Audrey Godwin wants you to stop having a “relationship” with money... and start getting real about what legitimately matters.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

We talk about our “relationship with money” like it’s a person, but what if that’s just blocking us from the genuine healing and clarity we need? In this episode of Squeaky Clean Money, Whole Soul Finance creator Audrey Godwin challenges everything you think about money, value, and the role money actually plays in your life.

Annie P. Ruggles and Audrey Godwin get deliciously vulnerable about unhealthy patterns, longing, self-worth, and the practical first steps you can take to finally clean things up...without making it a math exercise.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

- Money is not a person, friend, or enemy; it's a tool or symbol we use to fill other gaps in our lives. Your “relationship” is really about your relationship with yourself [02:16]

- Personifying money (thinking of it as comfort, love, validation, etc.) can allow us to remain dishonest and delusional with ourselves [07:04]

- When you feel unsafe or unstable, values and priorities work can feel impossible, but it’s key for taking control of your financial life [13:05]

- Being grateful for what you have and content in your present lets you set healthy goals, rather than getting trapped in longing and lack [16:13]

- Stewarding money well is not about number crunching; it’s a leadership development exercise. Get honest about your actual values, priorities, and what you stand for. Only then can your financial decisions support a life you want [22:07]

- If you’re in a partnership (marriage or business), don’t skip the conversation. Values, priorities, and open communication are the foundations of healthy money choices [24:20]

SQUEAKY CLEAN MANTRA:

"Stewarding money and wealth well is really a leadership development exercise." — Audrey Godwin [25:06]

GUEST BIO:

Audrey Godwin is the creator of Whole Soul Finance, a platform helping women align their money with their identity, priorities, and values. A former CPA and CFO, she’s helped hundreds of women build wealth without losing themselves, blending tough clarity with deep compassion. Her signature "position for profit" framework empowers women to make money moves in wholeness, not hustle.
Find her at wholesoulfinance.com and on socials as @audreylgodwin.

If this episode made you question how you treat money—and what you’re really working for—come find your next move: anniepruggles.com/will-this-sell

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