Episode 334

Heal, Thrive, Dream: From Trauma to CEO with Karen Robinson

Published on: 7th August, 2025

Ready to stop surviving and start thriving—in life, money, and business? In this heart-opening episode of I Date Money, Lisa sits down with trauma recovery therapist and bestselling author Karen Robinson, founder of Heal Thrive Dream. Karen shares her powerful journey of leaving a secure government job to follow her soul’s calling—building a holistic healing business that now includes retreats, energy work, and deep trauma-informed care.

They explore the deep link between emotional healing and financial health, the power of paying yourself first (even when it’s hard), and why nervous system regulation is the secret weapon for entrepreneurs. You’ll walk away feeling seen, inspired, and ready to say yes to your own healing and wealth journey.


💬 Quote to Remember:

“I know I can always make money. It’s a mindset shift—we’re not powerless.” —Karen Robinson


Topics Discussed:

  • Karen’s transition from the Department of Defense to trauma-informed entrepreneur
  • How Heal Thrive Dream was born (and why the name still gives her chills)
  • Childhood memories that shaped her money story
  • The powerful link between emotional health and financial confidence
  • How to calm your nervous system in moments of financial stress
  • Karen’s favorite income stream: healing retreats for women and couples
  • The truth about paying yourself first—and why so many entrepreneurs skip it
  • Permission to be a work in progress while building wealth


💡 Resources & Links Mentioned:

🔗 Karen’s Website: www.healthrivedream.com


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I Date Money
Rebuild financial stability after divorce—rewrite your money story with clarity and confidence.
Welcome to iDateMoney®, the podcast where divorced mompreneurs learn how to rebuild financial stability after divorce without spreadsheets, shame, or second-guessing every decision.

Hosted by Lisa Drennon—Wealth Activator, money strategist, and creator of the Money Multiplier System— this show is where clarity meets confidence.

Each week, Lisa shares raw stories, practical strategies, and spiritual insights to help you:

Release fear and guilt around money so you feel safe spending again.

Create steady income and financial security—even if your business feels unpredictable.

Confidently pay yourself, cover taxes, and provide stability for your kids.

Rewrite your money story so you can step into your role as a secure, empowered mom.

This isn’t your accountant’s podcast. It’s real talk for women ready to stop feeling broke, build true stability, and finally trust themselves with money.

Because it doesn’t matter how much you have—it’s what you do with it. 🗝️🌬️💖💸

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Lisa Drennon

Lisa Drennon, Wealth Activator & founder of iDateMoney® has been in the finance & insurance industry since 1987. Her unconventional Money Multiplier System transformed her money relationship to become a self-made millionaire, retire 2 ½ years early, pay $100K of debt in 6 months, & relocate to her beachfront dream home.