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 less alone and more equipped to start running toward your fears. If you’re ready to have a healthier and more purposeful relationship with money, you’re in the right place!
I’m Meghan, a mom of 2 young boys, a financial planner, and emotional spender. Despite being a financial planner, I’ve never truly felt a sense of control over my own financial situation. Even though I had the knowledge of financial tools and strategies, I just couldn’t seem to implement and I avoided it altogether. When I finally decided to explore my relationship with money and all the thoughts, beliefs and stories that come with it, I started noticing major shifts in my spending patterns. I began feeling less afraid and started feeling calmer and more confident in my financial decisions. And I’m here to share my journey with you!
If you are ready to see massive shifts in your money mindset and finally feel good when you open your bank account – this podcast is for you! Its time to start listening to who knows you best – you!
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 less alone and more equipped to start running toward your fears. If you’re ready to have a healthier and more purposeful relationship with money, you’re in the right place!
I’m Meghan, a mom of 2 young boys, a financial planner, and emotional spender. Despite being a financial planner, I’ve never truly felt a sense of control over my own financial situation. Even though I had the knowledge of financial tools and strategies, I just couldn’t seem to implement and I avoided it altogether. When I finally decided to explore my relationship with money and all the thoughts, beliefs and stories that come with it, I started noticing major shifts in my spending patterns. I began feeling less afraid and started feeling calmer and more confident in my financial decisions. And I’m here to share my journey with you!
If you are ready to see massive shifts in your money mindset and finally feel good when you open your bank account – this podcast is for you! Its time to start listening to who knows you best – you!
Episodes
Mentioned books
Oct 1, 2025 • 12min
The “Invisible” Money Mindset: How Non-Spending Attitudes Shape Financial Life
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 how these beliefs can shape our day-to-day lives just as much as our spending.
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Sep 24, 2025 • 47min
Changing the ADHD Money Narrative with Nicole Stanley
In this insightful conversation, Nicole Stanley, founder of Arise Financial Coaching, shares her journey from $30K in debt to financial success by age 27. She discusses the unique financial challenges faced by those with ADHD and offers practical strategies, like automation and gamified goals, to thrive. Nicole also emphasizes reframing ADHD as a strength rather than a disability, and provides tips for parents of neurodivergent children to foster a supportive money environment. Get ready to change your perspective on money management!
Sep 17, 2025 • 10min
Understanding Financial Dysmorphia
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 overwhelmed.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 45min
Debunking The Myth of ‘Having it All’ with Dr. Corinne Low
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 protecting our boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s survival
Simple, doable ways to get a grip on your money and claim some much-needed emotional independence, even when the world feels chaotic
Corinne shares her story, plenty of lightbulb moments, and some practical advice for anyone feeling the weight of expectations.
Find More from Corinne:
Get her book: https://www.corinnelow.com/book
Website: https://www.corinnelow.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/corinnelowphd/
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Sep 3, 2025 • 13min
Intentional Transitions: Grounding Yourself Financially and Emotionally This Fall
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 planned.
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Aug 27, 2025 • 14min
Money and Our Relationship with Achievement
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 intention, kindness, and resilience
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Are you interested in working 1:1 with me? I'm now officially a Certified Money Coach (CMC)® where I work with you to create greater balance, a higher consciousness and help you transform your relationship with money. This goal of this work is to guide you to a deeper understanding of the unconscious beliefs and patterns we carry that create stress and fear and hold us back from living the life that you want.
You can book a quick 15-minute call here so I can learn more about you and your goals for the program.
I'm so excited to be able to connect with you on a deeper level and help you discover what's blocking you from living the life you really want!
Aug 20, 2025 • 10min
The Comparison Trap: What Back-to-School Spending Reveals About Our Money Beliefs
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 prove anything. You are already enough. 💛
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Are you interested in working 1:1 with me? I'm now officially a Certified Money Coach (CMC)® where I work with you to create greater balance, a higher consciousness and help you transform your relationship with money. This goal of this work is to guide you to a deeper understanding of the unconscious beliefs and patterns we carry that create stress and fear and hold us back from living the life that you want.
You can book a quick 15-minute call here so I can learn more about you and your goals for the program.
I'm so excited to be able to connect with you on a deeper level and help you discover what's blocking you from living the life you really want!
Aug 13, 2025 • 9min
The Emotional and Financial Weirdness of Mid-August
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 bank account entirely, there’s often more going on beneath the surface than we realize.
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Are you interested in working 1:1 with me? I'm now officially a Certified Money Coach (CMC)® where I work with you to create greater balance, a higher consciousness and help you transform your relationship with money. This goal of this work is to guide you to a deeper understanding of the unconscious beliefs and patterns we carry that create stress and fear and hold us back from living the life that you want.
You can book a quick 15-minute call here so I can learn more about you and your goals for the program.
I'm so excited to be able to connect with you on a deeper level and help you discover what's blocking you from living the life you really want!
Aug 6, 2025 • 14min
How Digital Detoxing Can Help us Have a Healthier Relationship with Money
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 impulsive spending, and undermine willpower
The blurred lines between “on” and “off” in our work-from-home world—and why we rarely feel fully at rest
Also check out my conversation with Hannah Brencher here
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Are you interested in working 1:1 with me? I'm now officially a Certified Money Coach (CMC)® where I work with you to create greater balance, a higher consciousness and help you transform your relationship with money. This goal of this work is to guide you to a deeper understanding of the unconscious beliefs and patterns we carry that create stress and fear and hold us back from living the life that you want.
You can book a quick 15-minute call here so I can learn more about you and your goals for the program.
I'm so excited to be able to connect with you on a deeper level and help you discover what's blocking you from living the life you really want!
Jul 23, 2025 • 14min
The Role of Nostalgia and Memory in Spending Patterns
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 did!
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Are you interested in working 1:1 with me? I'm now officially a Certified Money Coach (CMC)® where I work with you to create greater balance, a higher consciousness and help you transform your relationship with money. This goal of this work is to guide you to a deeper understanding of the unconscious beliefs and patterns we carry that create stress and fear and hold us back from living the life that you want.
You can book a quick 15-minute call here so I can learn more about you and your goals for the program.
I'm so excited to be able to connect with you on a deeper level and help you discover what's blocking you from living the life you really want!
