Have you ever noticed how buying anything these days seems to come with judgment attached? Whether it’s the “right” kind of coffee cup, the “wrong” influencer haul, or the moral high ground of minimalism, our spending habits have become a public performance of virtue.

In this episode of Money Feels, we’re unpacking the moralization of everyday consumption — how culture, social media, and capitalism have turned simple purchases into moral statements.

We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast where we talk about the emotional side of money and how culture, gender, and ego all shape the way we love, earn, and consume.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• How consumption became moralized: “good” vs. “bad” spending
• The four moral strategies we use to justify our purchases
• Why economists view consumption as neutral, but we don’t
• Whether anti-consumption trends (like deinfluencing or minimalism) are just another performance of virtue
• The emotional labour of being a “conscious consumer”
• Why it’s okay to just like things

As we peel back the layers, we ask: can we truly consume without performing morality — or is that impossible in a capitalist culture? Because sometimes, the most ethical thing you can do is stop moralizing your morning latte. 

Thanks for listening to another episode! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Have you ever noticed how success can make women feel more alone — not more secure? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re unpacking why wealth and independence can come with unexpected emotional costs, and why partnership — once seen as an economic safety net — doesn’t always add value anymore.

We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast where we talk about the emotional side of money and how culture, gender, and ego all shape the way we love, earn, and connect.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• The rise of single women and the economic evolution of marriage
• Whether wealth makes partnerships harder
• The psychology of “dating up”
• How society moralizes women’s choices around wealth and independence
• Why female friendship often becomes the most emotionally satisfying relationship in women’s lives.
• The Nicole Kidman / Keith Urban moment:
• What it means to find love that doesn’t require shrinking

As more women reach financial independence, the economics of love are changing — and so are the emotions that come with it. This episode explores why partnership looks different when you already feel whole, and why the richest thing you can have might just be peace.

Thanks for listening to another episode! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

The future feels uncertain, but what if you could remember how to play? Leisure isn’t supposed to be productive, but in a world where everything feels like work, even our hobbies come with pressure. In this episode of Money Feels, we’re exploring how money changes the meaning of play, why hobbies don’t have to be profitable, and how burnout makes it impossible to enjoy free time.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today’s episode, we discuss the following:

• Why millennials struggle to enjoy hobbies without making them “useful”
• The pressure to monetize play and why it steals the joy
• Leisure guilt: why we feel bad about relaxing
• The social media trap — turning hobbies into personal brands
• How to reclaim play for yourself without productivity expectations

Resources:

Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

The future feels uncertain, but what if you could see where your money is headed? Financial projections aren’t about predicting the future but about preparing for it. In this episode of Money Feels, we’re exploring the value of playing with your numbers, why seeing your financial trajectory can reduce anxiety, and how our very own Bridget accidentally became a tech CEO.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Gilded! Sign up here
• Why financial projections matter (and why most people avoid them)
• The surprising emotional impact of seeing your financial future laid out
• How playing with numbers can help you make more confident decisions
• The difference between a financial planning app and a spreadsheet
• What went into building a financial planning tool (and how Bridget became a tech CEO)

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Dating is everywhere, but have you ever considered how much it costs you? From pricey dating apps to expensive first dates, modern dating isn’t just emotionally exhausting — it’s financially draining. Love might be priceless, but dating? That’s a whole different story. In this episode of Money Feels, we’re breaking down the financial, emotional, and societal price of dating today.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Who profits from keeping you single?
• The cost of dating apps, subscriptions, and algorithm hacks
• First dates, gender norms, and who’s really footing the bill
• The emotional toll of ghosting, situationships, and swiping fatigue
• How rejecting the pressure to date might be the best money move you ever make

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Diet culture is everywhere — but have you ever thought about how much it costs you? From expensive weight-loss programs to “wellness” trends disguised as self-improvement, diet culture isn’t just harmful. It’s wildly profitable. In this episode of Money Feels, we’re breaking down the financial, emotional, and societal price of diet culture and why rejecting it might be the best money move you ever make.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following with out guest, Marielle Elizabeth.

• Who profits from keeping you feeling “not enough”?
• The lifetime cost of dieting
• How diet culture keeps you in a cycle of spending
• Guilt, shame, and the belief that your worth is tied to your body
• The false promise of transformation
• The rise of Ozempic and weight-loss drugs
• How rejecting diet culture can be one of the best financial decisions you’ll ever make

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey, @marielle.elizabeth and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

The nuclear family is often considered the standard, but have you ever wondered why? Who really benefits from this structure? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re unpacking the financial and social costs of this so-called ideal and how it has shaped everything from homeownership to personal debt.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• The origins of the nuclear family and why it became the norm
• How consumerism benefits from single-family households
• The financial strain of maintaining this lifestyle
• Rising costs of housing, childcare, and education
• The impact on community and social isolation
• Shame, guilt, and the pressures of "doing it all"
• Alternative models: cooperative housing, shared childcare, and intentional communities

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Financial advice could change your life, yet it feels like it’s reserved for the elite. Why is it so controversial to say everyone deserves access to good advice, not just the rich? This week on Money Feels, we’re breaking down the value of financial advice, who actually benefits from it, and how the rest of us are left to figure it out on our own.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we unpack money trauma and work on building a healthier, shame-free relationship with our finances.

In today’s episode, we discuss the following:

• Why financial advice matters more than you think
• How the wealthy benefit most from traditional advice
• The rise of DIY investors and TikTok finance
• What to look for in a good financial advisor
• Whether advice is really worth the price

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Groceries are essential. And yet, millions of people struggle to afford them every day. Why is it so controversial to say food should be a fundamental human right? We’re unpacking the cost of groceries, food insecurity, and the case for free food in this week’s episode of Money Feels.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• The Current State of Food Insecurity
• Why Isn’t Food a Human Right?
• Proposals for Universal Food Access
• Economic and Social Implications
• Food Insecurity and Social Inequality
• Corporate Influence and Greed
• Climate Change and Food Prices

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

It's been a minute since we've chatted. And we miss you. As a bonus to you on the 1st day of the New Year, we wanted to release one episode we recorded for our Patreon members, in which we share some of the best lessons we learned in 2024. Stay tuned for season 7, coming this January <3 

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we discuss our money trauma and gain a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

Thanks for listening to this bonus episode of Money Feels! If you liked this content, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Most of our listeners know how much Bridget and Alyssa love to read. But we've never done a regular season episode about that. So, we get into this and more in this season six finale episode of Money Feels.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we discuss our money trauma and gain a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Our guest, Desirae Odjick
• What we're currently reading
• Book genres and why romance books are so good
• Re-reading books or stopping books that aren't scratching that itch
• Our favourite books we've read this year
• Some of the best money books you should read
• Physical, audio or digital books preference
• How much we spend on books in a year

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

It's trending to share your hauls, it's trending to share your capsule wardrobe, it's trending to buy a new water bottle, it's trending to show off your old water bottle. Consumption and consumerism are always trending, but why? We get into this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Underconsumption as a trend
• Why we spend in the first place
• Overconsumption as a trend
• Stress-induced purchases
• Our lack of connection
• Romanticizing a trend and creating an idealized version of ourselves
• Change your algorithm, change your life!!

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Have you ever wondered why money feels so emotional, even when you know what you “should” be doing? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re unpacking how psychology, therapy, and financial planning all overlap, and why the numbers only tell half the story.

We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk about the emotional side of money — and how culture, identity, and lived experience shape the way we earn, spend, save, and share.

In today’s episode, we discuss the following:

• Why your financial plan should include your feelings (not just your goals)
• How shame, guilt, and anxiety show up in your money habits
• The weight of generational money trauma — and how it keeps us stuck
• The constant tug between scarcity and abundance mindsets
• How capitalism, inequality, and gender roles quietly influence our sense of “enough”

Money touches everything — our relationships, our security, our joy. But until we understand why we feel the way we do about it, even the best financial plan won’t feel right.

Book financial therapy with Alyssa 

Thanks for listening to another episode! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

With high interest rates and the rising cost of living, renewing a mortgage can feel — less than ideal! We get into this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Alyssa's mortgage renewal story
• Bridget and Alyssa's renewal experience and cost
• The reality of interest rates
• How our new average is normal
• A step-by-step guide to renewing your mortgage
• The value of hiring a mortgage broker

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Let's catch up about our businesses, life changes, and taking risks in your life. We get into this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Bridget & Alyssa give a little life update
• Thinking about your life 5 years into the future
• What is the worst that could happen?
• Being lost in your business and finding new joy
• Being inspired by people you're close to

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Ever wondered why the rich don't just solve world hunger or make the change all of us are so desperate to see? We get into this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• The Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand Giridharadas
• How the rich and powerful fight for equality and justice in ways that don’t threaten their position
• Analysis of how elites rebrand themselves as benevolent saviours while maintaining the status quo
• Examination of how elites lavishly reward "thought leaders" who redefine "change" in ways that are friendly to winners.
• Thoughts about the wealthy populations' philanthropic efforts
• Steps that everyday citizens can take to incite meaningful change
• Removing the individualistic narratives that pit us against each other

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Are you tired of your parents telling you to just 'buy a house' or just 'be loyal to your job?' We get it. And we get into this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following?

• Pull up your bootstraps 
• The oversimplification of finances, forgetting:
  • Income inequality 
  • Cost of living variations
  • Starting points and privileges
• Staying loyal to jobs
• Using financial advisors to invest you in mutual funds
• Their obsessions with cottages
• Buying a home and interest rate blindness
• What to invest in (gold)

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

We called in Barry Choi to help explain what Canadians need to know to get the best return on the credit cards they use in this week's episode of Money Feels.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following?

• What credit cards are best for travel points?
• How many credit cards is too many?
• Should you close a credit card?
• Does your credit score matter?
• The best ways Canadian can redeem points
• How to get the best point return

Follow @barry_choi for more tips!

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Do the wealthy really try to be discrete with their displays of luxury, or is that just something we've made up? In this week's episode of Money Feels, we look into this and more!

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following?

• What is stealth wealth, conspicuous consumption and old money?
• Talking about the 'moral middle'
• How do people display their wealth?
• What do rich people spend their money on?
• Status culture: Sophia Richie vs. Hayley Bayley
• The stratification of the 1%

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

How do we prevent falling for scams when AI is getting to be so complex? What even is AI, and what the heck is the dead internet theory? We dive into this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels!

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following?

• The realization that AI is a part of most businesses
• The reason people feel the need to use AI
• Staying relevant and co-intelligence 
• AI is *very* bad for the environment
• Regulating AI — is it even possible?
• Types of AI-powered scams
• What is the dead internet theory?

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Have you ever wondered why cities are designed the way they are? Or what is the impact of buying a home in a suburban neighbourhood? We dive into this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels!

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following?

• What is urban sprawl? 
• How does urban sprawl impact our economy and our personal finances?
• The socioeconomic impact of community fragmentation
• Transportation is at the core of everything
• Gentrification and economic disparities 
• How to invest in communities and neighbourhoods that already exist
• Is this all the result of the capitalist economy? As always?

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

A lot of people want to know how to invest in their kids. So, we're diving into the account you need to use, and what to be aware of before you open an RESP in this week's episode of Money Feels!

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following?

• What is the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)?
• What is the purpose of the account, the guidelines and need-to-knows?
• What grants are available and how do you optimize them?
• What happens if your child doesn't pursue post-secondary?
• What type of RESP should you open?
• The dangers of the group RESP
• Red flags to watch for when opening an RESP
• How much do you need for your childs' future education?

Resources:

• Toronto Star piece on the Group RESP
• Predatory Group RESPs

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Is drinking what's holding you back financially and otherwise? In a society where alcohol is normalized and heavily marketed, we talk about sobriety. In this week's episode of Money Feels, we'll discuss this and more!

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following?

• Our relationship with alcohol
• How to manage relationships, questions and pushback when you stop drinking
• The financial cost of drinking and how sobriety changes this
• How drinking impacts you personally and professionally 
• Tracking your habits to understand your mood better

Resources:

• Alyssa's Habit Tracker
• Our guest: Mallory Rowan on Instagram

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Have you ever wondered if we’ve completely lost the plot on lifestyle spending? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re unpacking how what used to be luxuries have slowly become defaults — and what that shift means for our wallets, our emotions, and our ability to just sit with discomfort without buying something.

We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk about the emotional side of money, and how culture, social media, and convenience are reshaping what “normal” spending looks like.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• How the “default” has changed: from used cars to new, from one vacation a year to multiple international trips
• Why every experience now comes with a spending component 
• The role of social media in fueling constant consumption (and why not sharing is seen as gatekeeping)
• The loss of friction in spending decisions, and what it might look like to bring some friction back
• Whether we’ve collectively forgotten how to sit with discomfort without pulling out our wallets

Thanks for listening to another episode! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

How do you recover (or prepare) for the most catastrophic financial event in your life? In this week's episode of Money Feels, we'll discuss this and more!

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following?

• Bridget and Annie's divorce story
• Do you need a prenup?
• How does divorce work? 
• What does a divorce cost?
• Discussing child support and the legal system
• Spousal support
• Protecting yourself in your relationship

Resources:

• Our guest: Annie from Unbroke on Instagram and TikTok

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Why are women attempting to go back in time and become 50s housewives? The tradwife corner of the internet is alarming. Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels!

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following?

• What is a tradwife?
• The differences between SAHM's and homemakers versus tradwives
• How does this social media trend impact women?
• The covert political implications of this niche
• The financial dangers of this lifestyle
• Financial abuse and vulnerability 

Resources:

• The insidious rise of "tradwives"

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Having a kid is a massive decision. But does it need to be? We bring on Chelsea Fagan of The Financial Diet to break down the realities of being child-free by choice. Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels!

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following?

• Chelsea's story and how she chose to be childfree
• The reality of being a primary caregiver
• Parenting as a single person
• The idea of 'fulfilment' and having kids
• What dominates your identity?
• The downsides of being childfree: friendships and the rich aunty trope
• You can still be involved with children without having them
• Infertility and the for-profit industry rallying for biological kids
• The idea of 'selfishness' in not having children

Resources:

• Chelsea's Instagram
• Chelsea's Book

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Do you have people to talk with about your money? Do you know what FIRE communities exist? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels!

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following?

• What even is a subreddit?
• Fat FIRE, Chubby FIRE, HENRY
• What are some common strategies people on these forums use?
• What are the positives and negatives of these worlds?
• Are the people in these subreddits legit?
• What is the value of having communities like these?
• Alyssa's community

Resources:

• Fat FIRE
• Chubby FIRE
• HENRY
• The Neighbourhood Waitlist

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Is motherhood the biggest financial risk you'll ever take? There are many invisible costs that come with being a mom, but the motherhood penalty is one you shouldn't ignore. Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels!

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following?

• What is the motherhood tax/motherhood penalty?
• How does it impact women?
• Your career progression, salary and long-term wealth
• Hiring biases in mothers versus fathers or child-free folks
• What is the comparison to fathers?
• What policies, like equal paid parental leave, have shown to be effective in reducing the impact of the motherhood tax? 
• How can governments and organizations implement these policies?
• Our society needs mothers

Resources:

• The Feminine Mystique
• Paying the Motherhood Tax
• The Gender Pay Gap is not on Moms
• UBC 'Daddy Bonus'
• Women and Poverty in Canada
• The Baby Decision: How to Make The Most Important Choice of Your Life

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Thinking about death isn't exactly a cheery topic. For most, it feels best to avoid and worry about it later. But, what happens if later never comes? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Why should we talk about death?
• Dealing with the discomfort
• Death dinners
• Estate planning - what do you need?
• Digital assets
• Who is involved in your death?
• Taxes you pay when you die
• Funeral/burial costs
• Discussing MAID

Resources:

• We’re Making a Terrible Mistake on MAID and Mental Illness
• Medical assistance in dying: Overview
• Life insurance and estate planning resources

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

What would life look like if you wanted to change careers and return to school? Alyssa talks about the cost, her experience in this pursuit, and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• The financial commitment and time management
• Balancing financial goals with career aspirations
• Personal and family considerations
• 'Starting over' and personal growth
• Overcoming the fear of failure and outside opinions
• The concept of being 'too late'
• Investing in yourself

Resources:
Alyssa's Income Poll Results
Lifelong Learning Plan

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Bridget adopted a new dog! Between this and her two cats, we wanted to chat about how much pet ownership actually costs. Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Categorizing expenses
• The value of pets in our life 
• How much do pets cost?
• How much do you need to get a new dog?
• Pet insurance — is it worth it?
• Do you need an emergency fund for your pet?
• The cost of pet care and pet classes
• Is having a pet a luxury?
• Should you plan for how much you can afford?

Resources:

• Zak George - Dog Trainer
• Dog Enrichment TikTok

Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

What is money like for those of us who aren't neurotypical? We bring in Ellyce Fulmore, author of Keeping Finance Personal, to discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Ellyce's story
• Our personal experiences with being neurotypical or neurodivergent
• Getting diagnosed — is it worthwhile?
• How money trauma manifests differently in people from diverse backgrounds
• Dopamine and THE Dopamenu!
• How intersecting identities like gender, sexuality, and neurodiversity impact one's financial experiences and decision-making
• Strategies to help manage or mitigate impulse spending if you have ADHD

Resources:
Keeping Finance Personal by Ellyce Fulmore
Ellyce's Instagram

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

How do you manage to financially support your parents in adulthood? Are there boundaries you can set, and where do you even start? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Being a millennial with boomer parents and role reversal
• How do you talk to your parents about their money?
• Prompts to open the conversation
• The inability to prepare when you are your parents' retirement plan
• Statistics about giving to parents
• Cultural differences
• The shame and guilt parents face in asking for help
• Feelings of frustration and resentment
• How to decide what to give
• Setting boundaries and deciding what you give and how
• Separating your finances from theirs
• Splitting costs with siblings
• Feeling grateful for the time we have left

Resources:

• Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk by Cameron Huddleston
• Financial First Aid by Alyssa Davies
• U.S. Adults Provided $17.5 Billion in Support to Parents in 2020
• Canada’s Caregiver Credit 

Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Have you ever wondered why you keep saying “yes” with your money when you really want to say “no”? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re joined again by out very first guest, Chantel Chapman — founder of Trauma of Money, internationally recognized educator, and now author of Trauma of Money — to unpack something called financial fawning.

We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast where we talk about the emotional side of money — including how our nervous systems, past experiences, and need for safety shape the way we spend, give, and say “yes.”

In today’s episode, we discuss the following:

• What “financial fawning” means and how it differs from people-pleasing
• Why do we over-give, over-spend, or say “yes” to money requests even when we can’t afford to?
• How trauma and social conditioning make fawning feel like safety
• The difference between generosity and self-abandonment
• How this shows up in friendships, families, and relationships
• Practical ways to stop fawning and start setting boundaries — without guilt or shame

A quick thank-you to ATB Financial for sponsoring today’s live episode! If you’re a new client, you can earn up to $820 in welcome bonuses by clicking here.

