Money Feels is the new alternative to the personal finance community. We're here to drop the shame, guilt, and judgement so you can learn how to heal your relat...
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 toolsHow financial anxiety can push people to both overspend and hoard moneyThe 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!
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76: Making Money a Tool for Justice
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 backThe difference between an extractive and regenerative economyHow to make sure your money isn’t funding things you don’t believe inThe five-part pattern of financial activism and how to take action todayResources: 📖 The Financial Activist Playbook by Jasmine RashidThanks 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!
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75: How Money Changes the Meaning of Play
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 joyLeisure guilt: why we feel bad about relaxingThe social media trap — turning hobbies into personal brandsHow to reclaim play for yourself without productivity expectationsResources:Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation by Anne Helen PetersenThanks 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!
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74: An Episode for Gilded
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 hereWhy financial projections matter (and why most people avoid them)The surprising emotional impact of seeing your financial future laid outHow playing with numbers can help you make more confident decisionsThe difference between a financial planning app and a spreadsheetWhat 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!
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73: The Price of Modern Dating
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 hacksFirst dates, gender norms, and who’s really footing the billThe emotional toll of ghosting, situationships, and swiping fatigueHow rejecting the pressure to date might be the best money move you ever makeThanks 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 Feels is the new alternative to the personal finance community. We're here to drop the shame, guilt, and judgement so you can learn how to heal your relationship with money alongside your internet besties, hosts, and unfiltered experts — Bridget and Alyssa
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