

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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Sep 25, 2023 • 1h 5min
A Former Teacher On Why She Quit, Dealing With Parents, And Why Teaching Is Broken
Thanks DeleteMe! Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://JoinDeleteMe.com/TFC and use promo code TFC. Chelsea is joined by former teacher and YouTuber Natalie Parmenter to talk about why she left the profession, and her advice for (potential) future teachers. Check out Natalie's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PrimaryFocus/featured

Sep 18, 2023 • 47min
Overcoming A Scarcity Mindset & Saving Six Figures
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.

Sep 11, 2023 • 53min
Depression, Addiction, And Coping In A Failing Economy
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.

Sep 5, 2023 • 55min
Burnout, #SoftLife, And Post-Girlboss Career Advice
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Chelsea is joined by career expert and YouTuber Jennifer Brick to talk office politics, burnout, earning more, and what comes after the Girlboss era.
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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.

Aug 7, 2023 • 53min
How To Shop Vintage, Resist Trends, And Break Your Fast Fashion Habits
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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.
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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.

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.
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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.

Jul 10, 2023 • 47min
Raven Ross On Love Is Blind, Monetizing Emotion, and Sustainability After Reality TV
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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.
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