Why You’re Stuck in Money Stress (And How to Shift Your Energy, Standards, and Results) with Wendy Sterling

Let’s talk about money. It’s the thing we all think about… but rarely talk about honestly. In this episode of Work Unscripted, Marlo Lyons sits down with career and life coach Wendy Sterling to unpack the deeper forces shaping how we earn, spend, and experience wealth, way beyond budgets, strategies, and spreadsheets.Because here’s the truth: most high-achieving professionals aren’t stuck because they don’t work hard enough. They’re stuck because they’re operating from hustle culture, money anxiety, and misalignment they don’t even realize is there.Wendy introduces the concept of Energetic Intelligence (the new EI) - understanding how your nervous system, money mindset and emotional patterns drive your life decisions. Today she shares how they directly impact your decisions, your income, and your career trajectory.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why your money story may be quietly limiting your growthHow nervous system regulation impacts decision-making, income, and burnoutThe hidden cost of hustle culture and why slowing down actually creates better resultsWhat it really means to raise your standards in work, money, and lifeHow to shift from stress and scarcity into alignment, clarity, and sustainable successHow to overcome money blocks and build wealth without burnout.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right”… but still not experiencing the level of success, ease, or fulfillment you want, this episode will challenge how you think about money, work, and your next level.Because building wealth isn’t just about what you do. It’s about how you think, feel, and show up while doing it.Connect with Marlo Website | LinkedIn | Instagram  -----------Work Unscripted is produced by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.