Thanks for listening to our first episode of Season 8! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon.

Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey, and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Welcome back to a new season, a new year, and a new approach to your finances! Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Life updates
• Our personal financial goals
• The value in slow: decisions, spending, growth
• Staying hopeful during a difficult financial period

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

When it comes to investing, being in the market is key. But once you're in, how do you decide who gets to manage your money? Are roboadvisors enough? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Why you need to invest
• The cost between self-directed vs having someone else invest for you
• Stock market crashes and recoveries
• Bonds vs equities
• The reality of the roboadvisor portfolio
• Personalization of investing
• Risk tolerance and understanding why risk is relevant to age
• The benefits of self-directed investing

Resources:
Bridget's Six-Figure Stock Portfolio

Thanks for listening to our final episode in season 4! If you want bonus episodes while we're off until January, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Is the housing market really in crisis? How do we fix this, and what can Canadians looking to buy — or looking to rent affordably — do? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Introducing the author of The Tenant Class, Ricardo Tranjan
• Why he wrote the book
• The argument for why there is NO housing crisis in Canada
• The role of supply in the housing market
• Problem-solving theories perpetuating the status quo
• The term 'affordability'
• Landlord profits and who landlords really are
• Rent control — the realities of who benefits
• Tenant advocacy and unions

Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Whole, term, permanent, universal! There are so many different types of life insurance — and different names. But how do you know which ones you need? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• What life insurance is actually meant to provide and how it can help
• What are the differences between term and whole life insurance/permanent life insurance?
• Risks and pitfalls that can come with committing to certain policies 
• Aggressive tactics used by insurance sales agents that you need to watch out for
• When does it make sense to have multiple insurance policies?
• Is there a way to “know” when you need insurance?
• Examples of how your insurance needs can change/evolve over time and through different life stages 
• Helpful things to consider before adding a policy

Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Optimizing everything with your money can be a good thing — but it can also lead to feelings of a need to achieve perfection and cause immense amounts of stress. Money is meant to be enjoyed. So, let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• What does optimizing your finances look like?
• Why you'll never be able to optimize everything without fail
• The problem with the 'right' way to manage your money 
• Do Bridget and Alyssa optimize their finances?
• Why you should take a feelings-first approach to your money
• Should you switch banks to get a higher interest rate?
• The illusion of progress versus automating your finances
• Optimizing your budget
• Maxing out the 'right' accounts at the 'right' time and comparison
• Money only has value when it's spent

Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Your finances change a lot, as do the major milestones you continue to hit. So, when do you reach out to a professional for guidance? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• What do financial planners actually do?
• What type of financial planners exist, and how do you find one?
• Fee structures and transparency
• The benefits of having a financial planner
• What education and credentials should you look for?
• Financial planning for specific life stages
• When you should meet with your planner
• Saving for retirement and spending in retirement
• Answering listener-submitted questions

Resources and sources:

• Advice Only Planners in Canada
• Directory of Fee-Only Planners
• Steadyhand
• Robb Engen

Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Everyone always wants to know if they're doing okay financially — and we want to provide you with that reassurance. Let's talk about your situation in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Reviewing anonymous financial submissions from our Patreon subscribers

Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, you can join our Patreon! You can subscribe for more bonus episodes just like this one, and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Each year, about 13 million people die because of things like pollution and extreme weather caused by climate change. So, on that depressing note, let's talk about how to prepare your finances for the unknowns in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• What's going on with the climate crisis?
• The changing landscape of our retirement
• Why you need good insurance
• Using Alberta's weather as an example
• Why choosing where you live matters
• How does climate change impact your financial future?
• Emergency funds for climate change
• Can we do anything to help?
• What are some green ways to invest? If any!

