I Date Money: Budget • Invest • Build Wealth After Divorce

Lisa Drennon
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Welcome to iDateMoney®, the podcast where divorced mompreneurs learn how to rebuild financial stability after divorce without spreadsheets, shame, or second-guessing every decision. Hosted by Lisa Drennon—Wealth Activator, money strategist, and creator of the Money Multiplier System— this show is where clarity meets confidence. Each week, Lisa shares raw stories, practical strategies, and spiritual insights to help you: Release fear and guilt around money so you feel safe spending again. Create steady income and financial security—even if your business feels unpredictable. Confidently pay yourself, cover taxes, and provide stability for your kids. Rewrite your money story so you can step into your role as a secure, empowered mom. This isn’t your accountant’s podcast. It’s real talk for women ready to stop feeling broke, build true stability, and finally trust themselves with money. Want to be a guest on I Date Money: Budget • Invest • Build Wealth After Divorce? Send Lisa Drennon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/podmatchcommemberlisadrennoncom Because it doesn’t matter how much you have—it’s what you do with it. 🗝️🌬️💖💸

  1. The Biggest Retirement Mistake People Make During Market Dips

    3D AGO

    The Biggest Retirement Mistake People Make During Market Dips

    Every time the market gets shaky, the same fear rears its head. Should I sell everything? Should I stop investing? In this episode, Lisa breaks down why retirement anxiety is not an investment problem. It’s a structural problem. And how to calm your nervous system so you can make confident money decisions, even when headlines feel loud. What You’ll Learn in This Episode• Why fear, not ignorance, drives most investing decisions• How constant exposure to panic-based narratives fuels money anxiety• Why structure matters more than market timing• How to give your money a job so your brain can relax• What volatility means at different life stages• Why emotional safety is critical to retirement success• How automated investing builds long-term wealth without stress• The simplest ways to start or strengthen retirement savings today Key TakeawayMarkets reward discipline and time. Not emotional reactions. When your money has structure, you stop panicking and start trusting yourself. Thank 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. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

    12 min
  2. The Simple Tax System That Pays You First Every Year

    FEB 4

    The Simple Tax System That Pays You First Every Year

    Tax season is not a surprise. Same date, same rules, same stress. In this episode, Lisa breaks down the simple system that removes tax panic, pays you first, and lets your money earn interest while you wait. What You Will LearnWhy taxes are not a math problem. They are a relationship with money problemHow one simple money map replaces spreadsheets, stress, and scramblingThe five core accounts every business owner needsHow to pay yourself first, set aside taxes, and still have profitWhy online savings accounts change everything for tax seasonHow to turn tax time into a self-given refundKey Topics CoveredCreating one document that organizes business and personal financesAllocating income using clear money bucketsWeekly money dates that eliminate fear and confusionPaying yourself first as the CEOLetting your tax money earn interest instead of sitting idleResources MentionedMompreneurs Money MapJoin The Smell of Money community and Money Awareness Challenge. This is where you change your relationship with money and build real financial stability.Thank 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. . Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

    11 min
  3. Flip The Money Script With Dr. David Sneider

    JAN 29

    Flip The Money Script With Dr. David Sneider

    It's time to "flip the script' and develop a healthy relationship with money. In this episode, we flip the script on emotional spending, scarcity, and safety with money. And show you how the same tools that heal relationships can transform your finances. Money decisions are emotional, not logical. In this conversation, Lisa sits down with couples therapist Dr. Dan Sneider to explore how scarcity, fear, and emotional patterns shape our spending habits. You will learn practical grounding tools, communication shifts, and mindset reframes to help you feel safe, confident, and present with money. This episode is about stopping the guilt, slowing the impulse, and using money as a tool for connection instead of stress. Key Topics: Why money is always emotional, even when we think we are being logicalHow childhood money stories create scarcity and fear in adulthoodEmotional spending, impulse buying, and the guilt hangoverGrounding through the five senses to interrupt reactive money decisionsHow couples can talk about money without criticism or defensivenessTeaching kids healthy money habits without fear or rigidityUsing presence instead of spending to create connection with your childrenReframing money as a tool for safety, pleasure, and practicality Timestamps 00:01 Why interruptions happen and how to use them for your benefit 01:57 Dr. Dan’s childhood money story and scarcity conditioning 04:28 Why money decisions are emotional, not logical 06:09 More money does not solve money problems 07:03 Fear, safety, and how money shows up in relationships 08:58 I language vs you language in money conversations 10:59 Emotional spending, guilt, and impulse patterns 12:21 Grounding through the five senses before spending 13:20 Parenting, presence, and avoiding overproviding 16:41 Breaking inherited money stories for the next generation 19:45 Fantasy vs reality in spending and addiction patterns 22:15 How Dr. Dan works with couples and individuals 24:27 Final reflections on presence, money, and choice Guest Bio Dr. Dan Sneider is a couples and individual therapist based in Asheville, North Carolina. He helps individuals and couples move from conflict to lasting connection using proven communication and grounding techniques. Dr. Dan is the creator of The Intimacy Shift, a 12-week live program designed to build emotional safety, intimacy, and healthy conversations around topics like money, parenting, and connection. Connect with Dan: Website and free download: https://www.intimacyshift.com Program: The Intimacy Shift 12-Week Live Experience 🗝️🌬️💖💰 Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

    24 min

  4. JAN 27

    Money Fear Is Not a Red Flag. It Is Data

    If the idea of hiring a Cash Flow Strategist makes your chest tighten, that fear is not a red flag. It is data telling you exactly where your money story needs support. Episode Highlights Why fear of being seen with your money keeps women stuck in chaosHow instability can feel safer than steady incomeThe truth about money problems. They are not moral failuresWhy mentorship feels heavy before it feels freeingHow your relationship with money affects how clients invest in youWhat happens when you stop winging it and start trusting yourselfHow to find hidden money leaks and create predictable cash flowWhy confidence, not control, is the real transformationKey Moments 00:05 Fear of hiring support is data, not a red flag01:10 The fear of stability and why chaos feels normal02:27 Why clarity feels scary before it feels freeing04:41 Becoming the woman who feels safe and confident with money07:59 What working with Lisa actually looks like11:05 Letting money work for you instead of working harder14:48 Why it is time to put yourself front and center Thank 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. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily About the HostLisa Drennon is a Cashflow Strategist and the founder of iDateMoney. She helps women turn money chaos into calm by building simple systems that create stability, confidence, and trust without shame, restrictive budgets, or complicated spreadsheets.

    12 min
  5. Healing Through Energy: The Role of Reiki in Wellness with Eilish O'Rourke

    JAN 22

    Healing Through Energy: The Role of Reiki in Wellness with Eilish O'Rourke

    In this episode, Lisa Drennon and Eilish O'Rourke explore the profound connection between money mindset, emotional wellness, and energy healing through Reiki. Eilish shares her personal journey from anxiety to mindfulness, emphasizing the importance of self-love and gratitude in achieving financial peace. The conversation delves into how Reiki can help individuals manage their emotions, improve relationships, and create a positive mindset that attracts abundance. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their own healing journeys and recognize the power of their thoughts in shaping their realities. Takeaways The thoughts we have control how much money we have.Reiki can help balance the body and promote peace.Mindfulness and Reiki can accelerate personal growth.Gratitude can shift your perspective and improve your mood.It's important to manage your relationship with external circumstances.Crying and processing emotions is a healthy part of healing.Reiki can be done distantly, transcending time and space.What you focus on grows, so focus on gratitude.Self-love is essential for personal and financial success.You are your best investment; prioritize your well-being. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Money Mindset and Reiki Healing 01:44 Eilish's Journey: From Anxiety to Mindfulness 05:23 Understanding Reiki: The Energy of Healing 09:47 Using Reiki for Financial and Relationship Peace 14:11 Navigating Emotions: The Role of Compassion and Mindfulness 19:23 The Power of Gratitude in Daily Life 25:54 Connecting with Eilish: How to Access Reiki Sessions Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of iDateMoney® 🗝🌬💖💸 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. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

    28 min
  6. The Lie Costing Women Their Wealth: “When I Get More Money”

    JAN 20

    The Lie Costing Women Their Wealth: “When I Get More Money”

