Hey Flexy Fam — this week we ask a big one: does money actually buy happiness, or does it mostly buy relief and options? We unpack the hedonic treadmill, why stability often beats luxury, spender vs saver dynamics, the pressure to “look successful,” and how connection, health, and autonomy shape real well-being. We also talk mom-guilt around spending on yourself and the tiny habits that create steady joy.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Relief vs happiness and why they feel different

• The hedonic treadmill explained in real life terms

• Stability over excess for most families

• Women, money, and guilt around self-care

• Spender vs saver tension in relationships

• Comparison culture and “performing success”

• What actually moves the needle: connection, health, autonomy

Join the convo: Would you rather be perfectly stable or occasionally luxe? What’s one purchase that brought real joy longer than a week?

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