Money is Not Your Problem
If you've ever said "I'm just bad with money" — this podcast is for you.
Money Is Not Your Problem is for capable, hardworking women who are tired of starting over, avoiding their numbers, and wondering why nothing seems to stick. The truth is, financial struggle rarely comes down to math. It comes down to patterns, beliefs, and the stories we carry about what we deserve or what's even possible for us.
Each episode gives you something real: a financial concept explained simply, a mindset shift worth sitting with, and a practical step you can take before the week is out.
I'm Madeleine Strasburg — Financial and Life Coach, former math teacher, and founder of Strasburg Coaching. With a Master of Education, over 20 years of teaching personal finance, and certifications from Ramsey Solutions and The Life Coach School, I've worked with women at every stage of the financial journey. I know what it looks like to be smart and responsible yet still feel completely stuck with money.
This podcast is built on one core belief: money management is a learnable skill. Not a personality trait. Not a moral score. A skill — and you can build it.
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Money is Not Your Problem
Ep.30 Bridging the Gap to Your Financial Success
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No matter how much we talk about goals, if you use an achievement-only approach, your results will most likely not last. Scientific studies prove that the most successful approach for lasting results is having a compelling reason and focusing on who you want to become, your identity. Researchers like Dr. Edwin Locke, Dr. Barry Goldman, Dr. Gary Latham, and even author James Clear have concluded that personal identity goals strategies support successful behavior change and goal achievement (Goldman, Masterson, Locke, et al., 2002).
In this week's episode, we discussed a simple 3-way approach designed to help you better set your goals for becoming good with money and achieving financial prosperity. This approach starts with who you want to become and your vision for the future; then, we look at who you are right now and then what strategies we need to use to bridge the gap.
These three simple yet powerful steps that can transform your vision into reality:
There: Visualize your future financial goals. Who is the person who has the results you want to achieve?
Now: Take a moment to reflect on yourself today. What are your habits? How do you use your time? What are your emotional and behavioral patterns?
The Bridge: Now, identify what you need to change to become who you want to be: the person who has the financial results you desire.
We invite you to take some time to complete this exercise. It could be the crucial first step toward achieving financial freedom and realizing your dreams. We're rooting for you!
Special Workshop Invitation:
We're thrilled to invite you to my upcoming webinar, "The Real Reason Why You Are Broke and How to Change That." This workshop is designed to help you uncover why you feel stuck in your financial life and give you strategies to start creating a new relationship with money. Sign up NOW at strasburgcoaching.com/broke
- Workshop Title: "The Real Reason Why You Are Broke and How to Change That"
- Date & Time: Wednesday, March 27, at 11 AM MST
- Registration: Secure your spot in this life-changing workshop by signing up at strasburgcoaching.com/broke.
The Future YOU, who is great with money, is in your hands! See you at the workshop.
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