    If you have ever told yourself, “When I get more money, then I’ll save, invest, or feel safe,” this episode is for you. Today, Lisa dismantles one of the most expensive lies women believe about money and shows why clarity, not income, creates stability. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why “when I get more money” is really about fear, not financesHow delaying money decisions feels responsible but keeps you stuckWhy money never behaves differently just because there is more of itThe connection between money, trust, and your nervous systemWhy money management is a relationship problem, not a math problemThree steps you can take right now to build confidence and stability The Three Steps Covered:Give every dollar a job. Not a budget, a purpose.Start dating your money weekly to build trust and awareness.Move money, even if it is small. Action creates confidence. Key Takeaway:More money does not fix confusion, fear, or instability. Your thoughts, your plan, and your relationship with money determine how safe and confident you feel, no matter the number. Thank 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. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

    17 min
  7. The Budget Mistake That Killed My Confidence and Delayed Financial Freedom

    JAN 13

    The Budget Mistake That Killed My Confidence and Delayed Financial Freedom

    Restrictive budgeting didn’t give me discipline. It gave me guilt, fear, and $100,000 of hidden debt. In this episode, I share the truth about why control-based budgets destroy confidence and how clarity is what finally created financial freedom. What You’ll LearnWhy restrictive budgets trigger rebellion, avoidance, and overspendingHow guilt keeps you stuck in financial instabilityThe emotional cost of hiding purchases and avoiding your numbersWhy confidence with money comes from clarity, not controlHow to build stability without spreadsheets, shame, or restriction Episode BreakdownWhy “good budgeting” made me feel like I was failingHow fear and guilt led to hiding purchasesThe moment I realized restriction was the problemWhat actually helped me pay off $100K of debtThe shift from control to clarity that changed everything Who This Episode Is ForDivorced mompreneurs who make money but still feel anxious, guilty, or unstable. Women who want financial freedom, but also want to feel safe and confident with money. Key TakeawayYou are not bad with money. You were handed a system that ignored your nervous system. Stability comes from clarity, not restriction. Thank 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. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

    17 min
  8. Why spending money feels heavy (and how to fix it)

    JAN 6

    Why spending money feels heavy (and how to fix it)

    Do you hesitate before buying groceries, clothes for your kids, or something small for yourself, even when you can afford it? This episode explains why budgeting feels heavy, why spending feels emotional, and how to create a system that lets you spend without guilt while feeling safe, stable, and in control. What You’ll Learn Why money guilt is not a spending problem. It is a safety problemWhy traditional budgeting creates restriction, rebellion, and burnoutHow to reframe a budget into a spending permission systemThe three requirements for guilt free spendingHow to separate survival money from choice moneyWhy fun money regulates your nervous system and builds confidenceHow to build trust with money even when income is inconsistentA simple weekly reset to create calm cash flow Key Topics Covered Why fear gets louder after divorce and how it impacts spendingHow giving every dollar a job reduces anxietyWhy consistency matters more than perfectionHow to stop second guessing every money decision Resources and Links Calm Cash Flow Workshop. January 7 at 3 p.m. Eastern join here: Calm Cash Flow Workshop Thank 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. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

    15 min
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Welcome to iDateMoney®, the podcast where divorced mompreneurs learn how to rebuild financial stability after divorce without spreadsheets, shame, or second-guessing every decision. Hosted by Lisa Drennon—Wealth Activator, money strategist, and creator of the Money Multiplier System— this show is where clarity meets confidence. Each week, Lisa shares raw stories, practical strategies, and spiritual insights to help you: Release fear and guilt around money so you feel safe spending again. Create steady income and financial security—even if your business feels unpredictable. Confidently pay yourself, cover taxes, and provide stability for your kids. Rewrite your money story so you can step into your role as a secure, empowered mom. This isn’t your accountant’s podcast. It’s real talk for women ready to stop feeling broke, build true stability, and finally trust themselves with money. Want to be a guest on I Date Money: Budget • Invest • Build Wealth After Divorce? Send Lisa Drennon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/podmatchcommemberlisadrennoncom Because it doesn’t matter how much you have—it’s what you do with it. 🗝️🌬️💖💸

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