Have you ever been on a sales call, felt completely aligned with the person or program, and then the moment the price was revealed, your stomach tightened, and the words came out automatically: “I can’t afford it.”

It’s one of the most common phrases people say when faced with investing in themselves. But what if that statement isn’t actually about money at all?

In this episode, Lisa Drennon unpacks a powerful realization she had after four recent sales calls where every potential client said the exact same thing: they couldn’t afford the investment.

But instead of taking that statement at face value, Lisa began asking a deeper question.

What if “I can’t afford it” is actually a protective response from the nervous system rather than a true reflection of someone’s financial situation?

When we’re faced with a big decision, especially one involving money, our brain and body can react with fear, stress, and uncertainty. That response can make us shut down opportunities that might actually help us grow.

In this episode, Lisa breaks down the three hidden lies behind the phrase “I can’t afford it” and explains why people often find ways to pay for things when the need feels urgent, aligned, or certain.

You’ll learn why the real objection is rarely money — it’s usually a lack of certainty, discomfort around making the decision, or a nervous system that feels overwhelmed by the possibility of change.

Lisa also shares the powerful lesson she learned from these sales conversations: when people don’t fully acknowledge the pain of their current situation, they often can’t see the true value of the solution in front of them.

If you’re a divorced or single mompreneur who feels like money keeps slipping through your fingers no matter how hard you work, Lisa also shares how her 90-day Wealth Accelerator program helps women install a simple financial system that reduces stress, builds savings, and creates real financial confidence. Explore whether this program is a good fit for you: Wealth Accelerator

Because true financial freedom isn’t about how much money you make, It’s about understanding how to make your money work for you.

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What if the reason you’re stuck financially isn’t about math but about avoidance? In this episode, Lisa shares a powerful personal story about hip pain and how it revealed a deeper truth about the way we treat money. If you’ve been avoiding your bank account, living on credit cards, or feeling anxious every time you think about your finances, this episode will help you lean in instead of pulling away.

00:09 – The Theragun Story: Avoiding the Pain
Hip pain revealed a powerful lesson about control, discomfort, and healing.

01:00 – The Money Parallel
Why we avoid looking at our finances when they feel overwhelming, and how that avoidance keeps us stuck.

02:00 – The Credit Card Cycle
Living on credit, not knowing your numbers, and playing the “where did my money go?” game.

02:18 – The Smell of Money & Money Awareness Challenge
How weekly reset calls and daily “cash flow quickies” help you rebuild your relationship with money.

04:13 – Step 1: Daily Money Gratitude
Why gratitude shifts you from fear to awareness.

05:00 – Step 2: Create a Money Map
Track income, expenses, debt, assets, and net worth. Why knowing your numbers turns fear into neutral data.

06:44 – Step 3: Pay Yourself First
Stop saving “what’s left.” Build your emergency fund and create intentional money buckets.

07:30 – Money Buckets & High-Yield Savings
Using designated accounts to reduce emotional spending.

08:30 – Rewrite Your Money Story
How your past beliefs shape your current financial reality and how to change them.

09:05 – The Psychology of Wealth
Why mindset, not income, determines whether you keep money. Worthiness, healing, and breaking the debt cycle.

09:50 – Final Message: Lean In
On the other side of financial discomfort is peace, clarity, overflow, and true wealth.

• Avoidance keeps you stuck financially.
• Gratitude reduces money anxiety.
• Clarity creates confidence.
• Paying yourself first builds safety and stability.
• Wealth is mindset + math.
• You are capable, and deserving of financial peace.

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of iDateMoney®! 🗝🌬💖💸

Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.

Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.

Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO

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⚠️ Results Disclaimer: Results and examples shared in this video are based on specific experiences and are for educational purposes only. Achieving similar outcomes requires time, effort, and consistency. Individual results will vary depending on your niche, dedication, and external factors. This content does not constitute professional, financial, or legal advice.

You do not feel anxious about money because of your income. You feel anxious because you do not have a buffer. In this episode, I show you how to find your first $1,000 in seven days and start your $10,000 emergency fund sprint without spreadsheets, shame, or overwhelm.

• Why saving six months of expenses feels paralyzing
• The real reason you still feel broke, even on a solid income
• How to calculate your true “needs only” monthly number
• Why $1,000 changes your nervous system fast
• The 7 Day Money Awareness Challenge that routinely uncovers $500 or more
• How to redirect money without feeling restricted
• Where to open a high yield emergency fund account
• How to stop feeling guilty when you use your emergency savings

1. Open your Money Map and calculate needs only expenses
2. Start with $1,000 in seven days
3. Open a high yield savings account
4. Complete the 7 Day Money Awareness Challenge
5. Redirect, do not restrict
6. Build toward $10,000 with weekly clarity

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸

Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.

Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.

Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.

Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today.

Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it

🗝️🌬️💖💸

Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily