Radio Headspace Values-Based Spending with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin
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Jul 9, 2025 Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, a financial therapist and speaker, shares her insights on achieving financial wellness through values-based spending. She emphasizes the importance of aligning financial habits with personal core values, which fosters authentic spending and reduces money-related stress. Lindsay critiques traditional money advice for being generic and encourages listeners to make intentional financial choices that reflect their unique priorities. Dive into a discussion on creating lasting financial habits that truly resonate with what matters most.
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Limitations of Generic Financial Advice
- Blanket financial advice often misses individual realities like different incomes and lifestyles.
- Following generic rules can lead to feelings of failure and discourage people from trying.
No-Spend Challenge Backfire
- Someone tried a 30-day no-spend challenge but broke it after a few days.
- They felt ashamed and defeated, questioning their ability to manage money well.
Choosing Spending by Values
- A workshop participant stopped all extra spending but realized skipping movies made them unhappy.
- They identified movies as tied to personal values like creativity and presence and chose to spend there instead.