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Money Isn’t Scary - Money Mindset, Money Anxiety, Intentional Spending, Saving Money, Money Management

Meghan Dwyer - Financial Planner, Money Mindset Coach, Boy Mom

Feel Confident and Secure in your Relationship With Money Are you sick of feeling overwhelmed whenever you open you bank account? Do you want to learn to spend money with intention instead of emotion? Do you want to stop staying small and have more confidence in your financial decisions? In this podcast, you will find actionable steps and emotional support to free yourself from shame and help you find peace around money. My mission is to remove the cultural stigma around money, so that you feel

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12:21

Money & Connection: Building Community Through Our...

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2025/10/15

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 deeply relational. It impacts our families, friendships, and sense of belonging far more than we realize.In this episode, I explore how to move from money as isolation to money as connection. I share why talking about money openly is powerful, how generosity can deepen community, and why learning to receive is just as important as giving. Because when we bring

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45:57

The Joy of Generosity: Aligning Money with Meaning...

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2025/10/08

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. What I love most about Alison is the way she takes generosity out of the “exclusive club” of the wealthy and makes it something that’s accessible, meaningful, and empowering for all of us—no matter where we are financially.In our conversation, Alison and I talk about: ✨ How giving isn’t about how much money you have, but about aligning your resources

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12:11

The “Invisible” Money Mindset: How Non-Spending...

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2025/10/01

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 guilt!), our beliefs and feelings about NOT spending can be just as powerful—and often more invisible.I will dive into common mindsets around scarcity (“What if I need this later?”), shame about wealth (“If I have extra, people will judge me”), and discomfort with generosity (“What if I give too much and don’t have enough for myself?”). And I will unpack

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46:35

Changing the ADHD Money Narrative with Nicole Stanley

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2025/09/24

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 and the very real challenges that come with managing finances when ADHD is in the mix. Nicole offers practical strategies that actually work for brains wired differently—no rigid rules or “just try harder” advice here.In this conversation, you’ll hear: Why standard money advice often falls flat for women and families dealing with ADHD How Nicole’s

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9:47

Understanding Financial Dysmorphia

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2025/09/17

This week, I'm breaking down the very real (but mostly unspoken) phenomenon of financial dysmorphia: that nagging feeling where your bank statement says one thing, but your emotions tell a totally different story.I share some relatable, everyday examples (hi, back-to-school budget spiral!) and explain why even "doing all the right things" financially can still leave you feeling stuck, not enough, or

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44:34

Debunking The Myth of ‘Having it All’ with Dr....

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2025/09/10

On this week's episode, I'm sharing my conversation with Dr. Corinne Low—she’s an absolute powerhouse economist who helps to break down some big, sticky ideas about women, money, and why we’re always chasing that impossible dream of “having it all.”In our conversation, we tackle: Why the whole “having it all” thing is kind of a myth—and how the systems around us keep pushing that pressure, even when it stresses us out The actual health benefits of saying NO (yes, it’s allowed!) and why

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12:48

Intentional Transitions: Grounding Yourself...

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2025/09/03

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. In this episode, I'm sharing grounding practices that actually help, both with your money and your mindset. I’m sharing simple habits like weekly check-ins, jotting down a note or two about your finances, tiny rituals to reset, and giving yourself permission to pivot when things don’t go as

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14:21

Money and Our Relationship with Achievement

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2025/08/27

In this week's episode, I exploring how money and achievement get tangled up, especially for women juggling family, work, and endless expectations. I talk about the cultural reasons why financial success becomes a scorecard: social validation, security, gender roles, and capitalism’s push for productivity, as well as provide practical tips for untangling achievement from income. And in case you need the reminder: Your worth isn’t measured by your paycheck or to-do list—it’s found in daily acts of

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10:25

The Comparison Trap: What Back-to-School Spending...

