The Overcoming Overspending Podcast

What if most of your emotional suffering isn't coming from your circumstances—but from the way you're responding to them? In this episode, Paige unpacks the life-changing concept of clean pain vs. dirty pain—a framework that helps you understand the difference between necessary pain that expands you and self-created suffering that keeps you stuck. You'll learn: The key difference between clean and dirty emotional pain Why feeling your feelings isn't the same as suffering The five ways we unknowingly create unnecessary emotional pain (and how to stop) How to allow emotional discomfort without buffering, blaming, or resisting reality This conversation will change how you see emotional pain forever. When you can recognize the difference between what's happening to you and what you're creating for yourself, you unlock a new level of peace, power, and emotional freedom. Because pain is inevitable—but suffering is optional. If you resonated with this episode, explore Elevate, Paige's emotional mastery workshop for women ready to stop emotional shopping and start emotional healing. You can use the code "OOPOD100" at checkout to get $100 off your investment. 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

In this eye-opening episode of the Overcoming Overspending Podcast, Paige reveals the deeper emotional layers behind every purchase you make. Whether it's a $22 smoothie, a new planner, or luxury skincare, you're not just buying a product—you're buying a promise. Paige walks you through the 5 Ps of purchasing and introduces powerful new shopper archetypes like The Fixer, The Prover, and The Chameleon, helping you decode your spending habits on a whole new level. If you've ever wondered why you want what you want—or if that thing you're craving is really the solution—it's time to pull back the curtain and get radically honest. This episode will forever change how you shop, what you value, and how you build emotional resilience with your money. Work with Paige: ONLINE MASTERCLASS: Why smart, successful women overspend - and what really works the break the cycle Join Overcoming Overspending HERE Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

You've been told that more money means more freedom, that success brings security, and that buying what you want will make you feel better. But what if everything you believed about money... is wrong? In this episode, Paige peels back the curtain on 10 deeply ironic truths about money — moments where what we expect from spending, saving, or earning completely contradicts what we actually experience. These aren't abstract theories; they're the hidden emotional patterns that can quietly sabotage even the smartest, most successful women. From why your daily latte might be dulling your joy to why earning more could be making you feel less safe — this episode is a must-listen if you've ever found yourself confused, disappointed, or thinking, "Why doesn't this feel as good as it should?" Whether you're just starting to shift your money story or you've already hit your biggest goals, this episode offers a mirror, a mindset shift, and a moment of relief. Because it's not just about what you have — it's about how you experience what you have. Work with Paige: ONLINE MASTERCLASS: Why smart, successful women overspend - and what really works the break the cycle Join Overcoming Overspending HERE Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

Do you secretly believe the more expensive or extravagant the gift, the more love it shows? In this episode, Paige pulls back the curtain on the gift-giving guilt spiral that fuels so much unnecessary overspending — especially during the holidays. She explores why we associate "meaningful" with "expensive" or "voluminous," how our culture reinforces that belief, and why even thoughtful gift-givers can feel depleted, resentful, or broke. You'll learn: • Why we confuse financial sacrifice with emotional significance • The surprising science of what recipients actually value most • How to give (and receive) gifts without losing yourself in the process Whether you're a gift-lover or gift-averse, this episode will help you untangle your spending from your self-worth — and finally take back control of your gift-giving with clarity, compassion, and intention. 🎧 Plus: Paige shares a budgeting hack that makes year-round gifting feel stress-free and shame-free. Work with Paige: ONLINE MASTERCLASS: Why smart, successful women overspend - and what really works the break the cycle Join Overcoming Overspending HERE Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

Is your spending starting to feel… a little out of control? Like you've gone from "just one thing" to "how did we get here?" In today's episode, Paige breaks down what she calls the Spending Snowball — a powerful (and surprisingly common) psychological spiral that turns one small, innocent purchase into a runaway avalanche of overspending. You'll learn how to spot the signs early, understand the deeper psychological patterns at play (like the Diderot Effect), and the exact steps to stop the spiral — with compassion, not shame. Whether it's the holidays, a vacation, a big life change, or you just "checked out" for a bit, this episode will help you slow down the momentum and take back control — one grounded, conscious choice at a time. Plus: Paige shares the surprising mindset shifts that can make all the difference. Work with Paige: ONLINE MASTERCLASS: Why smart, successful women overspend - and what really works the break the cycle Join Overcoming Overspending HERE Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

