About this episode

Rachel Duncan and Ilia Pèrez discuss redefining financial wellness and the importance of aligning values with budgeting.

EPISODE SUMMARY What does it actually mean to be "good with money" in 2026? In this episode of the Money Healing Club podcast, Rachel sits down with Ilia Pèrez, aka Your Dinero Doctor, a pharmacist and bilingual budget coach who's redefining financial wellness through her signature "Dinero Date" framework. They explore why tracking your money should feel like self-care (complete with croissants and coffee), and how Latina women navigate cultural messages around money and gratitude. This conversation bridges the deeply emotional with the refreshingly practical, perfect for anyone ready to build a money practice that actually sticks. 💬 "Being good with money is a personal definition. For somebody it can simply mean paying their bills on time. Another person being good with money could be having a certain amount of savings. I think it's being honest with yourself what that personal definition is." Key Takeaways: Dinero Dates are weekly money check-ins designed like self-care dates with ambiance, treats, and pleasure Pairing money tasks with sensory comfort is actually trauma healing (your brain starts associating money with positive experiences) Working hard isn't the same as…

People in this episode

Host: Rachel Duncan

Guest: Ilia Pèrez

Topics covered

• financial wellness
• budgeting
• self-care
• cultural messages
• money management

Keywords

• money management
• Dinero Date
• financial wellness
• Latina women
• self-care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Your Dinero Doctor

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