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
What does it mean to be good with money? And does that make us cringe?
Mentioned in this episode:
Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman (Bookshop.org)
Healthy Financial Habits Checklist (MeadowsweetMoney.com)
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Do you make purchases that you later regret?
Mimi shares tips to stop the cycle of shame and guilt around your unplanned spending so you can have more money for the stuff you love...all without self-deprivation!
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Musings on getting clearer on our happiness, so you can spend more money on it.
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In today's mini-episode, Mimi shares some quick times to save money on your grocery bill and prepare for food supply uncertainty.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Prevent food waste: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/preventing-wasted-food-home
- Guide to understanding expiration dates: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/news/story/best-by-vs-sell-by-uga-food-safety-expert-explains-expiration-dates
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Mimi does a collective tarot reading to help us navigate the uncertain times we're facing.
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Money mindsets are powerful, but they can't fix all your problems. In today's episode, Mimi shares why you can't just "heal your scarcity mindset" out of all your financial woes.
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What does it mean to be financially literate? Mimi breaks down the seven skills of financial literacy so you can become savvier with your money.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Support this show by becoming a Patreon member! http://patreon.com/meadowsweetmoney
- Learn how tax brackets work (Two Cents -- Youtube): https://youtu.be/6cRg9bnSnvg?si=yiZV34Xe9otvXx3a
- Follow Mimi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meadowsweetmoney/
Mimi shares where she's focusing more and less of her spending in 2026, and how the Wheel of Fortune card impacts the collective energy this year.
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Mentioned in this episode:
- Go analog and try a No Scroll month: https://substack.com/home/post/p-178497456
- Join the Money & The Artists Way series: https://www.patreon.com/colle...
In the final episode of Season 3, Mimi shares ideas for a more equitable future for all -- meritocracy not included, and encourages everyone to begin daydreaming about a new American dream.
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Data sources mentioned in this episode:
- Remembering Mollie Orshansky - The Developer of the Poverty Thresholds (United States Social Security Administration)
- Mea...
Mimi shares the internal and external actions for sustainable financial self care, as well as money-saving intentions you might want to set in 2026.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Permission to give Black Friday the middle finger (values-based gift guide): https://open.substack.com/pub/permissionto/p/permission-to-give-black-friday-the?r=2zhud7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
- Money and The Artist's Way (Coming in 2026): https...
Mimi discusses how first hand financial trauma can impact and disrupt our lives, as well as tips for healing. Later, she shares insights from her No Scroll November, a Patreon-Only Podcast series coming in 2026, and gets back to basics on the four variables you need to pay attention to when it comes to investing for retirement.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Links to free resources: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/resources/
- Get Mimi...
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://meadowsweet...
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): https...
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/calculato...
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.
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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 (Para...
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-you-...
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
- Schedule...
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