Messy 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.Messy money does not mean you are failing. It means your money needs a simple system, not more shame.In this special Mother’s Day episode of iDateMoney®, Lisa Drennon talks about the money stress so many divorced and single moms quietly carry. From checking your account before swiping your card to moving money around just to cover bills, Lisa brings honesty, humor, and relief to the conversation around messy money.Lisa shares why personal and business money often get tangled together, why emotional spending happens, and how guilt can drive money decisions when you are trying to provide for your kids. She also explains why your nervous system matters when it comes to money and how awareness can help you rebuild confidence, stability, and control.You’ll learn:Why messy money does not make you a bad momHow guilt affects spending decisions after divorceWhy business owners must pay themselves a paycheckHow to use money buckets to create clarityWhy awareness creates financial powerOne simple action step to find money you may already haveTimestamps:00:00 Messy money and why money buckets matter01:15 A Mother’s Day conversation most people avoid02:24 The emotional load of money as a single or divorced mom03:10 Why your thoughts drive your money actions03:45 Paying yourself as a business owner04:48 Lisa’s story of bankruptcy, shame, and debt06:25 Why most money problems are not math problems07:11 Nervous system safety and emotional money choices08:00 The Money Multiplier System and fun money09:35 One question to ask your bank account today10:20 How awareness can redirect your spending11:20 Encouragement for every mom rebuilding her money storyThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily