Divorce, Dollars & Dating Again: Rewriting Your Money & Love Story with Melanie Yates

Ready to fall head over heels in love with money?

On this episode of I Date Money, we dive deep into the intertwined worlds of relationships and finances with special guest Melanie Yates, relationship coach and author of Happy, Joyous & Free: Love Your Life No Matter What.

Melanie brings her raw and real journey of divorce, financial imbalance, and emotional healing into focus—proving that both love and money need one thing to thrive: a healthy relationship. From being the breadwinner stuck paying alimony to reclaiming her power through personal growth and mentorship, Melanie shares how she went from angry and emotionally drained to confident and financially aware.

Key Takeaways:

• Why the belief "working harder = having more money" is a myth (and how to actually multiply your money).
• The hidden emotional baggage behind our money stories—and how they mirror our love lives.
• How generational narratives create money mindsets that no longer serve us.
• What Melanie learned about emotional responsibility during divorce and remarriage.
• Why balance—not just abundance—is key to a healthy financial life.
• How to shift from victimhood to vision when life feels “unfair.”
• Practical ways to date your money again, even after financial trauma.

💬 "You can’t rewrite your financial story if you’re stuck in an old chapter filled with guilt, shame, or scarcity. It’s time to take the pen back."

🔗 Resources:

• Grab Melanie's book Happy, Joyous & Free on Amazon
• Book a free consultation with Melanie at happyjoyousandfree.org

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Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily