In this special episode, Rachel Coons shares her transformative journey from financial overwhelm to abundance, as she’s interviewed by Monica Packer at the More for Moms Conference. Rachel opens up about the emotional side of money, the unique challenges moms face, and how shifting your mindset can bring peace—even when life feels chaotic. Discover practical tips for saving on groceries, building a healthier relationship with money, and embracing generosity and gratitude. Whether you’re...

Are you living paycheck to paycheck and wondering how you’ll ever pay off your debt when there’s nothing left at the end of the month? In this episode of The Money Mom Podcast, host Rachel Coons—mom of four and grocery budgeting mentor—shares practical, encouraging strategies to help you make real progress on your debt, even when your budget feels impossibly tight. Discover why traditional budgeting advice often falls short, how to shift your money mindset, and the power of small “margin mome...

Are you a mom ready to transform your money mindset, attract financial abundance, and create lasting wealth for your family? In this episode of the Money Mom Podcast, host Rachel Coons dives deep into the powerful connection between money, energy, and emotions. Discover practical strategies for building an abundance mindset, mastering personal finance, and overcoming financial stress. Learn how your thoughts, beliefs, and energy around money can impact your financial success. Rachel shares ac...

As we close out 2025 and set our sights on an abundant, empowered 2026, this episode is the perfect way to reset your mindset, refresh your money goals, and learn how to actually build wealth in the new year. Today on The Money Mom Podcast, Rachel is joined by special guest Madison from New Money Madison. A money + mindset coach who blends neuroscience, personal finance strategy, and manifestation to help women become first-generation millionaires. Together, we dive into: 💸 How to start...

Feeling overwhelmed by holiday spending, family expectations, and the pressure to create a “perfect” season? In this episode of the Money Mom Podcast, host Rachel Coons shares heartfelt stories and practical strategies to help you reclaim the magic of the holidays—without breaking the bank. Rachel dives into: Setting boundaries around money and energyCreating meaningful family traditions that don’t cost a fortuneNavigating Black Friday and holiday sales with intentionCommunicating your fina...

Which Grocery Store Should You Shop At? (And Why It Might Not Matter As Much As You Think) If you’re trying to spend less on groceries every month, where you shop does matter, but not nearly as much as how you shop. In this episode, Rachel breaks down the pros and cons of different types of grocery stores. From discount stores like Aldi and WinCo to big box retailers, warehouse clubs, and organic markets and reveals which ones can truly help you save. You’ll learn why the secret to slashing y...

🎄 The holidays are coming fast... and if you’re already stressing about how to pay for all the gifts, gatherings, and extra expenses without adding to your credit card balance, this episode is for you. Inside, Rachel breaks down real, actionable steps you can take starting today to free up cash for Christmas, simply by adjusting how you shop for groceries. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Cut your grocery bill by 30–50% without sacrificing quality ✅ Meal plan using what’s already in your pantry and f...

Today on the Money Mom Podcast, Rachel sits down with transformational coach and Rockstar Mom founder Megan Caldwell to talk about ditching burnout, perfectionism, and people-pleasing so you can create a life that actually feels good. Megan shares why “balance” is often a trap and how to pursue alignment instead. Plus the simple foundations that help busy moms reclaim energy, presence, and peace. You’ll learn: The difference between chasing balance and living in alignmentHow to build a person...

What if your pantry could literally pay you? It might sound wild, but it’s true. There is money sitting in your kitchen right now, and in this episode, Rachel shows you how to find it. If you’ve ever felt the financial pinch of the holidays or wondered how to get ahead without completely overhauling your budget, this episode is the perfect place to start. You’ll learn how to Shop the Shelf, the first step in Rachel’s signature SHOP Method, and discover how thousands of families have saved $30...

What if you could take multiple family vacations a year...without paying for flights or hotels? 🌴✈️ In this episode of The Money Mom Podcast, Rachel sits down with travel hacking expert Megan Langford, who went from barely affording one trip a year to traveling six times annually, saving over $25,000 a year using credit card points. Megan breaks down exactly how she does it. No spreadsheets, no crazy spending habits, and no debt. You’ll learn: How to start “travel hacking” the right wayThe be...

