How emotions affect your money decisions with Simone Griffin Taylor / 81

Have you ever felt guilty for spending money on something you love, but thought nothing of spending money on something you felt like you should do?Or found yourself thinking, "I'm just bad with money"?In this episode, we're joined by financial wellness coach Simone Griffin-Taylor for a conversation about the emotional side of personal finance. We explore why money decisions are rarely as logical as we think, how shame and self-judgment can show up in our financial lives, and why understanding your values may be more important than following someone else's money rules.From homebuying and travel to dining out and even buying Kleenex, this episode is full of real-life examples that will help you get curious about your spending habits, challenge old money stories, and make financial decisions that feel more aligned with the life you actually want to live.✨ Episode Highlights ✨[03:00] Why emotions influence nearly every financial decision we make[05:00] How shame shows up in our money lives—and how to recognize it[08:30] The difference between "I made a mistake" and "I am bad with money"[12:00] Why self-compassion can be a powerful financial tool[17:00] The danger of comparing your financial life to someone else's timeline[20:00] Simone's framework for reconnecting with your financial intuition[24:00] How to identify your core values and use them to guide money decisions[30:00] Why two people can share the same values but spend money very differently[35:00] What people judge themselves for financially that is actually completely normal[39:00] Cassidy's surprisingly strong opinions about the value of Kleenex and coat hangers[43:00] How old money stories continue to influence our spending decisions✨ Resources ✨Connect with Simone: affluencereimagined.com Follow Simone on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simone-griffin/ 📩 Get The Finance Girlies newsletter: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/newsletter💻Visit The Finance Girlies website: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/💖Email us your money questions: [email protected]📸Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thefinancegirlies/