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In this episode of Money Feels, we talk about something that's deeply personal and also big business: fertility, IVF and egg freezing. Having a baby is expensive no matter how you do it, and this way costs even more. A lot extra.

Alyssa and Bridget look at the IVF industry through a money lens: the real costs, the odds most people don't hear about, and why "I'll do whatever it takes" is the most expensive sentence in fertility care. They also take on egg freezing as a corporate perk, and why "empowering" might be the wrong word for it.

This one comes from a place of care, not judgment. If you're going through IVF or have experienced pregnancy loss, please look after yourself, and feel free to skip this one and tune in next week.

In today's episode, we discuss:

• How IVF actually works, step by step, and why there are fees at every stage
• The real odds of a live birth by age, and why they're so rarely talked about
• The Cut article: 11 rounds of IVF, $250,000 and no baby
• Why longing is never where anyone makes a clear money decision
• Add-ons, experimental treatments and clinics with no age cut-off
• What would happen if a financial product had IVF's odds
• Why egg freezing as a workplace perk is really an investment in not paying for maternity leave
• Egg freezing as "buying an option"
• Universal child care and fully paid parental leave 
• What repeated loss does to your relationships
• Public funding for IVF in Canada 

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In this episode of Money Feels, we're kicking off season 10 by saying something that doesn't often get said out loud: the middle class might be the loneliest group in society. Not in a "cry me a river, it must be so hard to be comfortable" way. In a structural way. When we eradicated middle-class wealth, we also got rid of middle-class community.

Alyssa and Bridget break down who the middle class actually is in Canada, why so many people in it feel stuck between "too rich for a potluck" and "can't afford a private chef," and why there's no shared rule book for how to show up for each other. 

This one is equal parts economics and feelings. Because small talk is what leads to big talk.

In today's episode, we discuss:

• How Statistics Canada defines the middle class
• What the K-shaped economy is 
• Why a middle-class income doesn't buy the life it did 30, 40 or 50 years ago
• The gap between the "average Canadian" 
• How lower-income communities survive through interdependence while wealthy families outsource everything, therapy included
• Why the middle class has no shared code for asking for help
• Self-actualization vs. status anxiety
• Whether "you don't owe anyone anything" is a personal value or a survival mechanism
• The neighbourhood coffee morning experiment, and why gratitude isn't the same as reciprocity
• Why building community starts with a low-stakes first move

Video mentioned: @lynn.allure on TikTok

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In this episode of Money Feels, we break down the thing that makes most people's eyes glaze over: Canadian taxes. And actually make it make sense. Not just the numbers, but the feelings. The confusion, the resentment, the sneaking suspicion that you're being robbed. We're going there.

Alyssa and Bridget walk through every layer of the Canadian tax system, from federal income tax all the way down to the municipal mill rate, and tackle two of the most misunderstood — and politically charged — conversations happening in Canada right now: the myth that Canadians pay over 50% in taxes, and what Alberta separation would actually mean for your wallet.

This one is equal parts financial education and myth-busting. Because you deserve accurate information, not social media math.

In today's episode, we discuss:

• What a progressive tax system actually means 
• The four layers of Canadian taxation: federal, provincial, municipal, and GST/HST 
• Why CPP and EI deductions aren't money disappearing
• How Alberta compares to other provinces
• The truth behind the "Canadians pay over 50% in taxes" claim
• Why GST hits lower-income earners harder
• What Alberta separation would actually mean
• The credits and deductions most people leave on the table without realizing it
• How to look at your own pay stub and actually understand where every dollar is going

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In this episode of Money Feels, we explore what AI actually is, and why it doesn't just change what technology can do… it can change how society functions, who holds power, and what the future of human work and life might look like.

Bridget sits down with Timo Ewalds, former Google DeepMind AI researcher and founder of Nexopia, to cut through the hype and fear around artificial intelligence. 

This conversation goes far beyond "AI is coming for your job." It's about how artificial intelligence intersects with consciousness, ethics, economics, and the environment — and why understanding it matters whether you're a tech insider or just someone trying to make sense of the world changing around you.

In today's episode, we discuss:

• What AI actually is and why the definition matters more than most people think
• The difference between AI, AGI, and ASI, and where we actually are on that spectrum
• Why is sentience and consciousness so hard to define, even for researchers
• How AI capabilities are growing exponentially and why that pace is difficult to comprehend
• The societal implications of handing more decision-making power to machines
• Why AI benefits individuals and society in very different, sometimes conflicting, ways
• The environmental cost of data centers and AI infrastructure that rarely gets talked about
• How job displacement from AI could reshape entire economies
• Whether Universal Basic Income could be a realistic response to widespread automation
• Why even experts at the frontier of AI disagree about where it's all heading

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In this episode of Money Feels, we explore what extreme wealth does to the human brain — and why money doesn’t just change what people can buy… it can change how people see themselves, others, and the world around them.

