Why High Earners Still Feel Financially Stressed (Even With More Money)

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m joined by therapist Ginger Houghton to dive into something that doesn’t get talked about enough: the psychology of money—especially for high earners.Because here’s the truth… Making great money doesn’t automatically mean you feel confident, secure, or at peace with your finances.We talk about: How your money story growing up shapes your financial behavior today  Why high earners still experience scarcity mindset (even when they’re financially secure)  How lifestyle inflation and social comparison quietly creep in—especially in today’s social media world  Why some people overspend… while others are overly frugal  And one of the biggest (and most misunderstood) patterns: avoidanceIf you’ve ever: Felt anxious about money despite earning a high income  Found yourself comparing your lifestyle to others  Or avoided looking at your finances altogether …this episode will likely resonate.This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. In the next episode, we’ll focus on how to actually start making changes.