EP 177: “What Creates Your Relationship with Money with Biz Hippie”

In this episode of the Money & You podcast, host Michelle Perkins is joined by money coach
and entrepreneur Scarlett Stanhope, known as “The Biz Hippie.” Together, they explore the
deep connection between emotional awareness, belief systems, and financial
behaviors—emphasizing that healing your relationship with money is the true path to financial
freedom.

Scarlett shares her personal evolution from finance professional to spiritual coach, explaining
how she combined financial strategy with inner healing techniques to support clients in
transforming both their mindset and money habits. She explains that your money story often
originates in childhood and continues to unconsciously shape your adult life—until you gain
awareness and take control.

The episode dives into techniques like story work and “parts work” to identify and shift internal
money narratives. They also discuss the importance of clarity: when you look directly at your
financial situation, stress decreases—even before the numbers improve. Ultimately, Scarlett and
Michelle emphasize that money should be used intentionally, in service of a clear personal
vision—not simply accumulated out of fear or habit.

00:00 – Meet Scarlett Stanhope and her unique approach to money
07:45 – From accounting to coaching: Scarlet’s personal money journey
14:02 – How money mindset affects income at every level
19:35 – Understanding your “money story”
24:18 – Unpacking childhood beliefs and money trauma
31:10 – Tangible steps: How to start seeing and managing your money
37:50 – Creating a vision for your life (and funding it)
45:15 – Maintaining financial routines and emotional resilience
52:00 – Using your money intentionally and living in alignment

Key Takeaways:
● Your Money Story Begins Early: Beliefs about worth, scarcity, and success are often
formed in childhood and can unconsciously impact adult decisions.
● Awareness is Power: Avoidance creates more anxiety. Simply looking at your
numbers—without judgment—reduces stress and opens the door to financial
empowerment.
● Multiple Inner Voices Shape Decisions: “Parts work” helps identify internal conflicts
that create confusion or sabotage around money.
● Vision First, Strategy Second: Know what you truly want from life—then use money
as the tool to get there. Most visions are simpler than you think: freedom, family time,
travel, ease.
● Financial Freedom Comes from Alignment: Not just making more money, but using
money intentionally to live the life you want—even if it means redefining “success.”

Additional Resources:
● Learn more about Scarlett’s Empowered Abundance coaching program:
https://thebizhippie.com/abundance

● Follow Scarlett on Instagram: @thebizhippie

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financial life…

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