Episode
Your Spending Doesn’t Match Your Values—Here’s How to Fix It
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- Everyone's Talkin' Money
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- May 1, 2026
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- 1457
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Summary
Have you ever looked at your bank statement and wondered where your money actually went? Not in a dramatic, “I’m terrible with money” way—but in a quiet, uncomfortable way. The kind where you realize your spending doesn’t quite reflect what you say matters most to you. You say you value freedom, connection, growth, or security. But your transactions tell a different story—subscriptions you forgot about, convenience spending that adds up, and impulse purchases that slowly crowd out the things you truly care about. And that gap between your values and your spending? It’s not just costing you money. It’s costing you progress toward the life you actually want. In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, walks you through a simple but powerful framework to identify your core values, audit your spending, and make strategic shifts so your money starts working in alignment with your priorities. You’ll learn how to categorize your spending into aligned, neutral, and misaligned purchases, why restriction rarely works, and how small changes—like values-based spending buckets, a wait-to-buy rule, and automated transfers—can create clarity and confidence with your money. This isn’t about budgeting harder or cutting everything out. It’s about spending with intention. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what matters most to you, how your current spending patterns support—or sabotage—those priorities, and practical steps to make your money feel more purposeful and aligned. If you’re ready to turn these ideas into action and build systems that make your money easier to manage, join the Everyone’s Talkin’ Money Club. It’s where we take these conversations deeper with live support, practical tools, and a community of women working toward the same goals. You can learn…