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71. I Can’t Make My Money Stretch (But I’m Embarrassed to Ask for Help)
Today, I’m talking about something that feels deeply uncomfortable for a lot of us, needing help when the numbers stop adding up.
Through the lens of motherhood, separation, and navigating finances, I share what it’s been like to realise that I can’t actually do this alone. Not because I’ve done something wrong, but because the reality of modern motherhood often doesn’t add up financially.
I talk about the shame that can come up when asking for help, especially financial help, and where that shame actually comes from.
This isn’t just about money. It’s about identity, independence, and the stories we carry about what it means to be someone who “should be able to manage”.
In this episode:
- what happens when your income and expenses stop aligning in motherhood
- why asking for help can feel so uncomfortable
- the difference between personal failure and structural reality
- how cultural and class conditioning shapes our relationship with money and support
- why systems like benefits and subsidies exist in the first place
If you’ve ever felt like you shouldn’t need help, this episode is for you.
🎧 Free resource: The 5 Villages Every Mum Needs
A short audio guide exploring the types of support modern motherhood requires, and where those gaps often are.
👉🏽 The 5 Villages Every Mum Needs
🫂 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.
We talk about this kind of stuff in It's A Lot. So, if you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it, this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle
Want to share your thoughts on this episode?
TikTok @nataliek.martin Instagram: @natalie.kmartin or Email: [email protected]
☕️ Support my work: if you’re enjoying my podcast, you can buy me a virtual coffee here! Thank you 🫶🏽 buymeacoffee.com/nataliekmartin
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By Natalie K. MartinToday, I’m talking about something that feels deeply uncomfortable for a lot of us, needing help when the numbers stop adding up.
Through the lens of motherhood, separation, and navigating finances, I share what it’s been like to realise that I can’t actually do this alone. Not because I’ve done something wrong, but because the reality of modern motherhood often doesn’t add up financially.
I talk about the shame that can come up when asking for help, especially financial help, and where that shame actually comes from.
This isn’t just about money. It’s about identity, independence, and the stories we carry about what it means to be someone who “should be able to manage”.
In this episode:
- what happens when your income and expenses stop aligning in motherhood
- why asking for help can feel so uncomfortable
- the difference between personal failure and structural reality
- how cultural and class conditioning shapes our relationship with money and support
- why systems like benefits and subsidies exist in the first place
If you’ve ever felt like you shouldn’t need help, this episode is for you.
🎧 Free resource: The 5 Villages Every Mum Needs
A short audio guide exploring the types of support modern motherhood requires, and where those gaps often are.
👉🏽 The 5 Villages Every Mum Needs
🫂 Join a loving community of mums in IT'S A LOT – free for 30 days.
We talk about this kind of stuff in It's A Lot. So, if you’re feeling shaky having brought your new baby home, in the trenches of toddlerhood or just need a place to share the joys of being a mama with people who get it, this is your new support network. The best part? It’s all via voice notes https://www.nataliekmartin.com/mama-circle
Want to share your thoughts on this episode?
TikTok @nataliek.martin Instagram: @natalie.kmartin or Email: [email protected]
☕️ Support my work: if you’re enjoying my podcast, you can buy me a virtual coffee here! Thank you 🫶🏽 buymeacoffee.com/nataliekmartin
New episodes every Wednesday🎧 Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a quick review — it really helps other mums find the show.