Money Isn’t Scary - Money Mindset, Money Anxiety, Intentional Spending, Saving Money, Money Management
Episodes
Spending to Feel Like Yourself Again
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like somewhere along the way, you stopped feeling like yourself? Whether it's motherhood, burnout, a career change, or simply years...
The Cost of Saying Yes
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the pod I’m talking about the financial and emotional cost of constantly saying yes during the chaos of event season. May can feel like...
The Connection Between Clutter, Money & Mindset with Tracy Hoth
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Tracy Hoth — life coach, professional organizer, systems expert, and host of The Organized Coach Podcast. ...
The Invisible Financial Load of Being a Mom
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I’m talking about something that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough—the invisible financial load that so many moms carr...
More Than Money: Building a Life That Actually Feels Good with Kim O’Hara
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Kim O’Hara, coach and host of This Delicious Life, for a really grounding conversation about what it means to build...
Financial Fatigue Is Real (And No One Talks About It)
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you’re just… tired of thinking about money? Because I do—and that’s what inspired this episode. Today I’m talking abou...
What Happens When Women Stop Competing with Ruchika Malhotra
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why does it feel like we’re always trying to keep up? In this episode, I sit down with Ruchika Malhotra, author of Uncompete, to talk about how comp...
It’s Not Just Taxes: What This Season Is Actually Triggering
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tax season isn’t just about forms, deadlines, and numbers — it brings up a lot more than we expect. In this episode, I talk about the psychology o...
Midlife, Money & Coming Home to Yourself with Courtney Townley
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm talking with Courtney Townley, host of the Grace & Grit podcast and a leading voice in helping women navigate health, hormones, and...
What Your Spending Says About What You’re Avoiding
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I explore a deeper layer of our spending habits—looking not at what our money is helping us move toward, but what it may be help...
The Root of Anxiety (and What It Means for Your Relationship with Money) with Ellen Vora
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m really excited to share my conversation with psychiatrist and author, Dr. Ellen Vora. We dive into one of my favorite topics—anxiety—a...
The Upgraded Version of you: Who Are You Trying to Become When You Spend?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I explore the idea of the “upgraded version” of ourselves—the elevated identity we imagine when we think about who we wa...
Rewiring Your Brain to Break Through Limiting Patterns with Amanda Foust
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm talking with Amanda Foust, a high-performance neuro coach trained in neuroscience and trauma-informed care. Amanda works with ...
What We Learned About Money From Our Mothers
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Women’s History Month, today I’m reflecting on the subtle, unspoken money lessons I absorbed from my mom — and how those early patte...
The Role of Delayed Gratification in a Hyper-Immediate World
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, I share a relatable story about almost buying a $178 sweater — and then hitting pause. That moment got me thinking about d...
When Everything Is Fine But Money Still Feels Heavy
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking about the money anxiety that shows up even when nothing is technically wrong. Bills are paid. There’s no emergency....
Why Self-Care Isn’t Enough (and How Money Matters) with Leslie Forde
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I’m sharing my conversation with Leslie Forde — author, CEO, researcher, and advocate for women’s maternal needs. Leslie is ...
When Everything Feels Urgent, Choose Steady
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I talk about why money can feel so urgent when the world feels uncertain—and why that urgency is often anxiety, not clarity. I s...
How Grief Shows Up in Our Relationship With Money
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I’m talking about the quiet, often unspoken ways grief shows up in our relationship with money. Not just the grief of losing som...
The Hidden Costs of Money Avoidance
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Money avoidance is something most of us do at some point — especially when life feels overwhelming. And it doesn’t mean you’re irresponsible or ...
The Good Girl Hangover and January Money
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
January has a way of bringing out the part of us that really wants to do everything right — especially with money. In this episode, I talk about wha...
How to Get Out of Winter Survival Mode with Kari Liebowitz
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this New Year episode of Money Isn’t Scary, I’m talking with social psychologist and author Kari Liebowitz about how to get out of winter su...
Embracing the In-Between: Trusting the Space Between Where We Are and Where We’re Going
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm reflecting on the liminal space between the end of one year and the beginning of the next—the hazy “in-between” where ro...
Good Enough for the Holidays
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this very quick Christmas week check-in, I just wanted to share a simple reminder: you are not failing at the holidays, no matter what your spendin...
Scarcity in the Season of Plenty
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Even in this “season of plenty,” many of us carry a quiet sense of not enough — not enough time, energy, money, or headspace. In today's episode...
