In today's episode, I explore a deeper layer of our spending habits—looking not at what our money is helping us move toward, but what it may be helping us avoid. Building on the idea of the “upgraded self,” I share personal patterns I've noticed in her own life, from spending during moments of mental overwhelm to purchasing things that feel productive but actually delay decision-making. I also touch on the social side of spending—like over-giving or saying yes to things we don’t want—as a way to avoid discomfort in relationships. At the core of the episode is a powerful shift: instead of focusing on discipline or restriction, I invite listeners to get curious. What if your spending isn’t random—but patterned? What if it’s helping you avoid something you already know you need to face? This episode is a reminder that awareness—not perfection—is what creates real change. When you understand the “why” behind your spending, you give yourself the opportunity to choose differently. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you loved this episode, please take a moment to follow, rate, or review Money Isn’t Scary — it helps more women find these much-needed conversations. You can also find me here: 🎙️ Website: moneyisntscary.com 📸 Instagram: @moneyisntscary ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you interested in working 1:1 with me? I'm now officially a Certified Money Coach (CMC)® where I work with you to create greater balance, a higher consciousness and help you transform your relationship with money. This goal of this work is to guide you to a deeper understanding of the unconscious beliefs and patterns we carry that create stress and fear and hold us back from living the life that you want. You can book a quick 15-minute call here so I can learn more about you and your goals for the program. I'm so excited to be able to connect with you on a deeper level and help you discover what's blocking you from living the life you really want!