167: Top 10 Money Lessons of 2024: Money Automations, Lifestyle Creep & Spending Guilt

167: Top 10 Money Lessons of 2024: Money Automations, Lifestyle Creep & Spending Guilt

Author: Lindsay Bryan - Podvin December 30, 2024 Duration: 18:52

I've rounded up the top 10 moments that the Mind Money Balance audience loved! YouTube insights revealed my channel's most-watched and re-watched segments, which I'll share here. I love this round-up because it shows me exactly what my dear listeners enjoy the most. This year, the top moments ranged from definitions to actionable tips, but the overarching theme, in my opinion, was VALIDATION—the moments that helped you realize you're not alone in your experiences. 

Tune in for this best-of round-up and take a guess: what do you think the top moment in 2024 was?

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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

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