Podcast Episodes

The Obligation Trap: How Saying “Yes” to Everything Is Draining Your Money, Energy, and Happiness

Are you living your life on other people’s terms?

In this episode, we unpack the obligation trap — the endless cycle of weddings, work happy hours, family gatherings, and social “shoulds” that drain…

Published on 3 weeks ago

From Survival to Significance: How to Unlock Purpose-Driven Prosperity with Brandon Broadwater

What if financial success wasn't the finish line—but the launching pad? In this powerful episode, Shari sits down with Brandon Broadwater, founder of Zallevo and creator of the Master Your Power With…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Mindset vs. Circumstance — Why Your Money Stress Isn’t Always About the Numbers, Talkin’ Money Unfiltered with Scarlett Stanhope

In this first Talkin’ Money Unfiltered episode, Scarlett Stanhope (aka The Biz Hippie) joins me for a no-script, no-rules conversation about a question we should all be asking: is your money stress r…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

"Kids These Days" Aren’t Broke Because of Avocado Toast: The Real Story Behind Generational Money Gaps

Every generation loves to complain about the next one—lazy, entitled, wasting money on gadgets and brunch. But here’s the truth: young adults today aren’t just making different choices—they’re playin…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Is Over-Saving Hurting You? How Money Dysmorphia Hides in Habits That Look ‘Responsible’

We often applaud people who save aggressively, track every penny, and avoid debt at all costs. But what if those habits are actually symptoms of something deeper—something that’s quietly holding them…

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

It’s Not Just the Budget: The Emotional Math Behind Money Dysmorphia

We don’t just have money problems—we have money perception problems.

In Part 2 of our three-part Money Dysmorphia series with Backbone, I’m joined by Melissa Burleson, a certified financial counselor…

Published on 1 month ago

Am I Actually Broke? The Truth About Money Dysmorphia

Do you feel broke, even when your finances say otherwise? Or maybe you’ve been spending like you’ve already “made it”—but your bank account hasn’t caught up? That distorted perception has a name: mon…

Published on 1 month ago

Emotional Spending, Identity Loss & Cupcakes: How to Make Peace with Your Money Story with Shannah Game (Part 2)

In Part 2, we go even deeper into the emotions that drive our financial behavior—especially when life doesn’t go as planned. Shannah Game joins me to talk about emotional spending, identity confusion…

Published on 1 month ago

The Messy Middle: Money, Hormones & the Real Cost of Midlife with Shannah Game (Part 1)

What happens when you hit midlife and everything starts to shift—your hormones, your finances, your sense of self?

In Part 1 of this two-part series, I sit down with former Everyone’s Talkin’ Money …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Rich Girl Summer: How to Make Your Home Feel Luxe on a Budget

You've been living your Rich Girl Summer — rooftop drinks, spontaneous getaways, joy on tap. But what happens when you come home... and your space just doesn’t match the vibe? If walking through your…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago