Money, Mindset, and Making Data‑Driven Decisions with Lauren

In this episode of Health Coach Radio, Erin Power is joined by Lauren, founder of Active Core Consulting, for a candid conversation about money, numbers, and the emotional relationship many founders have with their finances.

Lauren supports boutique fitness, wellness, and recovery studio owners in building profitable, sustainable businesses. Together, Erin and Lauren explore financial shame, money mindset, reading a P&L, and how founders can move from fear and avoidance into clarity, ease, and empowered decision-making.

Episode Overview

0:00 Introduction to Lauren and her work

3:30 Shame, fear, and avoidance around money

7:10 Understanding and simplifying a P&L

13:00 Early money stories and mindset

20:00 Nervous system regulation and client communication

26:40 Scarcity vs abundance in business decisions

34:10 The Owner's Pay Roadmap

43:00 Automating finances and building ease

50:30 Brick-and-mortar business costs and surprises