Money Feels
Money Feels
Bridget Casey and Alyssa Davies
85: The Morality and Performance of Consumption
47 minutes Posted Nov 6, 2025 at 11:00 am.
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Have you ever noticed how buying anything these days seems to come with judgment attached? Whether it’s the “right” kind of coffee cup, the “wrong” influencer haul, or the moral high ground of minimalism, our spending habits have become a public performance of virtue. In this episode of Money Feels, we’re unpacking the moralization of everyday consumption — how culture, social media, and capitalism have turned simple purchases into moral statements. We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welco...