EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 19 MIN
You Save Money… But You Still Feel Guilty Spending It
from Deeply Invested: Manage Money, Budget, Save, Invest, Build Wealth · host Your Money Style
You Save Money… But You Still Feel Guilty Spending It You check your savings. It's growing. You can afford the thing. And you still feel guilty buying it. In this episode of Deeply Invested, Maddie and Meghan dig into one of the most common — and least talked about — money struggles for high-achieving women: spending guilt. Not the kind that comes from overspending. The kind that shows up even when you're doing everything right. They break down the three root causes behind the guilt, what it actually looks like in everyday life, and four practical steps to start spending with confidence — without undoing the financial progress you've worked so hard to build. In this episode: Why saving more can actually make spending feel harder The "permission problem" that keeps you stuck in saving mode How fear of going backwards shows up in your spending habits What your Safe to Spend number is and how to find it Why practicing spending is a skill — and how to build it Reflection question: Where are you holding back, even though you don't have to? Also mentioned: Budget Blueprint Builder — Our one-hour workshop with an Excel and Google Sheets template built for exactly this kind of mid-year reset. $47. Linked Here! Read the full Show Notes Here! Thanks to our sponsor: Rakuten Thanks for tuning in and come back each week for a brand new episode! If you liked the episode, don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate & review! Check out our FREE Newsletter to get all of our latest advice and freebies! Connect with us on Instagram @your.money.style Visit our website for articles, resources, and more at www.liveyourmoneystyle.com
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You Save Money… But You Still Feel Guilty Spending It You check your savings. It's growing. You can afford the thing. And you still feel guilty buying it. In this episode of Deeply Invested, Maddie and Meghan dig into one of the most common — and least talked about — money struggles for high-achieving women: spending guilt. Not the kind that comes from overspending. The kind that shows up even when you're doing everything right. They break down the three root causes behind the guilt, what it actually looks like in everyday life, and four practical steps to start spending with confidence — without undoing the financial progress you've worked so hard to build. In this episode: Why saving more can actually make spending feel harder The "permission problem" that keeps you stuck in saving mode How fear of going backwards shows up in your spending habits What your Safe to Spend number is and how to find it Why practicing spending is a skill — and how to build it Reflection question: Where are you holding back, even though you don't have to? Also mentioned: Budget Blueprint Builder — Our one-hour workshop with an Excel and Google Sheets template built for exactly this kind of mid-year reset. $47. Linked Here! Read the full Show Notes Here! Thanks to our sponsor: Rakuten Thanks for tuning in and come back each week for a brand new episode! If you liked the episode, don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate & review! Check out our FREE Newsletter to get all of our latest advice and freebies! Connect with us on Instagram @your.money.style Visit our website for articles, resources, and more at www.liveyourmoneystyle.com
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