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.

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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.

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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!