Single & Broke-ish: My Money Story, Scarcity Mindset & How I’m Shifting It

In this raw and honest episode, Melanie opens up about her lifelong relationship with money—growing up poor, joining the military for stability, navigating cultural expectations as a Hispanic daughter, and rebuilding financially after leaving her marriage and losing her federal job.She shares the emotional truth behind single motherhood and money stress, ADHD spending patterns, survival mode, and how scarcity follows you into adulthood even when your income changes. Melanie also reveals the REAL tool that keeps her grounded (her budget binder) and the mindset steps she’s using to shift out of fear, shame, and financial overwhelm.This episode is for every woman who has ever felt broke-ish, stuck, tired of surviving, or afraid to look at her bank account. You’ll leave with practical steps, emotional validation, and the reminder that your season WILL change — and you’re not alone.New Merch Available https://single-okay-podcast-merch.printify.me/category/all/1?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio