The Overcoming Overspending Podcast

Your career isn't just a paycheck, it's a reflection of your identity, your values, and your power. In this episode, I'm joined by Certified Career Coach   Meghan McCaffery to talk about one of the most pivotal ( and paralyzing) questions we can face on our wealth building journies : What do I do when I know this job isn't it, but I don't know what's next? If you've been feeling stuck, misaligned,...

You've heard the warnings about overspending. But what if the real block to your wealth is… not spending enough ? In this episode, I'm joined by   Michela Allocca, the founder of Break Your Budget, to explore something rarely talked about in the financial world: the art of splurging . We dive deep into how spending more in the areas that light you up and less in the ones that you don't isn't   rec...

If you've been carrying the weight of debt— quietly, shamefully, and alone— this episode is your invitation to lay it down and start fresh. In this detailed and empowering conversation, I sit down with Leslie Tayne , an attorney and the auhtor of Life & Debt. Leslie has spent over 20 years helping people shift their mindset around debt and she believes debt doesn't have to be a source of shame but...

If you've ever felt like you " should be further along by now" but can't quite figure out why you keep spiraling back into the same patterns— this episode is for you. In today's conversation, we're unpacking four sneaky stories that high- achieving women like you unknowingly carry— stories that keep your life, your money, and your potential   small and stagnant. These aren't just passing thoughts....

If you've ever found yourself with a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear— or wondering why your latest haul still leaves you feeling unsatisfied— this episode is for you. This week on the podcast I'm joined by Christina Mychas, a second-time guest on the show and the founder of Minimalist-ish. Christina is a YouTuber , author, wardrobe stylist and pharmacist who specializes in exploring the...

How much of your life, time, and money are you giving away to your phone and to social media apps? For the average person, it's two hours and twenty minutes each day. That's one waking day each week that goes towards your phone. In this week's episode we are diving into the world of social media. How it's impacting your time, mental well-being, and wallet and then also exploring how you can put bo...

Are you raising a future millionaire, or uninentionally setting your child up for a future of financial struggle, hardship, or entitlement down the line? To breakdown this conversation I'm welcome Rachel Rodgers on the show, the Author of Future Millionaire: A Young Person's Step-by-Step Guide To Making Wealth Inevitable .  Rachel is an entrepreneur, investor, and founder of a multi-million dollar...

Making sure your child is college ready can be an overwhelming, confusing, and illusive process. How do you know if your child is college ready? What should you and your child be focusing on to ensure they are competitive and stand out throughout the admissions process? When should you even start thinking about college for your child and what are common pitfalls you need to avoid? These questions...

Is money ruining your friendships? Can you even afford your friendships? A 2024 study found that 21% of survey respondents   have lost a friendship over money and 26% feel financially incompatible with their friends. Another study published in 2023 found that 36% of American Gen Z and millenniaals have a friend who "drives them to overspending". Needless to say, your friendships and money are more...

One of the most significant choices we make that impacts our money is our long-term romantic partnerships. And where does every long-term romantic partnership start? With dating! This week on The Money Love Podcast I'm joined by dating coach and the founder of Date Brazen, Lily Womble, to have a conversation on how to navigate the dating process with more joy, clarity, and confidence.    Lily and...

Is your home feeling cluttered, disorganized, and choatic? If so, then look no further for decluttering inspiration and insights than this week's episode of The Money Love Podcast with decluttering expert, Judy Granlee Gates. Judy helps her clients who are overwhelmed with clutter create beautiful and peaceful environments. She teaches people how to change their mindset and stop letting their thin...

Is money a main source of tension and conflict in your relationship? If so, you and your partner might not be financially compatible. Money is one of the leading causes of divorces today, and while we tend to focus on other types of compatibility with our partner, financial compatibility and intimacy is one important factor that we often ignore and neglect. So how do you know if you and your partn...

