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EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 32 MIN

The hidden spending trap of thrifting (and how to do it mindfully!)

from The Broke Generation · host Emma Edwards

In this solo episode I'm talking all things THRIFTING! Shopping second hand can feel like the perfect loop hole for your little treats, without breaking the bank or the environment. But the guilt-free dopamine dispenser of shopping second hand, whether on apps like Vinted and Depop, or in op shops, charity shops and vintage stores, can lead to unhelpful behavioural cycles that leave you with more questions than answers. In my year-long experiment of not buying any clothes, I banned thrifting too. Now, I'm learning to integrate second hand shopping back into my overall approach to clothing and style, and WOW, I learned a lot. This episode will share my insights into the dopamine trap of second hand shopping, and the skills to master in order to be able to do it mindfully. Mentioned in this episode: Money Sleepover Retreat https://www.yogablewellbeing.com/themoneysleepover  PREORDER THE WARDROBE PROJECT! Preorder in Australia/NZ: https://amzn.to/3Jatx9x  Non-Amazon AU/NZ Preorder options: Booktopia  Preorder in the UK: https://shorturl.at/fKH5O  Non-Amazon UK Preorder: Bookshop.org  Preorder in the US: https://shorturl.at/9KNyb  Preorder in Canada: https://shorturl.at/PgcJx  Where to find Emma Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.brokegenerationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.brokegeneration   Order my book, Good with Money! Sign up to The Glue: the weekly money psychology and mindset newsletter www.thebrokegeneration.com/subscribe, where you’ll also get your free Financial Values workbook.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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