My Happy Money Journey: money for mid life women with Phoebe Blamey

OK so you are not a numbers person - I can show you how to start making some good money decisions anyway! Welcome to the leading money podcast for mid life women in Australia. This week we dig deep into money myths, why a move into your divine feminine might feel like you are NOT doing better with your money, how not knowing can be dangerous and what are the three steps you can take right now to u...

It’s finally here… the financial Olympics of the year. Black Friday to Cyber Monday is loud, chaotic, tempting, and honestly? It can be BRILLIANT — if you shop with strategy instead of spiralling. In this episode, I’m breaking down the psychology behind the sales, how retailers use scarcity + urgency to make us overspend, and why midlife women are uniquely targeted (and uniquely powerful when we s...

There are four steps to financial freedom and none of them involve being good! Today, on Australia's leading money podcast for mid life women let’s bust a myth. There is no right way to do money. The only right way is the one that fits your life, your experiences, and your dreams. We’ve been told for too long that money follows a straight path: get a job, buy a house, build a portfolio, retire. Bu...

Imagine waking up one morning and actually feeling in control of your money. No more dread when you open your banking app — just calm, confident clarity. This episode is your invitation to get there. Phoebe takes you through the three big phases of transformation: Reclaim, Redefine, Rebuild. You’ll uncover the hidden stories and cultural conditioning that keep women stuck in financial fear and sta...

There seem to be two seperate camps when it comes to money coaches...some are all about healing your inner child so you can manifest the life of your dreams, and the others are all savings jars, spreadsheets and budget planners. I don't think you can do one without the other! Even the gurus check their bank accounts, and if they don't then what will they do when they manifest their millions?  In t...

This week we are rebooting one of your favorite episodes.  Here is to the financial Febfast you can take anytime!! Here is a link to the 30 Day Spend Cleanse course designed for you to kick the low value spending habits and bring in some money joy!! Financial FebFast: A Spend Cleanse for a Mindful Money Reset thank you to our sponsors at Entourage: https://entourage.com.au/ Ever wonder where your...

This is my very own story. It took me to sort my money out. I hid from it, I impulse shopped, I did a ton of low value spending...I never looked at my account unless I was transferring money at the checkout after my card declined. I did ALL the dumb things. and then I made a shift...and today I am sharing that with you. I’m bringing it all together. This isn’t just about spreadsheets or financial...

You know that money thing you know you should be doing, but somehow you never get around to? Yep today we are building your emergency fund. In this episode I am going to show you how to save like a squirrel hoarding nuts for winter. This is your money, your financial freedom and possibly you FU fund.  Whatever you call it, it is more than just a pile of cash. It’s peace of mind. It’s freedom. It's...

🔥 5 Habits to Build Financial Confidence (That Aren’t Budgeting B.S.) If you’re done living pay-to-pay, done people-pleasing with your wallet, and absolutely DONE playing small with your money  this episode is your wake-up call. Phoebe breaks down the five everyday habits that help you rebuild confidence, rewire your money mindset, and create rituals that lead to unapologetic wealth. From buildin...

Today we’re diving into a different kind of STD… one that spreads through love, trust, and silence: sexually transmitted debt. This can look like a romance scam, on the other hand it can also look like the thing we just do in a relationship.  Today I want to bust the money myth that we need to go along with what our significant other is doing in their business, that its somehow our responsibility...

We all think we’re supposed to look after everyone our partners, our parents, our kids, our grandkids. But what happens when that “responsibility” becomes a financial trap? This week I’m diving deep into the messy middle of money and relationships when love, obligation, and trust get tangled up with bank balances. I’ll take you inside real-life stories from workshops and coaching sessions: When a...

Australia is on the brink of the largest intergenerational wealth transfer ever. Between $3.8 and $5 trillion will move from boomers to the next generation. Women will inherit 65% of it. In this episode of My Happy Money Journey, Phoebe dives into the realities of inheritance: Why women inherit more, later in life How divorce, blended families, and “the eldest daughter effect” complicate things Th...

When you’re over 50 and suddenly find yourself without a job, it’s more than a career hiccup it’s a seismic life shift. Add menopause, aging parents, adult kids moving home, or divorce, and it’s a perfect storm. This week, Phoebe dives into the uncomfortable reality: women over 55 in Australia take, on average, 20 months to find new work (seriously) more than double the time of younger candidates....

