Her Money Mindset

If you’ve ever looked at your bank account and thought, “I should be farther by now,” this episode is your permission slip to let that guilt go.

We’re breaking down:

• Where financial guilt really comes from
• Why your money timeline doesn’t define your worth
• How to rebuild self-trust and stop comparing your progress
• Practical steps to move forward with peace — not pressure

This one’s packed with real talk, mindset shifts, a...

If you’ve ever asked, “Where does all my money go?” — this episode is for you.

We’re breaking down the three numbers every woman needs to know to feel confident and in control of her finances:

💰 Your income (what actually hits your account)

💸 Your expenses (what’s really leaving)

📊 Your true cash flow (what’s left — and what it’s doing for you)

Courtney walks you through practical steps, mindset shifts, and a few easy wins to he...

Feeling like your budget never works — no matter how hard you try? You’re not alone.

In this episode, Courtney breaks down how to build a zero-based budget that actually fits your life, instead of fighting against it. You’ll learn how to plan every dollar without feeling restricted, guilty, or overwhelmed.

You’ll discover:

💡 How to make your budget flexible and realistic

💡 Why zero-based budgeting is more freeing than it sounds

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Feeling like your budget never works — no matter how hard you try? You’re not alone.

In this episode, Courtney breaks down how to build a zero-based budget that actually fits your life, instead of fighting against it. You’ll learn how to plan every dollar without feeling restricted, guilty, or overwhelmed.

You’ll discover:

💡 How to make your budget flexible and realistic

💡 Why zero-based budgeting is more freeing than it sounds

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In this episode, we’re breaking down why you keep falling off your budget even when you know exactly what to do. You’ll learn what’s really behind your inconsistency (spoiler: it’s not laziness), how to stop the guilt spiral, and how to build a budget that actually works for your lifestyle, not against it.

We’ll talk about the emotional side of budgeting, how to reset instead of restart, and the three biggest reasons your current p...

You know how to budget… but somehow, it keeps falling apart right before the holidays.

In this episode, Courtney breaks down the 5 most common budget mistakes women make and exactly how to fix them before the holiday chaos hits. From emotional spending to invisible expenses and lack of systems, you’ll walk away knowing how to make your budget finally stick.

💬 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why your budget isn’t failing — your...

If you’ve ever checked your bank app and felt that “ugh, I did it again” moment, this episode is for you.

We’re unpacking what the overspending shame spiral really is, why it keeps you stuck, and how to finally move forward with confidence instead of guilt.

You’ll learn practical ways to stop the cycle, rebuild trust with yourself, and create structure that supports you — not shames you.

✨ Inside this episode:

• Why shame keeps ...

You didn’t fail. You just learned something new about your spending.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through exactly what to do when you go over budget so you can fix it without starting from scratch, stop the guilt spiral, and make your budget stronger for next month.

✨ Resources Mentioned:

• Budgeting Basics Bundle — Build a flexible budget that actually fits real life. Use code HMMPODCAST for 15% off 

• SoFi High-Yield Savings Ac...

Feeling anxious about money? You’re not alone — and it doesn’t mean you’re “bad with money.” In this episode, I’m breaking down what money anxiety really is, why it happens, and the practical steps you can take to calm it so you can finally breathe easier with your finances.

You’ll learn:

• The real causes of money anxiety (hint: it’s not just about your bank balance)
• Signs you might be stuck in financial stress
• Simple shifts to...

Saving money doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or impossible. In this episode of the Her Money Mindset Podcast, I’m breaking down exactly how to set up automatic savings so it happens in the background of your life—no guilt, no stress.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why automation is the key to consistent savings

✅ How to set your first realistic goal ($500 or $1,000)

✅ The different automation methods that actually work

✅ How to keep your saving...

We’ve all been there—maxing out a card you promised you’d pay off, abandoning a budget halfway through the month, or spending when you swore you wouldn’t. Those mistakes can leave you feeling guilty, ashamed, and like you’ll never get it right.

But here’s the truth: your past money mistakes don’t define you. They prepared you.

In this episode of the Her Money Mindset Podcast, I’m walking you through:

• Why we lose trust with our...

If your budget keeps “breaking,” it’s not you. It’s the guesswork. In this episode I show you how to turn your bank statements into a simple, honest money map. We’ll walk through exactly what to pull, how to tag transactions (needs, wants, debt, savings), and where most people leak cash without noticing (fees, delivery, Target/Amazon “little” orders). Then we’ll use that data to set realistic category caps you can actually stick to...

Here’s the hard truth: you can’t budget your way out of burnout.

If you’ve ever sat down with the best intentions—new spreadsheet, new app, new plan—only to give up after a week because it felt like ‘one more job,’ you’re not broken. You’re burned out.

In this episode of Her Money Mindset, I’m breaking down why traditional budgeting fails when you’re exhausted, how financial burnout shows up in your day-to-day, and most importantly...

Ready to save tens of thousands of dollars and shave years off your mortgage? In this episode of the Her Money Mindset podcast, I’m breaking down the truth about mortgage payoff strategies and how even small extra payments can make a massive impact.

You’ll learn:

• Why your payments are mostly interest in the early years.
• The real math behind adding $50, $100, or $200 to your payment.
• Strategic ways to apply extra payments for m...

Money is one of the biggest sources of stress in relationships, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of the Her Money Mindset Podcast, we’re diving into why couples fight about money, how to shift your mindset so you’re working as a team, and practical tools you can use to reduce conflict and build long-term alignment with your spouse.

You’ll learn:

💡 Why money fights aren’t really about money at all

💡 How to reframe argume...

Ever feel blindsided by holiday shopping, birthday parties, or vacation expenses? You’re not alone, and it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode of Her Money Mindset, I’m breaking down exactly how to set up sinking funds so you can plan ahead, avoid debt, and actually enjoy those big moments guilt-free.

You’ll learn:

• What a sinking fund is (and why it’s a total game-changer)
• How to calculate exactly how much to save
• The...

Do you ever feel a pit in your stomach after swiping your card, even when it’s for something as simple as groceries or a coffee? You’re not alone. So many women carry unnecessary guilt every time they spend money, and it creates a cycle of shame, overspending, and stress.

In this episode of the Her Money Mindset Podcast, we’re breaking down where that guilt actually comes from, how to tell the difference between healthy and unhealt...

Is your budget feeling out of control — like no matter what you do, you’re always playing catch-up? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Her Money Mindset Podcast, I’m breaking down The 5-Step Budget Reset for Busy Women — a simple, practical process to help you realign your spending, simplify your categories, and finally feel in charge of your money again.

You’ll learn how to:

• Review where your money’s really going (witho...

Too often we tie our self-worth to our income — but your paycheck is not your identity. In this episode of Her Money Mindset Podcast, we’re unpacking how money and identity get tangled together, why it leaves you stuck in shame or pressure, and how to root your worth in something stronger than your bank balance.

You’ll learn how to break free from identity traps, reframe your money mindset, and build confidence without letting your...