In this episode, I share a personal (and slightly funny) story about the time I bought $200 worth of Bath & Body Works candles while recovering from a traumatic accident and why it had nothing to do with the candles.

This conversation isn’t about “bad spending.” It’s about awareness.

We explore how emotional spending, self-soothing, and instant gratification quietly shape our financial lives—especially for high-earning women who still feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected from their money.

This episode is a reminder that wealth isn’t built through perfection. It’s built through honesty, nervous system awareness, and new habits that don’t rely on shame.

The real reason behind the $200 candle purchase

Why emotional spending isn’t about the dollar amount

How self-soothing with money becomes a habit (and how it compounds)

The difference between one conscious choice and repeated unconscious behavior

Why financial shame keeps people stuck in the spending cycle

How to pause before purchases without deprivation or rigidity

Simple ways to regulate your nervous system without hurting your finances

Why learning to say “no” to yourself builds financial confidence

How to shift from instant gratification to aligned wealth

Awareness is the first step to changing your relationship with money

Emotional spending doesn’t make you bad with money—it makes you human

Wealth grows when spending aligns with priorities, not emotions

You don’t need dramatic changes—small pauses create big shifts

Financial confidence comes from trusting yourself, not being perfect

What emotions usually show up before you spend?

Are your purchases bringing relief—or reinforcing shame?

Is this choice moving you closer to or further from the life you want?

Emotional spending & self-soothing

Nervous system regulation and money

Dopamine, shopping, and instant gratification (future episode)

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High-earning women often struggle with money not because of income, but because of conditioning. Learn how to take your financial power back and build aligned wealth.

Many women earn well yet still feel anxious, disconnected, or behind with money.

In this episode, we unpack the truth no one says out loud about women and money: financial struggle is rarely about intelligence or income—it’s about conditioning, power, and nervous system safety.

This conversation is for high-earning women who want to stop reacting to money and start leading it. We explore why earning more doesn’t always create financial security, how women unknowingly give their power away with money, and what it truly looks like to take control of your finances in an aligned, sustainable way.

If you’re ready to build wealth that feels grounded, confident, and expansive, this episode will shift how you see money—and yourself.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

Why women struggle with money even when they earn high incomes

How financial conditioning impacts women’s confidence and decision-making

Real examples of everyday money behaviors that leak power

The role of the nervous system in financial anxiety and avoidance

Why income alone doesn’t create wealth or safety

What taking financial power back actually looks like in practice

How the Wealth Alignment Method helps women build confident, aligned wealth

Key Topics Covered:

Women and financial authority

Emotional and nervous system responses to money

High income vs. true wealth

Financial self-trust and clarity

Wealth strategy rooted in alignment, not fear

Who This Episode Is For:

High-earning women who still feel behind financially

Women who want more confidence and control with money

Those interested in wealth building for women beyond budgeting

Anyone ready to shift from money anxiety to financial leadership

Take the Next Step: Wealth Alignment Method

If this episode resonated, the Wealth Alignment Method was created for women who want to build wealth with clarity, confidence, and self-trust—without fear or restriction.

This method blends financial strategy with embodiment so your money supports both your life and your nervous system.

DM “ALIGN” on Instagram to learn more.

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In this episode, I challenge one of the most traditional pieces of financial advice women have heard for decades: “Live below your means.”

While it may sound responsible, this mindset often keeps women small, afraid to expand, and energetically aligned with scarcity. I explore why this advice is outdated — and what a more empowered, feminine, sovereign approach to money actually looks like.

This is a must-listen if you’re ready to break out of survival mode, heal your money story, and rise into your next level of wealth.

In This Episode, I Cover:

• The real origin of “live below your means” How this advice was built in a time when women were conditioned to stay small and financially dependent.

• Why restriction creates scarcity, not safety The nervous system and energetic impact of constantly shrinking your lifestyle to feel secure.

