Money Is Emotional

Hosted by Christine Luken

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Welcome to the Money is Emotional Podcast with Christine Luken, The Financial Dignity® Coach. In this podcast, we help you recover a positive and peaceful relationship with your personal finances. We do this by bringing together wise money management with emotional intelligence. Join us for this journey where we navigate our relationship with money as Christine Luken draws from years of experience and guest experts to help you get to the root of your money issues.

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August 12, 202652 min

Creating Your Wealth Map (Ep. 92)

On this episode of Money Is Emotional, Christine Luken speaks with Juliana Uto, investor, startup advisor, and founder of Wealth Bravery, about developing the skills and judgment needed to become a better steward of wealth. Christine and Juliana discuss: Financial knowledge isn’t the same as investor judgment. How women can develop investment confidence? Risk tolerance is learned through experience. Understanding the role your investments play in your overall wealth strategy. The emotional transformation that happens when you take ownership of your financial future. Why your net worth doesn’t necessarily determine your financial freedom. Connect with Christine Luken: Join my free community, Spiritual Women Building Wealth: https://bit.ly/SWBWfbgroup Book a Money Power Hour with Christine: https://bit.ly/MoneyPowerHr Join the waitlist for the next round of The Merchant Priestess Path: https://7-pillars-llc.kit.com/mpwaitlist Subscribe to the Merchant Priestess Substack to get early access to my next book: https://christineluken.substack.com/ Connect with Juliana Uto: Website: www.wealthbravery.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/juliana_uto LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/julianauto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliana.uto About Juliana Uto: For nearly two decades, Juliana was a senior leader at a global oil and gas major — evaluating assets, making strategic investment decisions at a corporate level, and operating in environments where capital decisions carried real consequence. All while quietly building her own multi-seven-figure portfolio from the inside out. When her daughter was born, she knew she wanted to be present — not traveling internationally for someone else’s balance sheet. She left at forty. Not because she had to — because she’d built the architecture to make it possible. The optionality to stay or go, to work or not, wasn’t something she stumbled into at sixty-five. It was something she designed for, intentionally, long before she needed it. Then she built Wealth Bravery to give other high-earning women the same framework: the capital allocator’s lens, the private markets access, and the clarity that changes how you see everything you’re building.

July 29, 202621 min

I’m a Trust Fund Lady (Ep. 91)

On this episode of the Money Is Emotional podcast, host Christine Luken challenges common stereotypes about trust fund and “nepo” babies while exploring the realities of inheritance, family businesses and generational wealth. Christine argues that criticizing people who inherit wealth while hoping to create wealth for your own family sends conflicting messages about your financial goals. Christine discusses: Why you need to rethink negative assumptions about inherited wealth? Being a “nepo baby” isn’t as easy as it looks. Family businesses require preparation, not entitlement. Why trust fund babies are relatively uncommon? Money and inheritance are deeply emotional. Resources: Schedule your Money Power Hour: https://bit.ly/MoneyPowerHr Join me in my free Facebook Group, Spiritual Women Building Wealth: https://bit.ly/SWBWfbgroup Get your copy of Money is Emotional: Prevent Your Heart from Hijacking Your Wallet: https://amzn.to/4w4GHbx Follow and subscribe to the Merchant Priestess on Substack: https://substack.com/@christineluken

July 15, 202640 min

The Future of Female Friendships (Ep. 90)

In this deeply personal episode of the Money Is Emotional Podcas t , host Christine Luken welcomes her friend Nicole Olsthoorn for an honest conversation about a misunderstanding that could have ended their friendship but instead made it stronger. Rather than avoiding conflict, both women chose curiosity, accountability, and open communication, demonstrating what emotionally mature friendships can look like. Christine and Nicole discuss: How to settle misunderstandings with grace and emotional maturity. Taking responsibility for your own emotions rather than making others responsible for them. Why healthy female friendships are not defined by the absence of conflict? Recognizing that emotional triggers often point to unresolved experiences from the past. Repairing relationships through honest, respectful conversations instead of gossip, avoidance or resentment. Connect with Christine Luken: Join the Wealthy Woman Book Club® Subscribe to the Merchant Priestess Substack to get early access to my next book Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching Book: The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer Connect with Nicole Olsthoorn: Website: Nicole Olsthoorn Substack: The Celtic Goddess with Nicole Olsthoorn Facebook: Nicole Olsthoorn Podcast: Speaking Goddess with Nicole Olsthoorn Linkedin: Nicole Olsthoorn About my guest: Nicole Olsthoorn (aka The Celtic Goddess) is a high priestess, a seer and channel, and an expert in creating sacred spaces. She uses her spiritual gifts to guide ambitious soul-led female founders and leading ladies in the reclamation of their feminine intuition, power, and leadership through online and in-person rites, rituals, and ceremonies that elevate and transform instantly. Nicole believes that women are the catalyst for the evolution of humanity, and that the world isn’t collapsing — she is emerging.

