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If clothes are your biggest spending weakness, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Hannah Blass, founder of The Style Audit, to talk about how our love of clothes can cross the line from something we genuinely enjoy into something that consumes our money, time, energy, and mental space. Hannah knows this firsthand. After years of compulsively shopping for clothes, overspending every month, and repeatedly running up a credit card balance despite earning six figures, she realized that making more money wasn't going to solve the problem. She had to change her relationship with shopping. And the answer wasn't giving up fashion, becoming a minimalist, or never shopping again. In this episode, we talk about: Why clothes can be such an emotionally charged category of spending How to love fashion without constantly needing something new Hannah's 3 C's of intentional shopping: calm, considered, and compatible Why no-buys often backfire—and how to do one in a way that creates lasting change The simple 5-minute pause that can help interrupt an impulse purchase How social media and "girl math" culture normalize compulsive shopping Why being able to afford your shopping doesn't necessarily mean your relationship with it is healthy How to know when your wardrobe is finally "enough" Why your closet should contain clothes for your real life—not the fantasy version of yourself The problem with calling expensive clothes "investment pieces" How to build a wardrobe you actually love wearing Hannah also shares the freedom she found on the other side of compulsive shopping: fewer packages, fewer returns, less time thinking about clothes, and—ironically—more enjoyment from the things she does choose to buy. If you've ever looked at a closet full of clothes and still thought, I have nothing to wear or I just need one more thing, this conversation will help you rethink what it actually means to have enough. You can also connect with Hannah below: Her Website Her Instagram: @thestyleaudit   Work with Paige: Watch my free on-demand masterclass: How to Stop Overspending and Get Good With Money Join the waitlist for the Overcoming Overspending Book - Out in early 2027 Join Overcoming Overspending HERE Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

Have you ever found yourself shopping because you're stressed, anxious, lonely, bored, or overwhelmed? You're not necessarily shopping because you need something. You may be shopping because you're trying to change the way you feel. And while buying something might give you a temporary hit of relief, it doesn't make the emotion go away. Eventually, that feeling comes back—often accompanied by guilt, shame, clutter, financial stress, or regret. And that can send you right back into the emotional shopping cycle. In this episode, I'm sharing a coaching call from inside my Overcoming Overspending community where we dive into why we shop our feelings away—and, more importantly, how to actually feel an uncomfortable emotion without needing to escape it. We cover: Why shopping can become a form of emotional avoidance The hidden emotional "promise" behind the things you buy Why consumer culture teaches us that buying something will make us feel better The emotional shopping avoidance loop and why shopping can actually make the emotion you're avoiding worse The difference between running from your emotions like a sheep and facing them like a buffalo The 3 A's of emotional resilience: Awareness, Allowance, and Autonomy A practical 4-step process for actually feeling your feelings instead of shopping them away Why building your emotional capacity is one of the most powerful ways to change your spending The goal isn't to never feel bored, lonely, anxious, ashamed, or overwhelmed. It's to become someone who can say: I can feel this. I can handle this. And I don't need to buy something to make it go away.   Work with Paige: Watch my free on-demand masterclass: The 3-shifts to go from emotional shopper to financially empowered Join the waitlist for the Overcoming Overspending Book - Out in early 2027 Join Overcoming Overspending HERE   Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

What if becoming "good with money" had less to do with spending less—and everything to do with learning how to spend well? In this episode, I'm joined by Jesse Mecham, founder of the budgeting software YNAB and author of the new book Never Worry About Money Again. Jesse has helped millions of people change their relationship with money, and his approach challenges much of what traditional personal finance has taught us. The central idea is simple but powerful: Money is meant to be spent. Every money decision is ultimately a spending decision. Saving is spending later. Investing is spending much later. Giving money away means choosing what mission or person will spend it next. So instead of asking whether spending is good or bad, Jesse encourages us to ask one three-word question: What's it for? That question helps you move away from guilt, deprivation, and financial confusion—and toward clarity, confidence, and intentional spending. In this conversation, we discuss: Why being good with money is a learnable skill What Jesse means when he says "your money is you" Why earning more does not automatically eliminate money worry How restrictive budgeting can make you feel trapped rather than empowered Why there is rarely such a thing as a truly "surprise" expense How to stop living paycheck to paycheck by getting one month ahead Why your spending should reflect your values, personality, and current season of life The difference between spending based on social expectations and spending authentically Why more money only amplifies the spending habits you already have How to spend money you actually have instead of relying on future income If you earn good money but still experience the constant low-grade hum of financial stress, this episode will help you rethink what's actually causing it. You may not need more money. You may need to decide what the money you already have is for. Learn more about Jesse's new book here. Start your free 34-day trial with YNAB here.

