Best The Kj Project Podcasts (2025)

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A week in our wallets: The Comments Section with E & V 38:20

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19h ago38:20

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Welcome back to another episode of A Week In Our Wallets, this time brought to you by our fabulous friends at PocketSmith! Head to www.pocketsmith.com/thebrokegeneration to try PocketSmith for yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Emma Edwards

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5 things you'll thank yourself for in 10 years PART TWO 26:33

2d ago26:33

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Welcome back to things you'll thank yourself for in 10 years. If you haven't listened to part one yet, go and do so. This week I'm diving into more small things you can do for your life, health and finances that you'll thank yourself for in the future. Share this with someone you think will enjoy it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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How to not overspend this Black Friday 39:06

6d ago39:06

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Welcome to the annual Black Friday episode where I take you through my observations on the sales sentiment this year, comb through retail reports on what the industry is seeing, and of course, leave you with my top tips, mindsets to embrace and traps to avoid to ensure you're happy with your spending by the end of it all! See omnystudio.com/listene…

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The Wardrobe Project is HERE! Book release special + sneak peek 25:01

8d ago25:01

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It's officially release day for The Wardrobe Project (in Australia, anyway!). Rest of world, you're only about a week or so away! In this special release day episode I take you through a bit about the writing process, my 5 favourite things about the book, and a sneak peek reading of a few pages. Get your tickets to one of the launch events below – …

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Repaying debt, doubling your salary, and striving for success when the tide is against you, with KJ Kasuka 47:45

10d ago47:45

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WE'RE BACK BABY!!!! In this episode, I'm joined by KJ. a passionate financial advocate openly sharing her financial journey. KJ discusses her experiences migrating to the UK from Zambia aged 7, detailing her struggles and triumphs with debt management and living her 'best boujiest life' while building financial confidence. From her educational back…

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5 things you'll thank yourself for in 10 years (part 1) 26:20

10d ago26:20

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In part one of this new series, I'm sharing a raft of things you'll thank yourself for in 10 years. No matter what age or stage of life you're at, there's something to be said about doing something now that'll pay off in the future. Often we wait around for the perfect time to start something, only to realise that the years have passed anyway, and …

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The podcast is taking a short break! 3:10

29d ago3:10

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A short message from Emma to let you know the podcast is taking a teeny tiny 2.5 week break to catch up on editing and making the show the best it can be for your favourite months of episodes: December and January! Here are five of the greatest hits episodes from the back catalogue to listen to while I'm gone: 3 things that fundamentally changed my…

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How to handle expensive gift-giving traditions in families and friend groups 28:30

1M ago28:30

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This was a hotly requested episode as we hurtle closer towards gift-giving season, so settle in for a deep dive into why gift giving is its own unique taboo, and some strategies for addressing expensive traditions or norms. PREORDER THE WARDROBE PROJECT! Preorder in Australia/NZ: https://amzn.to/3Jatx9x Non-Amazon AU/NZ Preorder options: Booktopia …

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The hidden spending trap of thrifting (and how to do it mindfully!) 32:25

1M ago32:25

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In this solo episode I'm talking all things THRIFTING! Shopping second hand can feel like the perfect loop hole for your little treats, without breaking the bank or the environment. But the guilt-free dopamine dispenser of shopping second hand, whether on apps like Vinted and Depop, or in op shops, charity shops and vintage stores, can lead to unhe…

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How to use the "One Win Rule" to break unhelpful money patterns 21:20

2M ago21:20

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In this solo episode I'm sharing with you the One Win Rule: a framework I developed to help you connect your beliefs and behaviours in order to break unhelpful money cycles. Whether you keep spending money when you don't plan to, or you feel like you'll never get ahead at work, or you feel like your business/side hustle is failing, the "One Win Rul…

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Emma's Dilemma: HELP! I stopped buying clothes, but kept spending everywhere else... 23:08

2M ago23:08

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Welcome back to another Emma's Dilemma. Today we're unpacking a curly one about what happens when we cut off one area of spending... but just spend the same amount in another area. In this episode I dive into: The difference between being pulled to spend on one specific area vs spending as a behaviour more generally An exercise to understand the un…

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Why following up with yourself is the ultimate behavioural hack (and how to do it!) 26:26

2M ago26:26

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In this episode I take you through the concept of "following up" with yourself, and how you can use it to change your behaviour in a way that ACTUALLY works for your brain, rather than against it. PREORDER THE WARDROBE PROJECT! Preorder in Australia/NZ: https://amzn.to/3Jatx9x Non-Amazon AU/NZ Preorder options: Booktopia Preorder in the UK: https:/…

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Emma's Dilemma: how do I manage competing life priorities when everything feels messy? 26:46

