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Feb 2025
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“I Saved Every Penny Out of Fear—And It ...

Shari Rash, Money Podcast for Women, Personal Finance, Relationships & Mental Health
About this episode

Most people think saving every penny is the key to financial security. But what happens when saving isn’t just a strategy—it’s an obsession fueled by fear? In this raw and unfiltered episode, I sit down with Tess Waresmith from Wealth with Tess, who opens up about how childhood money fears shaped her into a compulsive saver. She believed hoarding money was the only way to feel safe—until she realized that true financial freedom required more than just saving.

In this episode, we dive into:

  • How childhood money fears shape our financial decisions as adults
  • Why compulsive saving can be just as limiting as overspending
  • How she broke free from fear-based money habits and started building wealth
  • How women are conditioned to feel guilt and fear around money—and how to reclaim your power

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a scarcity mindset, afraid to spend, or unsure how to make your money work for you, this episode is a must-listen.

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