About this episode
In this episode of Health Coach Radio, Erin Power is joined by Lauren, founder of Active Core Consulting, for a candid conversation about money, numbers, and the emotional relationship many founders have with their finances. Lauren supports boutique fitness, wellness, and recovery studio owners in building profitable, sustainable businesses. Together, Erin and Lauren explore financial shame, money mindset, reading a P&L, and how founders can move from fear and avoidance into clarity, ease, and empowered decision-making. Episode Overview 0:00 Introduction to Lauren and her work 3:30 Shame, fear, and avoidance around money 7:10 Understanding and simplifying a P&L 13:00 Early money stories and mindset 20:00 Nervous system regulation and client communication 26:40 Scarcity vs abundance in business decisions 34:10 The Owner's Pay Roadmap 43:00 Automating finances and building ease 50:30 Brick-and-mortar business costs and surprises 57:40 Payroll structure and protecting cash 1:04:20 Patience, ROI, and long-term thinking 1:11:30 How Lauren works with clients 1:16:00 Where to find Lauren and closing (episode ends ~71:09) Key Concepts in This Episode Financial Shame and Avoidance Many founders avoid their numbers due to fear, overwhelm, or lack of education. This avoidance often blocks clear decision-making and growth. Clean P&L as a Roadmap A simplified profit and loss statement helps founders clearly understand revenue, expenses, payroll, and cash flow. Money Mindset and Programming Early experiences with money shape how founders respond to financial stress, client feedback, and income fluctuation. Regulating the Nervous System Lauren shares strategies for responding to stressful situations from a regulated state rather than reacting from fear. Owner's Pay Roadmap Separating personal and business finances and creating spending buckets helps reduce overwhelm and increase clarity. Payroll and Cash Protection For brick-and-mortar studios, payroll is often the biggest financial risk and must be structured carefully. Patience and Long-Term ROI The episode emphasizes patience, trust, and leading indicators when evaluating business investments. Connect with Lauren • Instagram: @activecoreconsulting • Finance & Flow Program: activecoreconsulting.com/flow Connect with Erin • Submit your questions: podcast@primalhealthcoach.com
