Why Do I Feel Guilty Spending Money? Overcoming Inherited Money Habits

Why can spending money on yourself feel uncomfortable, even when you can afford it? From feeling guilty after a purchase to constantly worrying about running out of money or holding yourself back from earning more, our relationship with money is often shaped by beliefs and experiences we may not even realise we're carrying. **In this episode** of Feminist Money, we’re joined by **Angela Meyer from Hi Money in New Zealand** to unpack how our upbringing, past experiences and family money habits can influence the way we spend, save and earn. Together, we explore why financial anxiety can persist even when we have enough money, and how we can begin to challenge the beliefs that hold us back. **1. Why do I get anxiety when I spend money on myself?** **2. How do I stop feeling guilty after buying something?** **3. How does your parents' relationship with money affect you?** **4. Why do I always feel like I’m running out of money?** **5. How do you break family money cycles?** We also unpack **three real-life scenarios**: - **Spending without guilt:** What can you do when you buy something you can afford but immediately feel anxious or guilty? - **Feeling financially unsafe:** How can you challenge a scarcity mindset when your finances are actually in good shape? - **The guilt of earning more:** How do you stop holding yourself back from opportunities because you feel uncomfortable earning more than your family or friends? Discover how money beliefs and past experiences influence your financial decisions, and how greater awareness can help you build a healthier, more confident relationship with money. **Read full show notes** on FeministMoney.com.au. **About the show:** Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice that money brings.