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The Broke Generation

Feel good finance podcast, packed with frank and honest money conversations, and practical tips to help you be better with money.

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3:10

The podcast is taking a short break!

The Broke Generation ·

2025/11/04

A short message from Emma to let you know the podcast is taking a teeny tiny 2.5 week break to catch up on editing and making the show the best it can be for your favourite months of episodes: December and January! Here are five of the greatest hits episodes from the back catalogue to listen to while I'm gone: 3 things that fundamentally changed my finances forever 10 things to do instead of self-soothing with spending 7 money mindset shifts I’ve had to go through on my finance journey so far

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28:30

How to handle expensive gift-giving traditions in...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/10/29

This was a hotly requested episode as we hurtle closer towards gift-giving season, so settle in for a deep dive into why gift giving is its own unique taboo, and some strategies for addressing expensive traditions or norms. PREORDER THE WARDROBE PROJECT! Preorder in Australia/NZ:https://amzn.to/3Jatx9x Non-Amazon AU/NZ Preorder options:Booktopia Preorder in the UK:https://shorturl.at/fKH5O Non-Amazon UK Preorder:Bookshop.org Preorder in the US:https://shorturl.at/9KNyb Preorder in

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32:25

The hidden spending trap of thrifting (and how to do...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/10/22

In this solo episode I'm talking all things THRIFTING! Shopping second hand can feel like the perfect loop hole for your little treats, without breaking the bank or the environment. But the guilt-free dopamine dispenser of shopping second hand, whether on apps like Vinted and Depop, or in op shops, charity shops and vintage stores, can lead to unhelpful behavioural cycles that leave you with more questions than answers. In my year-long experiment of not buying any clothes, I banned thrifting too

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21:20

How to use the "One Win Rule" to break unhelpful...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/10/15

In this solo episode I'm sharing with you the One Win Rule: a framework I developed to help you connect your beliefs and behaviours in order to break unhelpful money cycles. Whether you keep spending money when you don't plan to, or you feel like you'll never get ahead at work, or you feel like your business/side hustle is failing, the "One Win Rule" can help you intercept any pattern using principles from financial psychology. PREORDER THE WARDROBE PROJECT! Preorder in

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23:08

Emma's Dilemma: HELP! I stopped buying clothes, but...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/10/08

Welcome back to another Emma's Dilemma. Today we're unpacking a curly one about what happens when we cut off one area of spending... but just spend the same amount in another area. In this episode I dive into: The difference between being pulled to spend on one specific area vs spending as a behaviour more generally An exercise to understand the unmet needs we might be responding to with spending transference The concept of hedonic adaptation and how we can combat it The PERMA model from Positive

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26:26

Why following up with yourself is the ultimate...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/10/01

In this episode I take you through the concept of "following up" with yourself, and how you can use it to change your behaviour in a way that ACTUALLY works for your brain, rather than against it. PREORDER THE WARDROBE PROJECT! Preorder in Australia/NZ:https://amzn.to/3Jatx9x Non-Amazon AU/NZ Preorder options:Booktopia Preorder in the UK:https://shorturl.at/fKH5O Non-Amazon UK Preorder:Bookshop.org Preorder in the US:https://shorturl.at/9KNyb Preorder in Canada:https://shorturl.at/PgcJx Where to

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26:46

Emma's Dilemma: how do I manage competing life...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/09/24

Welcome back to Emma's Dilemma, where I take your dilemmas and answer them with piping hot advice on life and money. Today's dilemma is all about untangling that overwhelming feeling of having competing priorities and deciding which direction your life is going to go in next. In this episode, we cover: "Holding space" for that feeling of overwhelm Addressing what we're avoiding by allowing the overwhelm to win A matrix for helping you plot out what matters most to you Turning that into an action

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23:32

Can I buy a home if... my income is going to change...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/09/21

Welcome to the final episode in our 3 part mini series with mortgage broker, Kobe Clarke-Jacobs. In this final instalment we're debunking how a change in income or circumstances changes and impacts your ability to buy a home. Whether you're planning on going on parental leave, taking a pay cut or changing jobs or industries, you'll find all the home loan insights you need in this nifty ep. Where to find Kobe: Instagram: @financewithkobe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@financewithkobe Website:

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22:36

Can I buy a home if... I'm self employed? With Kobe...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/09/19

In this episode we're debunking the myth that it's too hard to buy property if you're self employed, freelance or run your own business. Mortgage broker and friend of the pod Kobe Clarke-Jacobs breaks down what you need to know, how lending works for self employed earners, and why you don't need to buy into the lie that it's too hard to borrow. Where to find Kobe: Instagram: @financewithkobe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@financewithkobe Website: https://financewithkobe.com.au/See

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22:52

Can I buy a home if... I'm single? With Kobe...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/09/18

Welcome to a hot new little mini series with mortgage broker, Kobe Clarke-Jacobs, where we debunk the reasons you might think you can't buy a home, and break down how we go about buying if we're in some of those scenarios. First up: we're looking at you, single pringles. Buying solo gets a bad rap, but it's absolutely possible, and in this episode, Kobe explains how. Where to find Kobe: Instagram: @financewithkobe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@financewithkobe Website:

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43:03

Business BTS: what's been happening at The Firm

The Broke Generation ·

2025/09/18

Hello shareholders and welcome to the Broke HQ Annual General Meeting (read: very yappy, chatty podcast giving you a behind the scenes look at what's been happening at The Firm, Broke HQ). PREORDER THE WARDROBE PROJECT! Preorder in Australia/NZ:https://amzn.to/3Jatx9x Non-Amazon AU/NZ Preorder options:Booktopia Preorder in the UK:https://shorturl.at/fKH5O Non-Amazon UK Preorder:Bookshop.org Preorder in the US:https://shorturl.at/9KNyb Preorder in Canada:https://shorturl.at/PgcJx Where to find Emma

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34:27

What really happens after a year of not buying...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/09/06

Welcome back to episode 3 of The Wardrobe Project mini series! For our final episode I'm talking about the other side of the coin: what happens when you complete a year long experiment to not buy a single item of clothing? How does it feel? Did anything change? And what is life like on the other side of an obsession with clothes? I tell all in this final episode of the series. Mentioned in this episode Podcast episode: What's it like to buy again after a year long wardrobe freeze?:

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33:32

10 motivators of irrational clothing spending: The...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/09/05

In episode 2 of The Wardrobe Project Mini Series, I'm taking you through 10 things that drive irrational clothing purchases, and why we're so often left feeling like we have nothing to wear despite staring at a wardrobe full of clothes. From emotional soothing, to dopamine-seeking, to misattributing the feelings of shopping, there are so many nuggets to explore in this episode. If you enjoy it, you'll love my new book, The Wardrobe Project, coming November 2025.Preorder your copy below or Google

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32:46

The Wardrobe Project Mini Series: the 5 things that...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/09/04

WELCOME TO THE WARDROBE PROJECT MINI SERIES, BABY! In celebration of launching my upcoming second book, The Wardrobe Project, this mini series will give you a little taster of the contents of the book and the year challenge I set myself to not buy clothes. In this first episode we're breaking down the 5 key things that made me want to investigate my clothes buying habits, from money leaks and emotional spending hanging around after my debt pay off, to lockdown confidence challenges and cognitive

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35:30

The great "lock in" of 2025: how to design your own...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/09/03

Everyone's talking about "locking in" and setting up their September to December sprint. So as always I'm here to be your brain-obsessed behavioural guide to designing your own lock in that doesn't leave you borrowing inspiration from everyone's TikToks. In this episode, I cover: How to get double the progress for half the effort by borrowing motivation from another goal Choosing your focus areas with intention How to stay the course for the rest of the year (and why most of your energy shouldn't

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33:07

5 money conversations that'll start to shift your...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/08/29

In this solo episode I'm taking you through 5 powerful money conversations to have with people in your life that will rock your relationship with money, shatter your limiting beliefs and shift your self-understanding into lightbulb moment territory. Come on retreat with us this November 20th - 23rd in Samford, Queensland! Spend 4 days at our luxury retreat centre and have meaningful money conversations, like these, alongside money workshops, yoga, crafts, pool swims, saunas, naps, and delicious

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26:38

Why September is the best time to work on your money...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/08/27

In this solo episode I’m sharing why September is myFAVE month for working on your financial goals, and offer you a hot little plan to see you to the end of 2025. Highlights: Why motivation is higher in September than January, and why landmarking our pursuits of change is helpful The power of a shorter runway to success The value of imminent reward The 3 Ps of short deadlines: procrastination, priorities and perfectionism A plan for your next 4 months A mindset to keep you motivated JOIN

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35:30

3 things that fundamentally changed my finances forever

The Broke Generation ·

2025/08/20

In this solo episode I'm taking you three behavioural turning points that fundamentally changed my finances forever. From identifying cycles that are keeping you stuck to always investigating the beliefs that your behaviour is upholding, this punchy ep is a masterclass in owning your own financial mindset and making positive change. PREORDER THE WARDROBE PROJECT! Preorder in Australia/NZ:https://amzn.to/3Jatx9x Non-Amazon AU/NZ Preorder options:Booktopia Preorder in the UK:https://shorturl.at/fKH5O

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22:26

A week in our wallets. Cat food, charcuterie and a...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/08/14

Welcome back to another week in our wallets, where we take you through what we spent in a week, why, and how we felt about it after. Where to find Emma Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.brokegenerationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.brokegeneration Order my book, Good with Money! Sign up to The Glue: the weekly money psychology and mindset newsletter www.thebrokegeneration.com/subscribe, where you’ll also get your free Financial Values workbook

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33:10

Grow your money mini series: Risk management, with...

The Broke Generation ·

2025/08/13

In this final episode of my mini-series with financial advisor Jess Brady, we dive into the crucial but often overlooked topic of risk management and insurance. Jess shares her personal experience of becoming uninsurable and making insurance claims, highlighting why timing matters when it comes to protecting your financial future. We explore the different types of insurance available and how to balance protection with affordability. Highlights: Why protecting your wealth is just as important as

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