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How to Alchemize Money Shame into Financial Dignity (Ep. 95)

How to Alchemize Money Shame into Financial Dignity (Ep. 95)

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On this episode of The Money Is Emotional Podcast, host Christine Luken explores how money shame can be transformed from something painful and limiting into a source of financial dignity, self-awareness, and action. She distinguishes between external money shame, which comes from other people’s expectations and judgments, and internal money shame, which comes from our own financial behaviors, inaction, or lack of knowledge.

Christine discusses:

  • How to tell if you are feeling external money shame.
  • The difference between internal and external money shame.
  • The cure for internal money shame.
  • Money shame can reveal neglected desires and goals.
  • How to transform money shame.

 

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I’m a Trust Fund Lady (Ep. 91)

I’m a Trust Fund Lady (Ep. 91)

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On this episode of the Money Is Emotional podcast, host Christine Luken challenges common stereotypes about trust fund and “nepo” babies while exploring the realities of inheritance, family businesses and generational wealth. Christine argues that criticizing people who inherit wealth while hoping to create wealth for your own family sends conflicting messages about your financial goals.

Christine discusses:

  • Why you need to rethink negative assumptions about inherited wealth?
  • Being a “nepo baby” isn’t as easy as it looks.
  • Family businesses require preparation, not entitlement.
  • Why trust fund babies are relatively uncommon?
  • Money and inheritance are deeply emotional.

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The Future of Female Friendships (Ep. 90)

The Future of Female Friendships (Ep. 90)

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In this deeply personal episode of the Money Is Emotional Podcast, host Christine Luken welcomes her friend Nicole Olsthoorn for an honest conversation about a misunderstanding that could have ended their friendship but instead made it stronger. Rather than avoiding conflict, both women chose curiosity, accountability, and open communication, demonstrating what emotionally mature friendships can look like.

Christine and Nicole discuss:

  • How to settle misunderstandings with grace and emotional maturity.
  • Taking responsibility for your own emotions rather than making others responsible for them.
  • Why healthy female friendships are not defined by the absence of conflict?
  • Recognizing that emotional triggers often point to unresolved experiences from the past.
  • Repairing relationships through honest, respectful conversations instead of gossip, avoidance or resentment.

 

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About my guest:

Nicole Olsthoorn (aka The Celtic Goddess) is a high priestess, a seer and channel, and an expert in creating sacred spaces. She uses her spiritual gifts to guide ambitious soul-led female founders and leading ladies in the reclamation of their feminine intuition, power, and leadership through online and in-person rites, rituals, and ceremonies that elevate and transform instantly. Nicole believes that women are the catalyst for the evolution of humanity, and that the world isn’t collapsing — she is emerging.

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Divorce By Design (Ep. 89)

Divorce By Design (Ep. 89)

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On this episode of the Money is Emotional podcast, host Christine Luken sits down with Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Author, Melissa Murphy Pavone, author of Divorce by Design, to discuss how people can navigate divorce with greater clarity, intention, and financial confidence.

Melissa shares how her mother’s difficult divorce inspired her career in divorce financial planning after witnessing the long-term consequences of emotional financial decisions. She explains that divorce is not just a legal process but one of the largest financial transactions most people will ever experience, making it essential to have both emotional and financial support throughout the journey.

Christine and Melissa discuss:

  • What drew Melissa to specialize in divorce financial planning?
  • The difference between “Divorce by Default” and “Divorce by Design”
  • The biggest financial mistakes people make during the divorce process.
  • How working with a team like financial professional, attorneys and mediators can lead to better outcomes.
  • Helping clients shift from survival mode into actually planning and feeling hopeful about their financial future.

 

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About my guest

Melissa Murphy Pavone is a highly respected financial expert specializing in collaborative divorce.

As both a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), Melissa offers a unique blend of expertise that empowers individuals to make informed financial decisions during one of life’s most challenging transitions.

Her passion for collaborative divorce stems from her commitment to helping couples navigate divorce in a constructive, non-adversarial way. Melissa works closely with family law attorneys, mediators, and mental health professionals to provide a holistic approach to divorce that focuses on fairness and long-term financial security for all parties involved.