We unpack the psychology behind wealth, power, empathy, entitlement, and social disconnection, and discuss why the ultra-wealthy often begin to operate in completely different emotional and social realities than everyone else. We also explore how wealth can distort risk perception, reduce sensitivity to others’ suffering, and create environments where people slowly lose touch with everyday life.

This conversation goes far beyond “rich people are out of touch.” It’s about how money impacts the nervous system, identity, relationships, and even morality — and why capitalism often rewards traits like detachment, dominance, and self-interest.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

•  How extreme wealth can psychologically distance people from others 
•  The relationship between wealth, empathy, and entitlement 
•  Why money changes risk-taking behaviour and decision-making 
•  The “bubble effect” of wealth — and how rich people can slowly lose touch with everyday reality 
•  Why some wealthy people genuinely believe they earned everything entirely on their own 
•  The connection between power, status, and reduced emotional attunement 
•  How capitalism rewards individualism, competition, and self-interest 
•  Why wealth often creates insulation from consequences, discomfort, and vulnerability 
•  The psychological difference between financial security and extreme accumulation 
•  Why people with more money are not necessarily happier, calmer, or more connected 
•  How shame, superiority, and fear can all coexist within wealth 
•  Why many people simultaneously resent, idolize, and aspire toward extreme wealth 

Referenced in this episode:

• What Does Extreme Wealth Do to the Brain? (New York Magazine): https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/what-does-extreme-wealth-do-to-the-brain.html
• Speaking of Psychology: The psychology of wealth, empathy, and entitlement, with Paul Piff, PhD: https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/wealth-empathy

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In this episode of Money Feels, we explore the emotional, psychological, and financial reality behind shifting relationship dynamics — and why the traditional “trophy wife” model is quietly disappearing.

We unpack new data showing that wealthy men are no longer more likely to partner with significantly younger women, and what that reveals about money, power, desire, and changing gender roles. We also dive into the so-called “male loneliness epidemic,” and ask a deeper question: is this about rejection… or is it about the loss of a system where men were once centred and needed?

This conversation goes beyond dating trends. It’s about what happens when women gain financial independence, relationships become less transactional, and people are forced to confront who they are outside of roles like provider, caretaker, or “the one who gets chosen.”

In today’s episode, we discuss:

•  Why the “trophy wife” dynamic is declining and what the data shows 
•  How women earning more is reshaping partner selection 
•  The difference between being needed vs desired in relationships 
•  Why high-earning women are not simply “reversing the script” 
•  How education, social circles, and opportunity influence partners
•  The connection between this data and the “male loneliness epidemic” 
•  Why loneliness may be more about friendship, identity, and emotional development than dating alone 
•  The decentering of men — what it means, and why it feels so uncomfortable for some people 
•  How capitalism shaped masculinity around provision, and what happens when that’s no longer enough 
•  The psychology of desire — and how many women were never taught they were allowed to have preferences 

Referenced in this episode:

•  Trophy wives are out of fashion (The Economist)
   https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2026/03/10/trophy-wives-are-out-of-fashion?utm_medium=cpc.adword.pd&utm_source=google&ppccampaignID=18798097116&ppcadID=&utm_campaign=a.22brand_pmax&utm_content=conversion.direct-response.anonymous&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18804755252&gbraid=0AAAAADBuq3LGsPBoeDKxz77EFwF0dD2q0
  
  
•  Archived version of the article (if paywalled)
   https://archive.ph/xMZl3#selection-3095.0-3105.1
  
  
•  Instagram post referenced in discussion
   https://www.instagram.com/p/DXMz0zuFJRb/?igsh=cm4xYXNvcGswZDQ3

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In this episode of Money Feels, we explore the emotional, psychological, and financial reality of financial nihilism — and why so many people today feel disconnected from traditional money advice, long-term planning, and the promise that “doing everything right” will pay off.

We unpack what financial nihilism actually is, why younger generations are increasingly saying “what’s the point?”, and how rising costs, housing inaccessibility, stagnant wages, burnout, and social media distortion have created a perfect storm of distrust around money. We also talk about the emotional toll of being “fine on paper” while feeling anxious underneath, and why reckless spending, over-saving, doom spending, or checking out financially may all stem from the same root issue: uncertainty.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

•  What financial nihilism is — and why it’s more common than people think 
•  Why many people no longer trust traditional financial milestones like homeownership, retirement, or slow wealth-building 
•  How high housing costs, stagnant wages, debt, and economic instability are shaping money beliefs 
•  Why some people respond with risky behaviour (crypto, sports betting, speculation) while others respond with hyper-control (over-saving, chronic anxiety, fear of spending) 
•  The psychology of “if the future feels broken, the present gets expensive” 
•  How financial nihilism can show up even when someone has a stable income, savings, or looks successful on paper 
•  The antidote to financial nihilism

Referenced in this episode:

• Wubba Lubba Done With Money: The Absurdity of Financial Nihilism (Medium) 
• Financial Nihilism research article (Taylor & Francis, 2025) 
•  Philosophical perspectives on nihilism and meaning (PhilArchive) 
• World Economic Forum article: Gen Z, Financial Nihilism & The Great Wealth Transfer
• Yahoo Finance report on the rise of financial nihilism among younger generations

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In this episode of Money Feels, Alyssa and Bridget explore the emotional, psychological, and financial reality of Coast FIRE, and why this middle ground might actually be the version of financial freedom more people are craving.

We unpack what it means to “coast” financially, to build enough early on that your future is taken care of, without sacrificing your entire present to get there. We talk about the tension between security and freedom, the pressure to optimize your money, and why stepping off the gas can feel both relieving… and deeply uncomfortable.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• What Coast FIRE actually is (and how it’s different from traditional FIRE)
• Who Coast FIRE is for — and who it might not work for
• What counts as an “asset” when you’re calculating your Coast FIRE number
• How to actually do Coast FIRE (without becoming obsessed with the math)
• What it means for you financially once you hit that “coast” point
• The emotional shift from accumulation to maintenance
• The freedom Coast FIRE can offer — and why it can feel scary to trust it
• Why this might be the most realistic first step on your journey to FIRE

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! 

We are living in a time where extreme frugality is being celebrated as discipline. Sleeping on child-sized beds, using things until they fall apart, refusing small comforts, all framed as virtue. And while frugality itself is thoughtful and often wise, there’s a point where saving stops being a value and starts becoming a fear.

In this episode of Money Feels, Alyssa and Bridget explore the emotional, psychological, and financial realities of extreme frugality, and why saving money can sometimes become less about intention and more about safety, control, and identity.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• What extreme frugality actually is (and isn’t)
•  Why frugality itself is neutral — but extreme frugality becomes identity
•  When saving stops being about values and starts being about control
•  Common signs of extreme frugality in everyday life
•  Why extreme frugality often comes from scarcity — even years later
•  How childhood experiences shape comfort with spending
•  Why saving soothes the nervous system and spending can feel threatening
•  Why logic and spreadsheets don’t always change behaviour
•  The hidden emotional costs of chronic deprivation
•  How extreme frugality can flatten joy and create shame around desire

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Sports betting has exploded in the last few years, driven by legalization, aggressive advertising, and frictionless apps that make placing a bet feel as easy as ordering takeout. What used to be a niche activity is now embedded directly into sports culture.

In this episode of Money Feels, Alyssa and Bridget explore the emotional, psychological, and financial reality of modern sports betting and why this isn’t just about money. It’s about dopamine, identity, relationships, and the normalization of risk.

We talk about how gambling has shifted from a destination to something in your pocket 24/7, why sports betting feels different from “traditional gambling,” and how the design of betting apps keeps people engaged longer than they realize.

We also discuss why young men are especially targeted, the ripple effects on partners and families, and why women in relationships need to be aware of how normalized betting can quietly impact shared finances.

We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast where we explore the emotional side of money, and why sports betting might be telling a much bigger story than just winning or losing.

In this episode, we discuss:

•  How sports betting became normalized almost overnight 
•  The role of legalization, advertising, and accessibility 
•  Why sports betting feels different from “gambling” 
•  How betting apps are designed to keep you engaged 
•  The psychology of risk, reward, and dopamine 
•  Why young men are especially drawn into sports betting 
•  The social culture around betting and group dynamics 
•  Why partners (especially women) need to be aware of financial risk 
•  The reality of gambling economics (the house always wins) 
•  How gambling shifted from a place you go to something in your pocket 
•  The emotional highs and lows that reinforce betting behaviour 
•  Warning signs that betting may be becoming a problem 
•  The ripple effect gambling can have on relationships and families 
•  Why this conversation is also about public health, not just money

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We are living in a time where it feels like groceries don’t make sense anymore! Not the prices, not the sizes, not the sales. The same cart costs more every week, packages are shrinking, loyalty apps change the “real” price, and something as simple as buying food now feels like a mental math test.

In this episode of Money Feels, Alyssa and Bridget explore the emotional, psychological, and financial realities of grocery inflation and why so many of us feel exhausted, confused, and, frankly, a little suspicious every time we walk into a store.

We unpack how grocery pricing actually works, why it can feel intentionally confusing, and how behavioural pricing, shrinkflation, and constant price changes create decision fatigue around something that’s supposed to be basic. We talk about the grief of “backwards lifestyle creep” — going from not checking prices to suddenly calculating every item — and why that shift feels so emotionally heavy.

We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we help you understand the emotional side of money—and why your grocery cart might be telling a deeper story about stability, safety, and what it means to feel financially secure.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• Why grocery prices feel like a scam — even when they technically aren’t
•  How groceries in Canada have increased faster than overall inflation
•  Why feeding yourself now feels like a part-time job
•  How grocery stores actually price products (margin targets, elasticity, competition)
•  The psychology behind sales, “2 for $8,” and urgency pricing
•  Shrinkflation and why packages keep getting smaller
•  Loyalty pricing and why the shelf price isn’t the real price anymore
•  Loss leaders and why milk is cheap but everything else isn’t
•  The mental load of constantly recalculating your grocery budget
•  “Backwards lifestyle creep” and the grief of losing grocery stability
•  Why grocery inflation hits harder than other expenses
•  The emotional impact of decision fatigue around food
•  How consumers push back — quietly and collectively
•  Why this isn’t about being bad with money, it’s about navigating a system designed for optimization

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We're back, baby! Season 9 and feeling fine! 

We are living in a time where our attention is constantly being pulled in every direction — notifications, scrolling, ads, emails, content, news, shopping, and algorithms designed to keep us looking just a little bit longer.

The average person now spends over 7 hours per day looking at screens. Gen Z? Nearly 9 hours a day. And mobile screen time alone sits around 5 to 7 hours daily.

In this episode of Money Feels, Alyssa and Bridget explore the emotional, psychological, and financial reality of living on our phones, and how screen time is quietly shaping not just our focus, but our spending, habits, and sense of control.

We talk about what happens when our attention becomes fragmented, how constant exposure to ads and aspirational content drives spending, and why reducing screen time can have a surprisingly powerful impact on your finances.

We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast where we explore the emotional side of money, and why your screen time might be costing you more than you think.

In this episode, we discuss:

•  The average screen time statistics (and why they’re shocking) 
•  How 5 hours per day equals 2.5 months per year 
•  Why more screen time = more spending 
•  The link between ads, scrolling, and impulse purchases 
•  How screen time reduces cognitive bandwidth for planning 
•  Dopamine, resilience, and the ability to say no 
•  Why reducing screen time improves financial decision-making 
•  The emotional pull of phones: boredom, loneliness, avoidance, habit 
•  Why screen time quietly drains both money and mental energy 

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! 

We are living in a time where it feels like we don’t own anything anymore — not our phones, not our entertainment. Everything is a subscription, everything renews automatically, and everything in our lives comes with a monthly fee.

In this episode of Money Feels, Alyssa and Bridget explore the emotional, psychological, and financial reality of living in the subscription economy, and why so many of us feel like we’re leasing our lives one tiny charge at a time.

We unpack how subscriptions prey on convenience, loneliness, perfectionism, and the desire to optimize our lives. We talk about why it feels impossible to keep track of everything you’re paying for, how companies intentionally design services to be forgettable, and how this constant drip of micro-payments affects our sense of stability and control.

We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast where we help you understand the emotional side of money — and why your monthly subscriptions might be telling a deeper story about your values, your habits, and what you’re craving in your life.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• Why everything is a subscription now — and how we got here
• The illusion of ownership in a world where most things are rented
• Why companies love subscriptions (predictable revenue + harder to cancel)
• How “just $9.99” becomes hundreds of dollars a month
• Subscription fatigue and the emotional load of tracking everything we pay for
• Why people forget how many subscriptions they have
• The psychology behind subscriptions: convenience, identity, belonging, boredom, self-optimization

This episode is a reminder that you’re not bad with money, you’re just living in a system designed around tiny, invisible charges that chip away at your financial and emotional bandwidth. It’s an invitation to approach your subscriptions with curiosity, compassion, and clarity… and maybe cancel a few things along the way.

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! 

Real estate is one of the most emotionally loaded topics in personal finance. For many of us, real estate investing has always felt tangled with inequity, bro-dude energy, and a sense that the whole system is rigged. But what happens when someone shows you a different way to see it? A way rooted in values, impact, and community care?

In this episode of Money Feels, we’re joined by real estate investor and appraiser Christine Traynor, who has completely changed the way Alyssa sees real estate. We’re diving into the emotional, ethical, and practical layers of real estate investing, especially for women who want financial freedom but feel conflicted about how to build it.

We unpack the tension between building wealth and honouring housing as a human need, explore what “ethical investing” can actually look like in practice, and discuss how women can enter the real estate space without losing their values to hustle culture.

We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast where we talk about the emotional side of money and how power, access, ethics, and identity shape our financial lives far more than interest rates or investment gurus ever could.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• Why real estate feels dominated by bro culture
• Whether real estate investing is inherently unethical
• How to reconcile building wealth with the affordability crisis
• Why so many women feel intimidated, unwelcome, or unprepared to invest
• The first steps for beginners who want to “dip a toe in”
• Red flags most new investors don’t know to look for
• How to evaluate whether a property supports or harms a community
• The role of diversification, especially as women’s wealth grows

This episode explores what it means to build wealth with intention, to challenge old narratives, question the ethics of our financial choices, and make room for nuance in a world that often wants simple answers. It’s a reminder that your values can guide your financial decisions, and that wealth-building doesn’t have to mean abandoning what matters to you.

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! 

Life moves in seasons. Some that grow you gently, and some that split you wide open. As Bridget steps into her 40s this week, she’s looking back on her 20s and 30s with honesty, humour, grief, and gratitude. Aging is something we all experience, but rarely talk about with this kind of openness.

In this episode of Money Feels, we’re exploring the emotional, financial, and identity shifts that happen as you move through decades of your life. We unpack how money shaped each season, what she wishes she’d known sooner, and why getting older is not something to fear, it’s something to grow into.

We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast where we talk about the emotional side of money and how life stages, identity shifts, and the pursuit of “enough” shape our financial lives far more than budgets ever could.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• What Bridget’s 20s actually looked like
• The pressure, comparison, and self-doubt that defined parts of her 30s
• How her relationship with money shifted
• What turning 40 is bringing up emotionally and financially
• The biggest myths we’re taught about what life “should” look like
• Why aging feels both tender and empowering
• The unexpected gifts of getting older: softness, self-trust, boundaries, clarity
• What she hopes her 40s will feel like (spoiler: less hustle, more peace)

This episode explores what it means to evolve, to outgrow versions of yourself, and to realize that your 20s and 30s don’t define you — they prepare you. It’s a reminder that there is no right timeline, no perfect milestone checklist, and no deadline for becoming who you want to be.

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! 

Money and relationships are complicated enough. But when secrecy, control, or manipulation enter the picture, things get heavy fast. Financial infidelity and financial abuse are two topics that almost no one talks about openly… even though so many people quietly live through them.

In this episode of Money Feels, we’re breaking down what these terms actually mean, how common they are, and why they’re often misunderstood. We unpack the ways money can become a weapon, how financial control intersects with safety, and why these issues show up in all kinds of relationships, not just the stereotypes we’ve been taught.

We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast where we talk about the emotional side of money and how trust, power, shame, and survival shape our financial lives far more than income ever could.

Content Note: This episode discusses financial infidelity, financial abuse, economic control, and their connection to intimate partner violence. Please listen in a way that feels safe for you.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• What financial infidelity actually is
• How common are financial secrets in relationships
• Why financial infidelity is rooted in shame, not spreadsheets
• What financial and economic abuse can look like
• Why financial abuse shows up in almost every case of domestic violence
• Red flags to watch for in your own relationship
• What makes secrecy harmful vs. protective
• The difference between financial conflict, financial mismanagement, and financial harm

This episode explores what happens when money becomes a tool of control, why secrecy thrives in shame, and how to start naming what’s happening if something doesn’t feel right.

