{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Plenty with Kate Northrup","title":"100. Why Chasing More Money Makes Stress Worse (And How to Break the Cycle Forever)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1626,"description":"Are you stuck in the cycle of chasing more money, thinking that once you hit a certain number, you’ll finally feel secure? I’ve been there, and I know how exhausting it can be.In this episode of the Plenty Podcast, I dive deep into why more money isn’t necessarily the solution to financial stress—and how shifting your relationship with money can set you free.We’ve been conditioned to believe that higher income guarantees financial stability, but the truth is, financial stress often persists without the right mindset and systems. Studies show that beyond an income of $70,000, additional money doesn’t significantly reduce stress or increase happiness. So if working harder and earning more isn’t the answer, what is?I’ll share my personal journey of shifting from financial pressure to prioritizing relaxation—how doing less actually led to a 50% revenue increase in my business. We’ll explore why our nervous system and our bank account are deeply connected, and how healing our relationship with money can create true abundance.This episode isn’t just about earning more—it’s about feeling truly at ease with money. If you’re ready to break free from the cycle of stress-driven earning and start making financial decisions from a place of sufficiency, this conversation is for you.“We’ve been conditioned to believe that more money will make us feel safer, but if we don’t address our relationship with money, we’ll just end up chasing more without ever feeling secure.” -Kate Northrup🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤(00:34) Expanding Financial Experience(01:13) The Limitations of Money(02:08) Conditioning Around Money(03:58) The Illusion of Financial Security(06:58) Building Internal Safety(08:23) Personal Story of Financial Stress(18:01) The Shift in Financial Perspective(19:17) Internal Work and External Results(25:02) Healing Your Relationship with MoneyWhen Does Money Actually Feel Good?I’ve watched a pattern play out for years, and I know you’ve felt it, too:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/o03JRta_QRrWYpVnGEniH9ofqOD9uyABk7kkXvT0B_E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1MzMzLzE2OTUz/ODkwNzQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}