Essential listening for anyone who's letting money fears keep them stuck in a life that's slowly draining their soul.

What if the biggest financial risk isn't making a change—but staying where you are? In this honest exploration of money and pivoting, Meghan dismantles the stories that keep us trapped and reveals the hidden costs of misalignment that nobody wants to calculate. From the "misalignment tax" we pay when living out of integrity to practical frameworks for financially sustainable transitions, this episode offers both the reality check and the roadmap you need.

Discover why your energy and aliveness are your greatest assets, learn to distinguish between fear-based and trust-based money decisions, and find out how living in alignment often simplifies your relationship with money entirely. Whether you're contemplating a career change, relationship shift, or geographic move, this episode provides the tools to make your pivot financially intelligent—not just emotionally necessary.

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Covered In This Episode

• The fear of financial instability is often louder than the reality.

• Staying stuck in misalignment comes with hidden costs you rarely calculate.

• True financial security begins with knowing your real cost of living.

• Money stories—not money itself—are what keep most people trapped.

• The “misalignment tax” drains your health, relationships, and joy.

• Aligning with your values simplifies your needs (and your spending).

• Building bridges—not leaps—makes pivots more sustainable.

• A pivot is an investment in your future, not just a financial gamble.

• Trust grows from small, brave choices, not from waiting until you “have enough.”

• Your greatest wealth is your energy, creativity, and aliveness—not your bank account.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Courageous Pivot Podcast
01:15 Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Money
02:06 Personal Money Stories and Lessons
05:34 The Hidden Costs of Misalignment
12:49 The Energetic Relationship Between Money and Alignment
15:15 Practical Steps for Financial Pivots
19:55 Building Trust and Taking Action
26:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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This Week’s Exercise:

Here's your action plan for making financially sustainable pivots:

Step 1: Start Small

• Track your actual spending for 30 days (not what you think you spend, what you actually spend)

• Identify which expenses are lifestyle versus essential

• Experiment with living on your essential budget for one month

Step 2: Build Bridges

• Start developing income streams aligned with who you're becoming

• Test your ideas before you need them to work

• Build relationships in the field/area you want to pivot toward

Step 3: Create Safety 

• Save aggressively by cutting lifestyle expenses temporarily

• Diversify your income sources

• Develop skills that are transferable across multiple contexts

Step 4: Practice Trust

• Start making small decisions based on intuition rather than fear

• Notice and celebrate your resourcefulness and adaptability

• Surround yourself with people who've made similar pivots successfully