Are you someone who is constantly putting off tasks with your money off until tomorrow or "later"? Do you tell yourself "one last time!" when it comes to making changes with your behavior or consumption? If so, you struggle with procrastination and it's a form of self sabotage that is standing in the way of reaching your full financial potential. In this week's episode of the podcast we're diving...

Are you being a mean girl to your money? In this week's episode we're diving into how strong and healthy your relationship with money is and the signs to tell if you're treating your money with admiration, care, and respect or with judgement and contempt.   If you're loving the podcast please take a couple of minutes to leave a review of the show, and if you're wanting to take the work we do on th...

Not being able to afford something is a financial circumstance we all deal with. For most of us, there will always be a list of things we desire, but don't have the money for. But why is not being able to afford something so painful to us? Is it becuase of the lack of money? Or is it becuase of what we make the "lack" of money mean? Trying to escape the discomfort of unmet desire is what drives so...

Is that thing you're buying expensive or valuable? Is it actually expensive or do you just perceive it as being expesive? We often confuse or conflate the two, thinking that all things that are expensive are valuable and vice versa. But what if something can be inexpensive and expensive at the same time? What if something can be inexpensive and also highly valuable?  In this week's episode of The...

You don't need another budget. You need a spending system. So many people give up on budgeting after putting their expenses on paper and then fail to implement it in their real life. A budget will do you no good if it's not guiding your everyday decisions while also helping you reach your long-term financial goals automatically. Instead of creating another budget that you'll ultimately give up on,...

One of the decisions that will have the biggst impact on your wealth building journey is your choice to be childree or not. Those who choose to be childfree have a different set of circumstances they need to factor into their financial planning. Becuase of this, you need to look at your wealth building through a different lens to support the goals and lifestyle you want to build as a childfree per...

If you're coming into the new year with resolutions to save money and be healthier, look no further than this week's episode with meal planning expert, Mandy Klentz! In 2024 Mandy's instragram (@plandy.mandy) took off when she started sharing the budget-friendly recipes that have made meal time easier for her family. She began turning her family's meal plans into downloadable PDFs so other busy fa...

Many of us think of spending as something you just... do . You make money, and spend it. But in fact, spending isn't something that just happens. It's a skill . It's a practice that you can refine over time and use as a tool to make your life as beauitful and valuable as it can be. One of the most important components of learning the skill of spending is aligning your spending with your values and...

Does it feel like your life is running on auto-pilot? The days feel frantic and run together, and your goal is to make it to the weekends so you can escape and then do it all over again. Sound familiar? If you're ready to go into 2025 making sustainable change in your mindset, health, and wealth then look no further then this week's episode of The Money Love Podcast with my amazing friend, guest,...

If you are a recovering people-pleaser (like myself) who has a history of using your money and purchases to buy the attention, validation, and approval of others... this is an episode of The Money Love Podcast that you simply cannot miss. This week on the podcast I'm talking with the brillant and capivating Victoria Albina who is a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner, a Certified Breathwork Med...

If you feel like you've gotten yourself on the overconsumption hamster wheel and you're ready to get off, then this week's episode of the podcast is for you. This week I'm talking with the brillant Kara Perez, founder of Bravely Go and Author of Green Money.  In this conversation Kara and I dive into the world of overconsumption: how we got here, how our spending habits have changed in the recent...

In this inspiring and uplifting episode of The Money Love Podcast I'm talking with Grace Vandecruz, an international best-selling author, business executive, thought leader, entrepreneur, financial advisor, and CPA who brings forth a tale of resilience and transformation from homeless to millionaire.  Grace's story will no doubt inspire you and have you believing beyond your current limits. We dis...

Are you feeling frustrated becuase no matter how many budgets you put in place, or how much you manipulate your external environment you continue to self-sabotage? Are you engaging in habits that you know are harmful to you, but you can't seem to break them? If this sounds like you, then this transformational episode of The Money Love Podcast is for you. In this episode I'm talking with Jim Fortin...