The Biggest Money Myths Holding Women Back - with Debra Morrison

💬 message Denise Alright, friends, grab a cup of coffee and get ready to feel inspired. In this episode of Thrive After 45™, I get to sit down with the amazing Debra Morrison. Debra has spent over 47 years as a Certified Financial Planner and Asset Manager, and she's not just about numbers...she’s all about helping women live untethered, fulfilling lives. But her work goes way beyond that. She’s a certified Grief Coach who even offered pro bono guidance to grieving families after 9/11. She's also the author of My Husband Died Now What and Common Sense Money Guide for Women, and her TEDx talk, "Feel the Financial Fear and Do It Anyway," has inspired so many women to face their financial lives head-on. We talk about so many good things, like the power of community, what to do when society tells you that you're "done," and how to overcome the mindset of scarcity. Debra shares her belief that women can and should find their purpose again, whether that’s learning to paint, traveling, or volunteering. She also gives us a fresh take on wealth, breaking it down into five categories: physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and financial. This conversation is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to take control of your financial life and that your two most important assets are time and health. Debra's energy and wisdom will absolutely light a fire under you.You'll also hear us dive into:Why the biggest myth about money is that you're "too old" The difference between risk and return in the stock market The importance of having a "why" for your saving and investing goals How money buys options, not just happiness This episode is a must-listen if you want to shed financial shame, gain confidence, and learn how to build your own wealth, all while being a part of a powerful sisterhood. ✨ You can find Debra online and connect with her here: Debra’s Baker’s Dozen of NOT-SO-OBVIOUS Financial Planning ESSENTIALS https://WCDIW.com/checklisthttps://WeCanDoItWomen.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wcdiwgroupInstagram: @debralmorrisonLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/debralmorrison Youtube: www.youtube.com/@DebraLMorrisonThank you for spending time with me today on the Thrive After 45™ podcast! If this episode spoke to you, be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss one.November 2026, I will be hosting a live, in-person experience called IGNITE: The Inner Uprising™.It is a two-day immersive gathering for women in midlife — women who feel the quiet pull toward something more truthful, more embodied, more fully their own.IGNITE is an extension of these conversations.It’s where reflection becomes embodiment.Where insight becomes integration.Where women who have held so much for others gather to stand fully in their own sovereignty.If something in today’s conversation stirred you — if your body leaned in — that is NOT accidental.The waitlist is now open.If IGNITE feels like something your future self would thank you for, I invite you to add your name here. https://ignite2026.lovable.appThere is a place for us to gather.If you loved this episode, I’d be so grateful if you left a review - it helps more amazing women like you find this show!Your journey doesn’t stop here - let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with me at denisedrinkwalter.com, and follow ...