62: From NASA to Nervous System Healing: A Conversation on Anxiety, Emotions & Money with Dr. Stephanie Lopez

In this powerful episode of The Money Mom Podcast, I sit down with my dear friend and mindset expert, Dr. Stephanie Lopez—former NASA executive coach turned anxiety and emotional wellness mentor—to talk all things emotional regulation, motherhood, and money stress.

Steph shares her unexpected journey from leading leadership trainings at NASA to helping women dismantle anxiety, heal emotional wounds, and feel safe in their own lives again. We dive deep into how anxiety really shows up (spoiler: it’s not always what you think), how to decode your emotions using the "emotion wheel," and why nervous system regulation is the secret to transforming your money story.

We also talk about:

• The difference between stress and anxiety (and why it matters)
• How emotional spending and avoidance create money chaos
• Practical tools to regulate your emotions before facing financial decisions
• What your body is trying to tell you when it’s in fight-or-flight
• How to get off the hamster wheel of shame, panic, and self-judgment

This is an episode every overwhelmed mama needs. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “fine” on the outside but unraveling on the inside—this one’s for you.

Connect with Dr. Steph:

• Instagram: @drstephanielopez
• Free Class: Ditch Anxiety & Heal: https://www.brave-method.com/anxiety?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKjMy1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp6SAVc9fh_P11lxyipnQGIHONJ_kBFZSE6TbEnNYqLoke2WCS6A1yr5j-c3r_aem_n6MBInk3qqY0EJHh4qlGdQ
• Podcast: Broken to Brave

xoxo,
Rachel

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