What does it actually take to build wealth as a woman today? In this episode, I'm joined by Haley Sacks (aka Mrs. Dow Jones) for a powerful conversation about money mindset, overspending, investing, and the identity shifts required to become a "future rich person." Building wealth isn't just about making more money. It's about changing the way you think about money, spending, and yourself. Inside this episode, we talk about: Why so many women were conditioned to believe it's "cute" to be bad with money The hidden mindset patterns keeping women stuck in overspending cycles Why building wealth starts with learning how to stop spending everything you make The difference between impulsive spending vs. values-based spending How to create "action money" (the gap between inflow and outflow) The role of automations, investing, and negotiation in building long-term wealth Why investing is actually less risky than not investing at all And how to become someone who consistently follows through with money Haley also shares her powerful IBIZA framework for shifting your money mindset and explains why identity—not information—is the real key to financial transformation. Haley's book Future Rich Person is out TODAY (Tuesday, May 12th). Grab your copy here! You can also connect with Haley below: Her Website Her Instagram: @mrsdowjones Her Podcast: Financial Tea     Work with Paige: Watch my free on-demand masterclass: The 3-shifts to go from emotional shopper to financially empowered Join the waitlist for the Overcoming Overspending Book - Out in early 2027 Join Overcoming Overspending HERE Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

Join Overcoming Overspending HERE Use the code OOPOD to get 2 free months and a copy of the program workbook mailed direcly to you (good through EOD Monday, May 4th).   If you've been waiting for a sign to finally get your money together… This is it. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple but powerful shift that might completely change the way you think about money—and why you've been feeling stuck with it. Because here's the truth: Most people think the point of money is to save it. To hold onto it. To not lose it. But what if that belief is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode, I break down a concept that will challenge everything you've been taught: The point of money is to spend it. Not recklessly. Not impulsively. But intentionally. We're diving into: Why money exists (and how misunderstanding this creates overspending or hoarding) The difference between intentional vs. impulsive spending How to balance spending for your present life vs. your future The 3 key factors that determine whether your spending is helping or hurting you: → When you spend → How you spend → What you spend on Why spending is the most important financial skill you can master This episode will help you move out of guilt, shame, and confusion… and into clarity, control, and confidence with your money. But here's the part most people miss: Knowing what to do is not the same as actually doing it. If you've been listening to the podcast, taking it all in, and still feeling stuck… still telling yourself "I'll start next month"… still wondering where your money is going— That's exactly where deeper support makes the difference. Inside Overcoming Overspending, you don't just learn this work—you apply it. You get: Coaching on your real-life spending decisions Accountability to actually follow through A clear process to move from impulsive → intentional And a community of women doing this work alongside you So if you've been thinking about joining… If you've been waiting for the "right time"… This is your sign.     Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

What if the reason you're stuck with your money… isn't discipline—but your relationship with discomfort? In this episode, I'm joined by Julie Mann, The Rewire and Rise Coach, to talk about one of the most important (and overlooked) skills you can build: Your ability to do hard things. Because here's the truth: Your brain is wired to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and conserve energy. Which means… by default, you will avoid discomfort. But the life you want? It lives on the other side of that discomfort. In this conversation, we break down: Why avoiding discomfort is keeping you stuck in overspending patterns The difference between destructive discomfort vs. productive discomfort How your identity shapes whether you follow through (or don't) Why doing hard things in one area transforms every area of your life The neuroscience behind building new habits and rewiring your brain How to start becoming someone who actually keeps promises to herself We also talk about something most women completely overlook: ✨ The power of celebration in rewiring your brain ✨ Why you're likely ignoring evidence that you can do hard things ✨ And how to start building an "I can do hard things" identity—starting today Because it's not that you can't do hard things. It's that your brain has learned to avoid them. And once you understand how to work with your brain instead of against it, everything starts to change.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Get Julie's FREE "I can do hard things" identity module here. Visit Julie's website here to learn more about her work. Register HERE for my upcoming free live masterclass: Why Smart, Successful Women Overspend and What Really Works to Break the Cycle You can also DM Paige the word "DEEPER" on Instagram (@overcoming_overspending) to register as well.   Work with Paige: Watch my free on-demand masterclass: The 3-shifts to go from emotional shopper to financially empowered Join the waitlist for the Overcoming Overspending Book - Out in early 2027 Join Overcoming Overspending HERE Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

