Life Changing Money with Barbara Schreihans

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From Sleeping in Their Car to Transforming Thousands: The Healing Couple’s Journey Mar 18, 2026

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What happens when a medical doctor and a yoga teacher combine science, spirituality, and entrepreneurship to create a life-changing healing movement?

In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with The Healing Couple, Dr. Cory and Jess, to explore the powerful intersection of health, nervous system regulation, and entrepreneurship. From their humble beginnings hosting breathwork workshops in a small San Diego coffee shop to leading transformational experiences for hundreds of people, their journey is a powerful reminder that purpose-driven work often begins with uncertainty and a deep belief in your mission.

Together, they created Reset Breathwork, a powerful practice that combines conscious breathing, visualization, affirmations, somatic release, and music sequencing to help people regulate their nervous systems and release stored emotions. For entrepreneurs who constantly operate under pressure, this work can unlock clarity, creativity, and deeper alignment.

This episode is a fascinating conversation about healing, entrepreneurship, nervous system regulation, and the power of following your purpose even when the path isn’t clear

Tune in to hear:

How The Healing Couple went from hosting workshops in a small café to leading large transformational events
The personal health journeys that inspired their work in breathwork and holistic healing
How stress, suppressed emotions, and burnout show up physically in entrepreneurs
Why nervous system regulation is essential for business owners
The difference between plant medicine experiences and breathwork journeys
What Reset Breathwork is and how it creates emotional and physical breakthroughs
Why many healers struggle to charge their worth and how to overcome that mindset
The challenges of building a business with your partner and how to make it work
Practical ways entrepreneurs can reduce burnout and restore their energy

Connect with The Healing Couple:

Website: https://thehealingcouple.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcouple_

Grab your seat for the Tax Strategies to Build Wealth Masterclass happening March 25th

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?

Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz

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Tax Strategies the Wealthy Use to Build Millions (That Most Business Owners Miss) Mar 11, 2026

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Grab your seat for the Tax Strategies to Build Wealth Masterclass happening March 25th

Are you accidentally overpaying in taxes every year? What if the strategies wealthy families use to grow their fortunes were available to you too? And what if smart tax planning could actually help you build generational wealth not just lower your tax bill?

In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara breaks down some of the most powerful tax strategies used by wealthy entrepreneurs and celebrities to grow their net worth while legally minimizing taxes.

Many business owners focus on tax deductions in the moment, but the real opportunity lies in strategic planning that builds wealth for the future. If you’re a business owner who wants to keep more of what you earn and grow your wealth faster, this episode will open your eyes to strategies most entrepreneurs never hear about.

Tune in to hear:

Why wealthy families strategically shift income to their children
How annual gifting strategies can reduce estate taxes and build generational wealth
The surprising tax lessons business owners can learn from the Kardashians
How real estate investments can dramatically reduce your tax bill
The tax advantages of building ADUs, offices, or additional property structures
What the Augusta Rule is and how it allows you to generate tax-free income
How real estate professional status can unlock massive tax deductions
Why entity structure matters and how creating additional entities can save hundreds of thousands in taxes
How one client legally deferred $500,000 in taxes using a C-corporation strategy
The tax advantages of medical expense reimbursement plans
Why retirement strategies like cash balance plans and defined benefit plans can help business owners invest far more than traditional retirement accounts
How to start building generational wealth while lowering taxes today

Grab your seat for the Tax Strategies to Build Wealth Masterclass happening March 25th

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?

Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz

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Financial Planning for Business Owners: Diversification, Real Estate, and Wealth Strategy with Sierra Muecke Mar 04, 2026

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Could your relationship with money (not your income) be the real thing holding you back from building wealth?

In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with financial advisor and wealth strategist Sierra Muecke, founder of Infinite Heights Financial, to talk about the real path to building wealth and why it’s about far more than numbers and investments.

They also discuss practical wealth strategies for business owners, the importance of diversification, and how having intentional money conversations can transform both your finances and your relationships.

