Description

In this episode, we’re unpacking why money avoidance is so common (and why it’s not a personal failure), how your nervous system plays a role in financial stress, and how awareness, not perfection, is the first step to taking your power back.

You’ll hear why:

• Avoiding your bank account is actually making the problem worse
• Your brain is trying to protect you, but it’s often lying to you about danger
• Simply looking at the numbers (without judgment) can start breaking the negative money cycle
• Grocery spending is the fastest, least overwhelming place to create real financial momentum
• More money won’t fix money problems without a system in place
• All-or-nothing thinking is one of the biggest budget killers for busy moms

We also talk about why restriction, no-spend challenges, and perfectionism don’t work long-term, and what does work instead: flexible systems, realistic habits, and progress you can actually sustain in real life.

If you’re heading into 2026 feeling overwhelmed, behind, or stuck in a cycle of stress with money, this episode will help you slow things down, reconnect with your body, and start moving forward—one grounded step at a time.

✨ Plus: I’m sharing details about my upcoming free Money Reset for 2026 workshop, where we’ll break down the 5 pillars busy moms need to stop overspending, get out of debt, and finally feel in control. Without shame or spreadsheets.

👉 Links to the free workshop and my grocery savings classes are here:

www.heyrachelcoons.com/class

You are not starting over.
 You’re leveling up.
And you’re more capable than you think. 💛

xoxo,
Rachel

Where to find me:
Instagram: @heyrachelcoons

Join me for my free training to cut your grocery bill by $600 every month: Register HERE