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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we (Alicia + Melyse) open up about what finances actually feel like in this season of life â pausing careers, raising kids, and carrying the invisible weight of all those obligations while the bank account balance slowly shrinks.Spoiler: we are not financial advisors (and honestly, you probably shouldnât take advice from us anyway). But we do know how heavy and lonely the money stuff can feel when youâre trying to make it all work â and weâre here to say youâre not alone.We share:⨠What our current work + income situations actually look like⨠How we decided (or didnât) whether we âcould affordâ to pause⨠The guilt of spending when youâre not earning⨠How weâve reframed our value beyond a paycheck⨠Some questionable-but-fun money hacks we actually use (hello, price matching and thrifting)If youâve ever felt uncomfortable, guilty, or just confused about your finances in the messy middle of motherhood and career transition â come sit with us in it.We donât have the answers, but weâve got the commiseration.⸝đ Links & Resources Mentioned:    â˘Â    Flipp App for price-matching groceries    â˘Â    Overdrive for free e-books from the Ottawa Public Library: Donât forget to check your cityâs e-book offerings if youâre not in Ottawa!    â˘Â    Book recommendation: The Power Pause by Neha Ruch (reframing your value in and out of work)    â˘Â    Canada Strong Pass for free or discounted museum admissions⸝đ Have a money-saving hack? A funny (or painful) money confession? Or just something you need to get off your chest?đ¤ Submit your anonymous community confession to be featured in a future episode by visiting the link in our Instagram bio. Weâd love to hear from you.đ˛ And as always, donât forget to subscribe, share, and tag us if this episode resonated with you.