EPISODE SUMMARY

Do you ever find yourself shopping to feel better—then regretting it later? You're not alone. In this special 1 year anniversary broadcast episode of the Money Healing Club Podcast, Rachel Duncan, Certified Financial Therapist TM, tackles the #1 listener question:

💡 "How do I stop impulse spending when I’m emotional?"

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Inside this episode, we explore:

✔ What impulse spending really is—and why it happens

✔ The emotional triggers behind overspending (hint: it’s not just about “lack of control”)

✔ How dopamine drives impulse purchases—and what to do instead

✔ Practical strategies to replace impulse spending with healthier, feel-good habits

✔ How to plan for “fun spending” without guilt or regret

📢 If you’re tired of impulse spending sabotaging your financial goals and making you feel crappy, this episode is for you!

⏰ EPISODE BREAKDOWN:

What Is Impulse Spending?

Breaking down the psychology behind impulse buys.

Understanding the Emotional Triggers

How feelings like stress, boredom, and sadness drive spending.

What Is the Want Beneath the Want?

Discovering the deeper emotional needs behind impulse purchases.

The Role of Dopamine in Impulse Spending

Why your brain craves the rush of spending—and how to redirect it.

Replacing Impulse Spending with Healthy Habits

Simple swaps that still give you a dopamine boost without hurting your wallet.

Planning for Controlled Impulse Spending

How to budget for fun—without guilt or financial setbacks.

The Long-Term Process of Change

Why breaking impulse spending habits takes time (and how to stay on track).

Community Support & Resources

How to find support & accountability on your mindful spending journey.

 

🎧 Your next listen:

S1 E10: ✍🏽 THE journal prompt for healing - Dear Money, what would you have me know?

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