Meadowsweet Money Podcast
Tune in with Mimi Cirbusova, a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) and shame-free money mentor, to learn how to fix your finances without losing your humanity. Mimi combines the basics of financial literacy with the deeper mindsets, emotions, and values guiding it all. This podcast for anyone that is tired of feeling queasy every time they look at their bank accounts, worries that a budget will lead to a boring life, and is tired of the typical financial “talking heads” that make you feel shame and guilt about the occasional latte.
Episodes
How might we save money during a holiday season packed with uncertainty? Mimi shares tips to keep yourself calm and collected despite the horrors of capitalism.
Later in the episode, she shares her plans for a No Scroll November, and financial lessons from the Nine of Swords.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Become a member of the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/MeadowsweetMoney
- Get Mimi's FREE Substack newsletter: https://mea...
Mimi discusses the attention economy, how it impacts your daily spending decisions, and small steps to fight back.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Support the show by becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney
- New Economics for Sustainable Development: Attention Economy (United Nations): https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/attention_economy_feb.pdf
- Why Other People's Screen Time Annoys You (Culture Studies...
We're continuing our real money chats series to talk with Beth; someone that is working hard on multiple money goals but still worries that it's not enough.
Tune in to hear how Beth can refocus on all the things going right in her journey, where she might put her energy and attention next, and what's motivating her along the way.
Ready to finally tackle your debt once and for all? Not sure how to get started? Mimi breaks down the strategies to get you closer to debt freedom without losing your will to live.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney
- Undebt.It Snowball/Avalanche Calculator: https://undebt.it/debt-avalanche-calculator.php#snowball-calc
- Amortization Calculator: https://www.financialmentor.com/calcu...
Mimi sits down with Patreon Supporter, Miranda, to discuss her journey to becoming financially savvy. Discover how she used small wins to get closer to her goals of saving and investing, applied discernment while learning, and the advice she has for anyone just starting out.
To support this podcast and get access to bonus content, become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney
Mimi shares some encouraging and heartfelt messages about money that you probably need to hear today. Later in the episode, she shares how to use the energy of the Emperor card in the tarot deck from a personal finance perspective.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Follow Mimi on Substack: https://substack.com/@meadowsweetmoney
- Become a Patreon Supporter 💝: https://www.patreon.com/c/MeadowsweetMoney
- Healer and Medium, Deborah Roque (...
Mimi sits down with Patreon supporter, Casey, to discuss the challenges and uncertainty of unemployment. They also discuss creating financial goals in the face of changing circumstances, how to save when you don't make enough money, and letting go of the guilt when it comes to spending.
To schedule a free consult with Mimi, please visit: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/
Mimi shares the story of a friend that was recently a victim of a scam, and details what happened, how they recovered, and what to look out for to protect yourself and your money.
Mentioned in this episode:
- How to freeze your credit: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-does-it-mean-to-put-a-security-freeze-on-my-credit-report-en-1341/
- FTC's guide to recovering from scams: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-do-if-...
Mimi continues the conversation around money mindsets by exploring five common lies we tell ourselves about money, and how we can liberate ourselves.
Later in the episode, Mimi gets back to basics to discuss types of home equity loans, and what you need to know about using leveraging this type of debt for home renovations.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Debt avalanche calculator: https://undebt.it/debt-avalanche-calculator.php
- Sche...
The internet is chock-full of money mantras, affirmations, and suggestions for having more gratitude around your money. And while it's a great idea to move away from scarcity mindsets, there's a lot missing from the conversation. Mimi breaks down what you need to know about money mindsets and some tips to actually heal yourself.
Later, she shares what we can learn about security and abundance from the Queen of Pentacles, and...
It's easy to look past our present happiness in hopes of an idealized future, and this can affect our financial decisions in big ways. Mimi breaks down steps to stop interrupting your own joy and start aligning your money with the present moment. Plus, she shares tips to weigh benefits when searching for a new job.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Become a Patreon Supporter: https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney
- Get your tic...
Having a good credit score seems terribly important, but how does one achieve that (particularly when the scoring systems seem less than transparent?)
Mimi breaks down everything you need to know about getting your credit score on the up-and-up. And later, she discusses the juxtaposition of the King of Cups and the Five of Pentacles in today's financially intuitive segment.
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Mimi discusses why it's okay to desire nice things in life, and how to afford it -- even on a tight budget.
Later, she explores whether payday loans are ever worth it.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Follow Mimi on Substack: https://substack.com/@meadowsweetmoney
- Article: "Permission to be high maintenance": https://open.substack.com/pub/permissionto/p/permission-to-be-high-maintenence?r=2zhud7&utm_campaign=post&am...
How do we hold financial trauma in the body? What can we do to use this anatomic wisdom to rewrite our money stories? Mimi discusses small and simple tips to heal your money anxiety by tuning in to the wisdom of our physical self.
Mentioned in this episode:
- US Economic Policy Uncertainty Index: https://www.policyuncertainty.com/
- Join Mimi at the Summer Solstice Summit, hosted by The Tarot Diagnosis: https://www.thetarotdiagnos...
Mimi discusses tiny ways to save money, spend less, and have more room in your budget without adding another "to-do" item on your list. And later, she shares how interpret the Tower card in your personal finances.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Become a Patreon Supporter: patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney
- Check out Mimi's new personal Substack (Permission To): https://permissionto.substack.com/
- Tune in to Mimi's interview on "In The Stars w...
On today's mini-episode, Mimi discusses what's happening to our nervous system when we experience financial tension and gives a tiny meditation to help you relax and sooth yourself for the week ahead.
This podcast is sponsored by members of our Patreon! To support the show, please visit: patreon.com/meadowsweetmoney
Mimi shares tips on stopping self-deprivation, and why we might prevent ourselves from spending on the things that truly bring us joy. Later, she shares tips on handling a rent increase, and gets financially intuitive with the tarot.
Mentioned in this episode:
- National Multifamily Housing Council: https://www.nmhc.org/housing-help-hub/resources-for-renters/
- Follow Mimi on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/meadowsweetmoney.bsk...
Mimi discusses the five fundamental levels of the Money Mountain, so you can decide where to focus your energy on your journey. She also shares how the 10 of Pentacles in tarot might reflect in your money story, and how to decide if you should keep or cancel a credit card.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Follow Mimi on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/meadowsweetmoney.bsky.social
- Follow Mimi on Substack: https://meadowsweetmoney...
Mimi shares tips to DIY your own Mindful Spending Challenge, how to file your taxes for free, and ways to kick perfectionism to the curb. Plus, Mimi introduces a new segment!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Become a Patreon Supporter: patreon.com/meadowsweetmoney
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA): https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers
- IRS Free File: https://www.irs.gov/fil...
How can you protect your financial life from the shady 💩 happening right now? Here's a few steps you can take in the face of the power-hungry billionaire tech bros undermining our democracy. Later in the episode, Mimi talks through whether you might need life insurance, and what kinds of life insurance are worth your time.
Mentioned in this episode:
- What to screenshot on StudentAid.gov now (Instagram: @thedebtcollective...
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