207: Aspirational Spending: Why "Buying to Become" Keeps You Broke and Dissatisfied

That overflowing cart isn't just stuff—it's an attempt to buy a future version of you. In this solo episode, Paige breaks down aspirational spending: purchases you make to "become" someone you're not (yet), why it drains your money and self-worth, and how to pivot to aligned, identity-rooted choices. In this episode, you'll learn: How Maslow's Hierarchy shows up in our carts (and why self-actualization gets hijacked by shopping). The self-discrepancy gap—and why overspenders feel it more intensely. The two core problems with aspirational buys The "sprinkles-not-sundae" principle: how your purchases should be supportive, not transformative. Paige's rule that's saved her thousands: Give Yourself The Proof Before You Make A Purchase  If you're ready to stop outsourcing growth to handbags and gadgets—and start building it from the inside out—this episode is your roadmap. Share the episode and tag @overcoming_overspending. If it helped, a quick rating/review on Apple or Spotify means the world. 💛 Work with Paige: ONLINE MASTERCLASS: Why smart, successful women overspend - and what really works the break the cycle   Join Overcoming Overspending HERE   Connect with Paige Online: Her Website IG: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending Subscribe to Paige's YouTube Channel