• How “living below your means” blocks your ability to receive more Why contraction leads to lack, fear, and stagnation — and how this pattern quietly limits earning potential.

• The new paradigm for empowered wealth What it looks like to lead with capacity, trust, alignment, and expansion instead of fear.

• Practical steps to shift into financial sovereignty:

You’ll learn how to…

— Build overflow instead of restriction

— Make aligned money decisions

— Increase your receiving capacity

— Expand your earning potential

— Create safety without shrinking your desires

Key Takeaways: Living below your means is not empowerment — it’s survival mode. Women don’t need to spend life trying to stay “small enough” to feel safe. Wealth comes from clarity, capacity, and trust — not from chronic restriction. Your next level requires expansion, not contraction. You get to build wealth from a regulated, powerful, sovereign place — not fear.

💗 Invitation If this episode inspired you to rethink your relationship with money, share it with another woman who is stepping into her financial power. And if you’re ready to deepen your work around money, empowerment, and feminine wealth, explore the programs and resources linked in the link in my bio on Instagram.

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In this episode, we explore how to build an emergency fund gently, gradually, and without overwhelm, even if money already feels tight.

No shame. No pressure. Just soft, grounded, feminine financial guidance that supports your nervous system and reconnects you to safety.

What You’ll Learn:

Why an emergency fund isn’t about having a lot of money — it’s about having safety and choice

The real reasons saving feels hard (and why it’s not your fault)

How to start saving with tiny, manageable amounts that don’t activate scarcity

The power of micro goals and how they create momentum

Why automation is one of the gentlest forms of self-support

How the “Found Money Rule” can grow your savings almost effortlessly

A feminine, non-restrictive approach to temporary micro-cuts

How visual tracking helps regulate your nervous system and keeps you motivated

Key Takeaways:

You don’t need to start with $1,000 — you can start with $5.

Small, consistent steps build safety more effectively than big, overwhelming ones.

Your emergency fund is a boundary between you and chaos.

Saving is not punishment; it’s self-support. Every dollar saved is a vote for a more secure, grounded version of you.

Journal Prompts:

What does financial safety feel like in my body?

What amount of money feels safe for me to save each week?

Where in my life can I create gentle micro-shifts instead of big sacrifices?

What story about saving am I ready to release?

Episode Quote “Your emergency fund doesn’t have to be big to be powerful. Every dollar is a boundary between you and crisis.”

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In this episode, former Wall Street CFO turned financial mentor Ruchi Pinniger joins me to talk about redefining what it really means to be wealthy—beyond the numbers in your bank account.

We unpack Ruchi’s three pillars of prosperity—well-being, spirituality, and healthy relationships—why hustle culture keeps women disconnected from abundance, and how to build a sense of safety and ease around money.

You’ll also hear Ruchi’s RIR Method™ (Recognize, Interrupt, Reframe) for shifting money beliefs and how your nervous system determines the level of wealth you can hold.

Resources mentioned:

Free Cashflow Confidence™ Mini-Course: ⁠watchherprosper.com/cashflow⁠Redefining

Prosperity Workshop: ⁠redefiningprosperity.com (use code WSGND for $100 off)

Connect with Ruchi:  

Website: ⁠watchherprosper.com⁠  

Instagram: ⁠@watchherprosper

Connect with me:  

Instagram: ⁠@wallstreetgirlnextdoor⁠  

Website: ⁠wallstreetgirlnextdoor.com⁠  

Course: ⁠Invitation to Money

If you’ve ever felt that tightness in your chest when you sit down to look at your bank account… or found yourself avoiding your finances even when you know you should be paying attention...this episode is for you.

In this episode I unpack what resistance to money work really means and why it’s not a sign of failure, but an invitation. We will explore how resistance is a form of protection rooted in your nervous system, your past experiences, and generational conditioning around money and worth. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of why this happens and simple, compassionate ways to begin moving through resistance — gently and powerfully.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why resistance to money is a nervous system response, not a personal flaw.

