137: New Consumerism Tricks to Avoid

137: New Consumerism Tricks to Avoid

Author: Lindsay Bryan - Podvin January 16, 2024 Duration: 19:23

You might be familiar with how grocery stores use end caps to trick you into buying more than you planned, but do you know how to protect yourself from the Diderot Effect and things like Eco-washing? In this episode, not only will you learn how marketers have been leveraging behavioral psychology to trick you into spending more, but you’ll also learn ways to practice your version of ethical consumption intentionally so when it’s time to shop, you can be confident that you’re only buying what you need and want.


Ever feel like your relationship with money is tangled up with stress, anxiety, or even shame? That’s the exact space where Mind Money Balance lives, exploring the deep and often overlooked connection between our financial habits and our mental well-being. Host Lindsay Bryan-Podvin brings a unique dual perspective as both a Licensed Master Social Worker and a Certified Financial Therapist, moving past simplistic budgeting advice to examine the broader societal and psychological forces that shape our financial lives. You won’t find a rigid "abundance mindset" doctrine here or judgment over small daily pleasures. Instead, each episode offers grounded, psychology-based conversations that provide actionable steps to untangle money stress and build a more peaceful financial existence. This podcast digs into the real stories and systemic factors behind our spending, saving, and earning, creating a compassionate resource for anyone ready to heal the divide between their wallet and their emotional world. Tune in for a refreshingly human take on finding clarity and confidence with money, one thoughtful conversation at a time.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Mind Money Balance
Podcast Episodes
184: Are You Shopping for “The Right Thing” or a Feeling? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:09
Our brains are wired to seek things that help us feel better, which is why so many of us turn to shopping when we want a mood boost. So-called "retail therapy" can improve your mood in the short term. But by understandin…
183: Why You Have To Talk About Money Shame [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:55
Money shame is an internal belief that a person is bad with money. Secrecy, silence, and judgment make money worse (which are rampant in the personal finance community and in the real world). Tune in to learn four ways t…
182: ADHD at Work (and How It Impacts Your Money) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:41
Common ADHD traits like time blindness, difficulty starting tasks, and emotional regulation challenges can show up in ways the workplace doesn’t always “get.” It might look like delaying invoices, missing reimbursement d…
180: A Financial Therapist Explains Financial Wellness at Work [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:54
Financial wellness–or the lack of it–shows up at work. When we have workplace financial wellness, we can improve morale, reduce burnout, and increase productivity and longevity. In this video, financial therapist Lindsay…
179: How financial anxiety shows up at work (and what to do about it) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:47
Financial anxiety doesn’t clock out when you do. I’m talking about how financial anxiety at work shapes behavior, from overworking and constantly seeking reassurance, to team tension, to rigid leadership decisions that f…