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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2025 · 37 MIN

How to get dopamine from saving instead of spending

from The Broke Generation · host Emma Edwards

We all know that dopamine drives our spending, whether it’s impulse shopping, online browsing, or grabbing a little treat just because. That quick hit of excitement can make spending feel effortless, while saving? Not so much. But what if we could flip the script and make saving just as rewarding as swiping our card? This week, I’m unpacking how to retrain your brain to crave financial wins instead of spending sprees. By understanding the psychology behind our money habits, we can start making small shifts that give us that same dopamine rush, not from spending, but from watching our savings grow. I'm covering: Why we’re wired to seek dopamine from spending How to make saving feel just as rewarding Simple ways to gamify your savings If you’ve ever struggled to break the cycle of impulse spending, this one’s for you! Order my book, Good with Money: Australia: https://amzn.to/4eLOi5x  UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Money-Reprogramme-Spending-Control/ Where to find The Broke Generation Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.brokegenerationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.brokegeneration   Sign up to The Glue: the weekly money psychology and mindset newsletter www.thebrokegeneration.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We all know that dopamine drives our spending, whether it’s impulse shopping, online browsing, or grabbing a little treat just because. That quick hit of excitement can make spending feel effortless, while saving? Not so much. But what if we could...

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