Tune in to hear:

• Sierra’s journey from growing up in a converted school bus to becoming a financial advisor
• Why the traditional finance industry often overlooks everyday entrepreneurs
• How money mindset can impact your ability to build long-term wealth
• The powerful shift that happens when you define what wealth actually means to you
• Why diversification matters when investing as a business owner
• Sierra’s thoughts on real estate, ETFs, individual stocks, and crypto investing
• The importance of having regular “money dates” with your partner
• How aligning your financial strategy with your life goals can change your relationship with money

Connect with Sierra:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/infiniteheightsfinancial/

Website: https://www.infiniteheights.com/

Grab your seat for the Tax Strategies to Build Wealth Masterclass happening March 25th: https://taxedacademy.com

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?

Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz

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The “Write Off Your Life” Strategy: Turn Everyday Expenses Into Tax Deductions Feb 25, 2026

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What if 90% of what you’re already spending could become a business deduction?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara breaks down what it really means to “write off your life” and why it’s one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available to business owners.

If you’re an entrepreneur, you are taxed on your profits, not your revenue. That means the goal isn’t to make less money. The goal is to strategically lower your taxable income so you keep more of what you earn. Yet so many business owners wait until April to think about taxes… and by then, it’s too late.

Barbara debunks common myths around audits, loans, business valuations, and “not making enough to need strategy.” She explains why proactive tax planning (not reactive tax filing) is the real key to building wealth and creating freedom.

Tune in to hear:

Why business owners are only taxed on profits — and how to use that to your advantage
The biggest myths keeping entrepreneurs from maximizing write-offs
How to legally turn travel, board meetings, and even holiday trips into deductions
Creative (and compliant) ways to write off meals, phones, home offices, and more
Why most CPAs are reactive — and what that could be costing you
The real audit statistics that might surprise you
Why waiting until tax season guarantees you’re overpaying
How strategic write-offs can help fund major life goals like buying a home or adopting a child
The mindset shifts that will help you stop fearing taxes and start planning proactively

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?

Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz

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The Money Blocks Keeping Women Entrepreneurs From True Wealth Feb 18, 2026

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Why do so many successful women entrepreneurs still feel anxious, guilty, or unsafe around money even when they’re making more than ever?

In this powerful episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down in New York City with Ruchi Pinniger, founder of Watch Her Prosper and former Wall Street hedge fund CFO turned “financial therapist” for women entrepreneurs.

Ruchi shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder on Wall Street to building a purpose-driven business helping women heal their relationship with money. Together, they unpack the subconscious money stories, financial trauma, and hidden shame that keep women from fully receiving and holding wealth.

You’ll learn how to identify your money blocks, stop the cycle of “make it, spend it,” and step into true prosperity not just financially, but emotionally and spiritually.

This episode blends financial strategy with mindset, spirituality, and practical tools to help you feel safe, confident, and empowered with money.

Tune In to Hear:

Why 95% of your money behavior is subconscious
The common money blocks female entrepreneurs struggle with
How childhood financial trauma impacts your income today
Why high earners often feel unsafe holding large amounts of money
The “make it, spend it” cycle and how to break it
Ruchi’s RIR Method: Recognize, Interrupt, Reframe
How to create safety in your body around money
Why affirmations don’t work without emotional alignment
How to talk to your spouse about money (without fighting)
The importance of aligning personal and business financial goals
Why prosperity is more than just numbers in your bank account
How to build wealth with trust, ease, and intention

Connect with Ruchi:

https://www.instagram.com/watchherprosper

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?

Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz

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From $50K on Credit Cards to Multiple Millions: Investing Before You’re “Ready” Feb 11, 2026

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Are six-figure and seven-figure launches actually profitable? Or are we just celebrating revenue without asking the real question...what’s left over?

In this powerful behind-the-scenes conversation, Barbara sits down with ads strategist Ashley Brock to unpack what actually creates sustainable wealth: profitability, smart tax strategy, strategic investments, and getting in the right rooms.