Credit cards aren't the enemy—but how you use them determines whether they work for you or against you. In this episode, Paige breaks down how to build a healthy, empowered relationship with credit cards so they become a tool for your financial growth instead of a trap keeping you stuck in overspending, stress, and guilt. You'll learn: • The six essential habits of women who use credit cards responsibly (without slipping into debt) • Why paying your cards off in full doesn't always mean you're in the clear • How to spot if you're secretly living in the "credit card float" • The mindset shifts that break emotional attachment to credit cards so you can finally feel free and in control again If you've ever told yourself, "But I pay them off every month," or "I just use them for the points," this episode will change the way you think about credit cards forever. It's time to use credit cards in a way that supports your goals, your peace, and your financial power. Work with Paige: Join Crush Your Credit Card Debt Use code OOPOD50 at checkout to get 50% off your investment ONLINE MASTERCLASS: Why smart, successful women overspend - and what really works the break the cycle Join Overcoming Overspending HERE Resources mentioned in this episode: Start a free 34-day trial with my favorite budgting software, YNAB (You Need A Budget) and get a free month when you subscribe Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

What if your life didn't have to be a trade-off? CEO, mom of four, and "Life of And" creator Tiffany Sauder joins me this week to share a practical, compassionate way to stop living in either/or and start building a full, values-aligned life where self, career, and family coexist. We talk about starting with "triage" (fix the thing causing the most bleed first), the power of explicit agreements at home (like setting a clear cap on travel nights), and Tiffany's Venn-diagram model for creating "decided harmony" across the three big circles: Self, Career, and Family. You'll learn to spot the three alter-egos that pull you out of balance—the Grumpy Servant, the Lonely Achiever, and the Fearful Loyalist—and how to course-correct with minimums, boundaries, and simple scripts your family can rally around. This is an empowering, rubber-meets-road conversation for high-capacity women who want abundance without burnout—and fewer overspending band-aids along the way. Find and Work with Tiffany: Her Website Follow Her On IG: @tiffany.sauder Listen To Her Podcast: Life of And Podcast Join The Life of And Academy Work with Paige: ONLINE MASTERCLASS: Why smart, successful women overspend - and what really works the break the cycle Join Overcoming Overspending HERE Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

That overflowing cart isn't just stuff—it's an attempt to buy a future version of you. In this solo episode, Paige breaks down aspirational spending: purchases you make to "become" someone you're not (yet), why it drains your money and self-worth, and how to pivot to aligned, identity-rooted choices. In this episode, you'll learn: How Maslow's Hierarchy shows up in our carts (and why self-actualization gets hijacked by shopping). The self-discrepancy gap—and why overspenders feel it more intensely. The two core problems with aspirational buys The "sprinkles-not-sundae" principle: how your purchases should be supportive, not transformative. Paige's rule that's saved her thousands: Give Yourself The Proof Before You Make A Purchase If you're ready to stop outsourcing growth to handbags and gadgets—and start building it from the inside out—this episode is your roadmap. Share the episode and tag @overcoming_overspending. If it helped, a quick rating/review on Apple or Spotify means the world. 💛 Work with Paige: ONLINE MASTERCLASS: Why smart, successful women overspend - and what really works the break the cycle Join Overcoming Overspending HERE Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

Do you ever feel like you can't trust yourself with money—or even with the promises you make to yourself? You're not alone. In this episode of the Overcoming Overspending Podcast, I sit down with self-trust expert Emily Romero, creator of the Self-Trust Model and author of You Can Trust Yourself. Together, we unpack why self-trust is the foundation of real change—and how rebuilding it can completely transform your relationship with money, spending, and yourself. Emily shares her powerful Self-Trust Compass, a four-part framework that helps you: Get radically honest about where you are (and where you want to go) Learn to keep (and break) the right promises with integrity Regulate your nervous system so you can tell the difference between anxiety and intuition Truly know yourself so you stop outsourcing decisions—and start trusting your own wisdom If overspending has left you second-guessing yourself, stuck in shame, or feeling like you'll never follow through, this conversation will show you why the path back to financial peace starts with self-trust. Because when you trust yourself—you can handle anything life (or your bank account) throws at you. 💕 Find and Work with Emily: Her Website Buy Her Book: You Can Trust Yourself Listen To Her Podcast: The Self-Trust Podcast Work with Paige: ONLINE MASTERCLASS: Why smart, successful women overspend - and what really works the break the cycle Join Overcoming Overspending HERE Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel

We've all made money mistakes—some small, some that feel too big to speak aloud. In this episode, we're tackling one of the hardest but most powerful parts of your financial transformation: forgiveness. If you've ever felt weighed down by shame, regret, or self-judgment over past money decisions, this is the episode you didn't know you needed. Paige breaks down: Why we've been conditioned to see failure as a reflection of our worth How the "money rulebook" may be keeping you stuck A reframe that turns financial failure into feedback A powerful four-step process for finding forgiveness and moving forward You'll walk away with a new lens on your past mistakes—and more importantly, the tools to release them so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. Because your growth doesn't come in spite of your failures. It comes through them. Work with Paige: ONLINE MASTERCLASS: Why smart, successful women overspend - and what really works the break the cycle Join Overcoming Overspending HERE Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel