How to Spend Money to Buy Happiness: The psychology of what actually works

Money is not the goal. It’s a tool. Most people were never taught how to use it.

Core:
We inherit scripts about money. Save more. Earn more. Want more. But those scripts were built for survival, not fulfilment. The shift is subtle but powerful: from accumulation to allocation. This episode is about choosing where your money goes—and what that choice turns you into. When you spend on time, you create space. When you spend on experiences, you create identity. When you spend on others, you create connection. The question isn’t “can money buy happines...