I Date Money

Are you afraid to make the wrong financial move—even when you know something has to change? In this solo episode, Lisa Drennon gets real about the emotional pressure behind financial decisions and why some investments drain you instead of grow you. From personal stories of ignoring her own intuition to how she learned to trust her sacral authority, Lisa breaks down exactly how to shift from panic-purchases to powerful, soul-aligned financial decisions. You’ll learn how to avoid the scarcity trap, stop second-guessing your money moves, and discern what’s truly aligned with your long-term vision. Because no investment can give you what you won’t give yourself first. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating tight seasons of cash flow, shiny object temptations, or the fear of missing out. Topics Discussed: * The emotional side of money: fear, pressure, and self-worth * What “soul-aligned” investment actually means * How to know when a financial decision is right (Lisa's gut-check method) * Red flags vs. green flags in high-pressure sales * How to create future funds and money buckets using Lisa’s signature system * Real talk on zero-interest credit cards, panic purchases, and peace-of-mind investments * What happens when you treat your money like a partner instead of a problem Quote to Remember: > "No investment can give you what you won’t give yourself first. And no investment is urgent when it’s not aligned." – Lisa Drennon Resources Mentioned: 🔗 Download the Money Map Google Sheet [https://idatemoney.com] 🔗 Join the Wealth Accelerator Program [https://idatemoney.com] 🔗 Take the Money Archetype Quiz [https://idatemoney.com] Subscribe to the podcast + leave a review to help more women find their financial sovereignty. 💬 DM Lisa on Instagram @iDateMoney with the word ACTIVATE if this episode spoke to your soul. 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 [https://idatemoney.com/idatemoneyquiz] 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 [https://idatemoney.com/idatemoneyquiz] 📲 Stay Connected * Join our exclusive community: Money Magnets: Wealth Women, Sovereign Souls [https://www.facebook.com/groups/idatemoneywealthwomen] * Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/idatemoneythepodcast?igsh=eDJ3cHprdHozNHVi&utm_source=qr] for daily money tips and inspiration! 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going What 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

In this deeply vulnerable solo episode of I Date Money®, host Lisa Drennon shares what no one tells you after divorce: the financial trust you once had—with your partner and yourself—might feel broken. Even if you were the one managing the money… even if you chose to leave… the rupture is real. But it’s not permanent. This episode is a healing blend of soulful storytelling, nervous system support, and practical rituals that reconnect you to your money and your inner wisdom. From a powerful aroma reset to the question that will anchor your financial confidence—“Can I trust myself to care for me now?”—Lisa walks you through a nurturing process to rebuild financial self-trust from the inside out. Whether you’re hiding Amazon packages, second-guessing every expense, or still replaying money mistakes from the past—this episode is your permission slip to pause the shame spiral and rise, one sacred choice at a time. Topics Discussed: * How divorce impacts your energetic and emotional relationship with money * Why financial trust often breaks down after separation—even for the money-savvy * The truth about financial infidelity (and hiding purchases from a partner) * How to shift your nervous system from panic to peace with an aroma reset * Sacred money rituals Lisa teaches inside her Wealth Accelerator * A journal prompt to uncover hidden beliefs keeping you stuck * The most powerful question to ask when rebuilding trust: * Can I trust myself to care for me now? Quote to Remember: ✨ “Every dollar is not a test—it’s an invitation to reconnect.” — Lisa Drennon Resources & Invitations: 📔 Try Lisa’s journal prompt: What part of me still believes I can’t handle money on my own? 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 [https://idatemoney.com/idatemoneyquiz] 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 [https://idatemoney.com/idatemoneyquiz] 📲 Stay Connected * Join our exclusive community: Money Magnets: Wealth Women, Sovereign Souls [https://www.facebook.com/groups/idatemoneywealthwomen] * Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/idatemoneythepodcast?igsh=eDJ3cHprdHozNHVi&utm_source=qr] for daily money tips and inspiration! 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going What 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

What if cash flow could save your business—and your peace of mind? In this episode of I Date Money, Lisa Drennon sits down with Al Zdenek, a CPA, personal financial specialist, and bestselling author of Master Your Cash Flow. Al shares how he went from the brink of bankruptcy to financial independence by rethinking how money flows in and out of business. With 40+ years in wealth management and the launch of his new Cake Club App, Al reveals the key to making aligned financial decisions, how to plan for lumpy income, and why separating personal and business finances is non-negotiable. This is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, especially those navigating the emotional rollercoaster of inconsistent income, scaling too fast, or still treating their business like a hobby. 💡 TOPICS DISCUSSED: * * * The #1 mistake entrepreneurs make with cash flow * * * * Why you don’t need to choose between saving or spending * * * * The real difference between budgeting and building a spending plan * * * * How the Cake Club App is revolutionizing financial literacy * * * * What Al learned from almost going bankrupt—and how he came back stronger * * * * Tips for commission-based income and real estate professionals * * * * The mindset shift from scarcity to strategic * * * * Lisa’s golden rule: Pay yourself first * * * * Why your relationship with money is shaping your reality * * 💬 QUOTE TO REMEMBER: > > “Money is just a conversation we have with ourselves. What we tell ourselves is how we show up around money.” – Al Zdenek > 🔗 GUEST LINKS: 🔸 Website & App: KClubApp.com [https://kclubapp.com] 🔸 Connect with Al on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com] 🔸 Get his book Master Your Cash Flow on Forbes Books [https://forbesbooks.com] 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 [https://idatemoney.com/idatemoneyquiz] 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 [https://idatemoney.com/idatemoneyquiz] 📲 Stay Connected * Join our exclusive community: Money Magnets: Wealth Women, Sovereign Souls [https://www.facebook.com/groups/idatemoneywealthwomen] * Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/idatemoneythepodcast?igsh=eDJ3cHprdHozNHVi&utm_source=qr] for daily money tips and inspiration! 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going What 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

In this emotionally charged episode of Lisa Drennon sits down with trauma therapist Fanny Tristan to unpack how trauma and early conditioning shape our relationship with money. They explore how emotional wounds influence financial decisions, and why understanding your personal money story is key to creating lasting wealth. From overcoming toxic productivity to releasing perfectionism and scarcity, Fanny shares her path to financial independence—and how women can stop outsourcing their power to partners, systems, or fear. Lisa and Fanny also dive into practical financial advice for creating safety and abundance—like building a “rainy day fund” for joy, not just emergencies. If you’ve ever avoided looking at your bank account or felt paralyzed by financial decisions, this episode will hit home. 💸 It’s time to rewrite your money story and activate your wealth from the inside out.🎧 Topics Discussed * What trauma has to do with money behavior * The emotional vs logical relationship with money * Scarcity mindset, financial avoidance & instant gratification * How perfectionism blocks financial progress * Myths about needing a partner for financial security * Fanny’s story of financial rock bottom and rebirth * Building emotional safety around money * The importance of a “rainy day fund” for fun * Wealth activation as a form of women’s empowerment 🔥 MEMORABLE QUOTE > "Have a rainy day fund for fun things." Fanny Tristan ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome to Wealth Activation 00:30 – How Money Stories Begin 02:31 – Systems & Self-Worth 05:43 – Trauma and the Nervous System's Role in Money 10:21 – The Feast-or-Famine Cycle 13:12 – Fanny’s Story: Burnout, Rebuilding, and Boundaries 16:24 – Perfectionism & Toxic Productivity 18:51 – How Emotions Drive Money Choices 21:26 – Scarcity Mindset from Childhood 24:16 – Why Women Don’t Need a Partner to Thrive 29:19 – Rainy Day Funds & Everyday Wealth Habits Want to connect with Fanny? Follow her on Instagram: @fannytristan_ [https://www.instagram.com/fannytristan_] Website: fannytristan.com [https://www.fannytristan.com] 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 [https://idatemoney.com/idatemoneyquiz] 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 [https://idatemoney.com/idatemoneyquiz] 📲 Stay Connected * Join our exclusive community: Money Magnets: Wealth Women, Sovereign Souls [https://www.facebook.com/groups/idatemoneywealthwomen] * Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/idatemoneythepodcast?igsh=eDJ3cHprdHozNHVi&utm_source=qr] for daily money tips and inspiration! 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going What 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

In this heartfelt and revealing episode of I Date Money, Lisa Drennon sits down with Karen Rudolf, founder of Tranquil SOULutions, to discuss the silent saboteurs behind our money struggles—burnout, inherited beliefs, and emotional fog. Together, they dive into how unprocessed trauma, childhood money scripts, and a lack of clarity can keep even the most ambitious women stuck in survival mode. Karen shares her deeply personal story of navigating divorce, single motherhood, and financial uncertainty, and how she turned inward to heal. You’ll learn about her signature clarity tool, the “Butterfly Technique,” and how simple shifts can awaken your soul, reboot your self-worth, and finally create wealth from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt like you should know better but still can’t seem to “figure money out”—this conversation is your lifeline. 🧠 Topics Discussed: The hidden connection between burnout and money chaos What inherited money beliefs do to your nervous system Why your relationship with money mirrors your relationship with yourself The neuroscience of intuition (and why most people ignore it) How journaling, inner inquiry, and soul work fuel financial transformation Why your body reacts to money like trauma The truth about “low-ticket” offers and shiny object syndrome Why healing is the real ROI in business 💬 Quote to Remember: “The bridge between ordinary and extraordinary is built with small steps of change and big leaps of faith.” — Karen Rudolf 🎁 Connect with Karen Rudolf: 👉 Download Your Free Gift – The Soul Clarity eBook [https://tranquilsoulutions.com/] Follow Karen on all platforms @KarenRudolf 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 [https://idatemoney.com/idatemoneyquiz] 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 [https://idatemoney.com/idatemoneyquiz] 📲 Stay Connected * Join our exclusive community: Money Magnets: Wealth Women, Sovereign Souls [https://www.facebook.com/groups/idatemoneywealthwomen] * Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/idatemoneythepodcast?igsh=eDJ3cHprdHozNHVi&utm_source=qr] for daily money tips and inspiration! 💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going What 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