

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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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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Apr 8, 2024 • 51min
Why Filing For Bankruptcy Could Be Your Best Financial Decision
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Chelsea sits down with Kaitlyn Walker to talk about financial abuse, being totally broke, and why bankruptcy was her best financial decision.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 52min
When ADHD Makes Money Feel Impossible
Expert Nikita Miner discusses managing money with ADHD, late diagnosis impact, financial struggles in elite academia, safeguarding personal data online, strategies for financial management with ADHD, and finding joy in dark times.

Mar 25, 2024 • 58min
When You Have To Parent Your Ex AND Your Kids: A Conversation With A Single Mom
Writer Jessica Blankenship shares her journey of unexpected single parenthood at 25, discussing financial struggles, co-parenting dynamics, and the impact of absent fathers. The conversation delves into parental anxieties in the modern world, vaccine decisions, and forging financial stability as a single parent in NYC. Jessica also talks about her new astrology app, Star Child, designed for personal growth and family relationships.

Mar 18, 2024 • 54min
Divorced, Laid Off, And Starting From Zero At 30
Alex Offor, marketing professional and financial podcaster, shares insights on starting over after divorce and job loss, overcoming financial challenges, navigating emotional turmoil, and the complexities of dating post-divorce. The podcast explores themes of resilience, personal growth, online privacy, identity protection, and managing finances during major life transitions.

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Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 7min
Why I Chose To Have Children In A Broken World
Climate journalist Emma Pattee discusses the choice to have children amidst climate crisis, exploring emotional aspects, eco-conscious practices, and navigating parenthood decisions in a troubled world. The podcast delves into psychological complexities of environmental activism, consumerism influences, and balancing personal desires with societal responsibilities.

Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 12min
An ICU Nurse On Going From Undervalued To Doubling Her Income
ICU nurse Ryann Parrish discusses her journey from undervaluation to doubling her income, reflecting on being a female breadwinner and partner of an immigrant. Topics include breaking stereotypes, language learning, online privacy, proactive healthcare, financial planning, and nursing dynamics.


