Money Healing Club Podcast

EPISODE SUMMARY Ever walk into Target for milk and leave with a cart full of things you didn't plan to buy? You're not alone, and it's not a willpower problem. In this episode of the Money Healing Club podcast, host Rachel Duncan speaks with Stacy Peterson, to explore the connection between your nervous system and your spending habits. Stacy is a licensed therapist & a certified financial therapist. Together, Rachel and Stacy unpack how to recognize when you're in the right state to make conscious money decisions, what to do in the Target parking lot when you feel activated, and how to come back to center after overspending. 💬 "The goal is not to always be regulated. No human can exist and nor do we want you to because our survival expects us to be able to have our threat responses work appropriately. We just don't want them to happen at unnecessary times." - Stacy Peterson Key Takeaways: Your spending is not a willpower problem, it's a nervous system awareness process Making conscious money decisions happens when you're in your "window of resilience" Notice what's happening in your body before making purchases (the Target parking lot check-in) Understand the difference between hyper arousal (activated, anxious) and hypo arousal (shut down, disconnected) Ask yourself: "What is the want beneath the want?" to uncover deeper emotional needs Practice "pendulation", the natural movement between different nervous system states Self-compassion is essential when you spend more than you intended About Stacy Peterson: Stacy is a licensed therapist and certified financial therapist with over a decade of experience. A former teacher, she brings a patient and encouraging approach to her work. She's a Trauma of Money Methods certified practitioner and is pursuing her polyvagal informed certificate. Stacy offers individual and group financial therapy through River Bend Financial Therapy, blending practical tools with nervous system awareness.   ⏰ EPISODE BREAKDOWN 03:00 | The Window of Resilience Understanding when you're in the best nervous system state to make conscious money decisions. 07:00 | The Target Parking Lot Exercise A powerful guided practice for checking in with your body before shopping, noticing what's happening in your nervous system as you pull into the parking lot. 14:00 | What Is the Want Beneath the Want? Going deeper than surface-level desires to uncover the emotional needs driving your impulse purchases. 30:00 | Pendulation: The Word That Rocks Our Socks Learning about the natural movement between nervous system states and why regulation isn't about staying calm all the time. 📚 Resources Mentioned Trauma of Money professional training course & book Consumerism Documentary: Century of Self Window of Tolerance Connect with Stacy Peterson: Website: riverbendfinancialtherapy.com Instagram: @riverbendfinancialtherapy Facebook: River Bend Financial Therapy LinkedIn: Stacy Peterson 💬 Join the Conversation What's your "Target parking lot" moment? Where do you notice your nervous system getting activated around spending? Click on the big orange button on our site right from your phone or browser and let me know what store or situation tends to trigger impulse spending for you, and what you're learning about your nervous system in those moments! https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/podcast   🎧 Your next listen: Check out Episode S2E36 about buying no new things and what happens when you commit to a spending pause. https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/podcast/s2e36   💫 Visit the Money Healing Club website to start your money healing process! https://www.moneyhealingclub.com   💌 Free Email Course: Curb impulse spending with compassion and mindfulness https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/challenge   Full transcript: https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/podcast   🎙️We're a proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective where creators like me are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change.

EPISODE SUMMARY What does it actually mean to be "good with money" in 2026? In this episode of the Money Healing Club podcast, Rachel sits down with Ilia Pèrez, aka Your Dinero Doctor, a pharmacist and bilingual budget coach who's redefining financial wellness through her signature "Dinero Date" framework. They explore why tracking your money should feel like self-care (complete with croissants and coffee), and how Latina women navigate cultural messages around money and gratitude. This conversation bridges the deeply emotional with the refreshingly practical, perfect for anyone ready to build a money practice that actually sticks.   💬 "Being good with money is a personal definition. For somebody it can simply mean paying their bills on time. Another person being good with money could be having a certain amount of savings. I think it's being honest with yourself what that personal definition is." Key Takeaways: Dinero Dates are weekly money check-ins designed like self-care dates with ambiance, treats, and pleasure Pairing money tasks with sensory comfort is actually trauma healing (your brain starts associating money with positive experiences) Working hard isn't the same as working smart; learning to be strategic with money is a skill we often have to teach ourselves Cultural messages like "God will provide" or "don't be ungrateful" can block us from wanting something different Your values should guide both your present spending AND your future planning   About Ilia Pèrez: Ilia is a pharmacist and financial coach who offers budget coaching in both English and Spanish through her practice, Your Dinero Doctor. She helps clients build sustainable money habits through her Dinero Date framework and values-based budgeting. When she's not coaching, she loves slow mornings at coffee shops and exploring new places in Puerto Rico.   ⏰ EPISODE BREAKDOWN 05:30 | What Is a Dinero Date? How to turn money tracking into actual self-care (candles, croissants, and your favorite corner table included) 15:00 | Values on a Post-It Note Why Ilia keeps her seven core values visible during every money decision 23:00 | The Latina Experience: Working Hard vs. Working Smart Navigating cultural messages about gratitude, boundaries, and wanting something different 31:00 | Introducing The Money Reset How Rachel and Ilia are co-teaching a 90-day program that bridges emotional healing with practical budgeting   📚 Resources Mentioned The Money Reset - 90-day program co-taught by Rachel and Ilia (doors close February 2nd) Get in touch with Ilia Pèrez - Your Dinero Doctor instagram & email 💬 Join the Conversation What would YOUR Dinero Date look like? What's your favorite corner table, your go-to treat, and when would you schedule it? The Money Healing Club podcast wants to hear your answers, click the big orange button: https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/podcast 🎧 Your next listen: Check out our episode with Bari Tessler on why therapists need their own money work 💫 Visit the Money Healing Club website to start your money healing process! https://www.moneyhealingclub.com 💌 Free Email Course: Curb impulse spending with compassion and mindfulness  https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/challenge Full transcript: https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/podcast🎙️We're a proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective where creators like me are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change.

EPISODE SUMMARY What if feeling "bad at money" isn't a character flaw but simply a sign you haven't found the right approach yet? In this episode of The Money Healing Club podcast, host Rachel Duncan chats with Carrie Friedberg, money coach, educator, and author of the newly released book At Peace with Money. Carrie shares her own journey from financial fog to confidence, proving that you don't need to be born with a "money gene" to build a healthy relationship with your finances. They explore how treating money like a practice (similar to yoga) can transform your financial life, why tracking your spending is an act of self-respect, and how understanding your unique learning style might be the missing piece in making money habits actually stick.   💬 "Anything is possible in your financial life if you're willing to track your money. What I mean by that is pay attention, tend to the garden of money, remain connected."   KEY TAKEAWAYS You don't need to be "naturally good" at money. Building confidence with finances is a practice, not an innate talent Tracking your spending (even with apps like Monarch Money or Quicken) is the foundational habit that makes everything else possible Create a weekly "money date" where you review spending, categorize transactions, and plan ahead. Treat it like an important appointment you'd never cancel Understanding your learning style (visual, kinesthetic, naturalistic, etc.) can help you design money routines that actually work for you It's okay to hire help (accountants, coaches, experts). Delegating is strategic when you're prepared and engaged Practice "budgeting out loud" so others see that managing money takes real work and intention About Carrie Friedberg Carrie Friedberg is a money coach, educator, and author who spent 15 years helping clients build confidence and peace with their finances through her practice, SF Money Coach. A former classroom teacher who struggled with money herself, Carrie discovered that traditional "just make a budget" advice didn't work for everyone. Her holistic approach combines practical financial skills with emotional awareness and personalized learning styles. Currently back in education while still coaching select clients, Carrie just released her debut book At Peace with Money, which lays out her step-by-step curriculum for financial wellness at any stage of life. ⏰ EPISODE BREAKDOWN 04:00 | The Yoga Mat Revelation How practicing discomfort in yoga translated into financial transformation and why "it shouldn't be this hard" was the turning point 18:00 | The Foundational Money Routine Why tracking your spending (with the right tools and weekly consistency) changes everything, and how to create a "money date" ritual that actually works 23:00 | Learning Styles and Money Discovering Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences and how knowing whether you're kinesthetic, visual, or naturalistic can revolutionize your financial habits 28:00 | The Five Levels of Financial Wellness From tracking to planning to analyzing to relationships to long-term health, here's the roadmap Carrie developed over 15 years of coaching 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED At Peace with Money by Carrie Friedberg (releasing January 20, 2026) Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences Framework for understanding different learning styles SF Money Coach Carrie's website with courses and coaching: sfmoneycoach.com 💬 Join the Conversation Have you discovered a money routine that finally clicked for you? Or are you still searching for an approach that doesn't feel like punishment? Click on the big orange button on our site right from your phone or browser and let me know what your biggest money habit struggle is (or win!): https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/podcast 🎧 Your next listen Why you REALLY argue with your partner about money, w/ Couples Financial Therapist, Ed Coambs 💫 Visit the Money Healing Club website to start your money healing process! https://www.moneyhealingclub.com Free Emai

EPISODE SUMMARY Facing rejection after rejection in today's brutal job market? You're not alone and you deserve more than "just practice self-care" advice. In this episode of The Money Healing Club podcast, host Rachel Duncan teams up with career advancement coach Shannon Bowen to tackle a raw listener question: How do you keep your self-esteem intact when the job market keeps saying no? They dive deep into what's really going on in today's job market, why generic resumes don't cut it anymore, and how to stand out when hundreds of people are applying for the same position. Plus, they share unconventional income ideas, the power of getting hyper-specific about your strengths, and why the hiring process has become a trust-building exercise on both sides. 💬 "Your core value—you also have to find ways to feed your value. If you're not getting that external validation through a job and a job offer and all these things, you just have to work harder to feed that well of self-esteem." KEY TAKEAWAYS Get radically specific about your unique strengths instead of using generic phrases like "mission-driven professional" Add statistics and proof points to every resume bullet point to build trust Customize your cover letter like a love letter to each organization Ask 3-5 friends: "What three words would you use to describe me?" Use their answers in your materials Don't self-select out of jobs with 10-30% uncertainty. Interview to find out what's negotiable Send thank-you notes after every interview (still matters!) Consider charging for work product requests during interviews Build a fallback plan with side income ideas that work for you About Shannon Bowen Shannon Bowen is a career advancement coach, job search strategist, and "salary whisperer" who helps professionals land jobs they love at salaries that support their actual lives. As CEO of Monsoon Leadership and co-president of AFP Advancement Northwest, she brings insider knowledge from years as a nonprofit C-suite leader. When she's not coaching clients through negotiations, she's DIY-ing her house, tending to 50+ houseplants, or planning her next foodie vacation. ⏰ EPISODE BREAKDOWN 03:00 | The Hard Truth About Today's Job Market Why the job search process has fundamentally changed and what hiring managers are really worried about 10:30 | Making Your Resume Actually Stand Out How to get specific, ditch the clichés, and use proof points to build trust from page one 18:00 | Fallback Plans That Aren't BS Practical side income ideas and why having your own thing matters for your mental health and wallet 25:00 | The Secret Weapon: Your Authentic Strengths How being hyper-specific about what makes you you attracts the right opportunities (and repels the wrong ones) 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED • Episode 16 of The Money Healing Club podcast: Shannon's previous appearance on salary negotiation and networking • Monsoon Leadership, Shannon's coaching company: monsoonleadership.com 💬 Join the Conversation Have you been in a brutal job search? What strategies have actually worked for you? Or maybe you have your own money question you'd like Rachel and a guest expert to tackle? Click on the big orange button on our site right from your phone or browser and leave a voicemail about your job search experience or your burning money question: https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/podcast 🎧 Your Next Listen Episode 16: Salary Negotiation Secrets with Shannon Bowen 💫 Visit the Money Healing Club website to start your money healing process! https://www.moneyhealingclub.com Free Email Course: Curb impulse spending with compassion and mindfulness at moneyhealingclub.com/challenge Full transcript: https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/podcast 🎙️ We're a proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective where creators like me are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change.

What if paying off debt faster isn't actually the goal? In this episode of The Money Healing Club, Rachel sits down with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, the husband-wife team behind The Price of Avocado Toast, to reframe everything you thought you knew about debt. They discuss why the first step isn’t spreadsheets but childhood patterns, how the “whatever’s left” approach keeps you stuck, and why wealthy people don’t see debt as a moral failing. This conversation will challenge traditional ideas of being “responsible” with debt and may even strengthen your relationship in the process.   💬 "Debt happens to people more than people happen into debt. When folks first meet with us, they're so heavily rooted in this idea of 'I'm bad, I've caused this, and it's all my fault.'" Key Takeaways: The language we use about debt reveals deep shame - "I'm bad with money" puts all blame on ourselves, not systems Your first credit card story (probably age 18-22) holds crucial clues about your current debt patterns Paying minimums on everything for 1-2 months to get control beats chaotic "throw whatever's left" approach Most people are paid bi-weekly but all budgets/bills are monthly - this mismatch creates the debt cycle "Done" doesn't mean debt-free - it means making empowered decisions without fear or desperation About Haley & Justin Brown-Woods: Haley and Justin Brown-Woods are Accredited Financial Counselors® and the voices behind Price of Avocado Toast, a platform dedicated to redefining what financial wellness looks like for everyday people. Together, they help individuals and families break the debt cycle, build sustainable money habits, and align their spending with their core values   ⏰ EPISODE BREAKDOWN 03:00 | The Shame That Shows Up First Why clients worry you'll judge them as much as they worry about the cost 06:30 | Starting With Story, Not Spreadsheets Why their first session focuses entirely on childhood and life history 21:00 | The Free Pizza That Started It All Unpacking how we all got our first credit cards (and why we had no idea what we were doing) 26:00 | Why "Throw Whatever's Left" Keeps You Stuck How inconsistent debt payments feed the drama instead of solving it 32:00 | Debt Is Morally Neutral (Even the Founding Fathers Knew It) Why bankruptcy is actually the American way and wealthy people leverage debt as a tool 📚 Resources Mentioned Price of Avocado Toast website "The Psychology of Money" by Morgan Housel - history of consumer debt Episode with Adrienne Hines on bankruptcy options The Budgetnista - Tiffany Aliche   💬 Join the Conversation What shame language do you use about your debt? Do you say "I'm bad with money" or "I got myself into this mess"? What was your first credit card story? The Money Healing Club podcast wants to hear how debt actually happened TO you: https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/podcast 🎧 Your next listen: Listen to the No New Things Book Club episode on why we have so much stuff we don’t need. 💫 Visit the Money Healing Club website to start your money healing process!  https://www.moneyhealingclub.com Full transcript: https://www.moneyhealingclub.com/podcast 🎙️We're a proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective where creators like me are uplifting diverse voices and driving meaningful change.