Money Tracking Without the Shame with Beth Crittenden

What if the numbers in your spreadsheet aren't judging you — but the part of you that feels that way could use some healing? In this episode, Leisa sits down with bookkeeper and financial guide Beth Crittenden to explore the deeply emotional terrain of money tracking. Beth brings a rare combination of spiritual depth, empathy, and practical know-how to bookkeeping — and this conversation goes far beyond spreadsheets. They talk about why so many high-functioning people avoid looking at their numbers, what shifts when people finally face them, and how to build a money-tracking practice that feels more like tending a garden than sitting in the principal's office. Leisa also shares her own experience of being "fired by her bookkeeper" — and what she learned about herself in the process. Guest: Beth Crittenden, Bookkeeper and Financial Guide Website: BethCrittenden.com Topics covered: - Why money tracking triggers shame, avoidance, and fear even in financially savvy people - The yin-yang embedded in every line of bookkeeping (and why it matters) - How to know whether to DIY your books or hire help - Platform overview: YNAB, QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Monarch - The difference between bookkeeping for tax prep and bookkeeping for real financial clarity