Shame, Wasted Money, and the Myth of Perfect Use

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 wasteThe connection between scarcity stories and self-worthHow avoidance only fuels more shameSimple strategies to reframe your thinking and respond with compassionA reminder that you are allowed to be human and that you don’t have to do everything perfectly to be enoughReflection 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 MoneyCheck out the episode on Shame & Money with Kyley Caldwell here. Ready to take the next step?Download the FREE handout, “⁠5 Things Shame Resilient People Do Every Day⁠” to start building daily practices that shift you out of guilt and back into self-trust.⁠Book a free 25-minute discovery call⁠ to explore program options and find the support that fits your needs.Stay Connected:Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple⁠ and leave a review to share your thoughts.⁠YouTube⁠⁠Website⁠Call to action:If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need this reminder. And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps this work reach more people who are ready to untether from shame.