

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

Feb 1, 2023 • 56min
Happiness, Intention and Goldendoodles with Kaitlin Cuevas
Today, I'm sharing my conversation with Kaitlin Cuevas, owner and founder of Think Happy Co.
Kaitlin is the owner and founder of Think Happy Co. As she says in the episode, she is a lover of French roast coffee, goldendoodles, and pump-up music. She believes happiness is something we each create for ourselves and that YOU are in the drivers seat of your own life. Outside of work, she is mom to Eleanor and new baby James, wife to Oakley and dog-mom to her goldendoodle, Guppy.
You guys can find Kaitlin on Instagram @thinkhappy_co
Go check out her website: thinkhappyco.com
Podcast – Think Happy Podcast - and check out her episode on the 15-minute happiness bucket list that we talk about on this episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/15-minute-happiness-bucket-list/id1585878451?i=1000568965586
Check out her book: https://thinkhappyco.com/shop-backend/p/think-happy

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Jan 24, 2023 • 15min
Why You Feel Like You Can’t Trust Yourself With Money
Today on the show, I share my perspective on self-trust - what it actually means, what it looks like and how we can begin to practice trusting ourselves, when we're not used to it.
If you want to connect more with me or send me a message, you can find me on Instagram @moneyisntscary and you can join my FB group, the Mindful Money Mamas.

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Jan 18, 2023 • 18min
Are we Addicted to Being Broken? How Our Obsession With Self-Help May Not Be Helping Us
Today I dive into the self-help/wellness/personal development industry and its impact on our culture. I share my personal journey with self-help and provide tips on how to move through our societal obsession with constantly striving to be better.
If you liked this episode, feel free to share it with a friend. And if you want to connect more with me or send me a message, you can find me on Instagram @moneyisntscary and you can join my Facebook group, the Mindful Money Mamas.
Enjoy!

Jan 10, 2023 • 15min
Feeling the Holiday Money Hangover? 3 ways to stop the guilt from over-spending
Today I talk about the post-holiday money hangover and how we can stop the feelings of guilt and anxiety about over-spending during this season. Hint - self-compassion and mindfulness :)
If you want to connect more with me or send me a message, you can find me on Instagram @moneyisntscary and you can join my FB group, the Mindful Money Mamas.

Jan 4, 2023 • 12min
But First, Champagne: 3 Things I’m thinking About in the New Year
Happy New Year! Its been awhile since I've put an episode out because I've been working on my and my family's well-being. Today I'm sharing some thoughts I have as we enter the new year.
I encourage everyone to take some time to rest, reset and be kind to yourselves in the new year! Sending you all lots of hugs!

Dec 8, 2022 • 17min
Why We’re So Obsessed with Amazon
Today, I do a deep dive into Amazon and talk about how it helps us be more efficient with 3 resources we crave the most: time, money and freedom. Let's work to be more intentional before we add to our carts this holiday season!
Giveaway alert! To celebrate the 2 years anniversary of the podcast, I’m going to be giving away a $100 gift card to Target! To enter to win, just:
1. leave me a review on Apple podcasts (a nice one, no trolling please)
2. take a screenshot of it share it on FB or Instagram, tagging me
I’m going to announce the winner of Dec. 15th - so go check it out!

Dec 1, 2022 • 12min
Celebrating 2 Years of Money Isn’t Scary!
Today is the 2-year anniversary of the Money Isn't Scary podcast! Today I reflect on why this podcast exists and some of the things I've learned over the last 2 years.
Thank you for listening and supporting me these last 2 years - its been a journey and I'm so excited to continue to grow with you!
Giveaway alert! To celebrate the 2 years anniversary of the podcast, I’m going to be giving away a $100 gift card to Target! To enter to win, just:
1. leave me a review on Apple podcasts (a nice one, no trolling please)
2. take a screenshot of it share it on FB or Instagram, tagging me
I’m going to announce the winner of Dec. 15th - so go check it out!

Nov 22, 2022 • 14min
Why We’re Sick of Hearing About Gratitude And Why It’s Also So Important
In the theme of Thanksgiving this week, I share my thoughts on gratitude - why we're so sick of the #blessed trend and what we can do to practice gratitude in a way that's authentic and supportive to us.
Giveaway alert! To celebrate the 2 years anniversary of the podcast, I’m going to be giving away a $100 gift card to Target! To enter to win, just:
1. leave me a review on Apple podcasts (a nice one, no trolling please)
2. take a screenshot of it share it on FB or Instagram, tagging me
I’m going to announce the winner of Dec. 15th - perfect timing with the holidays approaching!

Nov 16, 2022 • 13min
Tis the Season...for Burnout - How to Prevent Feeling Depleted this Holiday Season
Giveaway alert! To celebrate the 2 years anniversary of the podcast, I’m going to be giving away a $100 gift card to Target! To enter to win, just:
1. leave me a review on Apple podcasts (a nice one, no trolling please)
2. take a screenshot of it share it on FB or Instagram, tagging me
I’m going to announce the winner of Dec. 15th - perfect timing with the holidays approaching!
Today, I talk about burnout - what it is and how common it is around this time of year. I provide my thoughts on why burnout happens and what we can do about it, because burnout keeps us playing small!

Nov 9, 2022 • 57min
Finding your Purpose with Julie Ciardi
Today, I'm sharing my conversation with life coach, mom and entrepreneur, Julie Ciardi. Julie is a former fortune 500 marketing vice president, who made the quantum leap to freedom after two decades in corporate. She is on a mission to help thousands of women BEcome their best selves filled with purpose and passion.
We talk about finding our purpose path, freedom (both physical and mental), mindset transformation (in the battleground) and so much more.
You can listen to Julie's podcast: Ignite Her Mind, anywhere you find your podcasts
Julie's website:
https://julieciardi.com/
Ignite Coach School:
https://www.theignitecoachschool.com/