From overcoming skepticism around ads to saving six figures in taxes, this episode dives deep into what it really takes to scale a business the right way. Barbara shares why profit is always her first filter, how real estate can generate immediate tax savings (yes, immediate), and why masterminds can either accelerate your growth or drain your wallet if you’re in the wrong one.

Tune In to Hear:

Why seven-figure launches don’t matter if your profit margins are weak
The exact mindset shift that made Barbara finally embrace ads
How Ashley saved six figures in taxes after hiring a strategist
The difference between a CPA and a true tax strategist
How real estate can create immediate tax deductions through depreciation
What cost segregation actually means (explained simply)
Why 100% bonus depreciation makes this a powerful investing year
How being in the right mastermind can 10x your growth
How to choose the right room (and avoid the wrong one)
The $50,000 investment Ashley made before she felt “ready”
Why trust and discernment matter when investing in mentors
The burnout wake-up call that forced Barbara to create boundaries
How scaling to a 33-person team changes your leadership
Why entrepreneurs must celebrate wins to keep growing
The connection between wealth, generosity, and impact

Connect with Ashley: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ads.with.ashley/

While the 2026 Council Mastermind is currently closed, you can join the waitlist for 2027 here. https://thecouncilmastermind.com/thecouncil In the meantime, if you’d like to join one of our upcoming retreats, head here for details. https://taxedacademy.com/events

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?

Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz

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Inside the Council Mastermind: Scaling to 7 Figures with Strategy, Marketing, and Mindset Feb 04, 2026

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What separates a mastermind that disappoints from one that delivers real results?

In this episode of Life-Changing Money, Barbara Schreihans sits down with repeat guest and CMO of Your Tax Coach, Whitney Abraham, to pull back the curtain on The Council Mastermind, the year-long business coaching experience designed for multi–six-figure entrepreneurs ready to scale to seven.

They discuss what it actually takes to build a mastermind that delivers real ROI, why women business owners need proximity and community, and how strategic marketing, mindset, and confidence work together to create unstoppable growth.

If you’ve ever felt burned by masterminds that overpromised and underdelivered, this conversation will show you exactly what makes The Council different and why it’s the most transformative room you can be in.

Tune in to hear:

How Barbara turned disappointing mastermind experiences into the blueprint for The Council
Why community and collaboration often lead to breakthroughs that private coaching can’t deliver
The behind-the-scenes look at The Council’s retreats (including one in Greece!) and what happens at each one
How Whitney helps members master marketing strategy, launch planning, and building confidence online
The truth about why most business owners struggle to show up and sell—and how to overcome it
Why “success loves speed” and what it looks like to take fast, aligned action
How mindset, energetics, and business strategy intersect to create exponential results
Why curation of the right people in the room matters more than anything else
What it really means to invest in proximity and how it changes your business (and life)
The exact application process and what kind of entrepreneur The Council is designed for

Ready to scale to seven figures with five expert coaches, in-person retreats, and a powerhouse community of women entrepreneurs?

While the 2026 Council Mastermind is currently closed, you can join the waitlist for 2027 here.

Or comment “Council” on Barbara’s latest post at @yourtaxcoach to get the link sent directly to you.

In the meantime, if you’d like to join one of our upcoming retreats, head here for details.

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?

Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz

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How to Turn Cars, Trips & Lifestyle Into Legal Tax Deductions Jan 28, 2026

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The biggest difference between wealthy business owners and everyone else isn’t how much they make, it’s how they structure their spending.

In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara breaks down how strategic spending, not last-minute scrambling, is what actually creates massive tax savings and long-term wealth. From writing off luxury vehicles like G-Wagons to turning girls’ trips into legitimate business deductions, this episode pulls back the curtain on the strategies high earners use all year long (not just in April).

You’ll also learn how business owners legally write off domestic and international trips including retreats, girls’ weekends, wine trips, wellness getaways, masterminds, and even milestone birthday trips. Barbara explains the 50% rule for domestic travel, the 75% rule for international trips, and how travel days, meetings, photoshoots, content creation, and board meetings all count.

If you want 2026 to be the year you stop overpaying in taxes and start playing the game the wealthy already understand, this episode is a must-listen.

Tune in to hear:

Why income level has nothing to do with who builds real wealth
How wealthy business owners plan tax strategies all year — not in April
Why online business owners absolutely qualify for business vehicles
The truth about mileage vs. actual vehicle expenses
How bonus depreciation works for vehicles over 6,000 pounds
Why G-Wagons, Escalades, trucks, and luxury SUVs are popular tax tools
The five-year rule that lets you move a business car to personal use tax-free
How financing a vehicle doesn’t stop you from writing off 100% of it
How to legally write off domestic trips using the 50% rule
How international trips qualify with the 75% business-use rule
Why travel days automatically count as business days
How photoshoots, meetings, and content days turn trips into deductions
How girls’ trips, wine weekends, and wellness retreats can be written off
Why wealthy entrepreneurs see spending as strategy — not splurging
How to stop relying on your CPA and start proactively saving on taxes

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How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?

Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz

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From Real Estate COO to 7-Figure AI Entrepreneur with Phil Stringer Jan 21, 2026

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What separates entrepreneurs who profit from AI from those who just experiment with it?

In this episode, Barbara sits down with Phil Stringer, an AI educator, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur who scaled his business to seven figures in a single year (without ads) by teaching practical, no-nonsense AI strategies that actually save time and make money.

This conversation goes far beyond surface-level AI trends. Phil explains how he personally uses tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and NotebookLM to streamline business operations, create smarter marketing, plan travel, manage nutrition, and even simplify everyday decision-making. If it doesn’t save time or make money, Phil isn’t interested and that mindset is exactly what makes this episode so powerful.

Tune in to hear:

Why AI is the biggest technological opportunity since the internet
How Phil scaled to seven figures in one year through speaking and word of mouth
How to use AI to save time, increase revenue, and simplify business decisions
Practical ways entrepreneurs can use ChatGPT beyond basic content creation
How AI tools can support personal life tasks like travel planning, nutrition, and daily decisions
The biggest financial and hiring mistakes Phil made while scaling quickly
Why embracing AI now can help you stay competitive instead of falling behind

Connect with Phil:

Instagram: @philstringer
Website: philstringer.com

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?

Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz

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How Business Owners Can Write Off Health & Wellness (Legally) Jan 14, 2026

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What if one of the biggest expenses in your family budget could also become one of your most powerful tax strategies?

In this episode, Barbara breaks down a little-known (and often misunderstood) tax strategy that can completely change how business owners pay for health, wellness, and family medical care: the Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP).

Most business owners are already spending tens of thousands of dollars each year on things like therapy, orthodontics, hormone testing, supplements, gym memberships, and medical care for their children, but they’re paying for all of it with after-tax dollars. This episode explains how, when structured correctly, a MERP allows your business to reimburse you tax-free for qualifying medical expenses, dramatically reducing your tax bill year after year.

You’ll learn why most CPAs have never heard of MERPs, why many business owners who think they have one are using it incorrectly, and how the tax code actually allows these reimbursements when the plan is properly set up and administered.

Tune in to hear:

Why health and wellness is the second largest expense in most family budgets
How MERPs convert personal medical spending into tax-free reimbursements
The difference between itemized medical deductions and business reimbursements
Entity-specific rules for S-corps, C-corps, and family management companies
Why letters of medical necessity are critical for many expenses
How to avoid common compliance mistakes that trigger IRS scrutiny
How MERPs support long-term financial planning for families and children

Download the free Write Off Your Wellness Guide: https://taxedacademy.com/writeoffyourwellness

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?

Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz

Life Changing Money Podcast

Get Tax Help!