If you’re a mom who’s ever felt weighed down by debt or out of control with your finances, this episode is going to speak straight to your heart. Today, I’m joined by my dear friend and Money Mom Club coach, Jenna, who went from feeling stuck, anxious, and overwhelmed by credit card debt to paying off over $42,000 in less than a year. In this powerful conversation, Jenna opens up about: The moment she realized she couldn’t live in financial chaos any longerHow she and her husband finally face...

Warning: this one’s a little spicy. In today’s episode of the Money Mom Podcast, Rachel Coons is laying down five hard truths about money that every mom needs to hear. These truths may feel uncomfortable (and you might even feel called out), but they come from a place of love, abundance, and wanting more for you and your family. Inside, Rachel unpacks the blind spots that keep moms stuck, why no one is coming to “save” your finances, how debt carries more than just numbers, why more income is...

You’re in for a treat. Today I’m sitting down with licensed psychotherapist and nervous system expert Eliza Kingsford, the woman whose work quite literally changed my life and my marriage. We get practical about what “nervous system work” really means (no jargon, promise), why your reactions aren’t “personality flaws” but state-based responses, and how understanding your nervous system can transform your parenting, partnership, and even your relationship with money. If you’ve ever wondered wh...

In this follow-up to last week’s episode, Brad and I go deeper into the exact mindset work that transformed how we experience money, and why that shift changed our marriage, careers, and day-to-day peace (even while still carrying student loans). If you missed Part 1, start there, it lays the foundation for today’s conversation. We talk about the moment Brad realized he had given power to money, how reframing money as neutral (a simple tool and flow of energy) dissolved shame and anxiety, and...

Today I’m joined by a very special guest, my husband, Dr. Brad Coons. We’re pulling back the curtain on: Brad’s personal experience with a GLP-1 (tirzepatide): why he started, what changed, and how he approached it alongside strength training and nutritionThe “behind-the-scenes” of our Instagram love story (and a few wild details we’ve never shared)How healing our relationship with money transformed our marriage, stress, and daily life, and the exact mindset shifts that started it allThis is ...

This week’s episode is extra special because I’m bringing on a Money Mom Club member to share her real experience inside the club. Debbie is a homeschooling mom of four who thought she had her grocery spending under control—until she actually tracked it and realized she was spending nearly $1,500 a month. Within just a few weeks of applying the SHOP Method, Debbie cut her bill in HALF—down to around $700 a month—while also saving time, stress, and energy. In this conversation, she opens...

Have you ever tried budgeting and felt like a total failure, or just completely overwhelmed by the process? You’re not alone, and the problem isn’t you…it’s the way most of us have been taught to think about budgeting. In this episode of The Money Mom Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on why traditional budgeting often doesn’t work for moms and how you can approach money in a way that actually feels doable. No more endless spreadsheets, confusing apps, or shame-filled restrictions. ...

In today’s episode of The Money Mom Podcast, I’m getting personal and answering one of the most common questions I’ve been getting lately: “Have you been on a GLP-1?” The truth is—yes. For the first time, I’m sharing my full journey with GLP-1s: why I decided to try it, what it’s been like for me and Brad, the results we’ve experienced, and the honest pros and cons. From weight loss and energy shifts, to how we’ve prioritized lifting weights and protein intake to protect muscle, I’m pulling b...

In this powerful episode of The Money Mom Podcast, Rachel sits down with Maryanne, the founder of Become Unshoppable, to talk about the real reasons we overspend, and how to take back control without feeling deprived. Maryanne shares her deeply personal journey from emotional shopping as a new mom to discovering the “why” behind her spending and reclaiming over $1,000 a month for things that truly mattered, like childcare, house cleaning, and self-care. Together, Rachel and Maryanne unpack th...

It’s that time of year again—new routines, new backpacks… and a lot of new expenses. In this episode of the Money Mom Podcast, I’m diving into the real-life budget struggles moms face during back-to-school season and giving you practical ways to take the stress (and overspending) out of the equation. From school supplies and clothes to groceries and lunchbox prep, we’re covering it all. You'll learn: When not to buy school supplies (trust me on this one)How to save BIG on back-to-school cloth...