13. We Can Totally Afford the Vacation… So Why Does My Husband Still Panic? Discover Your Money Dynamic So You Can Stop Spiraling and Actually LIVE

Ever wonder why you’re out here making great money… yet still feeling confused, anxious, or low-key guilty about spending it?

Or why you feel chill about your finances while your partner is spiraling over a $12 Target run?

In this episode, I break down the money mindsets secretly running your financial life — in your relationships and in your own head — so you can finally feel grounded, confident, and in control.

Inside this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why money fights aren’t actually about money — and how this explains 90% of your financial stress (partnered OR single).
• Scarcity Type A vs. Scarcity Type B — the two patterns we fall into most, and how they show up in everyday decisions.
• What real abundance feels like (spoiler: it’s not “YOLO”).
• The Fruity Duo framework 🍉🍍 — your new favorite, unhinged-but-accurate guide to how different money personalities clash, vibe, or combust.
• Why you might panic, overspend, avoid your accounts, or vibe too hard — even when your bank balance looks fine.
• How childhood conditioning + family money stories may be shaping your confidence today (without your permission).
• How to spot your personal money triggers before they sabotage your goals or relationships.
• 3-steps of my money safety system to create clarity, certainty, and ease — even if money feels like “too much.”
• The “freedom to spend” number that instantly reduces guilt, panic, and overthinking.
• A simple vision + baseline framework that helps you feel aligned, secure, and actually excited about your financial future — partnered or solo.

🔗 LINKS

• Download my FREE PDF Guide to finally understanding what your investments are doing: https://buildwealthwithkatie.com/investingessentials
• Connect with me on IG: @buildwealthwithkatie
• Today’s episode pairs beautifully with:
  • 🧀 Episode 2 - The Secret Scripts Sabotaging Your Money Mindset (And How to Fix Them)
  • 🍷 Episode 10 - Soul on Fire: Reignite Your Spark, Define Your Dreams, and Make Your Money Work for the Life You CRAVE