Money, mindset, and what to actually do when your income grows

In this episode, Doula Darcy is diving into a topic that doesn't get talked about enough in the doula world. Money.

Inspired by doulas in the My Doula Village community who are hitting consistent five-figure months, this conversation explores both the practical strategies and the mindset shifts needed to handle more income with confidence.

• Why making more money can feel uncomfortable (and what to do about it)
• The financial mistake that led to a painful tax surprise, and how to avoid it
• A simple system to manage your income using the Profit First method
• How to prepare for taxes without stress
• Why having multiple bank accounts can transform your business
• The importance of saving for retirement (yes, even now)
• How your nervous system responds to money and how to regulate it
• Why doulas making more money can positively impact the world

• More money is safe and allowed
• You don't need to spend it just because it's there
• Your nervous system needs time to adjust to new income levels
• Money doesn't make you a bad person—it amplifies who you already are
• You can choose generosity, impact, and abundance

Making more money and keeping it is about becoming the kind of person who can hold, manage, and feel safe with money.