The Gift We Forget to Give Ourselves
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I talk about how easy it is to become invisible during the holiday chaos. Women are conditioned to give to everyone around us — ...
The Money Secrets We Keep
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m diving into the money secrets we all carry — especially during a season where pressure and expectations are louder than ever....
Money and Family: Old Stories at the Table
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week (just in time for Thanksgiving), I'm talking about the money stories that resurface when we’re home for the holidays. Why do old family ro...
Gratitude for the Things We Once Resented
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we head into the season of gratitude, I’m taking a different perspective — one that looks back at the challenges we once resented and the growt...
Learning to Slow Down in a Busy World— with Jackie Nepola
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m joined by Jackie Nepola, a personal coach and certified breathwork facilitator who helps women reconnect with themselves through mind...
The Money Anxiety That Shows Up Before the Holidays
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I dive into the subtle pressures and anticipatory anxiety that starts to build long before the first holiday shopping trip. Even a...
Making Friends with Fear — with Dr. Mary Poffenroth
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the spirit of Halloween, we’re talking about something that shows up everywhere in our lives — fear. This week, I’m joined by Dr. Mary Poffen...
Reclaiming Your Wallet (and Your Worth) from the Algorithm
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, I’m diving into something that’s been on my mind a lot lately — how social media algorithms quietly shape not just what w...
Money & Connection: Building Community Through Our Finances
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So often, money feels like something we’re supposed to figure out alone — a private, even isolating part of life. But the truth is, money is deepl...
The Joy of Generosity: Aligning Money with Meaning with Allison Patterson
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m sitting down with Alison Patterson, a philanthropic advisor and coach who helps people bring more purpose and joy into how they give....
The “Invisible” Money Mindset: How Non-Spending Attitudes Shape Financial Life
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I explore the less-talked-about side of money: non-spending attitudes. While spending habits often get all the attention (and guil...
Changing the ADHD Money Narrative with Nicole Stanley
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's raw and honest episode, I chat with Nicole Stanley—founder of Arise Financial Coaching. We talk openly about navigating money with ADHD a...
Understanding Financial Dysmorphia
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm breaking down the very real (but mostly unspoken) phenomenon of financial dysmorphia: that nagging feeling where your bank statement sa...
Debunking The Myth of ‘Having it All’ with Dr. Corrinne Low
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with Dr. Corrinne Low—she’s an absolute powerhouse economist who helps to break down some big,...
Intentional Transitions: Grounding Yourself Financially and Emotionally This Fall
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I diving into the wild ride that is fall. If you’re feeling thrown off by all the new expenses and busy schedules… same here. ...
Money and Our Relationship with Achievement
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I exploring how money and achievement get tangled up, especially for women juggling family, work, and endless expectations. I...
The Comparison Trap: What Back-to-School Spending Reveals About Our Money Beliefs
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's quick but honest episode, I’m I'm about back to school season - and all the pressures that come with it, especially to keep up. In this e...
The Emotional and Financial Weirdness of Mid-August
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mid-August has a vibe, you guys — and it’s kind of a strange one. Summer’s not over, but it’s fading. The structure of fall is coming, but it’...
How Digital Detoxing Can Help us Have a Healthier Relationship with Money
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I’m digging into why it’s actually so hard to unplug – and how our constant connection to devices impacts not just our...
The Role of Nostalgia and Memory in Spending Patterns
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode was so much fun - I'm talking about the cross-section of memory and money—delving into how nostalgia shapes our spending habits. I d...
Financial Anxiety and the “Emergency Mindset”
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the pod, we talk about financial anxiety! I share my own experiences and also dig deeper into the emotional and psychological layers behi...
When Old Money Habits Resurface: Understanding and Overcoming Financial Relapse
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm exploring the all-too-common experience of financial relapse—when old money habits like impulse spending, avoidance, or secrecy resurface...
The True Meaning of Wealth: Summer as a Time to be Intentional
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I explore how Summer offers a unique opportunity to rethink what it means to be truly wealthy. Moving beyond the traditional focus on money...
Why Not Spending Money Feels So Weird—The Science of Withdrawal
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm sharing some science-backed reasons why we often feel withdrawal from not spending. I also provide some real-life examples so that we c...
How To Talk to Your Parents About Money with Etinosa Agbonlahor
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm sharing my conversation with Behavioral Economics and Author, Etinosa Agbonlahor. Etinosa is the author of the book “How to Talk to Y...