2M ago26:46

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Welcome back to Emma's Dilemma, where I take your dilemmas and answer them with piping hot advice on life and money. Today's dilemma is all about untangling that overwhelming feeling of having competing priorities and deciding which direction your life is going to go in next. In this episode, we cover: "Holding space" for that feeling of overwhelm …

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Can I buy a home if... my income is going to change soon? With Kobe Clarke-Jacobs 23:32

2M ago23:32

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Welcome to the final episode in our 3 part mini series with mortgage broker, Kobe Clarke-Jacobs. In this final instalment we're debunking how a change in income or circumstances changes and impacts your ability to buy a home. Whether you're planning on going on parental leave, taking a pay cut or changing jobs or industries, you'll find all the hom…

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Can I buy a home if... I'm self employed? With Kobe Clarke-Jacobs 22:36

3M ago22:36

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In this episode we're debunking the myth that it's too hard to buy property if you're self employed, freelance or run your own business. Mortgage broker and friend of the pod Kobe Clarke-Jacobs breaks down what you need to know, how lending works for self employed earners, and why you don't need to buy into the lie that it's too hard to borrow. Whe…

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Can I buy a home if... I'm single? With Kobe Clarke-Jacobs 22:52

3M ago22:52

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Welcome to a hot new little mini series with mortgage broker, Kobe Clarke-Jacobs, where we debunk the reasons you might think you can't buy a home, and break down how we go about buying if we're in some of those scenarios. First up: we're looking at you, single pringles. Buying solo gets a bad rap, but it's absolutely possible, and in this episode,…

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Business BTS: what's been happening at The Firm 43:03

3M ago43:03

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Hello shareholders and welcome to the Broke HQ Annual General Meeting (read: very yappy, chatty podcast giving you a behind the scenes look at what's been happening at The Firm, Broke HQ). PREORDER THE WARDROBE PROJECT! Preorder in Australia/NZ: https://amzn.to/3Jatx9x Non-Amazon AU/NZ Preorder options: Booktopia Preorder in the UK: https://shortur…

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What really happens after a year of not buying clothes? The Wardrobe Project Mini Series 34:27

3M ago34:27

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Welcome back to episode 3 of The Wardrobe Project mini series! For our final episode I'm talking about the other side of the coin: what happens when you complete a year long experiment to not buy a single item of clothing? How does it feel? Did anything change? And what is life like on the other side of an obsession with clothes? I tell all in this…

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10 motivators of irrational clothing spending: The Wardrobe Project Mini Series 33:32

3M ago33:32

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In episode 2 of The Wardrobe Project Mini Series, I'm taking you through 10 things that drive irrational clothing purchases, and why we're so often left feeling like we have nothing to wear despite staring at a wardrobe full of clothes. From emotional soothing, to dopamine-seeking, to misattributing the feelings of shopping, there are so many nugge…

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5 things that made me want to change my relationship with buying clothes: The Wardrobe Project Mini Series 32:46

3M ago32:46

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WELCOME TO THE WARDROBE PROJECT MINI SERIES, BABY! In celebration of launching my upcoming second book, The Wardrobe Project, this mini series will give you a little taster of the contents of the book and the year challenge I set myself to not buy clothes. In this first episode we're breaking down the 5 key things that made me want to investigate m…

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The great "lock in" of 2025: how to design your own blueprint for September to December 35:30

3M ago35:30

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Everyone's talking about "locking in" and setting up their September to December sprint. So as always I'm here to be your brain-obsessed behavioural guide to designing your own lock in that doesn't leave you borrowing inspiration from everyone's TikToks. In this episode, I cover: How to get double the progress for half the effort by borrowing motiv…

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5 money conversations that'll start to shift your financial perspective and self-understanding 33:07

3M ago33:07

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In this solo episode I'm taking you through 5 powerful money conversations to have with people in your life that will rock your relationship with money, shatter your limiting beliefs and shift your self-understanding into lightbulb moment territory. Come on retreat with us this November 20th - 23rd in Samford, Queensland! Spend 4 days at our luxury…

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Why September is the best time to work on your money goals (and how to make the most of it) 26:38

3M ago26:38

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In this solo episode I’m sharing why September is my FAVE month for working on your financial goals, and offer you a hot little plan to see you to the end of 2025. Highlights: Why motivation is higher in September than January, and why landmarking our pursuits of change is helpful The power of a shorter runway to success The value of imminent rewar…

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3 things that fundamentally changed my finances forever 35:30

3M ago35:30

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In this solo episode I'm taking you three behavioural turning points that fundamentally changed my finances forever. From identifying cycles that are keeping you stuck to always investigating the beliefs that your behaviour is upholding, this punchy ep is a masterclass in owning your own financial mindset and making positive change. PREORDER THE WA…

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A week in our wallets. Cat food, charcuterie and a gastroscopy: The Comments Section with E&V 22:26

