Why Overspending Keeps Happening Even When You Try to Budget With Katy Wells | 498
Why Overspending Keeps Happening Even When You Try to Budget With Katy Wells | 498  
Podcast: Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans
Published On: Fri Dec 12 2025
Description: Curious? Watch Our Money Makeover Bootcamp!Ready? Buy Our Simplified Budget System Now!Budget besties, this one’s gonna hit home...literally. We’re joined by the incredible Katy Wells, decluttering expert, podcast host of The Maximize Minimalist, and author of the upcoming book Make Home Your Happy Place. If you’ve ever looked around your house and thought “I cannot deal with this today,” this episode is your reset button. 🙌We dive deep into:The emotional roots of clutter and how it ties to our “stuff story”Why traditional decluttering advice falls short (hello, rainbow bins and weekend burnout)The powerful connection between your home environment, mental health, and even your spending habitsPractical ways to declutter without needing a free weekend and a magic wandHow to involve your partner, kids, and even your shopping triggers in a totally doable wayKaty’s philosophy of holistic decluttering will have you rethinking your relationship with stuff—and how it's all connected to your finances, your energy, and your peace of mind.✨ Plus, she shares how to set up a “donation station” (game changer), use clutter audits that take less than a minute, and why you don’t have to wait until your kids grow up to feel good in your home.In this episode, we cover:Why clutter is never just about stuffHow our upbringing, culture, and personal history shape how we manage our homesThe psychology of “add to cart” and what it has to do with dopamineSmall daily habits that make a BIG impact (without overhauling your entire weekend)Ways clutter and money stress feed into each other and how to stop the spiralLet’s Take Our Relationship To The Next Level:1️⃣ Facebook Group ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook2️⃣ Be on the Podcast ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall3️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coachingConnect with kathy:Katy’s book Make Home Your Happy Place is available for pre-order now and is packed with everything we talked about (and more). It’s not just a book—it’s your companion through the mess, mindset, and magic of creating a home that works for you. 💛Links & ResourcesGet Katy's Book: Making Home Your Happy Place: A Real-Life Guide to Decluttering Without the Overwhelm📚 Pre-order Katy’s book + get the bonuses: https://www.katyjoywells.com🎧 Listen to The Maximized Minimalist podcast📸 Follow Katy on IG: @katyjoywellsThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not personal financial, legal, or tax advice.This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase.Click here to view our privacy policy.