I Date Money: Budget • Invest • Build Wealth After Divorce

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.TakeawaysThe 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Money Mindset and Reiki Healing01:44 Eilish's Journey: From Anxiety to Mindfulness05:23 Understanding Reiki: The Energy of Healing09:47 Using Reiki for Financial and Relationship Peace14:11 Navigating Emotions: The Role of Compassion and Mindfulness19:23 The Power of Gratitude in Daily Life25:54 Connecting with Eilish: How to Access Reiki SessionsThank 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 stabilityThe 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 restrictionEpisode 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 everythingWho 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 LearnWhy 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 flowKey Topics CoveredWhy 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 decisionResources and LinksCalm Cash Flow Workshop. January 7 at 3 p.m. Eastern join here: Calm Cash Flow WorkshopThank 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 LearnWhy 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 moneyKey Moments00:01 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 hurtingJoin the Calm Cashflow Workshop todayThank 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 mattersEpisode 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 stabilityKey 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 LearnWhy 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 agaiBook 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 freedomThank 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 everythingTimestamps00:01 Why high earners still feel broke00:35 The stories you believe about money01:10 The “I deserve this” spending cycle02:27 Why budgets fail: going through the motions03:35 Nervous system safety and money04:30 Why you keep repeating the same pattern05:35 Survival mode money stories from childhood06:01 Rewriting your money story06:45 Are you buying relief instead of what you need07:35 Why simple planning shifts your entire spending pattern08:19 Training your brain to feel safe with money09:14 Buying calm, not chaos09:35 Survival spending and shiny objects10:10 Why making more money doesn't fix instability10:45 Debt isn’t the enemy. Lack of clarity is11:36 How the Money Multiplier System creates stability12:20 Invitation to join The Smell of MoneyThank 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 endsTimestamps:00:00 The moment you realize you’re working hard but barely breathing financially01:20 Why you’re not failing with money02:10 The divorced mompreneur money pattern03:15 The trap of “I’ll just make more money”04:30 The real reason income feels unpredictable06:00 Borrowing from buckets: symptom, not the cause07:20 The emotional burden: guilt, shame, fear09:00 The stabilizing Money Multiplier framework10:20 Assigning every dollar a job12:00 Paying yourself first and fixing fluctuating income13:30 Building safety through structure15:00 What changes when you stop bucket borrowing16:00 Why The Smell of Money is the system that finally worksThank 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 youThank 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 decisionsResources mentioned in the show:Open your Novo business checking account:https://onboarding.novo.co/signup?referral_code=LisaDrennon&first_name=LisaOpen your Axos business savings account:https://www.axosbank.com/logout?status=activeThank 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

Every time you get ahead, a “family emergency” pulls you straight back to zero. In this episode Lisa shows single moms how to build a bulletproof money mindset, set family money boundaries, and stop overspending with a conscious spending challenge that actually works.Episode HighlightsThe repeating “family ATM” pattern and why it isn’t just bad luckThe 4 psychological triggers: Guilt Gauntlet, Obligation Trap, Crisis Currency, Scarcity EchoFrom savior to steward: the mindset shift that protects your bank accountThree steps to rebuild your money mindset and stop overspendingBoundary scripts that are kind, clear, and firmThe gifting rule that ends resentment and protects relationshipsHow the 7-Day Conscious Spending Challenge finds $500 in a weekTimestamps0:00 Cold open: why emergencies keep resetting your progress2:24 Exposing the psychology behind family money sabotage4:42 Trigger 1: The Guilt Gauntlet6:43 Trigger 2: The Obligation Trap8:41 Trigger 3: Crisis Currency12:47 Trigger 4: The Scarcity Echo16:25 Step 1: Identify scripts and rewrite your money story21:12 Step 2: Reframe from family savior to financial steward21:56 Step 3: Boundaries with compassion and clarity26:23 The gifting rule and how to use it28:36 What happens after you say no: the extinction burst30:45 Recap and your next decision31:24 CTA and share with a single mom who needs thisThank 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

In this episode, Lisa Drennon discusses how to enjoy the holiday season without overspending. She shares her personal journey of creating a budget that allows for joy and peace during the holidays, emphasizing that financial stress can detract from the holiday spirit. Lisa provides practical tips for conscious spending, including creating a spending system, sticking to a list, and focusing on meaningful gifts rather than expensive ones. She encourages listeners to shift their perspective on holiday spending and offers tools to help achieve financial clarity and confidence.TakeawaysThe holiday season can be enjoyed without overspending.Creating a budget can lead to a peaceful holiday experience.Overspending does not equate to generosity.A written spending plan provides freedom and control.Meaningful gifts can be more valuable than expensive ones.Setting a spending limit helps track expenses and reduce guilt.Focusing on peace rather than pressure is essential during the holidays.Kids value relationships over material gifts.Financial clarity can lead to a more joyful holiday season.Saving money during the holidays is about creating freedom, not cutting joy.Chapters00:00Embracing a Joyful Holiday Season Without Overspending02:36Creating a Conscious Spending System05:10Finding Meaning in Gifts and Experiences07:43Transforming Relationships Through Budgeting09:20Building Financial Confidence After DivorceThank 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 tired of feeling like there’s never enough money no matter how much you make this episode is your reset. The simple money shift I teach today is what helps divorced mompreneurs finally get paid every month with clarity and confidence.Highlights:The truth about why combining business and personal money keeps your income stuckThree hidden mistakes that block your business growthHow to set up a simple 3-account system that organizes your cash flowThe exact percentages to use for taxes, profit, and your paycheckWhy clarity with your money instantly increases confidenceHow to create weekly “money dates” to keep cash flowing and stress lowNovo business checking: Open Your Business Checking TodayAxos business savings account: Set aside taxesBask personal savings account: High yield interest rateSchedule a 10-minute hot seat coaching call: Solve one money problemIf you’re ready to stop the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and finally pay yourself with peace and profit, join The Smell of Money. Inside, you’ll get the 7-Day Conscious Spending Challenge and learn how to separate business and personal money for good.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

What if the scent in your room could change the numbers in your bank account? In this episode, Lisa Drennon shares how essential oils helped her rewire her money mindset, stop panic spending, and rebuild financial stability after debt and emotional burnout.Highlights:How financial anxiety silently drives emotional spendingThe surprising role scent plays in your money mindsetLisa’s 3 essential oils for calm, clarity, and confidenceHow she paid off $100,000 in six monthsThe simple spending system that builds lasting stabilityWhy your nervous system—not your income—determines financial securityHow to start your own 7-Day Conscious Spending ChallengeTimestamps:00:00 The scent that changed everything02:00 How Lisa fell into $100K of hidden debt06:00 Peppermint for clarity and decision-making08:00 Bergamot for financial peace and confidence13:00 The missing money bucket: fun money15:00 How emotional safety fuels financial security18:00 Start your 7-Day Conscious Spending ChallengeResources & Links:Join The Smell of Money and get immediate access to the 7-day Conscious Spending Challenge: The Smell of MoneyGet the 7-Day Conscious Spending Challenge tracker Shop Lisa’s recommended essential oils (affiliate link)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’ve ever felt stuck in debt, living paycheck to paycheck, or wondering where all your money goes, this episode will change everything. Discover the one simple budgeting habit that can completely transform your finances without restriction, stress, or confusion.In This Episode You’ll Learn:Why most people stay trapped in debt even when they’re “budgeting”The one five-minute daily habit that gives you total control of your moneyHow Kate paid off $35,000 of debt in six months using this exact systemWhy awareness, not income, is the foundation of financial freedomHow to uncover hundreds or even thousands of “hidden dollars” each monthKey Timestamps:00:01 – The budgeting myth that keeps you broke01:16 – The real definition of “The Smell of Money”03:01 – Lisa’s personal story: from debt to financial freedom07:30 – The awareness gap: why most budgets fail09:38 – How tracking changed everything11:59 – Your 3 simple steps to start today14:09 – The challenge that will change your money storyJoin the 7-Day Conscious Spending Challenge: https://idatemoney.com/the-smell-of-moneyDownload your Free Daily Tracking Sheet inside the challengeThank 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

