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🎙 Episode 6: Money Talks (and Sometimes Argues): How We Spend, Save & See It Differently
From allowance debates to the pull of online shopping hauls, this episode of I Get It From My Mom dives deep into how families talk (and sometimes clash) about money.

Elissa and her teenage daughter Maggie get candid about growing up with financial privilege—but also learning to appreciate what they have. They cover everything from budgeting, chores, and the pressure to keep up with social media, to grandparents’ generosity, the reality of working teens, and what The White Lotus can teach us (or not!) about comfort and privilege.

💸 In this episode, we explore:
✅ Why their family never did traditional allowance—and whether that was the right move
✅ The impact of growing up in a big city surrounded by wealth and struggle
✅ The rise of impulse spending from TikTok hauls and Instagram ads
✅ When teens should get a job and what they learn when they do
✅ The influence of generous grandparents—and how to balance gratitude vs guilt
✅ The White Lotus Test: Could you live without your creature comforts?
✅ How to raise kids who value money and give back generously

Whether you're a teen trying to manage your first Venmo balance or a parent wondering how to start the money conversation, this episode is packed with real talk, laughs, and reflection—without the financial jargon.

🎧 Tune in now for honest, funny, and thoughtful money talk across generations.

📲 Follow, share, and leave us a review—it helps us reach more families looking to open up real conversations. And tell us on our Instagram @i.get.it.from.mymom: What’s one thing you’ve spent money on that was totally worth it—or a total waste?