#226: Shopping as Self-Soothing: How I Broke the Cycle
Inspired Budget18 Sep 2025

#226: Shopping as Self-Soothing: How I Broke the Cycle

If you’ve ever felt that rush from clicking “Buy now,” waited for the package like it was Christmas morning, and then… felt the guilt later, you’re not alone. In this episode, I share the honest story of how I used shopping to cope with stress, boredom, and hard feelings—and the simple shifts that helped me break the cycle. We’ll talk about why shopping feels good in the moment (hello, dopamine and anticipation), the real emotional cost that shows up later (avoidance, dread, and sleepless nig...

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#232: Used Your Emergency Fund? Here’s Your Next Step

#232: Used Your Emergency Fund? Here’s Your Next Step

If you’ve ever had to dip into your emergency fund, you’re not alone. It’s such a frustrating feeling to watch your savings go down after working so hard to build it up. You know it’s there for a reas...

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#231: Using ChatGPT to Find Your Next Side Hustle (with Nick Loper)

#231: Using ChatGPT to Find Your Next Side Hustle (with Nick Loper)

Ever wish someone could just hand you a list of side hustle ideas that actually fit your skills and schedule? In this episode, Nick Loper, host of The Side Hustle Show, shows us how to do exactly that...

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#230: How To Save Money On Groceries (3 Rules I Live By)

#230: How To Save Money On Groceries (3 Rules I Live By)

If your grocery spending feels like it’s getting out of control, you are not alone. As my kids have grown, I’ve noticed just how much more food (and bigger portions!) we’re going through every single ...

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#229: From TV Dinners to Millionaire: Emily’s Journey to Financial Freedom

#229: From TV Dinners to Millionaire: Emily’s Journey to Financial Freedom

What does it really take to go from struggling with money to building lasting wealth? This week on the Inspired Budget Podcast, I’m joined by Emily Egashira, a Certified Financial Education Instructor...

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#228: The 3 Biggest Mistakes I Made While Paying Off Debt (And What I’d Do Differently)

#228: The 3 Biggest Mistakes I Made While Paying Off Debt (And What I’d Do Differently)

Paying off over six figures of debt completely changed my family’s future, but it was not a perfect journey. Looking back, there are three big mistakes I made along the way. And honestly, I wish someo...

2 Okt 202519min

#227: Cooking Your Way to Savings with Erin Chase

#227: Cooking Your Way to Savings with Erin Chase

Picture this: your grocery bill, cut in half. Sounds impossible, right? Not when you've got the queen of budget-friendly meals, Erin Chase, guiding you through the art of frugal feasting! Erin, found...

25 Sep 202533min

#225: Should You Buy It or Not? Try This 14-Question Quiz To Find Out

#225: Should You Buy It or Not? Try This 14-Question Quiz To Find Out

Have you ever felt stuck on whether to buy something? Maybe it sits in your Amazon cart for weeks—or you hit “order” and later regret it. In this episode, I’m joined by Abigail Roe of Downsize Upgrade...

11 Sep 202540min

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