Financial stability isn’t just for the wealthy. It’s for anyone ready to put a simple plan in place and finally feel confident about money.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why budgeting isn’t restrictive—it’s freedom in disguiseHow to build an emergency fund starting with just $500The snowball method Lisa used to pay off $100K in debtHow to start investing with as little as $100The importance of diversifying your income streamsWhy retirement planning starts now (not later)Insurance essentials most entrepreneurs overlookHow to build financial literacy without overwhelmThe power of monthly financial reviewsHow to rewrite your money story for lasting stabilitySummary for podcast apps:In this episode of iDateMoney®, Lisa Drennon shares 10 proven strategies to create financial stability and rewrite your money story. From budgeting and debt payoff to investing, retirement planning, and mindset shifts, you’ll learn how to move from fear and guilt into clarity, stability, and confidence with 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.

Want to keep your money and your peace. Start by falling in love with yourself, then choose love that won’t bankrupt your energy or your bank account.Episode highlightsThe hidden cost of external validation and how it leaks cash flowThe 3-question first-date filter: Safety, Spirituality, SobrietySpotting codependency and narcissism on date oneWhy “If you’re trying to make it work, it’s not working”How healthy relationships help you keep money, not just make itTrue wealth: the definition successful families actually usePractical boundaries for entrepreneurs and mompreneurs who are scaling without burning outChapters 00:00 Welcome and mission: fall in love with money like a partner03:00 Chaya’s story: success outside, silent sickness inside06:45 The 3 S’s: safety, spirituality, sobriety10:20 Should I stay or go. the hard truth12:30 Personal empowerment that protects your profits16:45 Balance for mompreneurs: health, joy, and sustainable scale19:20 What true wealth really means20:36 Where to connect with ChayaGuestChaya Garcia, Epic Love Expert, keynote speaker, and founder of the Love Lighter Movement. She helps successful, spiritual single women identify red flags fast and attract relationships that create safety, clarity, and lifelong joy.Connect with Chaya: On Instagram: @EpicLoveExpertBook a call with Chaya: connectwithkhaya.comThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸If today’s conversation sparked an aha moment or gave you a new perspective on your relationship with money, we’d love to hear from you! Your journey to financial empowerment starts here.✨ Here’s your next step:Take the Money Archetype Quiz to discover your unique money personality and gain clarity on how to manage and grow your wealth. It’s a game-changer!👉 Meet Your Money Archetype📲 Stay ConnectedJoin our exclusive community: Money Magnets: Wealth Women, Sovereign SoulsFollow me on Instagram for daily money tips and inspiration!💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation GoingWhat resonated most with you from today’s episode? Share your thoughts by leaving a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Star Review & share the podcast with all of your entrepreneur friends who are ready to find #truewealth!Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Before you can multiply money, you have to see it. In this episode, Lisa shares how one week of radical awareness revealed the hidden leaks and hidden power in her finances—and how you can do the same.Highlights:Why awareness is the first step to wealth confidenceThe rules of the 7-Day Money Tracking ChallengeReal-life examples of hidden money leaksHow small daily habits secretly drain your accountThe surprising mindset shift that creates clarity and confidenceKey Timestamps (approx):00:01 – The moment I realized awareness was missing02:22 – The challenge that changed everything07:12 – The subscription surprise09:21 – How tracking changed my habits in real time11:47 – 3 lessons from one week of awarenessResources & Links:Download the free 7-Day Spending TrackerOne week, every dollar tracked. What I discovered shocked me—and it will surprise you too. In this episode, I share the 7-Day Money Tracking Challenge that revealed hidden leaks, cut financial stress, and gave me the clarity to take control.Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸If today’s conversation sparked an aha moment or gave you a new perspective on your relationship with money, we’d love to hear from you! Your journey to financial empowerment starts here.✨ Here’s your next step:Take the Money Archetype Quiz to discover your unique money personality and gain clarity on how to manage and grow your wealth. It’s a game-changer!👉 Meet Your Money Archetype📲 Stay ConnectedJoin our exclusive community: Money Magnets: Wealth Women, Sovereign SoulsFollow me on Instagram for daily money tips and inspiration!💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation GoingWhat resonated most with you from today’s episode? Share your thoughts by leaving a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Star Review & share the podcast with all of your entrepreneur friends who are ready to find #truewealth!Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily