It's Not About The Money

In this episode I explore the concept of money denial, particularly through the lens of the pacifist money story type.  I discuss the psychological and neurological aspects of financial avoidance, highlighting how denial serves as a protective mechanism against emotional pain associated with financial decisions.  The conversation delves into the generational patterns of financial responsibility an...

In this episode I explore the complex emotion of shame, particularly in relation to money and spending habits. I discuss how shame is a natural human emotion that can lead to impulsive spending and feelings of inadequacy.  Through the Money Storytypes framework, I provide insights into understanding one's relationship with money and offer practical tools for transforming shame into empowerment. Th...

In this conversation I discuss the energy dynamics of selling, emphasizing the importance of moving from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance and connection. I share practical exercises to help entrepreneurs, particularly women, overcome fears associated with selling and adopt a more authentic, desire-based approach.  This conversation highlights the significance of energy in sales interactions...

In this episode of 'It's Not About the Money,' I delve into the intricate relationship we have with success, particularly focusing on the fears that often accompany it. Drawing from my exploration of Gene Keys, I discuss how our perceptions of success are shaped by our values, self-worth, and the shadows we carry.  I explore the themes of graciousness, fear, and success and highlight the importanc...

In this conversation, I discuss nine money habits that may be keeping individuals poor and offer insights on how to transform these habits.  I emphasize the importance of understanding one's relationship with money, recognizing emotional triggers, and fostering open financial conversations.  The discussion also covers the significance of building a financial security fund, nurturing one's nervous...

In this episode, I explore the intricate relationship between love and money, and how healing your relationship with love could be the key to holding more wealth. Chapters 00:00 The Intrinsic Connection Between Love and Money 05:40 Understanding Financial Blueprints and Money Trauma 11:01 Expanding Your Capacity to Hold Wealth 18:09 Healing Relationships with Love and Money Resources: Get my FREE...

In this conversation, I delve into the concept of money trauma, exploring its emotional and psychological impacts on individuals.  I discuss how past experiences with money shape our beliefs and behaviours, leading to patterns of overspending, under-earning, and self-sabotage.  I emphasise the importance of recognizing these traumas and offer practical strategies for healing, including self-awaren...

In this episode, I discuss the critical importance of pensions in divorce settlements, particularly for women.  I highlight the common oversight of pensions during divorce proceedings and explain the various options available for managing pensions, including pension sharing, offsetting, and attachment orders.  I emphasise the need for women to seek financial advice during divorce to ensure they do...

In this episode of the It's Not About the Money podcast, I explore the reasons behind procrastination, particularly in relation to financial decisions. I discuss how emotions such as fear of failure, fear of success, perfectionism, and overwhelm can hinder our ability to make money-related choices. I emphasize the importance of understanding money freezes and how these emotional barriers can hold...

In this conversation, I share my personal journey of talking a pause on my podcast and other business areas and the profound transformation it has brought to my life.  I discuss my experiences of visiting Necker Island, my ADHD diagnosis, and what an ice bath with Sir Richard Branson taught me about resilience.  I also explore the concept of identity and the freedom that comes from expanding into...

In this conversation, I discuss the impact of masculine energy on our financial lives and how to bring more feminine energy into our approach to money. I explore the language and behaviour associated with money, highlighting the underlying feelings of safety, hard work, and control. I emphasize the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energy and releasing the need to control. I encourage...

In this episode, Catherine shares her journey of transitioning from a secure full-time job to running three successful businesses. She provides insights and tips on how to make the leap from corporate to self-employed. Catherine emphasizes the importance of exposing oneself to successful self-employed individuals and surrounding oneself with supportive communities. She also highlights the need for...

In this episode of 'It's Not About the Money' (formerly 'In Her Financial Shoes') I discuss game-changing money management tips for adults with ADHD. I explain why traditional money advice may not work for individuals with ADHD and offer practical tips to overcome challenges. The tips include creating mini-milestones, using visual cues, trying different money management tools, reframing language,...

In this episode of 'It's Not About the Money' (formerly 'In Her Financial Shoes')  I explore the concept of inherited family trauma and its impact on financial success. I explain how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours around money are formed before we are even born, influenced by the traumas and experiences of our parents and grandparents.  I share my journey of discovering somatics and how it...

In this episode of 'It's Not About the Money' (formerly 'In Her Financial Shoes') I discuss where to start with putting money aside in your business.  I focus on five critical money pots that every business owner should consider: expenses, profit payouts, tax and VAT, cash reserves, and investments. I also discuss the importance of accurately predicting expenses for growth, paying yourself first,...

In this episode on the 'It's Not About the Money' podcast (formerly 'In Her Financial Shoes'), I explore the fear of asking to be paid and its impact on financial success.  I share stories of clients who have overcome this fear and achieved significant financial results.  I emphasise that selling is not about the individual but about helping clients see the certainty in their offers. I discuss the...

In this episode of It's Not About The Money (formerly In Her Financial Shoes), I discuss the three signs that indicate you are on your way to your next financial breakthrough.  The first sign is detaching from the need for money and shifting from a mindset of lack to gratitude and abundance. The second sign is experiencing chaos and breakdowns, which often occurs before a breakthrough. The third s...

In this episode of It's Not About The Money podcast (formerly the In Her Financial Shoes podcast) I discuss strategies for getting booked out and selling out your services. Looking at the importance of understanding the stage of your business and tailoring your lead generation strategies accordingly.  I share three key selling strategies: setting powerful intentions, creating a perfect repeatable...

In this episode of It's Not About The Money podcast (formerly the In Her Financial Shoes podcast) I unravel some of the secrets to attracting those dream joyful, high paying clients. It isn't just about attracting high-paying clients, I'm not a big believer in just telling you to go and increase your prices. This isn't about just attracting high-paying clients. This is about you standing in your p...

  In this episode of It's Not About The Money podcast (formerly the In Her Financial Shoes podcast) I delve into how you can overcome money blocks that come up when closing sales when showing up to sell your service or your products. I want to help you to overcome some of these mindset issues that can come up in the context of marketing your service, your programme or your offer. I would love to h...

In this episode of It's Not About The Money podcast (formerly the In Her Financial Shoes podcast) I cover how to stop self sabotaging in order to make more money. The reason that we self-sabotage is that it feels safer for us to procrastinate, say no, and not get visible. All of these behaviours I talk about come from a place of safety. And so the aim of self-sabotaging behaviours is not to remove...

In this episode of It's Not About The Money podcast (formerly the In Her Financial Shoes podcast) I explore the difference between what happens when we sit in our feminine or masculine power when we're trying to create more abundance in our life and businesses. As well as discussing why it's important to recognise how feminine and masculine energies can influence your financial behaviours.    In t...

In this episode of It's Not About The Money podcast (formerly the In Her Financial Shoes podcast) I am going to share with you how you can create one word that you are emotionally connected to that can transform the way you feel and transform your business in 2024! In this episode, I cover: Why the one word strategy works How to decide on your word for 2024 What or who has inspired you How to full...

In this episode of It's Not About The Money podcast (formerly the In Her Financial Shoes podcast) I'm going to be sharing something similar to what I did in last week's episode - five steps on how to create a perfect repeatable year. This week I focus much more on the practical side. Last week, I focused on reflecting on last year, and this part is reflecting forward. In these five steps, I want t...

In this episode of It's Not About The Money podcast (formerly the In Her Financial Shoes podcast) I'm going to be talking to you about how you can reflect back on this year, so that you can start to look forwards and for part two I will talk you through how to create a perfect repeatable year. Now, this is the perfect time of the year to be diving into looking ahead for next year, looking back on...