173: No One Can Afford A Home: Here’s Why (and What You Can Do)

173: No One Can Afford A Home: Here’s Why (and What You Can Do)

Author: Lindsay Bryan - Podvin August 25, 2025 Duration: 18:08

There is a real affordability crisis caused by decades of underbuilding, restrictive zoning, slow permitting, and rising costs. In this episode, Michigan's first financial therapist explains that housing is a social determinant of health, impacting both mental and physical well-being. Learn why it feels like no one can afford a home and what you can do to advocate for more housing. 


Read this instead: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/housing-stability-movement 


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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.
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