b"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\\u2014 this is a raw picture of what shopping addiction really looks like.\\xa0\\nIf you or someone you know needs help managing debt, check out Debtors Anonymous: https://debtorsanonymous.org/\\xa0\\nTo read more of Avis\\u2019 work, check out her website: https://aviscardella.com/\\xa0\\nTo 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"