Have you ever wondered what really happens when we privatize health care? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re joined by emergency physician and public health advocate Dr. Shazma Mithani to talk about why more private clinics, pay-to-play systems, and investor-owned health care might sound efficient but leave most of us worse off.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk about the emotional side of money — including the systems that shape what kind of care we get, and who gets left behind when profit enters the chat.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• What “privatization” actually means in Canada
• Why letting people “skip the line” doesn’t reduce wait times
• How for-profit care puts shareholders ahead of patients
• What we can learn from other real-world examples
• The emotional toll of navigating health care
• What a stronger, more equitable public system could look like

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Have you ever wondered if saving money and saving the planet are mutually exclusive? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re joined by author and sustainability advocate Kara Perez to talk about her new book, Money for Change, and the concept of realistic sustainability — AKA how to reduce waste, build wealth, and not burn out in the process.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and gain a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance, even when it intersects with climate anxiety and ethical investing.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Why sustainability doesn’t have to be expensive, perfect, or all-consuming
• How overconsumption became the norm (and what we can do instead)
• Why “real change” means going beyond personal habits
• The link between eco-anxiety and financial stress
• How to align your money with your values
• What realistic sustainability looks like in everyday life

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

Have you ever looked at your bank account and thought… this doesn’t feel real? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re digging into the idea that money might not be as concrete as we think. From the history of how our currency came to be, to why our brains treat money like a survival need, we’re unpacking why money feels fake — and why that feeling actually makes a lot of sense.

We're your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk through our money trauma and create a better understanding of building a healthy relationship with finance.

In today's episode, we discuss the following:

• Why modern money isn’t backed by anything tangible
• The role of trust in making money “real”
• Historical examples of currency collapse and what we can learn from them
• The emotional impact of money scarcity, even when we’re financially stable
• How our money beliefs are shaped by our upbringing and economic systems
• What we might focus on if money didn’t rule our decisions

Thanks for listening to our first episode of a new season! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!