How Do You Money?

Kev, a 53-year-old HGV driver from Southampton tells the story of his journey out of debt in the 2000s and 1990s. From maxing out a £9,000 credit card, to living comfortably and daily driving a Mustang. This is the story of Kev's mindset transformation from tackling debt, focusing on hard-work, and a commitment to never getting into serious debt again. Follow this podcast for more real money c...

Georgia, a 28-year-old self-employed hairdresser, opens up about her financial history - from choosing passion ahead of pay checks to bad experiences with exes. Find out why she has banned herself from doing the weekly food shop, how she finds life running a business, the money habits she learned from her family, and why she ultimately hates money. Also in this episode: 💸Why she had to change her...

Emma's loan story is an interesting one...she wishes she took out MORE money to be able to pay it back better. A 34-year-old NHS Speech Therapist, Emma reveals the loans that hit her hard, how it took close to a decade to pay them all back, and how she lives now as a consequence.  In this episode, we also chat about: ✈️ Lessons learned from going travelling as a teenager 💑 Spenders vs savers...

Dan, a 33 year-old production manager who has a mortgage, a stable job and a family, still can’t get a credit card in his name.  It's as a result of something that happened in his past, which is still coming back to haunt him and his finances. In this episode, we also chat about: 🛍️ His Teemu obsession 💑 Why couples DON'T share money 📈 Trading 212 and the weird reasons people invest 🏠...

Simon a 33-year-old engineer who opens up about how habits define his finances, why he doesn’t trust investing, and why his biggest regret is going to university. We cover: Delayed gratification, gamifying savings, and resisting impulse buys Why he sees university debt as a waste—and what he wishes he’d done instead Why M&S may be the best value supermarket right now The importance of separati...

Cate Skeat, a 56-year-old relationship manager from Winchester, describes her financial journey as “haphazard”. From credit card debt in her 20s and juggling overdrafts, to learning how to make money work through cashback credit cards, pensions, and small-but-smart investments - Cate reveals life lessons we can all learn from. We dive into: Cate’s early struggles with credit cards and overdrafts H...

Charlee Muddiman, a 31-year-old accountant, wife, and mum of two explains her obsessive relationship with money. From checking her banking app daily to researching every purchase, Charlee shares the highs and lows of being money-conscious. She opens up about: Growing up obsessed with earning and saving big How family attitudes shaped her money habits Why investing in herself was her best investmen...

Barber Dan Wembridge reveals the one thing clients don't confide in barbers about, the real cost of university, and how he balances family, self-employment, and rising living costs. From money lessons taught by his parents to buying a home, Dan shares his biggest money regret, the guilt of spending vs. saving, and why talking openly about money matters more than ever. If you’ve ever struggled...

Poppy Lindsey, a 23-year-old journalist is about to make two big moves: Moving to London, and moving in with her partner for the first time. She reveals what happened in their first big 'money talk', how school's shaped her spending habits, and why she is 'Capitalism's Dream'. In this episode we discuss: Avoiding looking at your bank balance Subconscious habits we pic...

Darren, a 33-year-old detective and expectant father opens up about hiding debt, breaking free from impulse spending, and buying for image. Darren shares honest insights about the financial mistakes he’s made and how they’ve shaped his approach to budgeting, saving, and talking about money.  We explore the psychology of spending, the impact of 'buy-now-pay-later', and how money lessons f...

James explains his money scarcity mindset and why he never cooks bacon. James is from a working class background, but at 28 he's running two businesses. He has an 'okay' salary (according to him) and is always trying to make more money.  In this episode he talks:  🛒 The 'Big Shop' versus quick corner store trips 🚸 Money habits from his childhood that stayed with him 🧠 M...

Ever felt like money is the one thing we just don't talk about? You're not alone.  81% of people in the UK actively avoid discussing their finances. But my experience tells me everyone has a powerful money story to share. So I'm launching a new podcast: How Do You Money?  This podcast isn't about generic financial advice though; it's about real people, real habits, and the lessons learned from liv...