4M ago22:26

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Welcome back to another week in our wallets, where we take you through what we spent in a week, why, and how we felt about it after. Where to find Emma Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.brokegeneration TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.brokegeneration Order my book, Good with Money! Sign up to The Glue:…

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Grow your money mini series: Risk management, with Jess Brady 33:10

4M ago33:10

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In this final episode of my mini-series with financial advisor Jess Brady, we dive into the crucial but often overlooked topic of risk management and insurance. Jess shares her personal experience of becoming uninsurable and making insurance claims, highlighting why timing matters when it comes to protecting your financial future. We explore the di…

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Grow your money mini series: Building your Freedom Fund, with Jess Brady 23:48

4M ago23:48

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In this second episode of my mini-series with financial advisor Jess Brady, we explore the concept of a "Freedom Fund" and why investing doesn't have to be about becoming ultra-wealthy. Jess breaks down how to reframe investing as a tool for creating choices and opportunities in your life, rather than just chasing passive income. We discuss the psy…

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Grow your money mini series: Your "money memoir", with Jess Brady 36:10

4M ago36:10

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In the first instalment of this three-part mini series, financial adviser and educator Jess Brady shares candid insights into her journey, experiences, and expertise. This episode sets the tone for an inspiring and practical series, where Jess unpacks lessons learned from building a career in finance, running her own business, and empowering others…

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Trust funds, financial secrecy, and the pros and cons of financial transparency: The Comments Section with E & V 35:00

4M ago35:00

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In this episode we dissect the dynamic between a trust fund kid and a minimum wage worker, as depicted in a recent video by @Cut on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMx7GErP_QE/?igsh=MXZjcXVuNzVwb29qbg%3D%3D We explore why the rich feel the need to be vague when asked about their wealth, whether financial transparency more broadly is alway…

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The cost of being cool: do old wounds die hard? 27:35

4M ago27:35

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In this voice-note style ramble, I unpack how the elusive idea of being "cool" can impact the way we spend our money, particularly if we've got old wounds from not being one of the cool kids in high school. From expensive hobbies to dressing for who you wished you were, there's still something so idealised about being "cool" even as an adult, and a…

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A week in our wallets: The Comments Section with Emma & Victoria 29:22

4M ago29:22

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New episode style alert! Join us as we take you through a week in our wallets: what we spent, why, and how we felt afterwards. You might love it, you might hate it, but we'll never know if we don't give it a whirl. Whack this on while driving, cleaning the kitchen or on your walk around the block when you hit your limit on work BS. Like it? Slide i…

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10 things to do instead of self-soothing with spending 31:36

4M ago31:36

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This solo episode tackles the familiar feeling of wanting to self-soothe with spending - those moments when you're hurtling toward an "I need a little treat" purchase. I'm sharing 10 practical alternatives that combine behavioural redirects (techniques to help you move through the urge) and behavioural replacements (activities to focus on instead).…

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THAT'S JUICY: Surviving ovarian cancer in your thirties, with Chloe Adams 49:32

4M ago49:32

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Content warning: this episode discusses themes of cancer, mortality and fertility. Welcome to another episode of That's Juicy and this week we have a very special guest, friend and colleague of mine, Chloe Adams from PocketSmith. Chloe joins us to share her experience of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in her thirties, despite having said two w…

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Old money, quiet luxury, and the subtle erasure of women's individuality: The Comments Section with E & V 30:40

5M ago30:40

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The title of this episode is far more intellectual than the contents of it. You have been warned. Where to find Emma Website: https://thebrokegeneration.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.brokegeneration TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.brokegeneration Order my book, Good with Money! Sign up to The Glue: the weekly money psychology and mi…

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Emma's Dilemma: "Should I spend all my money now and just enjoy life so I don't have regrets?" 43:50

5M ago43:50

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Welcome back to another Emma's Dilemma episode where I address burning dilemma's from listeners. Today we have an absolute zinger: should I spend all my money now so I don't have regrets later? Good question. Should you? Watching the world collapse around us naturally creates a fear response in our minds, so it's tempting to make decisions like thi…

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Tips for surviving and thriving as chaotic queens: The Comments Section with E&V 53:40

5M ago53:40

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Join us as we share our best life hacks for surviving and thriving in chaos, as we do best. From Victoria's "end of trip" routine to Emma's lanyard obsession, we hope you'll find something in this episode that'll make your life a little easier. Plus, we discuss this year's upcoming Prime Day sale and share our best advice for savvy sale shopping. P…

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Mid year check in: 25 goals for 2025 40:03

5M ago40:03

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It's that time of year again! Let's check in with how I'm getting on with the 25 goals I set for 2025, and whether I'm moving in the right direction to tick them off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Emma Edwards

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Mid year money reset: guided review + reflection 23:19

