What Grocery Shopping Reveals About Control, Planning, and Money | Andy Ellwood | Ep. 220

Food prices have increased dramatically over the last several years, but the challenge many families feel at the grocery store goes deeper than inflation.

This week, Nino Villa and Mary Ann Stenquist welcome Andy Ellwood, creator of the Stretch app, to discuss the habits that shape grocery shopping decisions and why so many people feel stressed, overwhelmed, or out of control when it comes to food spending.

Together they explore the psychology of bargain hunting, the desire for certainty before making purchases, the hidden cost of convenience, meal planning, pantry shopping, and how preparation can reduce both financial pressure and decision fatigue.

At its core, this conversation is about more than groceries. It's about what happens when we move from reacting to planning and how small habits can create greater clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.

Learn more about Stretch:
https://stretchgroceries.com/

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Learn more about Mary Ann:
https://becomeunshoppable.com/