Why More Money Isn’t Making You Happier — And How to Reclaim What Really Matters with Jeff Golden

If wealth is up, why is happiness down? In this soulful episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, Shari sits down with educator and award-winning author Jeff Golden to explore one of the biggest contradictions in modern life: we have more money than ever, yet we’re more disconnected and unfulfilled. Drawing from his book Reclaiming the Sacred, Jeff shares how we’ve been conditioned to chase the wrong things—and how to realign with what truly matters. You’ll hear: Why money only accounts for 2–4% of happiness What really drives our well-being (and it’s not what you think) How our culture of consumption is numbing us, not fulfilling us What “enough” actually looks like—and how to know when you’ve reached it Why micro-actions are more powerful than big life overhauls How to model a healthier money narrative for your kids (and yourself) Reclaiming the Sacred, Healing Our Relationships with Ourselves and the World was named Best Environmental Book of 2023 by IndieReader, and winner of the Grand Prize at the Nautilus Book Awards (previous winners include the Dalai Lama, Brené Brown, and Barbara Kingsolver). Buy Jeff's Book: Reclaiming the Sacred Follow us on Instagram: @everyonestalkinmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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New York Times Top 4 Money Podcast with over 24 million downloads! Hosted by Shari Rash, InvestmentNews Best Wealth Manager & Advisor Under 40. Ever wake up at 3 a.m. in a full-blown panic, wondering if you’ll ever have “enough” money? Maybe you’re making more than ever, but somehow, the worry never goes away. You stress over every purchase, second-guess every money move, and still feel like you’re one wrong decision away from losing it all. Here’s the truth: It’s not just about the dollars—it’s about what’s happening in your head. Welcome to Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, the podcast that finally tells it like it is: your emotions, thoughts, and habits around money are what’s keeping you stuck— not just your paycheck. Shari Rash is a money expert who wants to help you ditch shame, rewrite the rules, and help you feel powerful with your finances. Don't worry, this show isn’t another snooze-fest finance podcast. She's here to help you unf*ck your finances and finally build wealth in a way that actually feels good. If you’re tired of finance bros yelling at you for buying a damn latte and sick of money advice that doesn’t fit your life, hit subscribe. It’s time to unravel your money mess, rewrite your story, and start building wealth—on your terms.