5M ago23:19

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This episode is a recast of my annual guided mid year money review that is PERFECT for taking stock of where you're at as we close out the first half of 2025 and look ahead to what's to come. Even if you've heard this 5-step review process episode before, I encourage you to listen again with this year in mind. These things are always different ever…

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Qantas plane food, expensive suitcases and travel hacks: The Comments Section with E&V 17:43

6M ago17:43

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We're back with another 20 minute timer episode – this time we're trying to share our best travel hacks, but end up spending way too long talking about our Qantas plane food bingo before our booking in the recording studio was up. We'll finish giving you our best hacks another day, promise! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Birthday episode: 5 money lessons I've learned from my 30s so far 36:50

6M ago36:50

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It's Gemini season, which means it's my birthday month, and so it's time for one of your favourite episodes: the birthday ep! Usually, I do something like 30 things I've learned by 30, but now I'm 34, it's getting HARD to come up with 34 things. So instead, I'm taking you through 5 big lessons from my thirties in general, now that I'm well and trul…

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BNPL on food delivery + the hell of convenience culture- The Comments Section with E&V 21:51

6M ago21:51

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We set a 20 minute timer and yap about the recent news around Buy Now Pay Later becoming available for food delivery in the US, what this means from a social and financial perspective, and the broader context of our culture of convenient food delivery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Emma's Dilemma- should I spend a voucher, disappointing purchases, and wanting to buy on a no-buy 36:50

6M ago36:50

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Welcome to a new segment of the podcast, Emma's Dilemma! In these bitey eps I'll be answering your dilemmas with my behavioural and psychological wisdom. This week we're unpacking the dilemma of whether or not to use a voucher or a store reward, what to do when a considered purchase ends up being really disappointing, and what happens when you're o…

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Could you live without money? The Comments Section with E & V 34:57

6M ago34:57

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Earlier this year, The Guardian published an article on Jo Nemeth: the woman who lives without money. Instead of engaging in paid work and using that income to pay for goods, services and shelter, she contributes to an intergenerational household with unpaid labour. In this episode, we unpack the concept of living without money, including whether i…

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Managing spending when your mental health is slipping 20:59

6M ago20:59

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In this episode I share 6 tips on what to do when life is life-ing and all you want to do is avoid, sabotage, and spend all your money on things you know you don't need. I take you through a recent personal experience of feeling too overwhelmed to do the right thing for my finances and how I got myself out of that without shame or guilt. Highlights…

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Is "temu culture" destroying our relationship with money? The Comments Section with E & V 34:32

6M ago34:32

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We're baaaaaaack! Well, kinda. While we're not back for a proper new season of The Comments Section, we've got a few special edition yaps that we'll be dropping for your listening pleasure over the coming weeks. Not a full meal, but a tasty morsel that leaves you wanting more (we hope). In this episode, we're building on a topic we discussed at Vic…

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THAT'S JUICY: navigating life's curveballs when buying a home, with Jess Bailey 44:32

6M ago44:32

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In this 'That's Juicy' episode, I chat with mortgage broker Jess Bailey about the human side of home buying. We explore how personal circumstances shape financial decisions and how brokers can advocate for clients whose situations fall outside traditional lending norms. Episode Highlights: The reality of social media credit card points discourse ve…

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Financial behaviour hacks to make money simpler, part 2 29:40

6M ago29:40

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In this follow-up episode, I share four more behavioural hacks to make managing money feel easier and more enjoyable. I explore psychological approaches that can transform your relationship with budgeting and saving while still living a life you love. Episode Highlights: Why building small joys into your budget is essential for long-term financial …

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What's your "silent dream" and are you ready to address it? With Tash Etschmann [RETREAT SPECIAL] 28:01

7M ago28:01

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Welcome to a 3-part mini series to celebrate our upcoming retreat in partnership with Yogable, The Money Sleepover this June! In episode one, we're giving you a taster of the types of money conversations we'll be having at the retreat and the type of vibe you can expect, by discussing the concept of a "silent dream". You know, that thing you always…

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FRIDAY FAVES: how to break the clothing spending cycle 39:47

7M ago39:47

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In this top loved episode I'm chatting about one of your FAVE topics on the pod: clothing spending. Oh, it's such a beast, isn't it?! If you relate to the feeling of outsourcing your identity to consumption, you'll love this episode. GET YOUR TICKETS TO MASTER YOUR STYLE MASTER YOUR SPENDING! https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1379832?embed …

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Financial behaviour hacks to make money simpler, part 1 32:43

7M ago32:43

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Money management doesn't have to feel restrictive or complicated. In this episode, I share 4 practical financial behaviour hacks that have transformed my relationship with money and can help make your finances simpler too. Highlights: Why matching your budget to your actual environment is crucial for financial success The "lazy gal budget" method t…