On this episode, host Christine Luken discusses the challenges of emotional spending during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of awareness and strategies to manage finances while navigating complex emotions.

Christine gets to the heart of why we overspend, how to recognize emotional triggers, and—most importantly—actionable ways to enjoy the holidays without regret. Drawing from her own experiences and her book, “Money is Emotional,” she shares how we can navigate seasonal financial stress with confidence and clarity.

Christine discusses:

• Why it is important to acknowledge emotional spending.
• How to set boundaries and say “No” with confidence.
• Why spending can’t fill an emotional void
• How loneliness, guilt and pressure impact spending decisions.
• Why finding joy in giving doesn’t have to mean overspending.
• How to gamify your holiday spending

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