What if the biggest thing keeping you stuck with money… isn't your spending—but your perspective? In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful coaching call from inside the Overcoming Overspending community all about how your mindset shapes your financial reality—and why changing the way you think can completely change the results you create. Because here's the truth: Your circumstances don't determine your outcomes. Your perspective on them does. Inside this episode, we dive into: Why your mindset is either building you up or breaking you down How negative self-talk keeps you stuck in a cycle of shame, scarcity, and inaction The neuroscience behind why harsh inner dialogue triggers fight-or-flight (and blocks progress) Simple, practical reframes to shift out of "I'm behind" or "I'm broke" thinking How to move from negative → neutral → empowering thoughts (without toxic positivity) You'll also learn two of my favorite tools to transform your relationship with money: ✨ Your Inner Money Mean Girl – how to separate yourself from the critical voice in your head ✨ Your Money Alter Ego – how to step into a more confident, empowered version of yourself Because the goal isn't to never have negative thoughts… It's to stop believing everything your brain tells you. When you shift your perspective, you shift your emotions. When you shift your emotions, you change your actions. And that's how you finally start creating different results with your money. If you've been feeling stuck, discouraged, or caught in the same patterns with your finances—this episode will help you see things differently… and start moving forward.     Work with Paige: Watch my free on-demand masterclass: The 3-shifts to go from emotional shopper to financially empowered Join the waitlist for the Overcoming Overspending Book - Out in early 2027 Join Overcoming Overspending HERE           Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

If you've ever found yourself thinking… "I just don't care anymore." About your money. About your spending. About fixing it. This episode is for you. Because here's the truth: It's not that you don't care. Something deeper is going on. In this episode, we're unpacking what's really happening when you hit that "I don't care" phase—and how to get yourself out of it. After coaching thousands of women through overspending, I've seen this pattern over and over again: You get tired. You get overwhelmed. Things don't go as planned. And eventually… you shut down. But that shutdown? It's not apathy. It's emotional exhaustion. Inside this episode, you'll learn: Why "I don't care" is usually not the truth What's actually driving your "F it" spending moments How to handle those daily decision moments when you want to give up What to do when life knocks you off track and you feel like starting over isn't worth it How to rebuild hope and momentum (even when you feel burnt out) If you've been stuck in a cycle of overspending, avoidance, or feeling disconnected from your money this episode will help you come back to yourself—and start moving forward again.   Work with Paige: Watch my free on-demand masterclass: The 3-shifts to go from emotional shopper to financially empowered Join the waitlist for the Overcoming Overspending Book - Out in early 2027 Join Overcoming Overspending HERE           Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

If you feel anxious every time you open your banking app… If you avoid checking your credit card statement… If you secretly wonder how did my spending get this out of control? This episode is for you. After coaching thousands of women on their overspending habits, one pattern shows up again and again: financial avoidance. When you avoid your money, you lose clarity—and when you lose clarity, overspending becomes almost inevitable. In this episode, we're talking about: Why financial avoidance is one of the biggest drivers of overspending The surprising psychology behind why we hide from our money How shame and emotional discomfort keep you stuck in the cycle The powerful mindset shift that helps you stop avoiding your finances 3 simple steps to start facing your money without overwhelm You'll also learn why avoiding your finances actually makes your money stress worse, and how small daily habits can rebuild clarity and confidence with your money. If you've ever felt ashamed of your spending, overwhelmed by your finances, or afraid to look at your bank account—this episode will help you finally break that cycle. Because the truth is: What you avoid controls you. But what you face frees you. Work with Paige: Watch my free on-demand masterclass: The 3-shifts to go from emotional shopper to financially empowered Join the waitlist for the Overcoming Overspending Book - Out in early 2027 Join Overcoming Overspending HERE   Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

