The Financial Confessions

Financial therapist Wendy Wright discusses the impact of money on relationships and the importance of open communication. Topics include generational traumas, financial stress, high-yield savings accounts, navigating financial baggage, addressing red flags, observing behaviors in dating, and communicating about money.

Money expert and journalist Farnoosh Torabi discusses her new book about fear and pressure on women. They explore growing up as first-generation immigrants, choosing formula over breastfeeding, affordable wardrobe items, and revisiting childhood dreams. They also talk about transitioning from finance to financial journalism and the value of learning from regrets.

Chelsea talks to Ryan Houlihan about dating culture, including what straight people can learn from queer dating and the horror of the 48 oysters date. They also discuss societal expectations, gender dynamics, and the challenges faced by queer individuals in relationships. The speakers touch on experiences of trans and non-binary individuals, unpaid emotional labor, and observations on gender dynamics and relationship abuse in queer relationships. Exploring gender roles and income, they highlight the unfairness of stereotypes and the importance of healthy, non-normative relationships.

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Chelsea talks with Michela Allocca about building good money habits, saving six figures, and using apps like You Need A Budget. They discuss changing money mindset, financial sustainability, work-life balance, life insurance in financial planning, the trade-off between high-earning jobs and work, and overcoming major financial setbacks.

The podcast discusses how Americans are coping with an failing economy. They explore the relationship between financial stability and mental health, the role of licensed clinical social workers and psychologists, and the complexities of addiction and substance use. They also touch on the importance of life insurance and affordable wardrobe essentials, and reflect on the significance of truth and introspection in mental health.

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