Understand the urge to spend money while scrolling on social media and learn strategies to control impulsive purchases.
How does social media influence spending habits?
What are practical strategies to spend less money while scrolling?
Hosts Sean Pyles and Amanda Barroso discuss the psychological tricks of social media and emotional spending to help you und ... Show More
Nov 2025
Why We Spend When We’re Sad: Turning Emotional Purchases Into Purpose
We don’t always spend because we’re “bad with money.” We spend because we’re human — grieving, stressed, lonely, or trying to feel in control. In this episode, Shari breaks down emotional spending as a signal, not a flaw, and shows you how to start asking the one question that ch ... Show More
26m 46s
Jun 2025
Unraveling Your Relationship with Money | Shannah Game | Ep 552
Brad chats with certified financial planner Shannah Game, who shares insights from her book Unraveling Your Relationship with Money. They discuss the emotional and psychological aspects of finance, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's money stories, setting intention ... Show More
52m 2s
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
May 2025
Why Your Brain is Hardwired to Make Bad Money Decisions – And How to Rewire It with Hanna Horvath
Why do we keep making money decisions that go against our best interests? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Hanna Horvath, Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and financial psychology expert, to unpack why our brains are literally wired to sabotage our financial goals—and wha ... Show More
45m 43s
Dec 2024
Buy What You Love Without Going Broke | Frugal Friends | Ep 527
<p>Join Brad, Jen, and Jill as they navigate the intricate balance between frugality and financial independence. Explore creative alternatives for spending less, and the importance of aligning your finances with your core values.</p> <h3 id="heading-key-topics-discussed">Key Topi ... Show More
57m 43s
Sep 2025
Money Is Emotional: Values-Based Spending, Social Pressure, and Financial Confidence with Jack Howard (of Ally Bank)
Financial wellness isn’t just math—it’s mindset. Today, Jack Howard, strategic program and communications lead at Ally and secretary of the Ally Charitable Foundation, joins me to unpack money psychology, values-based spending, and why “financial confidence” has very little to do ... Show More
50m 7s
Aug 2025
It’s Not Just the Budget: The Emotional Math Behind Money Dysmorphia
We don’t just have money problems—we have money perception problems. In Part 2 of our three-part Money Dysmorphia series with Backbone, I’m joined by Melissa Burleson, a certified financial counselor at Tarrant County’s Credit Union, who brings nearly 20 years of wisdom, service, ... Show More
45m 15s