Ever find yourself thinking “I should be better with money,” but you’re too tired to track one more thing or clip another coupon?

This episode is for you, friend. I’m joined by my long-time money mindset coach and financial strategist, Brie Sodano, and we’re pulling back the curtain on the real reason budgeting doesn’t work for so many smart, capable women.

Spoiler: it’s not about spreadsheets, it's about the mental load you’re already carrying. And no, it’s not your fault.

We’re diving into the patterns, habits, and “money bleeds” that quietly drain your bank account—and your energy. If you’ve ever opened your credit card bill and wondered, “Where did all our money go?” this episode will hit home in the best way.

Let’s shift the way you think about budgeting, spending, and what it really means to steward your money without shame or overwhelm.

🎧 Listen in and take the first step toward using your money with purpose—without the burnout.

• Why traditional budgeting methods fail (and what actually works)
• What a “money bleed” is—and how to stop yours
• The 3 resources you need to manage wisely: time, energy, and money
• Why tracking spending isn't enough (and what to do instead)
• How habit blindness affects your bank account (hello, Amazon autopilot)
• Brie’s trick for saving money without giving up convenience or peace
• The real reason your budget isn't "working"—and it’s not what you think

🎯 Find Your Bleed
The best $40 I’ve ever spent. Brie’s self-paced course has saved me tens of thousands of dollars over the years—no shame, no spreadsheet overwhelm, just practical tools that work.
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📚 Read Brie’s Book: Cash Confident
This book is packed with real-life tools for managing money as a modern woman (no finance jargon, no judgment).
💛 Available wherever books are sold.

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Take a peek at your last 30 days of transactions and look for your “money bleed.” It’s not always big purchases—it’s often the daily $20 that adds up without meaning or purpose. Don’t judge it. Just notice it. Awareness is the first step to freedom.

If this episode gave you an “aha” moment or helped you feel less alone in your money journey, would you share it with a friend or leave a review? Every share helps more women gain the clarity (and peace) they deserve.

You know what to do.
Ready. Set. Simplify. 💛

Let’s talk time, mental load, and why “we all have the same 24 hours” is one of the biggest lies women are told.

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Megan Sumrell—time management expert and creator of Planapalooza—for a deep, honest conversation on why traditional productivity advice doesn’t work for most women. And spoiler: it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. It’s because you’ve been trying to use systems that were never designed for your brain, your season, or your life.

We get into the neuroscience behind why women process time, planning, and decision-making differently—and how to finally build a schedule that works with your brain instead of against it.

Whether you’ve been feeling scattered, behind on your goals, or just overwhelmed by the mental load that comes with life, kids, clutter, and expectations—you are going to love this one.

• Why women experience “squirrel brain” (and why it’s not a flaw)
• The science behind mental load—and how to take control of it
• One simple shift that can instantly reduce overwhelm and bring clarity
• Why you haven’t hit your goals this year (and what to do next)
• The truth about “same 24 hours” productivity culture (and how to opt out)
• How to plan your time in a way that reflects real life, not just appointments

• 🎯 Join Planapalooza (http://www.megansumrell.com/a/2148146184/LJ6uRgox): Megan’s annual live planning event for women (October 2025)
• ✍️ Try Megan’s Weekly Time Awareness Hack: Block out a week of “real life” in your calendar and see what time you actually have.
• 📅 Follow Megan on Instagram: @megansumrell
• 🧠 Want Help Creating a Decluttered, Tidy-Home Routine? I’ll be teaching inside Planapalooza on why you’re always tidying and never caught up—you won’t want to miss it!

Try Megan’s “calendar reality check.” Instead of planning your week in a vacuum, map out everything that actually happens—meals, pickups, walks, laundry, scroll breaks, everything. You might be shocked at how little time is truly “free.” (No shame—just insight.)

If this episode gave you permission to take a breath, let go of guilt, or ditch the hustle, would you do me a favor and share it with a friend? The more we share real tools and truth around time and home management, the less we all carry.

You know what to do:
💛 Ready. Set. Simplify.

Have you ever had something sitting by your front door or in the garage for months because you might sell it… but never actually do? 🙋‍♀️ I’ve been there. And friend, it’s not just about time or willpower. Your brain is wired to make this hard.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the two psychological traps that keep us stuck in “maybe I’ll list it” limbo (and why you’re not lazy or broken for struggling). I’ll walk you through a simple gut check that will tell you whether it’s time to sell, donate, or finally let it go, plus the exact experiment I use to cut through the indecision and reclaim my peace.

If you’ve ever been haunted by a “still need to sell it” pile, this one’s for you.

• The two psychological traps that keep you clinging to stuff you swear you’ll sell
• A simple gut-check exercise that cuts through the mental clutter
• How to run my 1-week “price-drop experiment” to get unstuck
• Why sometimes the best ROI isn’t cash; it’s peace, time, and breathing room

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