Have you ever felt guilty for throwing out food you forgot about, buying clothes you never wore, or needing to replace something you thought should have lasted longer? You’re not alone.
In this episode, Kyira shares her own story of holding onto worn-out underwear (yes, really) and explores why so many of us feel shame about “wasting” money. Together, we’ll look at how these feelings come from scarcity beliefs, how they keep us stuck in avoidance and self-criticism, and how to start practicing radical acceptance when life doesn’t go as planned.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Why shame shows up around spending and waste
- The connection between scarcity stories and self-worth
- How avoidance only fuels more shame
- Simple strategies to reframe your thinking and respond with compassion
- A reminder that you are allowed to be human and that you don’t have to do everything perfectly to be enough
Reflection prompts:
✨ What’s one area of your life where you feel guilt about waste?
✨ What story does that guilt tell you about who you are?
✨ How might you meet yourself with compassion instead of criticism?
More on Money
Check out the episode on Shame & Money with Kyley Caldwell here.
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