171: What is Fun Money? How to Enjoy Guilt-Free Spending

171: What is Fun Money? How to Enjoy Guilt-Free Spending

Author: Lindsay Bryan - Podvin June 23, 2025 Duration: 9:59

If an emergency fund is for emergencies, a Fun Money Fund is for JOY! A Fun Money Fund is a type of savings or checking account that we can all use tp build in spontaneity, impulse spending, or saving for that not totally necessary purchase that you know will feel good to you, without derailing your financial goals. As a financial therapist (and someone who’s been using this method in my own relationship for nearly two decades), I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it is to build some joy and spontaneity into your monthly money plan.You’ll learn:🤑 What a fun money fund actually is🤑 How to decide how much fun money per month makes sense for youCreative, fun ways to spend money without it impacting your other financial goals🤑 Tips for using tech to automate your fun budget🤑 How this practice can reduce tension in relationships and make budgeting feel more sustainable💌 JOIN THE FREE WEEKLY MIND MONEY BALANCE NEWSLETTER https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/newsletter❓ TAKE A FREE QUIZ TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR MONEY TYPE https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz📝 SUBMIT A QUESTIONFill out this quick form to submit a question for me that I might answer on an upcoming "Ask Mind Money Balance" episode!https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/ask👋🏽 Say Hi!! 👋🏽Website: http://mindmoneybalance.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/mindmoneybalanceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindmoneybalancePinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mindmoneybalance/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindmnybalanceYouTube: https://youtube.com/mindmoneybalance


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.
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