If you make good money but still feel like it disappears faster than it comes in… this episode might explain why. Most women think overspending is a budgeting problem. But after coaching thousands of women struggling with impulse shopping and emotional spending, I've seen the same pattern again and again: You might actually be repelling it without realizing it. In this episode, I'm breaking down 4 hidden ways you may be pushing money away — patterns that often show up as overspending, impulse shopping, and financial self-sabotage. And the surprising part? These patterns have nothing to do with spreadsheets, budgeting apps, or financial discipline. They come from something much deeper: Your relationship with money. If you've ever found yourself: Making good money but still feeling behind financially Impulse shopping even when you know you shouldn't Feeling ashamed after spending Wondering why money never seems to stick This conversation will likely give you several major "aha" moments. Inside this episode, you'll learn: • The 4 subconscious patterns that quietly drive overspending • Why budgets alone don't solve emotional spending • How your thoughts, language, and emotions about money shape your financial behavior • The surprising reason money may not feel safe staying with you • How to begin building a healthy relationship with money so you can finally build real wealth If you're a high-earning woman who feels stuck in cycles of overspending and wants to stop sabotaging your financial future, this episode is for you.   Work with Paige: Watch my free on-demand masterclass: The 3-shifts to go from emotional shopper to financially empowered Join the waitlist for the Overcoming Overspending Book - Out in early 2027 Join Overcoming Overspending HERE   Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

If you've ever made a purchase you instantly regretted — or wondered why you keep impulse spending even though you "know better" — this episode is for you. In this masterclass-style episode, Paige walks you through her three core pillars for going from impulsive spending to intentional spending — without restriction, guilt, or rigid rules. You'll learn why impulse spending isn't actually about the thing you're buying, how urgency and dopamine hijack your decision-making, and what it really takes to slow down your purchases in a world designed to make you buy now. This episode breaks down the practical tools and the emotional work required to become someone who spends with purpose, clarity, and confidence — even when emotions are high and logic feels low. 🎧 In this episode, you'll learn: The real difference between impulsive spending and intentional spending Why impulse purchases often lead to regret, clutter, and depleted savings How to use distance, pause protocols, and consumption commandments to slow down spending How to uncover the emotional promise behind impulse buys Why dopamine drives impulsive spending — and how to replace it in healthier ways How to quiet your inner "money mean girl" and tolerate unmet desire Why identity is the final key to becoming an intentional spender This episode will help you stop reacting to urges, start trusting yourself with money again, and build a spending approach that actually supports the life you want to live. Listen closely — and come back to this one often.   Work with Paige: Join my Elevate Workshop: End Emotional Shopping & Expand Your Inner Wealth Join Overcoming Overspending HERE   Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

Why is it so hard to make decisions today that benefit you years from now? In this episode, we're diving into one of the most powerful — and underused — tools for long-term financial change: Future Financial You. You'll learn why most people struggle to delay gratification, why saving and long-term planning feel unnatural to the brain, and how the lack of connection to your future self keeps you stuck in short-term patterns — even when you know better. We'll explore the neuroscience behind future-self connection, why vague visions don't pull you forward, and how to stop trying to buy transformation through aspirational spending. Instead, you'll learn how to build your future from the inside out — through identity, emotional capacity, habits, time, and relationships. This episode walks you through a powerful framework and reflective exercise that helps you turn your future self into a real source of accountability — not through discipline or restriction, but through self-respect and care. 🎧 In this episode, you'll learn: What "Future Financial You" actually is — and why she matters Why most people feel disconnected from their future selves How this disconnect fuels impulsive spending and short-term decisions The difference between aspirational spending and real transformation Why vague futures don't motivate action — but vivid ones do The 5 core areas that define your future self (beyond what she owns) How to use visualization to stay aligned with long-term goals If you want to make better decisions today without relying on willpower — this episode will change how you think about money, identity, and your future.    Get a copy of the 90 Financial Future You Questions HERE.   Work with Paige: Join my Elevate Workshop: End Emotional Shopping & Expand Your Inner Wealth Join Overcoming Overspending HERE   Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

