In this episode, Nicole talks to Avis Cardella: writer, author and recovering shopping addict. Avis describes how she fell into the downward spiral of daily shopping, and more importantly: how consumerism had become a coping mechanism. Forget the movies— this is a raw picture of what shopping addiction really looks like. 

If you or someone you know needs help managing debt, check out Debtors Anonymous: https://debtorsanonymous.org/ 

To read more of Avis’ work, check out her website: https://aviscardella.com/ 

To read Avis' book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Spent-Memoirs-Shopping-Avis-Cardella-ebook/dp/B00351DSSM/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1652686893&sr=8-1