# 223: Give Every Dollar a Job: Creating Meaning & Purpose for Your Money

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Podcast: [Money Skills For Therapists](https://stenobird.com/podcast/money-skills-for-therapists-4315479)
Published: 2026-08-25T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://moneyskillsfortherapists.com/give-every-dollar-a-job
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## Resource

What becomes possible when you’re intentional with your money? In this co-hosted episode, Linzy & Diane dive into a conversation about money that’s both philosophical and practical. Together, they explore the idea that money is essentially an inert tool — it doesn’t have meaning until we determine its purpose and give it a job. Linzy and Diane talk about practical ways to give your dollars a clear function, and they reflect on what they’ve seen shift and change in their own lives as they’ve shown up in their businesses, made investments, and created meaning with their money. When you’re intentional with your money, your dollars can become skills, systems, freedom, growth, and the building blocks for the business and life you want to create. Timestamps: 01:29 - Why money needs purpose and direction 03:22 - When money sits unused or moves without intention 07:25 - Giving every dollar a specific job 13:55 - Using money for buffers, taxes, and future goals 19:14 - Investing extra business money in skills 22:41 - Why investments must be followed by action 26:20 - Choosing what to learn and who to learn from 29:23 - Building courage, self-trust, and financial resilience 34:09 - Money Skills for Group Practice Owners: the BC grant and the first in-person events Mentioned in this Episode: Ed Coambs Ep 170: Healing Financial Trauma with Ed Coambs Ep 202: Shared Finances, Shared Growth: Tackling Financial Dynamics in Couples with Ed Coambs Lindsay Bryan-Podvin Ep 40: Managing Financial Anxiety and Preparing for a Recession with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin Tiffany McLain Ep 60: Raising Fees and Showing Up Differently with Tiffany McLain Ep 216: Podcast Takeover: How to Build a Life First Fee Therapy Practice with Tiffany McLain Want to feel more calm and confident about your money?…

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