Canadian Resources & Support

If this episode brings something up for you or if you’re experiencing financial harm, these Canadian resources can help:

● Canadian Centre for Women’s Empowerment (CCFWE)
Economic abuse education, survivor tools, and multilingual fact sheets.
https://ccfwe.org
● Canadian Bankers’ Association — Financial Abuse Support & Provincial Resources
Information + links to help centres across Canada.
https://cba.ca
● Tech Safety Canada — Digital Financial Abuse Toolkit
Support for tech-enabled financial control (online banking, passwords, apps).
https://techsafety.ca
● NICE (National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly)
Resources for preventing and responding to financial abuse of older adults.
https://nicenet.ca
● ShelterSafe Canada
Find local women’s shelters and domestic violence supports by province.
https://sheltersafe.ca

You deserve safety, autonomy, and access to your own financial life.

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 that the people with the most power and privilege seem the most afraid of losing it? From private bunkers to doomsday yachts, billionaires are stockpiling for the apocalypse, and in doing so, revealing what money can’t actually buy: safety, trust, or community.

In this episode of Money Feels, we’re unpacking the strange world of prepper billionaires — the ultra-wealthy who are preparing to survive the collapse of the very systems they helped create.

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 prepare for the end of the world (apparently).

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• The rise of luxury survivalism
• Why wealth and fear often grow together
• How billionaires try to buy safety instead of building community
• The irony of trying to escape the collapse of a system you benefit from
• The psychology of control and scarcity at the highest income levels
• What “emotional prepping” looks like for the rest of us

This episode explores what happens when safety becomes a solo project and why true survival might depend less on money and more on connection.

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 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! 

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 

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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! 

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!

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! 

Have you ever wondered if saving money and saving the planet are mutually exclusive? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re joined by author and sustainability advocate Kara Perez to talk about her new book, Money for Change, and the concept of realistic sustainability — AKA how to reduce waste, build wealth, and not burn out in the process.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and gain a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance, even when it intersects with climate anxiety and ethical investing.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Why sustainability doesn’t have to be expensive, perfect, or all-consuming
• How overconsumption became the norm (and what we can do instead)
• Why “real change” means going beyond personal habits
• The link between eco-anxiety and financial stress
• How to align your money with your values
• What realistic sustainability looks like in everyday 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 looked at your bank account and thought… this doesn’t feel real? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re digging into the idea that money might not be as concrete as we think. From the history of how our currency came to be, to why our brains treat money like a survival need, we’re unpacking why money feels fake — and why that feeling actually makes a lot of sense.

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 modern money isn’t backed by anything tangible
• The role of trust in making money “real”
• Historical examples of currency collapse and what we can learn from them
• The emotional impact of money scarcity, even when we’re financially stable
• How our money beliefs are shaped by our upbringing and economic systems
• What we might focus on if money didn’t rule our decisions

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! 

Money plays a massive role in our emotions, and fear-based messaging is everywhere — whether it's the news predicting economic collapse, financial influencers warning about missing investment opportunities, or brands using scarcity to push us to spend. But how much of this fear is real, and how much of it is designed to make us act impulsively? More importantly, how do we stop letting fear dictate our financial choices?

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we unpack money anxiety, challenge financial shame, and help you build a more secure, emotionally grounded relationship with money.

In today’s episode, we discuss the following:

• Why fear is one of the most powerful marketing tools
• How financial anxiety can push people to both overspend and hoard money
• The dangers of short-term, crisis-driven money decisions and how to shift toward long-term, values-based financial planning.
• The illusion of control — why obsessing over financial news or checking your investments daily won’t actually give you more security.
• Practical ways to stay grounded in uncertain economic times and avoid fear-based decision-making.

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! 

Money controls so much of our lives, but what if we could take some of that power back? Financial activism isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy or policymakers. It’s something all of us can engage in, whether it’s where we bank, how we invest, or what we spend our money on. The financial system wants us to feel like we don’t have a choice, but we actually have more power than we think.

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.

Today, we’re joined by Jasmine Rashid, financial activist and author of The Financial Activist Playbook. Jasmine’s work focuses on shifting money away from extractive industries, like private prisons and fossil fuels, and toward systems that actually benefit people and communities. She’s here to break down what financial activism really looks like, why we need to move from an extractive to a regenerative economy, and how we can all take meaningful action, no matter where we are in our financial journey.

In today’s episode, we discuss the following:

• Why financial activism isn’t just for the wealthy (or finance bros)
• How the financial system keeps us feeling powerless—and how to push back
• The difference between an extractive and regenerative economy
• How to make sure your money isn’t funding things you don’t believe in
• The five-part pattern of financial activism and how to take action today

Resources:
📖 The Financial Activist Playbook by Jasmine Rashid

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 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

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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! 

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! 

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!