Episode 267

The Connection Between Money and Mental Health With Maureen Scanlon

Published on: 13th March, 2025

In this episode of I Date Money, host Lisa Drennon, the Wealth Activator, sits down with Maureen Scanlon, master life coach, author, speaker, and podcast host. If you're a divorced mompreneur struggling with cash flow and money confidence, this conversation is for you!

Maureen shares her transformational money story, from growing up in a scarcity mindset, navigating financial struggles as a military wife, overcoming divorce-induced money panic, and ultimately reclaiming her financial independence. Together, Lisa and Maureen dive into the psychology of money, breaking generational cycles, and shifting from money fear to financial confidence.


Lisa also drops major financial wisdom for divorced moms, covering:


✅ Why your relationship with money matters more than your income


✅ How financial security—not just freedom—creates peace of mind


✅ The emotional baggage that keeps women from building wealth


✅ Why ignoring your finances is the biggest risk you can take


✅ Practical steps to rewrite your money story and take control

Golden Nugget from Maureen: "The more I thought I needed money, the less money came. The less I thought about money, the more money came."


If you're tired of feeling like money controls you instead of the other way around, this episode will shift your mindset and your bank account!

Guest Spotlight: Maureen Scanlon

Who She Is: A master life coach, speaker, and author helping women break free from negative patterns and build self-confidence.


📚 Books: My Dog is More Enlightened Than I Am, My Dog is My Relationship Coach


🐶 Fun Fact: She runs a dog boutique that sells adorable pet apparel & homemade treats!


🔗 Connect with Maureen: Website | Dog Boutique

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About the Podcast

I Date Money: Budget • Invest • Build Wealth After Divorce
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. 🗝️🌬️💖💸

About your host

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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.