Money Feels

Have you ever wondered what really happens when we privatize health care? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re joined by emergency physician and public health advocate Dr. Shazma Mithani to talk about why more private clinics, pay-to-play systems, and investor-owned health care might sound efficient but leave most of us worse off.We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk about the emotional side of money — including the systems that shape what kind of care we get, and who gets left behind when profit enters the chat.In today's episode, we discuss the following:What “privatization” actually means in CanadaWhy letting people “skip the line” doesn’t reduce wait timesHow for-profit care puts shareholders ahead of patientsWhat we can learn from other real-world examplesThe emotional toll of navigating health careWhat a stronger, more equitable public system could look likeThanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Have you ever wondered if saving money and saving the planet are mutually exclusive? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re joined by author and sustainability advocate Kara Perez to talk about her new book, Money for Change, and the concept of realistic sustainability — AKA how to reduce waste, build wealth, and not burn out in the process.We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and gain a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance, even when it intersects with climate anxiety and ethical investing.In today's episode, we discuss the following:Why sustainability doesn’t have to be expensive, perfect, or all-consumingHow overconsumption became the norm (and what we can do instead)Why “real change” means going beyond personal habitsThe link between eco-anxiety and financial stressHow to align your money with your valuesWhat realistic sustainability looks like in everyday lifeThanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Have you ever looked at your bank account and thought… this doesn’t feel real? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re digging into the idea that money might not be as concrete as we think. From the history of how our currency came to be, to why our brains treat money like a survival need, we’re unpacking why money feels fake — and why that feeling actually makes a lot of sense.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.In today's episode, we discuss the following:Why modern money isn’t backed by anything tangibleThe role of trust in making money “real”Historical examples of currency collapse and what we can learn from themThe emotional impact of money scarcity, even when we’re financially stableHow our money beliefs are shaped by our upbringing and economic systemsWhat we might focus on if money didn’t rule our decisionsThanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Money plays a massive role in our emotions, and fear-based messaging is everywhere — whether it's the news predicting economic collapse, financial influencers warning about missing investment opportunities, or brands using scarcity to push us to spend. But how much of this fear is real, and how much of it is designed to make us act impulsively? More importantly, how do we stop letting fear dictate our financial choices?We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we unpack money anxiety, challenge financial shame, and help you build a more secure, emotionally grounded relationship with money.In today’s episode, we discuss the following:Why fear is one of the most powerful marketing toolsHow financial anxiety can push people to both overspend and hoard moneyThe dangers of short-term, crisis-driven money decisions and how to shift toward long-term, values-based financial planning.The illusion of control — why obsessing over financial news or checking your investments daily won’t actually give you more security.Practical ways to stay grounded in uncertain economic times and avoid fear-based decision-making.Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Money controls so much of our lives, but what if we could take some of that power back? Financial activism isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy or policymakers. It’s something all of us can engage in, whether it’s where we bank, how we invest, or what we spend our money on. The financial system wants us to feel like we don’t have a choice, but we actually have more power than we think.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.Today, we’re joined by Jasmine Rashid, financial activist and author of The Financial Activist Playbook. Jasmine’s work focuses on shifting money away from extractive industries, like private prisons and fossil fuels, and toward systems that actually benefit people and communities. She’s here to break down what financial activism really looks like, why we need to move from an extractive to a regenerative economy, and how we can all take meaningful action, no matter where we are in our financial journey.In today’s episode, we discuss the following:Why financial activism isn’t just for the wealthy (or finance bros)How the financial system keeps us feeling powerless—and how to push backThe difference between an extractive and regenerative economyHow to make sure your money isn’t funding things you don’t believe inThe five-part pattern of financial activism and how to take action todayResources: 📖 The Financial Activist Playbook by Jasmine RashidThanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

The future feels uncertain, but what if you could remember how to play? Leisure isn’t supposed to be productive, but in a world where everything feels like work, even our hobbies come with pressure. In this episode of Money Feels, we’re exploring how money changes the meaning of play, why hobbies don’t have to be profitable, and how burnout makes it impossible to enjoy free 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.In today’s episode, we discuss the following:Why millennials struggle to enjoy hobbies without making them “useful”The pressure to monetize play and why it steals the joyLeisure guilt: why we feel bad about relaxingThe social media trap — turning hobbies into personal brandsHow to reclaim play for yourself without productivity expectationsResources:Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation by Anne Helen PetersenThanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

The future feels uncertain, but what if you could see where your money is headed? Financial projections aren’t about predicting the future but about preparing for it. In this episode of Money Feels, we’re exploring the value of playing with your numbers, why seeing your financial trajectory can reduce anxiety, and how our very own Bridget accidentally became a tech CEO.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.In today's episode, we discuss the following:Gilded! Sign up hereWhy financial projections matter (and why most people avoid them)The surprising emotional impact of seeing your financial future laid outHow playing with numbers can help you make more confident decisionsThe difference between a financial planning app and a spreadsheetWhat went into building a financial planning tool (and how Bridget became a tech CEO)Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Dating is everywhere, but have you ever considered how much it costs you? From pricey dating apps to expensive first dates, modern dating isn’t just emotionally exhausting — it’s financially draining. Love might be priceless, but dating? That’s a whole different story. In this episode of Money Feels, we’re breaking down the financial, emotional, and societal price of dating today.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.In today's episode, we discuss the following:Who profits from keeping you single?The cost of dating apps, subscriptions, and algorithm hacksFirst dates, gender norms, and who’s really footing the billThe emotional toll of ghosting, situationships, and swiping fatigueHow rejecting the pressure to date might be the best money move you ever makeThanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

Diet culture is everywhere — but have you ever thought about how much it costs you? From expensive weight-loss programs to “wellness” trends disguised as self-improvement, diet culture isn’t just harmful. It’s wildly profitable. In this episode of Money Feels, we’re breaking down the financial, emotional, and societal price of diet culture and why rejecting it might be the best money move you ever make.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.In today's episode, we discuss the following with out guest, Marielle Elizabeth.Who profits from keeping you feeling “not enough”?The lifetime cost of dietingHow diet culture keeps you in a cycle of spendingGuilt, shame, and the belief that your worth is tied to your bodyThe false promise of transformationThe rise of Ozempic and weight-loss drugsHow rejecting diet culture can be one of the best financial decisions you’ll ever makeThanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey, @marielle.elizabeth and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

The nuclear family is often considered the standard, but have you ever wondered why? Who really benefits from this structure? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re unpacking the financial and social costs of this so-called ideal and how it has shaped everything from homeownership to personal debt.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.In today's episode, we discuss the following:The origins of the nuclear family and why it became the normHow consumerism benefits from single-family householdsThe financial strain of maintaining this lifestyleRising costs of housing, childcare, and educationThe impact on community and social isolationShame, guilt, and the pressures of "doing it all"Alternative models: cooperative housing, shared childcare, and intentional communitiesThanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!