Mindful Millionaire with Leisa Peterson

Money and relationships are deeply intertwined — and yet we rarely talk about how our emotional patterns drive our financial decisions. In this eye-opening conversation, Leisa sits down with psychotherapist Michelle Farris to explore the surprising connection between codependency and money. Michelle breaks down how people-pleasing, over-giving, and a lack of boundaries don't just affect our relationships — they quietly drain our finances too. You'll learn how codependent patterns that start in childhood show up as over-lending, paying for others to feel liked, under-earning, and giving away resources at your own expense. More importantly, Michelle offers practical, compassionate baby steps for reclaiming your financial power — without losing your generous heart. Whether you've been the person who always picks up the check, lent money that never came back, or found yourself giving more than you can afford, this episode will help you see your patterns clearly and start putting yourself back in the equation. In this episode: What codependency actually is (and why it's more common than we think) How over-giving with money is often about seeking love and validation What financial boundaries look like in real life Why receiving is a skill — and how to practice it The connection between self-trust and financial decisions How to take baby steps toward healthier money habits in relationships To Learn more about Michelle Farris LMFT: 🎥 YouTube: Relationships That Work with Michelle Farris 🌐 Website & Free Codependency Guide: counselingrecovery.com

What does it mean to build a life of service that doesn't deplete you? In this profound conversation, Leisa sits down with spiritual teacher and author Simran Singh to explore the intersection of money, consciousness, and true abundance. Simran shares her journey from working in her family's fashion business to creating 1111 Magazine, hosting 900+ radio episodes, and performing a one-woman show across 66 cities—all as acts of love rather than traditional business. She reveals how she shifted from Type A, masculine-driven productivity to feminine flow and organic creation, and why that shift changed everything about how money shows up in her life. Key insights from this episode: The mantra that guides Simran's life: "in love of love, with love, as love" Why money is the "metaphysical equivalent to connection" How to work with collective fear without getting swept up in it The difference between ego serving you versus you serving your soul Why 2026 calls for "positive selfishness"—tunnel vision on your own frequency Moving from material obsession to meaningful wealth Simran offers a different paradigm for those of us building conscious businesses: one where fulfillment matters more than seven figures, where service fills you up rather than depletes you, and where money flows from connection rather than force. If you're navigating the tension between spiritual values and practical sustainability, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Learn more about Simran at iamsimran.com and 1111mag.com Find her books on her website and Amazon.

Your relationship with money isn't just about budgets and strategies—it's deeply connected to your earliest attachment patterns, particularly with your mother. In this conversation, transformational coach Michelle Atlas reveals how the mother-daughter relationship shapes everything from our sense of worthiness to our capacity to receive, and how these early patterns become our money attachment styles. Michelle, who lived in an ashram for 12 years and has been on a spiritual path for over four decades, shares the surprising connection between anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment styles and our financial behaviors. She opens up about her own journey from shopping to fill a void to experiencing a spontaneous moment of self-forgiveness that completely transformed her relationship with money—and herself. In this episode, you'll discover: How mother wounds show up in your bank account Why attachment styles and money styles are one and the same The somatic sensations that drive your money decisions Why decades of spiritual practice matter in transformation work How to befriend money the way you'd befriend a trusted companion The path from "I need this to feel whole" to "I am enough" Whether you've been working on your money relationship for years or you're just beginning to sense there's something deeper beneath your financial patterns, this conversation offers a portal to profound healing. Resources mentioned: Money Attachment Style Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/68deac846f8a60001590a48f Michelle's Website: https://www.michelleatlas.com

What happens when you reach that magic number in your bank account—the one you've been telling yourself will finally make the anxiety go away—and… it doesn't? In this episode, Hanna Horvath, financial advisor and creator of the newsletter "Your Brain on Money," shares her personal journey from compulsively checking her bank account multiple times a day to understanding the deeper psychological patterns driving her money anxiety. We explore: The moment Hanna realized her money struggles were actually inherited beliefs running on autopilot Why equating self-worth with net worth is such a common trap (especially after college) The trigger-feeling-action loop that drives most money behaviors—and how to break it Why we have more financial information than ever, but people are still struggling How predatory systems prey on our psychological vulnerabilities The surprising power of self-compassion in changing your money story Practical steps for becoming aware of and shifting your money patterns Hanna brings both professional expertise and raw personal honesty to this conversation, making complex behavioral finance concepts feel accessible and actionable. If you've ever felt like you're "bad with money" or wondered why you can't seem to break certain spending patterns, this episode will help you see your relationship with money in a whole new light. Guest Bio: Hanna Horvath is a financial advisor, writer, and creator of "Your Brain on Money," a Substack newsletter focused on the psychology of money and behavioral finance. She helps people understand the emotional and behavioral forces driving their financial decisions and offers practical tools for aligning money with values. Connect with Hannah: Newsletter: yourbrainonmoney.substack.com https://www.hannahorvath.com/

Are you exhausted from trying to fit yourself into someone else's business blueprint? Do you feel like you're constantly chasing goals that leave you depleted rather than fulfilled? In this deeply resonant conversation, I sit down with my longtime friend Sarah Santacroce—a conscious business coach, author, and self-described "hippie turned conscious business coach" who lives in Switzerland and has made it her life's work to revolutionize how we approach marketing, selling, and business ownership. Sarah is the founder of Humane Marketing and author of three transformative books: "Marketing Like We're Human," "Selling Like We're Human," and her newest release, "Business Like We're Human." This latest book shifts the focus from making business humane for our clients to making it humane for ourselves as business owners. WHAT WE EXPLORE IN THIS CONVERSATION: • The lonely journey of being an early voice questioning traditional business models • Why "sophisticated manipulation" became normalized in online business—even among communities claiming to be heart-centered • The courage required to step away from established blueprints and create your own path • How growing up with permission to question assumptions shapes entrepreneurial choices • The deep conditioning around productivity and "not enough-ness" that drives burnout • Why neurodivergent entrepreneurs particularly struggle with traditional business funnels and launches • The concept of "degrowth" and what it means to intentionally scale back • How to release ancestral baggage around work and productivity • Practical first steps for recalibrating your business with humane principles MEMORABLE QUOTES FROM SARAH: "Courage is probably the number one skill that we need to step into right now." "The first two books were about making it more humane for the client. But Business Like We're Human is more humane for us—how can we create a business that is humane for ourselves?" "I want to be a human first that just happens to run a business, but I want to do it in a humane way, and I want to create spaciousness to be human and have a business." WHY THIS CONVERSATION MATTERS: If you've ever felt like the online business world demands a version of success that doesn't align with your values... if you're tired of the emotional rollercoaster of launches and funnels... if you're ready to question the "customer is always king" mentality that leaves business owners perpetually depleted... this episode offers both validation and a roadmap forward. Sarah brings years of experience and wisdom to the conversation, sharing not just theory but practical insights from working with clients who are rebuilding their businesses to honor their humanity. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Books by Sarah Santacroce: • "Business Like We're Human" (2024) - www.humane.marketing/book3 • "Marketing Like We're Human" • "Selling Like We're Human" Get a FREE first chapter of "Business Like We're Human" (no email required): humane.marketing/book3 Download the 7 P's of Humane Marketing: humane.marketing/1page Meditation on InsideTimer: Sarah offers guided meditations including one on releasing ancestral work patterns ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ CONNECT WITH SARAH: Website: humane.marketing LinkedIn: Connect with Sarah Santacroce https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahsantacroce/ Company: Humane Marketing ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ EPISODE KEYWORDS/TAGS: conscious business, humane marketing, entrepreneurship, business burnout, gentle business revolution, degrowth, neurodivergent entrepreneurs, ADHD business owners, sustainable business models, authentic marketing, anti-hustle culture, business spaciousness, work-life integration, questioning capitalism, regenerative business