Why do so many people start the year feeling motivated — and then quietly give up on their goals just weeks later? In this episode, we're breaking down the real reason most goals don't stick, and it has nothing to do with discipline, willpower, or motivation. The real issue is that most people approach their goals with interest instead of commitment — and when uncertainty shows up, they quit. You'll learn why nearly half of people abandon their goals by the end of January, why your brain would rather cling to the certainty of failure than tolerate the uncertainty of success, and how misaligned expectations cause people to give up right before progress compounds. We'll talk about the neuroscience behind quitting, the emotional discomfort that shows up in the "messy middle," and how to reframe uncertainty as a sign that you're actually doing something right — not wrong. This episode will help you stop abandoning yourself when things get hard and start building the emotional resilience required to follow through on what you say you want.   🎧 In this episode, we cover: The critical difference between being interested in a goal vs. committed to it Why most people quit when progress isn't linear How uncertainty triggers your brain to give up prematurely The "valley of disappointment" and why dreams die there How to build tolerance for discomfort instead of running from it What commitment actually looks like when motivation fades   If you're ready to stop starting over, tolerate uncertainty without quitting, and become someone who finishes what she starts — this episode is for you.   Work with Paige: Join my Elevate Workshop: End Emotional Shopping & Expand Your Inner Wealth Join Overcoming Overspending HERE   Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

What if the reason you haven't created the life you know you're capable of has nothing to do with discipline, intelligence, or motivation — and everything to do with what your brain believes is "realistic" for you?   In this episode, we're diving deep into the neuroscience behind possibility, belief, and why so many high-achieving women stay stuck repeating the same year over and over — even when they want more.   You'll learn how your brain forms a possibility map that quietly dictates what you pursue, what feels safe, and what you automatically rule out. We'll unpack why "realistic goals" often keep you small, how your fear center and filtering system work against big visions, and why thinking bigger is actually easier — and more motivating — for your brain than thinking small.   This conversation will challenge you to re-evaluate the goals you've set for 2026 and ask the question most people avoid: Is this actually big enough to require a new version of me?   If you're ready to stop playing within the limits of your past and start expanding what feels possible for your future, this episode will completely change the way you think about goals, growth, and what you're capable of creating next.   🎧 In this episode, you'll learn: Why intelligence has far less to do with success than the size of your thinking How your brain's possibility map shapes your goals (without you realizing it Why realistic goals can be the riskiest goals you set How thinking bigger rewires your brain for motivation, opportunity, and growth What it actually takes to expand your definition of "safe" and "possible" in 2026 This is your invitation to think bigger — not recklessly, but intentionally — and to step into a future that stretches you, challenges you, and transforms you. Resources Mentioned in this episode: Book: The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz Book: 10x is Easier than 2x by Dr. Ben Hardy and Dan Sullivan Overcoming Overspending Podcast: Episode 55: How Greed Overcoming Overspending Podcast: Episode 47: The Power of Questions   Work with Paige: Join my Elevate Workshop: End Emotional Shopping & Expand Your Inner Wealth Join Overcoming Overspending HERE   Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

This week, we're shifting out of the intensity of the past few episodes and into a more grounding, heart-opening practice — one that can completely transform how you feel about your life, your money, and your daily emotional experience. Inside today's episode, Paige walks you through one of the most powerful mindset tools she teaches her clients: learning to want what you already have. You'll explore: ✨ How scarcity quietly weaves itself into your mornings, your self-talk, and your spending ✨ Why your brain is wired to focus on what's missing — and how to retrain it ✨ The real reason "arrival fallacy" keeps you chasing the next thing ✨ Why contentment is the true currency of happiness ✨ Simple practices to shift into sufficiency (that take just minutes a day) ✨ The "last time theory" — and why this sobering, beautiful exercise instantly deepens gratitude ✨ How appreciating what you have today creates calmer spending and a more peaceful relationship with money Paige also shares a tender personal update and how she's using these practices in real time during her next life chapter. If you're ready to feel more grounded, more grateful, and more at peace with your life and money heading into the holiday season, this episode will land deeply.   Work with Paige: Join my Elevate Workshop: End Emotional Shopping & Expand Your Inner Wealth Use the code "OOPOD100" at checkout to get $100 off your investment   Join Overcoming Overspending HERE   Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel