After talking to 60+ couples, Ramit reveals the #1 money issue that people deal with: feeling guilty. From what you heard as a child about money… to not being able to enjoy a vacation as an adult, Ramit breaks down the concept. Listen in as Ramit goes through his tactical approach to end money guilt and shame — once and for all. Want to dive in yourself? Dow ... Show More
Jul 7
268. "We Make $150K… So why are we broke?"
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Lauren and Mick, a married couple in their 30s with two kids, $93K of debt, and a dream of moving into a bigger home. They earn around $150K a year combined, but with 89% of their take-home pay already going to fixed costs, just ... Show More
1h 29m
Jun 30
267. "She makes 2x more than me. I feel ashamed."
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Maria and Andre, a married couple in their 50s navigating a difficult retirement gap. Maria has built nearly $500K in net worth, a strong pension, and a clear path toward retirement. Andre, who moved from Brazil and only recentl ... Show More
1h 25m
Jun 23
266. "We’re in our 30s fighting over $1000. Can we fix this?"
Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Alexis, 29, and Edwens, 30, a married couple with a 10-month-old baby and two completely different ideas of what money should look like in a marriage. Edwens immigrated from the Dominican Republic less than two years ago, and pe ... Show More
1h 59m
May 2025
Why You Feel So Bad About Money (and Why You Seriously Shouldn’t).
It’s one thing to feel bad about your own money decisions… but what if it’s your parents making you feel worse? This week, we’re diving into why family opinions about how you spend, save, and handle your money hit harder than they should, and how to shake off the guilt so you can ... Show More
39m 38s
Jul 2025
Subtle Signs You’re Self-Sabotaging Your Finances, with Sahaj Kohli
This week, Sim sits down with therapist, author, and Brown Girl Therapy founder Sahaj Kohli to unpack the psychology behind how we self-sabotage our financial success. From inherited money beliefs to feeling undeserving of wealth, Sahaj breaks down why emotional regulation and se ... Show More
38m 9s
Jun 2023
292: How To Break The Cycle Of Shame Around Money
Do you ever look back on certain money decisions you've made in the past and think, "My gosh… how could I have been so careless?!" The shame and humiliation feel real — and the more you think about it, the more embarrassed you become. In times like these, you may be experiencing ... Show More
11m 8s
Sep 2025
Why Self-Hate Is Draining Your Bank Account
This week, Sim unpacks why the real secret to saving money is self-esteem, not strict budgets, and how low self-worth and fear of judgment can drive compulsive shopping. She breaks down the science behind retail therapy and dopamine, the real signs of overspending, and the myth t ... Show More
27m 55s