Resources and sources:

• Canada's Green Bond Program
• Free Emergency Preparedness Printables
• The Great Climate Migration
• Climate Change Fast Facts
• Wallet Activism by Tanja Hester
• Financial First Aid by Alyssa Davies
• Alyssa's Instagram Poll Results

Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

These days, fast fashion brands produce 52 “micro-seasons” a year — or one new “collection” a week. Ultimately, this leads to overconsumption and extreme volumes of waste. Let's talk about it in this week's episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• What is fast fashion, and how does it work?
• How are these clothes so cheap?
• Slave labour and fast fashion as a human rights issue
• Discussing SHEIN
• Overconsumption and the environmental impact
• Are luxury brands any better?
• The psychology behind our buying decisions
• Personal responsibility versus systemic change
• Resources and tips to make better choices

Resources and sources:

• The True Cost Documentary
• The Story of Stuff
• Good on You Brand Directory
• Cost Per Wear Tracker
• What She Makes 

Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Today, we're discussing the power of giving money to those in need, donating to charity, and how to work this value into your budget. So, on that note, it's time to enjoy another episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Helper's high and why giving is so valuable
• Monetary donations versus donating your time and talents
• Does your upbringing impact your relationship with giving?
• How much should you give? What amount *can* you give?
• Deciding what giving has the biggest impact
• How much do Canadians donate?
• Donating in percentages instead of dollar amounts
• The reasons that people give
• Why is charitable giving an important part of healthy finances?
• Taxable vs. non-taxable giving

Instagram accounts we use for finding mutual aid:
@mutualaidcanada + @inclusivecanada

Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Have you ever wondered what really happens when we privatize health care? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re joined by emergency physician and public health advocate Dr. Shazma Mithani to talk about why more private clinics, pay-to-play systems, and investor-owned health care might sound efficient but leave most of us worse off.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk about the emotional side of money — including the systems that shape what kind of care we get, and who gets left behind when profit enters the chat.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• What “privatization” actually means in Canada
• Why letting people “skip the line” doesn’t reduce wait times
• How for-profit care puts shareholders ahead of patients
• What we can learn from other real-world examples
• The emotional toll of navigating health care
• What a stronger, more equitable public system could look like

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Today, we're chatting with Danica Nelson about her experience with paid and unpaid leaves, planning for mini sabbaticals and burning out. 

You're listening to Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• What is a mini sabbatical?
• How do you know if this type of leave is for you?
• How do you know when you're burnt out?
• How do you ask your employer for a leave?
• How can you prepare financially for a mini-sabbatical? 
• What happens after the time away from work? 
• Is this going to become more common?
• Advice for people interested in taking a mini-sabbatical 

Follow Danica on Instagram

Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Today we're discussing the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and demystifying some common misconceptions about the funds. So, on that note, time to enjoy another episode of Money Feels! We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• An overview of what CPP is and why it exists
• How does it work? Who gets it?
• How are benefits calculated?
• Is CPP going to run out? Why is this a thing people say?
• The political landscape and CPP
• Is CPP worth it if you’re self-employed?
• What if you have a pension?
• When in retirement, should you start taking out your CPP?

Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

We're back for season 4! And today, we're talking about the summer that women are thriving. We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Taylor Swift saving the US economy
• The Eras tour revenue
• Billionaires and their ethics
• The Barbie movie revenue
• The Women's World Cup viewership
• Beyonce's tour 
• Women are everything

Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Why do we continually shame women for their spending habits and financial decisions? We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Why do we shame women's financial decisions?
• Are women excessive spenders? Are there actually gendered differences?
• Misconceptions or stereotypes
• Negative consequences of how our society talks about women and money
• How can women combat the shame associated with their spending choices?

Find our guest:

• Stefanie's Instagram
• Too Ambitious newsletter

Thanks for listening to season three! If you want to keep listening, we've now launched our Patreon! You can subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. Thank you for listening to today's episode! Join us next week for a new one. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!