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From Getting Rich to Living Richly (Ep. 88)

From Getting Rich to Living Richly (Ep. 88)

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So often, we believe that if we could just make more money, hit a certain number, or achieve a particular level of success, then we’d finally feel secure, fulfilled, and at peace. But what happens when you get there? What happens when you’ve won the money game, and yet you’re still asking bigger questions about purpose, identity, freedom, relationships, and legacy?

On this episode of Money is Emotional podcast, host Christine Luken is joined by Moa Diseborn, the founder of Studio Molodi, a private world for people who have achieved significant financial success and are exploring what comes next.

She works with discreetly wealthy entrepreneurs, investors, and visionaries who want more than external success—they want a life that feels rich from the inside out. Her philosophy is simple: when money is no longer the main problem, the real work begins.

Moa is known as “The Secret Millionaire’s Best Friend,” and on this episode we’re diving into the journey from getting rich to living richly.


Christine and Moa discuss:

  • The biggest surprises people discover when they arrive at the level of wealth they once dreamed about.
  • The difference between getting rich and living richly.
  • Why many wealthy individuals go out of their way to downplay their wealth?
  • How someone’s identity evolves as they accumulate wealth?
  • How wealthy people maintain authentic relationships while creating healthy boundaries around their time, energy and resources.

 

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About Moa Diseborn:

Moa Diseborn is a behavioural scientist and coach who has spent more than a decade working with people navigating wealth, life transitions and the invisible challenges that often come with external success.

Her work sits in the space between identity, values, direction and lived design. Clients come to her not for more information, but for a clearer way forward.

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The Four Elements of Money (Ep. 84)

The Four Elements of Money (Ep. 84)

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On this episode, host Christine Luken, the Financial Dignity Coach and host of the Money is Emotional podcast, presents a transformative approach to personal finance by integrating practical money management with emotional intelligence, mindset work, and spiritual alignment. Her framework is based on the ancient symbolism of the four elements—Earth, Water, Air, and Fire each representing a vital dimension of our relationship with money.

Christine discusses:

  • The multidimensional nature of Money and how it encompasses the physical (earth), emotional (water), mental (air), and spiritual (fire).
  • Why money is deeply personal and emotional, requiring a blend of practical skills and inner work.
  • The importance of emotional intelligence and how it helps to overcome blocks like shame, anxiety, and impulsive spending.
  • How mindset work helps to reshapes unconscious beliefs and aligns thoughts with financial goals.
  • How spiritual alignment turns money into a tool for greater good, reflecting personal values and morality.

 

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Feng Shui Your Way to Abundance (Ep. 83)

Feng Shui Your Way to Abundance (Ep. 83)

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On this episode, host Christine Luken features Janine Lowe, an expert Feng Shui consultant, Chinese astrologer, and founder of the J. Lo Feng Shui Academy. The conversation explores how Feng Shui, combined with emotional intelligence and wise money management, can transform your financial and personal life by enhancing energy flow and abundance.

Janine discusses:

  • How she got into Chinese astrology.
  • The influence of Feng Shui in our lives especially when it comes to abundance.
  • Why the front door is described as the “mouth of chi”?
  • How to strategically place water and color elements to activate financial energy.
  • Why Clutter blocks energy flow and negatively impacts corresponding life areas


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About Janine Lowe:

Janine Lowe is a renowned expert in Chinese astrology, Feng Shui, Body Language, and Interior Designer. Since beginning her career in 2004, Janine has provided chart readings for a diverse range of clients, from celebrities, business leaders to private individuals, helping them uncover their destiny and personality traits through birth dates and times of birth.

As an award-winning Feng Shui consultant, she collaborates with both affluent individuals and large corporations to enhance prosperity and harmony in their spaces. Her passion for interior design naturally complements her Feng Shui practice, allowing her to create environments that are not only harmonious but also visually captivating.

Janine is also a successful author, with her book Date Love Marry Avoid hitting number one on Amazon upon release in December 2023. Her latest book Feng Shui Your Way to Abundance hit number one on Amazon in December 2025. She is currently working on her book Manifest Your Way To Abundance expected out early 2026.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Janine is an animal lover who has rescued numerous street cats, giving them the loving homes, they deserve.

She enjoys relaxing by walking her dog, Rhia, along the beach, spending time with friends and family, and unwinding with a good Netflix binge.

Alongside her work as a Feng Shui consultant and author, Janine Lowe is a radio presenter on UK Health Radio, hosting the popular show Feng Shui Your Way for an audience of over 14 million listeners worldwide. Returning to her roots as a DJ, she blends a natural flair for interviewing with deep insight into energy, wellbeing, and personal transformation, creating conversations where ancient wisdom meets modern life.

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Money Tips from Old Married Couples (Ep. 81)

Money Tips from Old Married Couples (Ep. 81)

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This episode is all about real talk and practical wisdom. Christine Luken gathers stories and tips from “old married couples” who’ve weathered economic ups and downs together so you don’t have to figure everything out the hard way. Learn how honest conversations, clear systems, and value-driven decisions can bring your financial life into alignment, whether you’re running a busy practice or managing your household finances.

Christine discusses:

  • The importance of transparent money conversations (hint: silence is not golden).
  • How financial systems can reduce friction and free up your mental energy.
  • Why financial intimacy requires emotional vulnerability.
  • Balancing your “provider” and “pleasure” money without the guilt.
  • Why there’s no one-size-fits-all for couples’ finances and how to find out what works for you.

Whether you and your partner tackle bill pay together or separately, this episode is packed with actionable ideas you can start using right away to bolster both your bank accounts and your relationship.

 

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Why You’re Not Manifesting What You Want (Ep. 80)

Why You’re Not Manifesting What You Want (Ep. 80)

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On this episode, host Christine Luken challenges the tired “think positive and money will follow” narrative and offers actionable steps tailored for business owners in high-stakes fields. She introduces the concept of the emotional vibration scale which is a scientifically grounded approach that reframes how you show up for your business, your money, and your goals.

You’ll learn why forcing optimism or “delusional affirmations” can backfire, especially when you’re navigating real stress, financial setbacks, or growth plateaus. Instead, Christine walks you through practical tools (like bridge mantras and feel-good rituals) that restore emotional stability, so you can make sound decisions, attract ideal clients, and avoid burning out.

Most importantly, she underscores the importance of not touching key money decisions when you’re stressed or triggered because emotional clarity is as vital as financial certainty.

Christine discusses:

  • Why manifestation advice often backfires.
  • Why some affirmations don’t work.
  • How to raise your emotional vibration.
  • Using “bridge mantras” to shift out of stress, self-doubt and burnout.
  • Low vs. high energy vibration emotions and their impact on manifestations.

 

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Cash is Queen with Natalie Levy (Ep. 79)

Cash is Queen with Natalie Levy (Ep. 79)

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On this powerful of Money is Emotional podcast, host Christine Luken sits down with Natalie Levy, founder of She’s Independent, to explore how women can step into greater financial influence and dignity through the world of angel investing. You’ll hear Natalie’s journey from engineer and Wall Street trader to successful investor and community builder, and discover why you don’t need to be a celebrity or an ultra-wealthy insider to make a meaningful impact with your investments.

Together, they unpack common myths about angel investing, discuss the emotional patterns that hold women back, and demystify what it means to be an accredited investor. Whether you’re curious about building wealth, seeking to learn about alternative investments, or looking for practical steps to grow your confidence as an investor, this conversation is packed with actionable insights tailored for ambitious law firm owners and professionals alike.

 

Christine and Natalie discuss:

  • Transitioning from engineer and wall street trader to investor and community leader.
  • A brief introduction to angel investing.
  • How to align investments with your values.
  • Why women need to unlearn certain beliefs about money and power.
  • The importance of being mindfully selfish and prioritizing personal goals.
  • Why ownership matters for women.


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About Natalie Levy:

Natalie Levy is the Founder of She’s Independent, a women-first investment group offering an entirely new way to support women’s financial independence and influence through investing and board placements. As a member-led investment group, She’s Independent marries empowerment and action, with the ultimate mission of closing the power gap in investing by getting more women on the cap table, in the boardroom, and into positions of influence. Over the next 12 months, She’s Independent plans to deploy over $2M of capital collectively, and has invested in 13 deals since its formation in 2022.

An accomplished engineer turned Wall Street derivatives trader, investor, and advisor, Natalie has over a decade of tech operational experience, a portfolio of 30+ seed through later stage private investments, and has experienced liquidity events across 3 of the first 4 investments in her growth technology portfolio with an average return >20X.

She resides in Boulder, CO with her loving rescue pup Beans and is passionate about gender equity and mental health awareness.

 

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