21. Money Habits And Hidden Fears

Money. Just reading that word might make you want to close the app, grab a latte, and pretend everything's fine. This week on No Bras Required, Patti and Meghan kick off February's theme, Finding the Stronger You, by diving headfirst into something many women avoid like a haunted house, money. This is not a budgeting lecture. No spreadsheets. No latte-shaming. And absolutely no "just stop spending" nonsense. Instead, this episode is all about financial confidence, where it comes from, why so many women don't feel it, and how our relationship with money is deeply emotional, especially once motherhood enters the picture. They unpack the money stories we inherited, the scarcity mindset so many of us grew up with, why avoidance isn't laziness, and how understanding money can actually be a safety issue for women. If you've ever felt capable running a household, a studio, and everyone's emotional wellbeing, but totally overwhelmed by finances, this one's for you. In this episode, we talk about: Why money reflects beliefs, fear, worth, and power, not just numbers The real reason women avoid their banking apps How upbringing and scarcity mindset shape spending habits Why financial literacy is a safety issue for women How motherhood adds pressure, guilt, and emotional weight to money Teaching kids money confidence without shame Why having any plan is better than avoiding it altogether The first step toward financial confidence, awareness, not perfection Homework for this week: No fixing. No judging. Just notice your money story and when emotions show up around spending. Next week, Patti and Meghan dive into what financial confidence actually looks like, even when your numbers aren't perfect, and they welcome their first-ever podcast guest. Bras optional. Awareness required.