July 1, 202631 min

Divorce By Design (Ep. 89)

On this episode of the Money is Emotional podcast, host Christine Luken sits down with Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Author, Melissa Murphy Pavone, author of Divorce by Design , to discuss how people can navigate divorce with greater clarity, intention, and financial confidence. Melissa shares how her mother’s difficult divorce inspired her career in divorce financial planning after witnessing the long-term consequences of emotional financial decisions. She explains that divorce is not just a legal process but one of the largest financial transactions most people will ever experience, making it essential to have both emotional and financial support throughout the journey. Christine and Melissa discuss: What drew Melissa to specialize in divorce financial planning? The difference between “Divorce by Default” and “Divorce by Design” The biggest financial mistakes people make during the divorce process. How working with a team like financial professional, attorneys and mediators can lead to better outcomes. Helping clients shift from survival mode into actually planning and feeling hopeful about their financial future. Connect with Christine Luken: Join the Wealthy Woman Book Club® Financial Dignity® After Divorce book Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching Connect with Melissa Murphy Pavone: Website: Mindful Divorce Partners Book: Divorce by Design book Instagram: mindfuldivorcepartners TikTok: @mindfuldivorcepartners LinkedIn: Melissa Murphy Pavone Podcast Appearances About my guest Melissa Murphy Pavone is a highly respected financial expert specializing in collaborative divorce. As both a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), Melissa offers a unique blend of expertise that empowers individuals to make informed financial decisions during one of life’s most challenging transitions. Her passion for collaborative divorce stems from her commitment to helping couples navigate divorce in a constructive, non-adversarial way. Melissa works closely with family law attorneys, mediators, and mental health professionals to provide a holistic approach to divorce that focuses on fairness and long-term financial security for all parties involved.

June 17, 202645 min

From Getting Rich to Living Richly (Ep. 88)

So often, we believe that if we could just make more money, hit a certain number, or achieve a particular level of success, then we’d finally feel secure, fulfilled, and at peace. But what happens when you get there? What happens when you’ve won the money game, and yet you’re still asking bigger questions about purpose, identity, freedom, relationships, and legacy? On this episode of Money is Emotional podcast, host Christine Luken is joined by Moa Diseborn, the founder of Studio Molodi, a private world for people who have achieved significant financial success and are exploring what comes next. She works with discreetly wealthy entrepreneurs, investors, and visionaries who want more than external success—they want a life that feels rich from the inside out. Her philosophy is simple: when money is no longer the main problem, the real work begins. Moa is known as “The Secret Millionaire’s Best Friend,” and on this episode we’re diving into the journey from getting rich to living richly. Christine and Moa discuss: The biggest surprises people discover when they arrive at the level of wealth they once dreamed about. The difference between getting rich and living richly. Why many wealthy individuals go out of their way to downplay their wealth? How someone’s identity evolves as they accumulate wealth? How wealthy people maintain authentic relationships while creating healthy boundaries around their time, energy and resources. Resources: Alex Hormozi & Tony Robbins Interview on Purpose & Money Connect with Christine Luken: The Merchant Priestess Path Becoming the Benefactor Course Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching Join the Wealthy Woman Book Club® Connect with Moa Diseborn: Website: Studio Molodi Instagram: studio_molodi About Moa Diseborn: Moa Diseborn is a behavioural scientist and coach who has spent more than a decade working with people navigating wealth, life transitions and the invisible challenges that often come with external success. Her work sits in the space between identity, values, direction and lived design. Clients come to her not for more information, but for a clearer way forward.

