Thinking about death isn't exactly a cheery topic. For most, it feels best to avoid and worry about it later. But, what happens if later never comes? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 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 should we talk about death? Dealing with the disc...
Feb 15, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 50
What would life look like if you wanted to change careers and return to school? Alyssa talks about the cost, her experience in this pursuit, and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 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: The financial commitment and time management Balancing financial goals with caree...
Feb 08, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 49
Bridget adopted a new dog! Between this and her two cats, we wanted to chat about how much pet ownership actually costs. Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 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: Categorizing expenses The value of pets in our life How much do pets cost? How muc...
Feb 01, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 48
What is money like for those of us who aren't neurotypical? We bring in Ellyce Fulmore, author of Keeping Finance Personal, to discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 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: Ellyce's story Our personal experiences with being neurotypical or neurodivergent ...
Jan 25, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 47
How do you manage to financially support your parents in adulthood? Are there boundaries you can set, and where do you even start? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 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: Being a millennial with boomer parents and role reversal How do you talk...
Jan 18, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 46
Welcome back to a new season, a new year, and a new approach to your finances! Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 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: Life updates Our personal financial goals The value in slow: decisions, spending, growth Staying hopeful during a difficult ...
Jan 11, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 45
When it comes to investing, being in the market is key. But once you're in, how do you decide who gets to manage your money? Are roboadvisors enough? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 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 you need to invest The cost between self-directed...
Nov 02, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Is the housing market really in crisis? How do we fix this, and what can Canadians looking to buy — or looking to rent affordably — do? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 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: Introducing the author of The Tenant Class , Ricardo Tranjan Why he...
Oct 26, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Whole, term, permanent, universal! There are so many different types of life insurance — and different names. But how do you know which ones you need? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 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: What life insurance is actually meant to provide and...
Oct 19, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 42
Optimizing everything with your money can be a good thing — but it can also lead to feelings of a need to achieve perfection and cause immense amounts of stress. Money is meant to be enjoyed. So, let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 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: What do...
Oct 12, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Your finances change a lot, as do the major milestones you continue to hit. So, when do you reach out to a professional for guidance? Let's discuss this and more in this week's episode of Money Feels! 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: What do financial planners actually do? What type of financial planne...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Everyone always wants to know if they're doing okay financially — and we want to provide you with that reassurance. Let's talk about your situation in this week's episode of Money Feels! 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: Reviewing anonymous financial submissions from our Patreon subscribers Thanks for l...
Sep 28, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 39
Each year, about 13 million people die because of things like pollution and extreme weather caused by climate change. So, on that depressing note, let's talk about how to prepare your finances for the unknowns in this week's episode of Money Feels! 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: What's going on with ...
Sep 21, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 38
These days, fast fashion brands produce 52 “micro-seasons” a year — or one new “collection” a week. Ultimately, this leads to overconsumption and extreme volumes of waste. Let's talk about it in this week's episode of Money Feels! 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: What is fast fashion, and how does it w...
Sep 14, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Today, we're discussing the power of giving money to those in need, donating to charity, and how to work this value into your budget. So, on that note, it's time to enjoy another episode of Money Feels! 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: Helper's high and why giving is so valuable Monetary donations vers...
Sep 07, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Today, we're chatting with Danica Nelson about her experience with paid and unpaid leaves, planning for mini sabbaticals and burning out. You're listening to Money Feels! 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: What is a mini sabbatical? How do you know if this type of leave is for you? How do you know when y...
Aug 31, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Today we're discussing the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and demystifying some common misconceptions about the funds. So, on that note, time to enjoy another episode of Money Feels! 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: An overview of what CPP is and why it exists How does it work? Who gets it? How are benefits...
Aug 24, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 34
We're back for season 4! And today, we're talking about the summer that women are thriving. 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: Taylor Swift saving the US economy The Eras tour revenue Billionaires and their ethics The Barbie movie revenue The Women's World Cup viewership Beyonce's tour Women are everythi...
Aug 17, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 33
Why do we continually shame women for their spending habits and financial decisions? 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 do we shame women's financial decisions? Are women excessive spenders? Are there actually gendered differences? Misconceptions or stereotypes Negative consequences of how our societ...
Jul 06, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Is your lifestyle too expensive? 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: What is lifestyle inflation, and have we been impacted by this? How does lifestyle inflation happen? Study finding what industries impact people's inflated spending Running in place and The Diderot Effect How to avoid (or manage) lifesty...
Jun 29, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 31
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 interview Deidre from Ohh You Budget and discuss: How we feel about budgets Why Deidre creates budgeting templates Tracking your expenses on a variable income Budgeting one month ahead Rewards points and how to use them No-spend months and the why How to budget if you hate budgeting Resources...
Jun 22, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 30
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 books: Stop Overthinking Your Money Happy Money Rich by 40 I Will Teach You to Be Rich Rich Dad, Poor Dad The Wealthy Barber Dave Ramsey Books Gail Vaz-Oxlade Books The Psychology of Money The Millionaire Next Door Books Alyssa is reading next: The Tenant Class The Sport...
Jun 15, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 29
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. We've now launched our Patreon! Subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. In today's episode, we discuss the following: Poverty and how certain groups define it Who is in poverty? How to live in a world without poverty Capitalism features Realities of assets and wealth inequality Ethical inves...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 28
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. We've now launched our Patreon! Subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. In today's episode, we discuss the following: What are MLMs, and what do they look like? Our experiences with MLMs Distribution structures (upline/downline) Their recruitment methods How much money do people actually mak...
Jun 01, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 27
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. We've now launched our Patreon! Subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. In today's episode, we discuss the following: Our guest, Parween Mander “Good Daughter” trauma People pleasing and setting boundaries financially Financial dependence and enabling Unique money challenges for 1st and 2nd ...
May 25, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 26
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. We've now launched our Patreon! Subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. In today's episode, we discuss the following: Do we lease or finance? The differences between financing vs. leasing What the financial differences are Examples of the cost of each choice When does it make sense to lease ...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 25
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. We've now launched our Patreon! Subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. In today's episode, we discuss the following: Defining imposter syndrome and its history Fake It Till You Make It Ted Talk Our results from the Imposter Syndrome Test How imposter syndrome impacts your finances The stati...
May 11, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 24
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. We've now launched our Patreon! Subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. In today's episode, we discuss the following: Our personal financial 'regrets' or money mistakes The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward Common financial regrets people have Maximizers and how they mak...
May 04, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 23
We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to a bonus episode of our podcast, first released on our Patreon! You can subscribe for more bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. In today's episode, we discuss Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner . *PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE SPOILERS!* We had so much fun reviewing the characters, discussing socioeconomic class, sharing our favourite quotes and more! Thanks for your patience during our break. You can officially join us next week...
Apr 27, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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. We've now launched our Patreon! Subscribe for bonus episodes and extra content from your hosts. In today's episode, we discuss the following: Why negotiating is worth the uncomfortable conversation How to determine what number to ask for When is the best and worst time to ask for more money How do you actually star...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 21
