About this episode
If you make good money but still feel broke, this episode shows you exactly why. We dig into the psychology that keeps you stuck in fear, guilt, and overspending so you can finally feel safe, steady, and in control with your money.Episode HighlightsWhy you still feel broke even as income risesThe emotional cycle behind overspending and guiltHow your nervous system drives your money behaviorsWhy more income doesn’t create stabilityThe survival money story many divorced mompreneurs carryHow to break the cycle and create real financial clarityThe simple spending shift that brings immediate reliefWhy giving every dollar a job changes everythingTimestamps00:01 Why high earners still feel broke00:35 The stories you believe about money01:10 The “I deserve this” spending cycle02:27 Why budgets fail: going through the motions03:35 Nervous system safety and money04:30 Why you keep repeating the same pattern05:35 Survival mode money stories from childhood06:01 Rewriting your money story06:45 Are you buying relief instead of what you need07:35 Why simple planning shifts your entire spending pattern08:19 Training your brain to feel safe with money09:14 Buying calm, not chaos09:35 Survival spending and shiny objects10:10 Why making more money doesn't fix instability10:45 Debt isn’t the enemy. Lack of clarity is11:36 How the Money Multiplier System creates stability12:20 Invitation to join The Smell of MoneyThank 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.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily