Broke By Choice

Most people aren’t failing financially because they’re irresponsible, they’re exhausted. In this episode, we talk about burnout, decision fatigue, and how constant pressure quietly destroys good money habits. If...

It’s time to say what everyone’s thinking: adults don’t need Christmas presents. In this episode, we break down why gift-giving between grown adults is pointless, expensive, and driven by pressure, not meaning. From...

Too many people shrink their goals to keep others comfortable. In this episode, we talk about why wanting more out of life isn’t greedy, it’s necessary. From guilt and family expectations to outgrowing old habits and...

The holidays look magical on the surface, but for most people they’re stressful, expensive, and full of pressure. In this episode, we dig into the guilt, expectations, and financial chaos that hit families every year...

Money stress isn’t just about dollars, it’s about shame. The kind you hide, avoid, and bury until it controls your life. In this episode, we dig into the emotional weight of money shame, why people feel behind, and how...

Everybody says they’re “stuck.” Stuck financially. Stuck in the same routines. Stuck in the same paycheck-to-paycheck loop. But most people aren’t stuck, they’re avoiding the uncomfortable work that actually moves them...

Comfort feels good, until it traps you. In this episode, I break down how “playing it safe” quietly kills progress, growth, and freedom. Comfort tricks you into thinking you’re fine when you’re actually stuck. It’s the...

Good people are working harder than ever and still coming up short. Taxes, prices, and corporate greed keep rising while paychecks stay the same. In this episode, I go off on the system that keeps the working class...

Money isn’t just numbers on a page, it’s emotional. It’s trust, respect, and teamwork. That’s why it’s one of the biggest reasons couples fight and even split. In this episode, I break down why money creates tension in...

Most people don’t want to admit it, they’re living fake rich. The new car, the designer labels, the trips they can’t afford… it looks good on the outside, but it’s chains of debt on the inside. Real wealth isn’t flashy...

Debt isn’t just numbers on a statement, it’s chains around your life. From credit cards to car loans, student debt to "Buy Now Pay Later" scams, the system is designed to keep you paying forever. In this episode, we...

It's not always the big purchases that wreck your finances. Most of the time, it's death by a thousand cuts, the subscriptions you forgot about, the daily coffee runs, the "I deserve it" items, the random Amazon buys...

In this first episode of Broke By Choice, we dig into the trap of flexing. Spending money to look good or impress others while your bank account takes the hit. Flexing might get you attention in the moment, but it's one...

Welcome to Broke By Choice. This isn't another podcast with gurus telling you how to get rich overnight. I'm not a financial expert, I'm just someone who's lived it and observe still to this day with others what it...