84: Money Wounds: Why Does Money+Art Feel Gross? 06.13.25

Money—just the word can trigger a storm of guilt, shame, confusion, or scarcity. In this episode, we crack open our complicated histories with cash: growing up with little, being raised in churches that equated poverty with holiness, and internalizing a belief that joy and money should never mix.We cover:Growing up in financial lackChurch culture’s weird relationship with money, guilt, and perceived “worth”The deeply internalize message: If you love it, you shouldn’t charge for it.How money wounds show up in creative careersThe fear of being seen as “bad” or “greedy” for charging what you’re worthReframing money as energy—not evil—and leaning into circulation, not hoardingWhether you’re a freelancer, artist, teacher, or simply someone who’s ever hesitated to name a price—this episode is for you. There’s healing in honesty. And humor. And yes, maybe even in money.References:You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth - book by Jen SinceroRich as F*ck: More Money Than You Know What to Do With - book by Amanda FrancesTIMECODES0:00 - Intro1:20 - Emily’s money origin story7:55 - Effects of growing up the way Emily did10:18 - Carrie’s money origin story20:01 - Wrong beliefs about money29:03 - Do we think people with money are bad?