

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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Jun 24, 2024 • 60min
Getting Sick: The Most Expensive Thing You Can Do In America
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Chelsea sits down with Olivia Leow, whose life as a young mother was turned upside down by a brain cancer diagnosis. They talk about health, illness, and what it actually costs to get very sick in America.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 44min
Financial Infidelity, Secret Debt, & Other Things Uncovered In Divorce Settlements
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Chelsea speaks with forensic accountant Tracy Coenen from Divorce Money Guide about financial infidelity, warning signs leading towards divorce, and how women especially can get the help they need during divorce proceedings.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 59min
A Divorce Lawyer On Everything You Should Know Before Getting Married
Aaron Thomas, a divorce lawyer specializing in prenuptial agreements, explores the importance of financial transparency in marriage, the impact of high-profile status on divorce proceedings, and the significance of prenups in safeguarding financial interests. The discussion delves into misconceptions around divorces, challenges in reaching agreements, and strategies for enhancing communication and conflict resolution in relationships.

Jun 3, 2024 • 1h
I Spent Over $30K On My Wedding, And Now I Regret It
A former Bay Area bride shares her regrets after spending $30K on her wedding, advising future brides on avoiding overspending. Topics include societal pressures, vendor costs breakdown, setting boundaries, reconsidering bridal parties, and reflections on extravagant wedding expenses.

May 20, 2024 • 59min
How I Racked Up $10,000 Of Credit Card Debt For Other People's Weddings
To kick off our wedding miniseries, Chelsea sits down with Abigail Taylor, a former bridesmaid who got with massive bills. They talk about the cost breakdown, what she learned, and what she plans to do for her own wedding.
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May 13, 2024 • 1h 4min
How The Real Housewives Pioneered The Art Of Being A Pretend Girlboss
Erin Lowry and Chelsea discuss the fake businesses of Real Housewives, including the success of Skinny Girl and challenges of brand messaging. They explore the influence of reality TV on entrepreneurship, evaluating the authenticity of businesses and leveraging fame for profit. The podcast also touches on controversial tips on staying thin and the dynamics of celebrity books and reality TV franchises.

May 6, 2024 • 45min
What It’s Really Like To Be $120K In Debt
Chelsea sits down with Janet, a 30-something nurse living with over six figures of debt, to discuss challenges of student loans, growing up with first-gen family responsibility, managing $120,000 debt, personal data protection, financial mindsets, family responsibilities, and building supportive communities.

Apr 29, 2024 • 54min
How One Woman Got Into (And Out Of) $36,000 Of Credit Card Debt
Former credit card debt-carrier Brittney Reynolds shares her journey of overcoming $36,000 debt, moving back in with parents. Discusses challenges of sales, emotional impact of debt, and managing relationships with money. Reflects on regrettable purchases, inflated travel expectations, and navigating discomfort in the Bay Area. Shares insights on debt repayment and brand partnerships.

Apr 22, 2024 • 56min
A Couple's Therapist On How Money Poisons Relationships
A therapist and her husband discuss sex therapy, money in relationships, and being childfree. They explore gender roles, intimacy challenges post-childbirth, navigating physical intimacy, communication, health prioritization, and choosing not to have children. The episode includes insights on jealousy, personal growth, and book promotion in relationships.

Apr 15, 2024 • 47min
How One Woman Quit A Nightmare Job And Reclaimed Her Life
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Chelsea sits down with entrepreneur and podcaster Erika Khanna to talk about leaving the wrong job, and how it can be the most important first step towards finding your dream life.
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