It could have been the worst week...but my money systems saved me! This week is all about where the money systems you have really count.  No its not when you look at your bank account, its when life hits the fan and everything falls apart. Because not all rich girl habits are about designer handbags or passive income dreams. Some are about finally having a freezer full of food when you're too sore...

Over a third of businesses in Australia are started by women over 35 and we’re doing it at almost double the rate of men. But we’re not just chasing profit,we’re chasing freedom, flexibility, and purpose. In this episode, Phoebe shares why so many women are walking away from the corporate treadmill to build something of their own and what it really takes to make your business financially sustainab...

In this episode, we’re ditching perfection and chasing progress, because financial freedom isn’t about doing everything “right.” It’s about healing your money wounds, learning the basics, and transforming your relationship with money using simple, consistent actions. I’ll take you through: Why it’s time to stop faking it and start faithing it How money trauma shows up (even in high earners) The th...

By choice or by chance, our lives change in our 40s and 50s. Kids grow up. Parents age. Relationships fracture. Careers stall. Suddenly, we’re carrying everyone — emotionally, financially, physically — and nobody seems to notice that we’re drowning. This episode is raw and real. I’m digging into what it really feels like to be a woman in the thick of it: invisible, exhausted, expected to hold it a...

It’s that time again — the ATO wants a date, and you’ve got receipts (somewhere, probably…). But what if we told you tax time isn’t just a necessary evil? It’s actually a chance to get financially fierce and turn your spring clean into a wealth strategy. In this empowering episode, Phoebe breaks down: Why tax time is your secret weapon for building wealth How to rethink deductions (it’s not just a...

Buying a home can be overwhelming — especially when life is messy. What if you’re going through a divorce? What if you’ve inherited a property? What if you just don’t know where to start? Enter Antoinette Sagaria, powerhouse Buyer’s Advocate at Entourage Property. In this episode, she reveals how to make smarter, calmer, and far more strategic property decisions — no matter where you’re at on your...

💡 Superannuation might not be glamorous, but it’s one of the most powerful tools in your wealth-building toolbox. In this episode of My Happy Money Journey, Phoebe breaks down everything you need to know about super even if you think it's too late! We talk about the real cost of ignoring your super, how to match your risk profile with your asset allocation, and why even if you’re within 5–10 year...

Feeling behind on investing? Wondering if it’s too late, too risky, or just too complicated? In this episode of My Happy Money Journey, I walk you through the exact steps to start investing—no jargon, no pressure. We’ll cover how to choose the right investment types for your age and goals, explain what ETFs, shares, managed funds and index funds actually are, and talk about diversification, risk,...

Welcome to another episode of My Happy Money Journey with Phoebe Blamey! This week, we're lifting the veil on debt and looking at it in a totally new light. Forget the stories of brown rice and Vegemite as you pay off your mortgage—it's time to rethink the "debt is bad" narrative and use it as a tool for building wealth. 🏡💡 In this episode, Phoebe dives into: The Real Cost of Debt: Understanding...

Bruised 💥 Episode Summary: If you’ve ever felt like money just slips through your fingers... or worse, like you’re not meant to be wealthy — this episode is for you. Phoebe gets real about the emotional side of money — the stuff no spreadsheet can fix. We’re diving deep into the four core money wounds that quietly shape the way women save, spend, and sabotage their finances: The Safety Wound: whe...

In this episode of My Happy Money Journey, we're getting deep into the story behind the story — your money story. This is the internal script that's been quietly dictating how you earn, spend, save, and feel about money. And let’s be honest, most of it isn’t even yours. It’s inherited. It’s outdated. It’s patriarchal as hell. Phoebe unpacks how these generational money stories are passed down like...

Ever been hit with an unexpected bill, a broken appliance, or a mini disaster that made you think, “How the hell am I going to afford this?” You are not alone—and you’re not powerless. In this episode, I’m diving into how to build a cash cushion that gives you peace of mind and power when life throws a curveball. We’re also getting into some clever, practical ways to find fast cash right now (no,...