The subtle ways resistance shows up in your daily life.

How generational and cultural conditioning shape your emotional relationship with money.

Simple, body-based practices to soften resistance and begin feeling safe with money again.

The importance of taking small, loving steps instead of forcing financial “fixes.” How to begin building safety, consistency, and confidence in your financial life.

🌹 Key Quotes:

“Resistance isn’t failure. It’s actually a signal — a sign that something inside you is ready to evolve.” “What you avoid holds power over you. The moment you turn toward it, that power starts to dissolve.” “Money is neutral. It’s not the villain or the savior — it’s a mirror reflecting your sense of safety and worth.”

💫 Resources Mentioned: An Invitation to Money my new course designed to help women move through resistance, regulate their nervous system, and create a healthy, empowering relationship with money.

www.wallstreetgirlnextdoor.com/invitation-to-money

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We’ve all heard about the importance of an “abundance mindset,” but what if shifting out of scarcity goes deeper than your thoughts? In this episode, I share why scarcity isn’t just mental — it lives in your body and your nervous system. Unless you feel safe with money on a physical level, no amount of affirmations or positive thinking will stick. We’ll explore how generational money trauma shapes your relationship with money, why safety is the missing piece in abundance work, and practical tools to help you rewire your body to feel safe receiving, holding, and spending money. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how to embody abundance — not just think about it. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: -Why scarcity lives in your body, not just your mind -How your nervous system responds to money and creates patterns of fear -The role of generational money trauma and how it gets passed down -Practical ways to create safety with money in your daily life -The difference between “thinking abundant” and embodying abundance Resources & Practices Mentioned: -Breathwork before spending or paying bills -Turning money check-ins into grounding rituals -Embodied gratitude practice -Aligned spending vs. scarcity-driven spending -Visualization as a nervous system rewire Closing Reminder: Scarcity is a survival lens. Abundance is a trust lens. Shifting into abundance means teaching your body it’s safe to receive, safe to hold, and safe to spend. When you create that safety, you’re not only transforming your own money story — you’re breaking generational cycles. If you enjoy the episode pass it along to friend. Also if you enjoy the show please leave a review or rating! I would really appreciate your support.

You are going to love hearing Hannah's money story on this episode! Hannah shares how she grew up with money, overcame overspending, paid off her debt and is now thriving in her healing business. I love hearing people share about their financial journey because we all have a money story. Hannah and I talk about one of my fav topics which is the impact of soul aligned money and how many in the hands of the right people can change the world. Enjoy this episode and you can find Hannah:

https://www.healingwithhannah.ca/  

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If you could go back and talk to your 20yo self, what would you say?

In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing the money and life lessons I wish I knew sooner — the kind of advice that can save you years of stress, wasted time, and financial mistakes. From starting to invest early to healing your inner child, these tips will help you build both wealth and a life you actually love. Whether you’re in your 20s or starting fresh at any age, these lessons are timeless.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

-Why starting to save and invest early is your greatest financial advantage

-How to stop spending money to impress others -The power of setting clear goals for your life and finances

-Why investing in yourself always pays the best return

-The importance of choosing supportive friends and community

-How healing your inner child impacts your money and relationships

-The freedom and growth that comes from solo travel

-Why loving yourself is the foundation for every decision you make

In this episode, we dive deep into the often overlooked but powerful connection between money and ego — especially for millennials who are high earners, but still feel like they’re not quite there yet.

If you’ve ever hit an income goal and still felt behind, ashamed, or stuck in comparison mode, this conversation is for you.

I explore how your ego — the part of you that wants to be validated, admired, and seen as “successful” — can unconsciously shape your spending habits, money goals, and financial stress.

You’ll learn:

This episode will help you start creating wealth from a place of clarity, not comparison — and finally feel good about where you are, not just where you're going.

🎧 Tune in now and reclaim your financial power from your ego.