Stop Being Mean to Your Money: Mindset Shifts for Financial Freedom

Everyone's Talkin' Money

Shari Rash

Self-improvement, Business, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Education

4.2 • 648 Ratings

🗓️ 26 August 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Are you mean to your money? If money were a person, would it actually want to hang out with you—or would it be ghosting your calls? In this episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, Shari Rash takes you on a deep dive into the surprising ways we mistreat our money without even realizing it—and how to turn things around. From ignoring bank statements to impulse spending to never asking for the money you’re owed, these everyday habits can add up to what Shari calls financial neglect and abuse. But here’s the good news: money doesn’t hold grudges. The moment you start treating your money with attention, respect, and consistency, it begins to show up for you in powerful ways. You’ll hear: Why thinking of money as a relationship changes everything The sneaky ways you might be disrespecting your money (and yourself) How financial avoidance, inconsistency, and comparison keep you stuck Practical strategies to build trust and treat your money like a valued friend A simple reflection exercise to reframe your money habits without shame If you’ve ever felt like your financial life is chaotic, avoidant, or just plain complicated, this conversation will help you reset your mindset and build a healthier, more supportive relationship with your money. Keep up with the show by following us on Instagram @everyonestalkinmoney Thank you to our sponsors! Policygenius - Head to policygenius.com to compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. Ava - Help build your credit score with Meetava.com. Use promo code: Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to everyone's talking money, the show that's all about making life richer,
0:05.9	from your bank account to your mindset and everything in between. Whether you're here to crush
0:12.4	debt, grow wealth, or finally feel in control of your cash, you are in the right place. Let's dive in
0:20.8	and get you living life on your terms. You are
0:24.1	one conversation closer to the show.
0:43.2	I'm your host, Shari Rash, and today I have a question that's going to make you squirm,
0:48.9	or it may make you scratch your head, or it may make you think that I'm going crazy, but in the best possible way.
0:57.0	Here it is. If money was a person, would it actually want to hang out with you?
1:03.7	Or would it be ghosting your calls and maybe even filing a restraining order? I know. That sounds
1:10.1	dramatic, but stick with me here, because I think
1:13.1	we're on to something big. Today, we're flipping the script on how we think about money. Instead of
1:20.5	treating it like some mysterious force that either loves us or hates us or we love or hate it, we're going to explore what happens when
1:30.8	you start thinking about money as a relationship. Because here's the thing. The way you treat
1:37.4	your money, the patterns you have with it, the emotions that come up around it, all of that impacts everything from your daily spending choices
1:48.0	to whether you'll actually have the financial security you want down the road. So buckle up
1:54.3	because we're about to get real about whether you're being mean to your money and more importantly how to fix it. Let's start by really
2:04.8	diving into this idea of money as a relationship partner. And I want you to think about this
2:11.2	seriously for a second. And this relationship, it doesn't have to be a spouse, it can be a friend.
2:17.4	But in any healthy relationship,
2:19.9	what do you need? You need respect, right? You need attention. You need consistency. You need trust.
2:28.4	You need communication. Now let's apply that to money. Do you show your money respect? I'm talking about things like,
2:37.6	how do you handle your actual cash? What about your credit and debit cards? Is your cash nicely
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