June 3, 202617 min

Who is the Merchant Priestess™? (Ep. 87)

On this episode, host Christine Luken, originally known as a financial dignity coach , introduces a transformative identity: The Merchant Priestess . This new title reflects a deeper integration of her professional expertise in money management with her spiritual journey and identity. Christine shares: The limitations of referring to herself as only a financial coach. Her Akashic records reading experience that revealed past life connections to Egypt and Europe. The interest in business she showed right from the age of 5. Her childhood desire to be a priest which led to creating her own rituals at home. How to create beauty and substance in all aspects of life including finance. The Merchant Priestess creed. Resources: Join me on the Merchant Priestess Path: https://bit.ly/MPsummer2026 Follow and subscribe to the Merchant Priestess on Substack: https://substack.com/@christineluken If you want to work with me 1:1, apply for Financial Dignity® Coaching here: https://www.christineluken.com/apply/

May 12, 202627 min

Money: From Sacrilege to Sacrament (Ep. 86)

On this episode of Money is Emotional podcast, host Christine Luken shares her journey reconciling spirituality and money, emphasizing that money is deeply emotional and intertwined with spiritual beliefs. Christine shares: The conflict she believed existed between spirituality and wealth as a result of her religious upbringing. Transition to seeing money as a neutral tool due to Dave Ramsey’s influence. Why she now views money as a sacrament. The relationship between money, power and the church. How to balance the four elements of money to create financial and spiritual harmony. The Merchant Priestess path she is currently on which integrates marketplace savvy with spiritual practice. Resources: Follow and subscribe to the Merchant Priestess on Substack: https://substack.com/@christineluken Waitlist for the inaugural round of the Merchant Priestess Path: https://bit.ly/mpwaitlistjuly26 Listen to episode 84, The Four Elements of Money: https://bit.ly/MIEpodcast84 Wealthy Woman Book Club® https://www.christineluken.com/wealthy-woman-book-club-join-now/ If I’m you want to work with me 1:1, apply for Financial Dignity® Coaching here: https://www.christineluken.com/apply/ Connect with Christine Luken: Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching: https://www.christineluken.com/apply/ Join the Wealthy Woman Book Club®: https://www.christineluken.com/wealthy-woman-book-club-join-now/

April 29, 202645 min

Through the Threshold with HR Hutzel (Ep. 85)

On this episode of Money is Emotional podcast, host Christine Luken is joined by Heather Hutzel, a storyteller of soul-stirring fantasy and bestselling author of the Fable of Eylan series. Together we discuss how identity shapes our relationship with money and how storytelling frameworks can facilitate profound personal and financial transformation. Heather Hutzel shares: How money challenges often mask deeper identity struggles. The essence of a story lies in character transformation. Common limiting beliefs most people have about themselves or about money. How to identify threshold moments in our lives Why your financial future depends on the identity you choose to embody today? Connect with Christine Luken: Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching: https://www.christineluken.com/apply/ Join the Wealthy Woman Book Club®: https://www.christineluken.com/wealthy-woman-book-club-join-now/ Connect with Heather Hutzel: Through the Threshold workshop: www.hrhutzel.com/threshold Heather’s Substack, Threshold: https://hrhutzel.substack.com/ Fable of Eylan Books: https://hrhutzel.store/products/fable-of-eylan Fable of Eylan Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4vyDOjH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hrhutzel/ About my guest H. R. Hutzel is a storyteller of soul-stirring fantasy. Her books are portals—infused with love, loss, magic, and memory. She is the author of Fable of Eylan , a fantasy series born from grief and shaped by wonder—written for those who believe magic is real… and love never dies . Her journey began with a bestselling debut novel and has since grown into a body of work that bridges soul and story. Her work is an invitation to transformation—a reminder that the stories we tell shape the lives we live… and that sometimes, losing yourself in a story is the truest path to finding your way home. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her walking with her golden retrievers, barefoot in the garden, or curled in a hammock with a book—losing herself in the pages, always listening for the next chapter in her own story.

April 15, 202627 min

The Four Elements of Money (Ep. 84)

On this episode, host Christine Luken, the Financial Dignity Coach and host of the Money is Emotional podcast, presents a transformative approach to personal finance by integrating practical money management with emotional intelligence, mindset work, and spiritual alignment. Her framework is based on the ancient symbolism of the four elements—Earth, Water, Air, and Fire each representing a vital dimension of our relationship with money. Christine discusses: The multidimensional nature of Money and how it encompasses the physical (earth), emotional (water), mental (air), and spiritual (fire). Why money is deeply personal and emotional, requiring a blend of practical skills and inner work. The importance of emotional intelligence and how it helps to overcome blocks like shame, anxiety, and impulsive spending. How mindset work helps to reshapes unconscious beliefs and aligns thoughts with financial goals. How spiritual alignment turns money into a tool for greater good, reflecting personal values and morality. Resources: If you’re interested in working with me 1:1 to help you break out of your money comfort zone and reach new heights of financial success, apply for Financial Dignity® Coaching here: https://www.christineluken.com/apply/ Foundations of Financial Dignity® course for financial coaches, advisors, and tax professionals to help their clients with the emotional side of money: https://foundations-of-financial-dignity-self-study.teachery.co/buy-now Magnetic Money Mindset® Course: https://bit.ly/magneticmindsetcourse Save $111 with promo code MINDSET111 Wealthy Woman Book Club® https://www.christineluken.com/wealthy-woman-book-club-join-now/ Connect with Christine Luken: Christine Luken, Financial Dignity® Coach LinkedIn: 7 Pillars, LLC LinkedIn: Christine Luken Instagram: Christine Luken Facebook: Christine Luken TikTok: Christine Luken YouTube: Christine Luken Hello@ChristineLuken.com The Wealthy Woman Book Club Loved this episode? Go here to leave us a little tip!

April 1, 2026

Feng Shui Your Way to Abundance (Ep. 83)

On this episode, host Christine Luken features Janine Lowe, an expert Feng Shui consultant, Chinese astrologer, and founder of the J. Lo Feng Shui Academy. The conversation explores how Feng Shui, combined with emotional intelligence and wise money management, can transform your financial and personal life by enhancing energy flow and abundance. Janine discusses: How she got into Chinese astrology. The influence of Feng Shui in our lives especially when it comes to abundance. Why the front door is described as the “mouth of chi”? How to strategically place water and color elements to activate financial energy. Why Clutter blocks energy flow and negatively impacts corresponding life areas Resources: Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching: https://www.christineluken.com/apply/ Join the Wealthy Woman Book Club®: https://www.christineluken.com/wealthy-woman-book-club-join-now/ Financial Tidy Up Bundle: https://bit.ly/financialtidyup Connect with Janine Lowe: Website: https://www.janinelowe.co.uk/home Feng Shui Your Way to Abundance book: https://amzn.to/4t4XBFb Podcast: https://ukhealthradio.com/program/feng-shui-your-way/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janinelowefengshui/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janinelowefengshui/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-lowe-b185562a/ Connect with Christine Luken: Christine Luken, Financial Dignity® Coach LinkedIn: 7 Pillars, LLC LinkedIn: Christine Luken Instagram: Christine Luken Facebook: Christine Luken TikTok: Christine Luken YouTube: Christine Luken Hello@ChristineLuken.com The Wealthy Woman Book Club Loved this episode? Go here to leave us a little tip! About Janine Lowe: Janine Lowe is a renowned expert in Chinese astrology, Feng Shui, Body Language, and Interior Designer. Since beginning her career in 2004, Janine has provided chart readings for a diverse range of clients, from celebrities, business leaders to private individuals, helping them uncover their destiny and personality traits through birth dates and times of birth. As an award-winning Feng Shui consultant, she collaborates with both affluent individuals and large corporations to enhance prosperity and harmony in their spaces. Her passion for interior design naturally complements her Feng Shui practice, allowing her to create environments that are not only harmonious but also visually captivating. Janine is also a successful author, with her book Date Love Marry Avoid hitting number one on Amazon upon release in December 2023. Her latest book Feng Shui Your Way to Abundance hit number one on Amazon in December 2025. She is currently working on her book Manifest Your Way To Abundance expected out early 2026. Beyond her professional pursuits, Janine is an animal lover who has rescued numerous street cats, giving them the loving homes, they deserve. She enjoys relaxing by walking her dog, Rhia, along the beach, spending time with friends and family, and unwinding with a good Netflix binge. Alongside her work as a Feng Shui consultant and author, Janine Lowe is a radio presenter on UK Health Radio, hosting the popular show Feng Shui Your Way for an audience of over 14 million listeners worldwide. Returning to her roots as a DJ, she blends a natural flair for interviewing with deep insight into energy, wellbeing, and personal transformation, creating conversations where ancient wisdom meets modern life.