by inside out money | Oct 19, 2025 | Erica, Lifestyle, Money, Psychology
The holidays are meant to be about joy, but somewhere along the way, we’ve let them become a source of stress, guilt, and financial and emotional strain. We’ve all felt the pressure to overspend, over-commit, and keep up with picture-perfect social media feeds....
by inside out money | Sep 28, 2025 | Erica, Investing, Lifestyle, Money, Psychology
Ever wonder why you make financial decisions that go against your better judgment? This episode delves into The Chimp Paradox, a powerful psychological model by Dr. Steve Peters that explains the constant tug-of-war between your emotional “chimp” brain and...
by inside out money | Aug 31, 2025 | Erica, Investing, Lifestyle, Money, Psychology
Setting limits can get a bad rap, but limits are actually the key to a more joyful and abundant financial life. We redefine budgeting and setting limits not as a thing of deprivation, but as a path to peace, and share how setting healthy financial limits can reduce...
by inside out money | Aug 10, 2025 | Erica, Lifestyle, Money, Psychology
X Next time you get the urge to make a purchase, try one of these things to get a free or low-cost dopamine hit. We’re exploring the science of dopamine and how our brains are hooked on the thrill of a new purchase. Instead of letting the impulse to shop take over, we...
by inside out money | Jul 27, 2025 | Andrew, Early Retirement, Erica, Greg, Lifestyle, Lizgetsloaded, Money, Psychology
Four families share what they spent in the first half of 2025. We’ve had renovations, vacations, celebrations, donations, and more! Listen to find out who’s spent the lowest and highest this time, it is not who you’d guess. We are still big fans of intentional...
by inside out money | Jul 13, 2025 | Erica, Lifestyle, Money, Psychology
We unpack the powerful, often perplexing, and always present link between your mental health and your personal finances. In a world of economic uncertainty and rising costs, it’s more crucial than ever to understand that financial wellness isn’t just about...
