The Financial Confessions

The Financial Diet
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Dec 18, 2023 • 43min

A Rant On Sharing Domestic Labor, & More Audience Questions

The podcast covers topics such as sharing domestic labor, societal dynamics in heterosexual marriages, goal setting, the impact of mindset on finances, struggling with expectations, financial constraints, and living below your means.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 53min

A Deeper Dive On How Social Media Stole Childhood

Sarah Adams, social media watchdog and expert guest, discusses the societal acceptance of oversharing children on social media and the importance of children's privacy. They also explore the impact of social media on motherhood, the vulnerability of personal information online, and the exploitation of children on social media.
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Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 12min

How One Woman Escaped Our Mindless Shopping Culture

Financial educator Page Pritchard discusses overcoming overspending and toxic consumerism. Topics include changing norms of holiday decor, the consequences of shopping addiction, and strategies for cutting down on impulse spending.
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Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 3min

Gentrification, FIRE, And The Ethics Of Being A Landlord

Jamila Souffrant discusses changing social classes, the effects of gentrification, and how to be a part of your community while building wealth ethically. Topics include buying property in a developing neighborhood, the trade-offs of gentrification, balancing family support with self-care, and navigating the path to financial independence. Don't miss their upcoming book release!
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Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 11min

De-Influencing, Consumerism, And How To Shop In A Broken System

Chelsea sits down with vintage reseller, content creator, and stylist Heather Hurst to discuss creating personal style in a world obsessed with cheap imitations. They explore sustainable fashion, dangers of sharing personal information, justifying purchases, and the connection between personal style and body image.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 1min

A Friendly Debate On Why Life Is So Expensive, And How To Fix It

Financial educator, podcaster, and author Adam Carroll discusses the state of the economy, the student loan crisis, and proposed solutions. They also explore teaching kids money management through Monopoly, the erosion of labor rights, low wages for teachers, and the importance of long-term thinking and escaping the cycle of poverty.
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Nov 6, 2023 • 55min

Generational Trauma, Money Miscommunication, And Mixed-Income Dating: Financial Therapist Q&A

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.
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Oct 30, 2023 • 58min

Fear Of Failure, Financial Pressure, & Growing Up First Generation

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.
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Oct 23, 2023 • 60min

We Need To Rethink Dating Culture (Financially And Otherwise)

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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Oct 16, 2023 • 47min

Audience Q&A: Being Childfree, Setting Financial Boundaries, And Being A Grown-Up

Chelsea is solo for this audience Q&A episode of The Financial Confessions, answering all of your most pressing questions about money and life!   Thanks, DeleteMe! Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://JoinDeleteMe.com/TFC and use promo code TFC.   Thanks Kelley Blue Book Service Advisor! www.kbb.com/service-repair-guide   ***** MORE FROM TFD Join our membership program, The Society at TFD on Patreon to get exclusive ad-free bonus content + access to tons of other perks like our members-only book club: https://www.patreon.com/FinancialDiet The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en

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