Why We Spend When We’re Sad: Turning Emotional Purchases Into Purpose

We don’t always spend because we’re “bad with money.” We spend because we’re human — grieving, stressed, lonely, or trying to feel in control.

In this episode, Shari breaks down emotional spending as a signal, not a flaw, and shows you how to start asking the one question that changes everything: “What am I actually trying to feel right now?”

Then you’ll hear from Kathryn Finney, who was shopping to cope after losing a parent… and ended up turning that emotional spending into The Budget Fashionista, one of the earliest successful fashion blogs.

You’ll hear how she redirected that energy, why she started asking “does this match my values?” and how mindful purchasing can actually make you happier.

Perfect if you’ve ever looked at your bank statement and thought, “This isn’t even who I am.”

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