The Psychology of Money: Rewire Your Money Mindset, Stop Self-Sabotaging Habits & Build Financial Freedom, with Jessica Moorhouse

Apr 30, 2025

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Money stress is everywhere right now — rising interest rates, the cost of living crisis, inflation, layoffs, and a looming recession — we’re all feeling it. But the truth is, even in financially prosperous times, money can be a point of shame, anxiety, guilt, and avoidance for a lot of us. Your money history and money story shape your financial security throughout your life — but you can rewrite that story and heal your money mindset.

In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of money and how to heal your relationship with it, so you can stop toxic financial habits, rewire your mindset, and *actually* build long-term wealth.

We called back returning guest, Jessica Moorhouse—Accredited Financial Counsellor, bestselling author of Everything but Money, host of the More Money Podcast, and a leading voice on personal finance and emotional literacy in financial wellness.

This isn’t just another budgeting or investing 101 episode… it’s a mindset shift that can set you up for success in your personal finances and your close relationships. Whether you're struggling with debt or making $250K, this conversation will help you stop self-sabotage, understand your unconscious toxic beliefs, and make an actionable plan toward financial security.

Tune in to hear more about:

The emotional roots of money anxiety, guilt, shame, envy, and fear
Understanding the 3 toxic money patterns that keep you stuck (avoidance, money worship, and relationship codependence)
The impact of shame and judgment in your financial journey — and how to break that shame cycle
How ADHD and neurodivergence can affect spending, saving, and money organization
How your attachment style impacts your financial behaviour and the way you deal with money in relationships
The #1 mistake most people are making with money
Actionable advice for building wealth if you’re in debt or low income
How to manage setting up an emergency fund VS paying off debt VS investing
How to recession-proof your financial plan right now

Check out Jessica's book, Everything but Money.

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