The Financial Confessions

The Financial Diet
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Aug 14, 2023 • 60min

From ”Cook Yourself Thin” To Sustainable Wellness: Breaking Up With Toxic Diet Culture

Chelsea interviews Candice Kumai, chef and author, about misconceptions in the wellness space and breaking free from toxic diet culture. They discuss separating wellness from thinness, embracing cultural heritage in the food industry, and the journey to a healthy mindset. They also explore the benefits of moderation, creating boundaries, and not equating wellness with material purchases.
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Aug 7, 2023 • 53min

How To Shop Vintage, Resist Trends, And Break Your Fast Fashion Habits

Get $10 off at Nutrafol.com when you use promo code TFC Chelsea talks to YouTuber and sustainable fashion expert @justineleconte about ditching fast fashion, actually finding good-quality clothes, and what clothing should really cost if it's being made to last.  ***** 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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Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 1min

Trophy Girlfriends, TikTok, And How Gen Z Thinks About Money

Chelsea talks to Vivan Tu, a social media influencer and financial expert, about money on social media, the stay-at-home girlfriend lifestyle on TikTok, choosing brands wisely, fashion and the perception of wealth, defining a rich life, and personal experiences with money.
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Jul 24, 2023 • 36min

Chelsea On Rebounding From Bad Credit, Earning Less Than Her Employees, & Buying Her First Home

Enjoy this interview Chelsea recently did with Maya Lau of Other People's Pockets! Once upon a time, Chelsea Fagan was a financial mess. She had a credit score of around 450, debt that went to collections, and so many unpaid traffic tickets that she got arrested. She whipped herself into financial shape by writing about her journey at The Financial Diet, where she’s co-founder and CEO. She explains why some of her employees earn more than she does and why you don’t have to grind to succeed. Follow Maya on Instagram Follow Maya on TikTok 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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Jul 17, 2023 • 1h 5min

Why ADHD Makes Money So Hard (And What To Do About It)

Dr. Sasha Hamdani, a psychologist specializing in ADHD and money difficulties, discusses the challenges of managing money with ADHD. The podcast covers strategies for managing money, the connection between money and mental health, and the dangers of misinformation in medical and mental health spaces. It also explores the impact of technology on individuals with ADHD and the prevalence of scams.
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Jul 10, 2023 • 47min

Raven Ross On Love Is Blind, Monetizing Emotion, and Sustainability After Reality TV

Thanks to today's sponsors! Get $10 off at https://nutrafol.com when you use promo code TFC Go to https://zocdoc.com/tfc and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. **** In our season 5 premiere of The Financial Confessions, Chelsea talks with Love Is Blind's Raven Ross about building her pilates business, the reality of reality TV, and what comes alongside internet fame. ***** 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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Jul 3, 2023 • 1h 17min

Car Culture & Suburban Sprawl: Why Americans Can’t Have Nice Things

Too Good To Be True is a miniseries exposing the scams, schemes, and financial cults trying to separate you from your money. New episodes drop every Monday on our YouTube channel as well as on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, July 10th! Catch up on season one of Too Good To Be True: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsgcAGtdkRY&list=PLD30V46E07RQlQZ5Nq6tUaHKlZbysKijH Follow Ryan on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryho. Follow Julia and Two Cents here: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoCentsPBS ***** THE SOCIETY AT TFD Join our membership program, The Society at TFD to get exclusive ad-free bonus content + access to tons of other perks like our members-only book, your personal money questions answered, discounts on TFD events, and more! Join on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FinancialDiet Join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join MORE FROM TFD 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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Jun 26, 2023 • 1h 3min

Fundie Finances: How Money Became The Most Powerful Religious Tool

Explore how money is used as a tool of power, control, and abuse in fundamentalist religious communities, particularly towards women. Discusses economic and financial abuse in domestic violence, financial abuse in the Mormon Church, the connection between American economic systems and the Mormon Church, a controversial organization promising executive success and financial control, the financial implications of the Quiverfull Movement, and escaping high control groups.
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Jun 26, 2023 • 1h 6min

Essential Oils, Skinny Tea, & The Wellness Influencer Industrial Complex

This week, Julia and Ryan deep dive into the influencer-riddled, MLM-dominated "wellness" industry that's taking over our lives and our social media feeds. From supplements you don't need, to essential oils that can actually harm you, the world of faux medicine is all around us, and it's only getting worse.    Too Good To Be True is a miniseries exposing the scams, schemes, and financial cults trying to separate you from your money. New episodes drop every Monday on our YouTube channel as well as on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, July 10th!  Catch up on season one of Too Good To Be True: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsgcAGtdkRY&list=PLD30V46E07RQlQZ5Nq6tUaHKlZbysKijH Follow Ryan on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryho. Follow Julia and Two Cents here: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoCentsPBS *****THE SOCIETY AT TFDJoin our membership program, The Society at TFD to get exclusive ad-free bonus content + access to tons of other perks like our members-only book, your personal money questions answered, discounts on TFD events, and more! Join on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FinancialDiet Join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join MORE FROM TFD 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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Jun 12, 2023 • 1h 11min

How The Disney Vacation Club Made Timeshares Even Worse

Explores the deceptive nature and high costs of timeshares and vacation clubs, focusing on the Disney Vacation Club. Discusses lack of control, high fees, and emotional manipulation used in sales presentations. Examines the influential role of Disney blogs and YouTubers. Highlights financial inefficiency of the Disney Vacation Club. Discusses changing dynamics of Disneyland, VIP experiences, and wealth inequality. Explores benefits and drawbacks of Disney Vacation Club membership and mentions alternative theme parks and cultural experiences abroad.

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