Life Is Long: The Power of a Long-Term Perspective
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I explore the power of embracing a long-term perspective in life, money, and personal growth. Challenging my own hard-wired belief...
How To Manage Your Time For a Happier Life with Cassie Holmes
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with award-winning teacher, researcher and best-selling author, Cassie Holmes. Cassie Mogilner...
Life in the Messy Middle
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, I'm sharing my thoughts on the uncomfortable space between what we want and what we can afford to do right now - or, the Messy...
How To Elevate Your Status and Get the Success You Deserve with Alison Fragale
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, I'm sharing my conversation with Alison Fragale. As a research psychologist, award-winning professor, international keynote sp...
Nervous System Regulation and other tools for Emotional Healing with Beatriz Victoria Albina
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm sharing my conversation with Beatriz Victoria Albina. Bea is a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner, a Master Somatic Life Coach, a C...
Staying Hopeful During a Difficult Financial Period
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm sharing some my experience going through a difficult financial period and provide thoughts and perspectives on how we can move through ...
Building Emotional Resilience—Navigating Fear and Reclaiming Your Calm
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm checking in. This year has been a wild ride so far, emotionally and mentally. I'm sharing my thoughts on emotional resilience, what it ...
Unplugging, Self-Parenting and Finding Balance with Hannah Brencher
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm sharing my conversation with Hannah Brencher. Hannah is a author, writer, and online educator who focuses her work on helping people to...
How to Be Enough with Ellen Hendriksen
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with author Ellen Hendriksen and we talk all things perfectionism. Ellen helps us to understand ...
Selling Self-Worth and the Cost of Beauty
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on how the pandemic has changed women's perception of themselves, our relationship with aging and diving i...
The Relationship Between Money and Loneliness
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm talking about the connection between loneliness and money. I talk about the impact that loneliness has on us, why we feel this way and what...
Finding Joy, Honoring Rest and Healing Our Relationship with Money with Kara Stevens
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm sharing my conversation with Kara Stevens. Kara is author of the book, Heal Your Relationship with Money and founder of the Frugal Femi...
Feel Good Finance: Untangling Your Relationship with Money with Aja Evans
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, I'm joined by Aja Evans, a licensed mental health counselor, financial therapist and author of Feel Good Finance - Untangling Y...
Understanding Jealousy: What It Reveals & How to Grow from It
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm sharing my thoughts on jealousy. Hot off a recent vacation, I find myself struggling to talk about the trip for fear that others will g...
You Don’t Need A Budget with Dana Miranda
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the pod, I'm sharing my conversation with the incredible Dana Miranda. Dana is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF), an author...
Redefining Failure in Mompreneurship with Jenna Rykiel
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with Jenna Rykiel. Jenna is a Business and Mindset Coach for Mom Entrepreneurs. She helps moms...
A Lazy Genius Approach to Life with Kendra Adachi
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm talking with Kendra Adachi, AKA The Lazy Genius. Kendra is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, an...
Finding Balance in a World of Overconsumption
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, I share my thoughts on Overconsumption (and how it contrasts with the recent Underconsumption trend). I share my own experience...
The Power of Intentional and Sustainable Spending with Kara Perez
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, I'm sharing my conversation with the delightful, Kara Perez. Kara is the founder of Bravely Go, an award winning international ...
An Inspiring Look at Money and Happiness with Jeff Golden
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with Jeff Golden. Jeff is an author, a teacher, an activist and has been studying and writing ab...
Because January is Hard...
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm getting real and sharing a story that keeps coming back up for me. I talk about where it stems from and I coach myself t...
The Connection Between Visibility and Money with Danielle Cohen
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm sharing my conversation with Danielle Cohen. Danielle is a visibility coach, professional photographer, business mentor, and educator w...
Embracing Imperfection and Finding Joy This Holiday
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm sharing a few reminders (that I need myself) to help us actually celebrate the holidays with ease and still salvage some peace and joy in t...
The Skill of Having Money with Life and Money Coach, Germaine Foley
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with Germaine Foley. Germaine Foley is a Certified Life and Money Coach for women who make goo...
Tis the Season - (Replay: Am I really Done with Christmas Shopping?)
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm re-playing an episode from a few years ago on holiday shopping and what might might really be going on when we feel this...
Learning How to Have Difficult Conversations (in Marriage and in Life) with Marriage and Life Coach, Michelle Purta
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with Michelle Purta. Michelle is a Marriage and Life Coach for moms, who is on a mission to help...
Planning for more space on your calendar (and what does that even mean?)
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm talking about the importance of self-advocacy for our mental and emotional health and ways in which we can implement it ...
Creating A Life You Love with Stephanie May Wilson
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m sharing my conversation with Stephanie May Wilson, author of the book: ‘Create a Life You Love’ – How to quiet the outside voices so...
Healing with Kindness: The Power of Self-Compassion - Replaying My Conversation with Dr. Kristin Neff
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm re-sharing my conversation from 2023 with Dr. Kristen Neff on the power of self-compassion. Particularly during stressful and heavy times, ...
Bridging the Gap from Scarcity to Abundance (and Why We Need to Wear our Patience Pants) with Jen Piala
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm so excited to have my friend Jen Piala back on the show. Jen is a Financial Abundance coach and a Certified Mindset Coach. Jen helps...
The Productivity Trap: How to Break the Cycle and Find More Balance in our Every Day
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I thought it would be helpful re-air an episode that I did over 2 years ago on our struggles with productivity. In it, I talk about the inter...
The End of Scarcity with Kristin Ragusin
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with Kristen Ragusin, author of the book 'The End of Scarcity – The Dawn of the New Abundant W...
Celebrating 200 Episodes
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, as I release my 200th episode of the podcast, I reflect a bit on my journey and share my thoughts on where I've been and where I'm going. ...
Self-Awareness, Self-Worth and Needs with Confidence & Assertiveness Specialist, Talia Bombola
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with Talia Bombola. Talia is a professor, podcast host and business coach for women. Her work ce...
Values in Action: Designing Your Life Around What Matters Most
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I talk about personal values - what they are and why they are important to remember, not only when it comes to our money, but for every asp...
The Worthy Project: Discovering your True Value with Meadow DeVor
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with self-worth coach and author Meadow DeVor. Meadow is a self-development teacher with a moder...
Redefining Wealth: Its More Than About Money
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my perspectives on the word Wealth - where it came from and what it represents to us as individuals and as a cul...
How to Regulate Your Nervous System to Manage Anxiety, Overwhelm and Burnout with Michelle Grosser
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm sharing my conversation with Michelle Grosser, law professor turned master life coach and podcaster whose mission is to support high fu...
Summer Reflections - musings on control, belonging and simplicity
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In my first solo episode in a few months, I reflect on the Summer and how cultural and personal expectations impact my day to day decisions. Ultimatel...
Moving through Scarcity and into your Potential with Business and Personal Growth Coach, Catherine Roy
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm joined by Catherine B. Roy, a business coach who has dedicated her life to helping her clients realize their greatest potential and to ...
Navigating the Challenges and Triumphs of Motherhood with Abby Green, Co-Host of the HERself Podcast
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with Abby Green, co-host of the HERself Podcast, where she talks about the real challenges and t...
The Connection Between Cash Flow and Emotional Regulation with Financial Therapist, Amanda Clayman
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm joined by Amanda Clayman, a therapist turned financial wellness and relationship coach who focuses her work on the intrinsic connection...
Embracing Your Inner Perfectionist with Katherine Morgan Schafler
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm talking with Katherine Morgan Schafler, psychotherapist and author of 'The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control - A Path to...
The Power of Purpose – Creating an Aligned and Meaningful Career with Becca Carnahan, Founder of Next Chapter Careers
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm sharing my conversation with Becca Carnahan, a Career Coach, author and mom of two, who specializes in helping parents find fulfilling ...
Freedom from Influence in a World where Everyone Wants Something from You with Jessica Elefante
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with Jessica Elefante. Jess is a writer and (former bullshit) artist who has spent the last fe...
Teaching Our Kids about Money, Entrepreneurship and Purpose with Kelly Roach
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I’m sharing my conversation with Kelly Roach. Kelly is an entrepreneur, business mentor, top-ranked podcaster and best-sel...
Embracing Anger for Positive Change with Sales and Systems Coach for Women of Color, Roma Shah
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with Roma Shah, a a sales and systems coach for women in the financial industry, specifically wo...
Freedom and Glimmers
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my thoughts on what freedom means to me and also encouraging you all to take in the glimmers in your everyday li...
What we get wrong about Self-Care with Therapist, Rachel Sykes
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm sharing my conversation with Rachel Sykes, a psychotherapist who works with stressed out professional women. Rachel works with women who ...
Maybe All We Really Need is to Choose a Better Thought...
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I'm doing a check-in. It's been a bit since I've done a solo episode and I've realized in the craziness of the season, I've ...