How to Heal Your Money Mess and Finally Take Control with Aja Evans

Your money struggles aren’t really about money—they’re about the fears you hide, the dopamine driving your spending, and the emotional baggage you didn’t ask for but carry anyway. In this episode, I’m joined by Aja Evans, financial therapist and author of Feel-Good Finance, to unravel the messy connection between your emotions and money. Together, we’re calling out fake financial milestones, exposing the real reasons behind your money habits, and breaking free from the self-worth-bank-account trap. If you’re tired of being stuck in the same financial rut, this episode will give you the tools to rewrite your story and take control. What You’ll Learn: Why dopamine might be running your Amazon cart (and how to stop it). How generational money stories keep you stuck—and how to break free. Why your self-worth has nothing to do with your net worth. LINKS Feel-Good Finance book Aja's website CONNECT WITH SHANNAH Follow me on Instagram  Courses + Workshops + Money Coaching Information SPONSORS Thanks to Jenny Kayne for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off by going to http://www.jennykayne.com/etm15.  Thanks to Money Picked for sponsoring the show. To schedule a FREE meeting to figure out your next financial steps, go to http://www.moneypickle.com/etm.  Thanks to Wildgrain for sponsoring the show. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to http://www.wildgrain.com/etm to start your subscription. Thanks to Mint Mobile for sponsoring the show. To get your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to http://www.mintmobile.com/ETM . Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/  Thanks to Quince for sponsoring the show. Go to http://www.quince.com/etm for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM.  Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ever feel like no matter what you do, you'll never have “enough” money? Join the club! On Everyone’s Talkin' Money, we know it’s not just about the dollars—it’s the sleepless nights, the 3 a.m. “Can I afford that?” panic, and the fear of never hitting your goals. I'm here to change all that. Hosted by Shannah Game, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Trauma of Money Specialist, and soon-to-be author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money (coming Feb 2025), this show skips the BS and digs into what’s really keeping you stuck—those emotional triggers and habits we all have but never talk about. Whether it’s money guilt, fear, or just plain overwhelm, we’ve got real stories and laugh-out-loud tips to help you stop stressing and start building actual wealth. Healthy wealth. If you’re tired of advice from finance bros who yell at you for making mistakes and jargon-filled lectures, hit subscribe and tune in for a refreshing take on building wealth in a way that’s real, doable, and actually enjoyable. It’s time to kick fear to the curb and build the life (and bank account) you deserve.