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Flip The Money Script With Dr. David Sneider

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 logical * How childhood money stories create scarcity and fear in adulthood * Emotional spending, impulse buying, and the guilt hangover * Grounding through the five senses to interrupt reactive money decisions * How couples can talk about money without criticism or defensiveness * Teaching kids healthy money habits without fear or rigidity * Using presence instead of spending to create connection with your children * Reframing 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 [https://www.intimacyshift.com] Program: The Intimacy Shift 12-Week Live Experience 🗝️🌬️💖💰 Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2]. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOV [https://onboarding.novo.co/signup?referral_code=LisaDrennon&first_name=Lisa]O 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

Money Fear Is Not a Red Flag. It Is Data

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 chaos * How instability can feel safer than steady income * The truth about money problems. They are not moral failures * Why mentorship feels heavy before it feels freeing * How your relationship with money affects how clients invest in you * What happens when you stop winging it and start trusting yourself * How to find hidden money leaks and create predictable cash flow * Why confidence, not control, is the real transformation * Key Moments * 00:05 Fear of hiring support is data, not a red flag * 01:10 The fear of stability and why chaos feels normal * 02:27 Why clarity feels scary before it feels freeing * 04:41 Becoming the woman who feels safe and confident with money * 07:59 What working with Lisa actually looks like * 11:05 Letting money work for you instead of working harder * 14:48 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. [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about] Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO [https://onboarding.novo.co/signup?referral_code=LisaDrennon&first_name=Lisa]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 Host Lisa 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.

Healing Through Energy: The Role of Reiki in Wellness with Eilish O'Rourke

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. [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2] Click here to open your Business Checking [https://onboarding.novo.co/signup?referral_code=LisaDrennon&first_name=Lisa] 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

The Lie Costing Women Their Wealth: “When I Get More Money”

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: 1. Why “when I get more money” is really about fear, not finances 2. How delaying money decisions feels responsible but keeps you stuck 3. Why money never behaves differently just because there is more of it 4. The connection between money, trust, and your nervous system 5. Why money management is a relationship problem, not a math problem 6. Three steps you can take right now to build confidence and stability THE THREE STEPS COVERED: 1. Give every dollar a job. Not a budget, a purpose. 2. Start dating your money weekly to build trust and awareness. 3. 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 [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2], 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 [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2]. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO [https://onboarding.novo.co/signup?referral_code=LisaDrennon&first_name=Lisa] 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

The Budget Mistake That Killed My Confidence and Delayed Financial Freedom

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 LEARN 1. Why restrictive budgets trigger rebellion, avoidance, and overspending 2. How guilt keeps you stuck in financial instability 3. The emotional cost of hiding purchases and avoiding your numbers 4. Why confidence with money comes from clarity, not control 5. How to build stability without spreadsheets, shame, or restriction EPISODE BREAKDOWN 1. Why “good budgeting” made me feel like I was failing 2. How fear and guilt led to hiding purchases 3. The moment I realized restriction was the problem 4. What actually helped me pay off $100K of debt 5. The shift from control to clarity that changed everything WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR Divorced 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 TAKEAWAY You 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 [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2], 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 [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2]. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO [https://onboarding.novo.co/signup?referral_code=LisaDrennon&first_name=Lisa] 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