm, not chaos 09:35 Survival spending and shiny objects 10:10 Why making more money doesn't fix instability 10:45 Debt isn’t the enemy. Lack of clarity is 11:36 How the Money Multiplier System creates stability 12:20 Invitation to join The Smell of Money Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

If you’re constantly borrowing from buckets, shuffling money around, and feeling like you’re failing with money no matter how much you earn, this episode will change everything. You’re not bad with money. You’re missing a stabilizing system that finally makes you feel safe. Episode Highlights: Why high earners still feel brokeThe real reason you keep borrowing from savings and tax bucketsThe emotional toll of constant money shufflingThe root cause behind “just making ends meet”How to build a simple money bucket system that holds, even with fluctuating incomeWhy your nervous system can’t feel safe without structureThe essential first steps of the Money Multiplier SystemHow to assign every dollar a job and stop reacting to moneyWhat happens emotionally and financially when bucket borrowing ends Timestamps: 00:00 The moment you realize you’re working hard but barely breathing financially 01:20 Why you’re not failing with money 02:10 The divorced mompreneur money pattern 03:15 The trap of “I’ll just make more money” 04:30 The real reason income feels unpredictable 06:00 Borrowing from buckets: symptom, not the cause 07:20 The emotional burden: guilt, shame, fear 09:00 The stabilizing Money Multiplier framework 10:20 Assigning every dollar a job 12:00 Paying yourself first and fixing fluctuating income 13:30 Building safety through structure 15:00 What changes when you stop bucket borrowing 16:00 Why The Smell of Money is the system that finally works Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

You’re earning good money, yet your account balance keeps surprising you. Today I’m breaking down the hidden spending that drains your financial stability and the personal story that forced me to confront my own money leaks. Episode Highlights• The day I realized my “small” expenses were costing me thousands • Why hidden spending patterns create guilt, confusion, and instability • The three biggest red flags in every divorced mompreneur’s budget • How to find the recurring charges you’ve stopped noticing • Simple methods to track spending without spreadsheets • How emotional spending ties directly to fear and stress • The first step to creating a spending system that pays you Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Ready to match your Profit & Loss Statement to your bank account...in this episode Lisa Drennon's shares the exact steps to make profit without fear, shame, or spreadsheets. You can make six figures and still feel broke. It’s not about how much you earn, it’s about how you manage what you have. Highlights: Why high income doesn’t always mean financial peaceThe biggest mistakes divorced women make with money and how to fix themThe method that creates stability and confidenceHow to stop feeling guilty about spendingThe mindset shift that builds trust in your financial decisions Resources mentioned in the show: Open your Novo business checking account: https://onboarding.novo.co/signup?referral_code=LisaDrennon&first_name=Lisa Open your Axos business savings account: https://www.axosbank.com/logout?status=active Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily