Do you ever feel guilty making more money than the people around you?
Not in a dramatic way. But in those private, specific moments.
Like when you hesitate before sharing a win.
When you downplay what something cost.
When you realize your life is starting to look different.
This is money guilt.
And this is the conversation that comes up when women who care deeply about their relationships start earning more.
Because money doesn’t just expand your income.
It can change the dynamics around you—how you relate, what you share, and where you feel like you belong.
In this week’s episode, I’m breaking down what money guilt really is and why it shows up as your income grows.
Inside the episode, we get into:
☑️ What money guilt actually is and why it has nothing to do with your bank balance.
☑️ Why making more money can feel like a risk to your relationships.
☑️ How generational patterns can trigger feeling money guilt.
☑️ Telltale signs you may be editing yourself to stay relatable.
☑️ Key ways money guilt shows up in everyday decisions.
☑️ How to expand your income while staying fully aligned with your values.
I also share my own vulnerabilities experiencing money guilt.
What changed everything for me was seeing this clearly:
You can stay deeply connected to the people you love, and still let your life expand.
Because the moment you understand this, you stop holding yourself back in ways you didn’t even realize.
🎧Listen to: Money Guilt and the Fear of Outgrowing the People Around You
Listen now at www.themoneycoachschoolpodcast.com/135 or on your favorite podcast app.
xo,
Kendall
