

The Financial Confessions
The Financial Diet
Uncover the financial truth behind every part of life. Join host Chelsea Fagan, CEO of The Financial Diet, for a weekly deep-dive with experts to get a real-life look at earning, spending, and losing money. We’re holding a mic to the money talk we whisper about. New episodes drop every Monday.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 1h
Stop Gaslighting Yourself That “Everything Is Fine” | Just Getting Good
Thanks to our good friends at Advisor.com for sponsoring this series! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/JGGepi2Welcome to our brand new series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. For our second episode, we sat down with the wonderful Lindsay who spoke very candidly about motherhood, building a career as a working mom, finding your identity through all of life's season, beauty standards, and dating in your 50s. We loved speaking with Lindsay, and know you'll enjoy this episode!Thank you so much to Lindsay for speaking so candidly with us! You can follow her accounts here: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayowenny/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/lindsayowenrealestate/OTHER FINANCIAL PRODUCTS WE PERSONALLY ENDORSE: For investing - Betterment https://bit.ly/JGGepisode02Our favorite budgeting app - Monarch https://bit.ly/JGGepi4We have new episodes dropping every Thursday! Come back for more!Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to our latest member podcast, RomComOnomics! You can become a member on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE

Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 12min
Being Single Isn't Scary. The Wrong Marriage Is. | Just Getting Good
Thanks to our good friends at Advisor.com for sponsoring this series! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/JGGep1Welcome to our brand new series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. For our first episode, we sat down with the fabulous Anita who spoke very candidly about experiencing financial infidelity in her marriage, getting divorced after 24 years, the importance of friendship, what she enjoys about aging, and the financial moves she made to retire in her 50s. We LOVED speaking with Anita, and know you'll enjoy this conversation. Thank you so much to Anita for being our first guest! You can follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/annie_on_a_good_dayWe have new episodes dropping every week! Come back for more!Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to our latest member podcast, RomComOnomics! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE

Apr 30, 2025 • 25min
Should I Just Be Grateful To Have Any Job? | Asked & Answered
Erin Lowry, author of the Broke Millennial book series, joins Chelsea Fagan to tackle pressing career and financial dilemmas. They explore the shift in priorities for millennials and Gen Z towards work-life balance over traditional advancement. The duo questions the value of graduate school in today’s job market and shares strategies for navigating career transitions and salary negotiations. They also highlight the discrepancies in workplace parental leave policies and the need for supportive mentorship in diverse environments.

Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 13min
How Not To Settle: In Dating, Business, & Life
Les Alfred, founder of the She's So Lucky Podcast, shares her journey from corporate life to building a successful media brand focused on women's empowerment. She discusses the toxic norms of fitness culture and the need for self-awareness in dating. The conversation highlights the challenges women face in balancing career ambitions with personal relationships, advocating for financial independence and equal partnerships. Les also touches on the importance of diverse storytelling and the evolving landscape of online media, reflecting on her podcast's rebranding journey.

Apr 10, 2025 • 57min
How To Build Your Future In A Really Scary World
Thanks to Advisor.com for sponsoring this episode of TFC! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/tfcmorganIn this special episode of The Financial Confessions, Chelsea sits down with Morgan Debaun, founder and CEO of Blavity & Afrotech, for a conversation about being a founder, a working mom, DEI, and more.MORE FROM MORGAN:Order her new book, Rewrite Your Rules, hereFollow Morgan on Instagram hereJoin The Society at TFD for bonus content, access to our book club, office hours with Chelsea, exclusive workshops, and more!

Apr 4, 2025 • 43min
Will Retirement Even Exist For Millennials? | Asked & Answered
Thanks to Advisor.com for sponsoring this series! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/aapodep4This is the fourth episode of our 6-part capsule series, Asked & Answered. Co-hosted by TFD founder Chelsea Fagan & Erin Lowry of Broke Millennial, this series is dedicated to answering your personal money questions, from budgeting and investing basics, to navigating the financial headlines of our current political climate.Thanks to Erin for her expertise! https://www.erinlowry.com/

Apr 4, 2025 • 35min
Do I Really Need To Own A Home? | Asked & Answered
Thanks to Advisor.com for sponsoring this series! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/AAep5This is the fifth episode of our 6-part capsule series, Asked & Answered. Co-hosted by TFD founder Chelsea Fagan & Erin Lowry of Broke Millennial, this series is dedicated to answering your personal money questions, from budgeting and investing basics, to navigating the financial headlines of our current political climate. Thanks to Erin for her expertise! https://www.erinlowry.com/

Apr 4, 2025 • 43min
I’m $60,000 In Debt Because Of My Husband | Asked & Answered
Thanks to Advisor.com for sponsoring this series! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/aapodep3This is the third episode of our 6-part capsule series, Asked & Answered. Co-hosted by TFD founder Chelsea Fagan & Erin Lowry of Broke Millennial, this series is dedicated to answering your personal money questions, from budgeting and investing basics, to navigating the financial headlines of our current political climate.Thanks to Erin for her expertise! https://www.erinlowry.com/

Apr 4, 2025 • 48min
"Is My Broke Friend Jealous Of Me?" | Asked & Answered
Thanks to Advisor.com for sponsoring this series! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/aapodep2This is the second episode of our 6-part capsule series, Asked & Answered. Co-hosted by TFD founder Chelsea Fagan & Erin Lowry of Broke Millennial, this series is dedicated to answering your personal money questions, from budgeting and investing basics, to navigating the financial headlines of our current political climate.Thanks to Erin for her expertise! https://www.erinlowry.com/

Apr 4, 2025 • 41min
Is Trump Going To Destroy The Banks? | Asked & Answered
Thanks to Advisor.com for sponsoring this series! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/aapodep1Welcome to the first episode of our special 6-part capsule series, Asked & Answered. Co-hosted by TFD founder Chelsea Fagan & Erin Lowry of Broke Millennial, this series is dedicated to answering your personal money questions, from budgeting and investing basics, to navigating the financial headlines of our current political climate.Thanks to Erin for her expertise! https://www.erinlowry.com/


