Give Yourself Permission to Make More Money with Cortney McDermott | Ep 40

What does it really mean to give yourself permission to make more money? On the Real Money, Real Life™ podcast, Linda Grizely sits down with Cortney McDermott to talk about money, receiving, self-worth, and why so many people quietly cap what they allow themselves to earn. The answer is not just to "think positive" or force yourself into a new money mindset. It starts with understanding what money represents for you. Is it freedom? Safety? Proof that you are enough? Permission to make more money often begins with noticing the stories, stress, and fear that keep you from receiving what you say you want. Linda Grizely and Cortney McDermott unpack why earning more is not only about strategy, why scarcity can live in the body, and how relaxation, awareness, and attention can shift what feels possible. You'll hear why Cortney says money is a form of flow, why wealth is not the same as having a high bank balance, and why the practice of doing less may actually help you access more clarity. If you have ever felt guilty wanting more, afraid to earn more, or unsure whether you are "allowed" to receive more, this conversation offers a different way to think about money. Real Money, Real Life™ is about the human side of money, and this episode is a reminder that you do not have to shrink your dreams to be responsible. You can be grounded and abundant at the same time. 💡 We talk about: • Giving yourself permission to make more money • Why people subconsciously cap their earning potential • How self-worth shapes what you allow yourself to receive • Why scarcity is not just a thought pattern • How rest, relaxation, and attention can shift possibility Timestamps (00:00) Giving yourself permission to make more money (02:20) How Cortney began talking about money and wealth (04:15) What money really represents underneath the surface (07:30) Brainwave frequencies, stress, and abundance (15:25) How to move out of high-stress money thinking (19:25) Why people subconsciously cap their earning potential (23:00) Worthiness, wealth, and the story of the diamond (28:00) Moving from scarcity to possibility (32:10) Why mindset alone is not the full answer (38:25) One tiny practice to shift your consciousness (43:35) How to connect with Cortney McDermott (45:10) Closing nugget: grounded and abundant About Cortney McDermott "All you have to do is look into Cortney's eyes and you know she's figured something out. Her gift is helping the rest of us figure it out, too." -Ndaba Mandela, author of 'Going to the Mountain: Life Lessons from My Grandfather, Nelson Mandela' Cortney McDermott is an award-winning author and speaker and celebrity coach. Her work in self-development and business strategy has been featured in Inc., Women's Health, NBC, The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and SUCCESS, and her talks on human potential have been shared on stages including TEDx, Mindvalley, Oxford Saïd Business School, and Richard Branson's private island, Necker. With a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, Cortney blends academic rigor with real-world experience to help individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Her career highlights include executive roles at Vanity Fair Corporation, Vice President at Sustainability Partners Inc., and successfully running her own businesses, where she has worked with brands such as Universal Music Group, Nike, Kickstarter, and Google. Fluent in four languages, Cortney splits her time between Italy and the US. Connect with Cortney Website: https://www.cortneymcdermott.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cortneymcdermott Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cortneymcdermott/ Resource Freebie: free meditation on website About Linda Grizely Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a financial wellness speaker and personal finance expert and educator. She is the creator of the MeMoney® Method, and host of the Real Money, Real Life™ podcast. Bridging financial strategy with behavioral insight, she helps people build confidence and clarity with their money and teaches individuals and organizations how to replace financial overwhelm with empowerment and real-world results. 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