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2025/08/20

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 episode, I'll be unpacking:Why this season can push us toward spending for appearances How to spot the difference between performative and value-aligned spending A simple question to ask yourself before swiping your card If you’ve ever felt “less than” scrolling through everyone else’s highlight reels — this is your reminder: you don’t need to

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09:10

The Emotional and Financial Weirdness of Mid-August

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2025/08/13

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’s not here yet. And in this weird in-between space, our energy, emotions, and money habits can get a little wonky.In this episode, I’m unpacking why this time of year feels so emotionally heavy — and how that heaviness shows up in our spending. Whether you’re cramming in last-minute summer fun, stocking up for a super-organized fall, or just avoiding your

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14:19

How Digital Detoxing Can Help us Have a Healthier...

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2025/08/06

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 mental health, but our relationships with money too. Topics I talk about: Why “unplugging” is much harder than it seems, especially for parents and professionals juggling work and family The effects of digital addiction on our nervous systems, mental health, finances, and relationships How social media and online marketing create FOMO, encourage

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14:13

The Role of Nostalgia and Memory in Spending Patterns

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2025/07/23

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 dig deeper into why nostalgia is such a powerful force in our emotional decisions and the science behind it, the emotional drivers that tug at our wallets, and quick tips for navigating nostalgia spending in a healthy, self-aware way. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I

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13:28

Financial Anxiety and the “Emergency Mindset”

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2025/07/16

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 behind it - specifically the scarcity mindset, and the emergency mindset (where we’re constantly bracing for disaster and end up stuck in a cycle of fear and over-preparing). Things We’ll talk about: Why financial anxiety thrives on silence—and what to do about it How loss aversion makes spending feel like failure, even when it’s planned The

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12:45

When Old Money Habits Resurface: Understanding and...

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2025/07/09

Today, I'm exploring the all-too-common experience of financial relapse—when old money habits like impulse spending, avoidance, or secrecy resurface, even after a period of positive change. I talk about: Why it happens, coping mechanisms and emotional triggers, why its not about willpower at all, and how we can move forward with self-compassion. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you interested in working 1:1 with me? I'm

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11:57

The True Meaning of Wealth: Summer as a Time to be...

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2025/07/02

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, I talk about the five forms of capital that contribute to a rich, fulfilling life.Tune in for practical ideas and fresh perspectives on how to make this summer your richest yet, in every sense of the word. *Shout out to my prior episode on redefining wealth: Episode #196

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10:59

Why Not Spending Money Feels So Weird—The Science of...

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2025/06/18

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 can begin to notice these feelings and behaviors when they come up in our own lives and encourage positive behavior changes.Do you have a personal story around spending withdrawal? I'd love to hear it! Connect with me on Instagram or on my

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41:29

How To Talk to Your Parents About Money with Etinosa...

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2025/06/11

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 Your Parents About Money”, a guide to having important financial conversations. Passionate about helping people improve their financial wellbeing, Etinosa works with organizations to understand the psychology behind financial decisions and uses this knowledge to achieve better results for clients and businesses. Her work has been featured in MarketWatch,

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14:31

Life Is Long: The Power of a Long-Term Perspective

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2025/06/04

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 beliefs, I am discovering why thinking long-term isn’t just about patience—it’s about building resilience, making more intentional decisions, and ultimately creating a more meaningful, empowered life.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you interested in working 1:1 with me? I'm now

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58:40

How To Manage Your Time For a Happier Life with...

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2025/05/28

This week on the podcast, I'm sharing my conversation with award-winning teacher, researcher and best-selling author, Cassie Holmes. Cassie Mogilner Holmes is a chaired professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, an award-winning teacher and researcher on time and happiness, and bestselling author of Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most. Cassie’s research examines such questions as how focusing on time (rather than money) increases

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13:23

Life in the Messy Middle

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2025/05/21

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 Middle. Listen in as I bring some insight and practical tips from my own experience living in this space and provide some encouragement if you're here as well. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you interested in working 1:1 with me? I'm now officially a Certified Money

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