About this episode

This episode discusses how to address financial guilt and align spending with personal values.

Whether you're feeling guilty about overspending or guilty about not spending enough, shame around money can get in the way of your goals. In this episode, Marielle Segarra talks with certified financial planner Lauryn Williams about how to address financial guilt and align your spending with your values. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our newsletter here. Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org Support the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekit See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

People in this episode

Host: Marielle Segarra

Guest: Lauryn Williams

Topics covered

• financial guilt
• spending
• values alignment
• financial planning
• money management

Keywords

• financial planner
• spending guilt
• money shame
• personal finance
• financial advice

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Organizations: NPR

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