Money Feels

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 as we return for SEASON 3 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. 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 conversationHow to determine what number to ask forWhen is the best and worst time to ask for more moneyHow do you actually start a negotiation, and what tactics to useNever Split the Difference by Chris VossDon’t forget to negotiate things other than salaryWhat do you need to have to negotiate Barriers women face and how to navigate themWhen should you walk away from a job that’s not paying you enoughThank you for listening to season 2! We'll be back in May for our new season. Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

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:Bridget + Alyssa's beauty expensesWhat beauty ideals exist, and how do they impact people?Cosmetic surgery costs and how to payInstagram face What do we spend on beauty outside of cosmetic surgeries?Do we think it’s worth the financial expense? How can people move towards self-acceptance?Sources:Dove Real Cost of Beauty Report from 2022True Cost of Beauty 2017 StudyThe Class Politics of Instagram FaceFollow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

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 is a ‘rich life,’ and where did it come from?Your realistic rich lifeOur money hang-upsA rich life bucket listThe nine areas of your life to considerCreating a rich life map Our money dials Inspiration: Ramit Sethi Follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

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 is entrepreneurship really like?The risks you take as a business ownerHow does entrepreneurship cost you emotionally?How do you know what risks are worth taking in business?How much does it cost to start a business?Sourcing start-up capitalManaging business finances vs personal financesHow much can you make?How to pay yourselfTools you can use to make your finances and your life easierBook recommendation: Profit First by Mike MichalowiczFollow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

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 is the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)?What can you use the TFSA for?What is the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)?What can you use the RRSP for?Which account should you choose?How can you use the RRSP and TFSA together?What should you choose when you have a pension?Is a pension enough?Follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

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:Does more money provide more happiness?Why are people unsatisfied no matter how much wealth they attain?Focusing on time over moneyWhy don’t the ultra-wealthy stop working? How can people be happy if they can’t be rich?References:Buying Time Promotes Relationship SatisfactionHappy Go Money by Melissa LeongValuing time over money predicts happiness after a major life transitionHappy Money: The Science of Smarter SpendingPeople actually are happier when they make more money: Wharton studyHow Happy Are Millionaires?Follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

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:Dating and moneyWhat are the common issues couples face when it comes to money?How your individual upbringings display in your relationshipHow do you talk about money with your partner?How to eliminate stress and shameWhat’s the best way to manage your money in a relationship?Combining or separating finance studyHow to protect yourself financially in a relationship Learning to save and spend as a teamFollow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

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 is consumerism?The Century of the Self documentaryOur behaviours and why we buy thingsSunk-cost fallacyThe negative impacts of consumerismHow to navigate your spending habitsFollow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

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 is the socioeconomic class?How do we measure low, middle and high-income classes?The thresholds for each income classThe erosion of the middle classThe working rich and their behaviours How to uplift the lower-income classesBooks and podcasts we mentioned:Plutocrats by Chrystia FreelandThe Sum of Small Things by Elizabeth Currid-HalkettRest is Resistance by Tricia HerseyYou’re Wrong About - Online Shopping EpisodeFollow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!