Lindsay Bryan-Podvin is a licensed social worker, certified financial therapist, author, and founder of Mind Money Balance, helping people feel better about money without the shame. Her work blends mental health, social justice, and financial wellness, offering support for individuals, workplaces, and brands alike. Learn more about what she does as a financial therapist, the windy path that took her to the field, and who she works with in this re-introduction episode. 🥼 Mind Money Balance Method™https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/mmb-method 💌 Weekly(ish) Newsletterhttps://www.mindmoneybalance.com/newsletter ❓ What's Your Money Archetype Quiz https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/quiz📝 Send Lindsay 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: / mindmoneybalance TikTok: / mindmoneybalance Pinterest: / mindmoneybalance Twitter: / mindmnybalance YouTube: / mindmoneybalance 🗣️ LEGAL DISCLAIMERThe information and content provided by Lindsay Bryan-Podvin LMSW, LLC/Mind Money Balance is for entertainment and informational purposes only. It should not be considered legal or financial advice. You should consult with an attorney or other professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs. No one should make any investment changes without first consulting his or her financial advisor and conducting his or her research and due diligence. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin LMSW, LLC/Mind Money Balance disclaims any and all liability in the event any information, opinions, advice and/or recommendations prove to be inaccurate, incomplete or unreliable, or result in any investment or other losses. 🆘 Psychotherapy Disclaimer 🆘The entertainment provided in these videos is not a substitute for psychotherapy and does not count as a social work service/therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of help, seek services from a licensed healthcare professional: https://www.therapyden.com https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/🗣️ Affiliate Disclaimer:Note this description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn some money (thanks for the extra popcorn toppings!) when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in no way obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!

Get insight on shifting your mindset from saving to spending when entering retirement, how to manage money with a partner when the shared account gets low at the end of each month, and dealing with anxiety when you have debt directly from Michigan’s first financial therapist, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. Sometimes, hearing from others with similar conundrums can help you understand your own stressors and think about different ways to cope or overcome them. 

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Self-care isn’t always about adding more to your skin care routine or journaling regimen; often, it starts with doing less. It's a simple, therapeutic reframe: what if the best thing you can do for your well-being, or your finances, is take something off your plate? If you're craving a low-maintenance life that actually supports your mental and financial health, this is your invitation to try a new and much gentler approach. In this episode, financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin explores self-care by subtraction. She shares how simplifying your money life can ease burnout, reduce overwhelm, and reconnect with what actually matters.

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In this episode, financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin walks you through the essential legal and financial documents unmarried couples (and poly partners or cohabitating besties!) should consider, like cohabitation agreements, estate planning tools, and property titles. Whether you’re sharing a home, finances, or a life together, these protections can offer clarity and peace of mind, without a marriage certificate.

Planning while you're in love and of sound mind is one of the kindest things you can do for your future selves.

TL;DR: If you don’t make a plan, the state will make one for you.

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Shopping has become easier than ever, which makes overconsumption more common, tempting, and a go-to coping skill for many of us. Overconsumption can impact your mental well-being, increase stress, and clutter your home and mind. In this video, I’m breaking down what overconsumption really is, the psychology of overspending, and how to resist consumerism without shame or guilt.

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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. 

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You can start improving how you treat money in about 2 minutes. Overcomplicated spreadsheets and spending rules often leave people feeling like they’ve failed. That’s why I love what I call micro-dosing your financial habits. Microdosing financial habits means taking small, consistent, low-lift actions that support your financial well-being.

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

What even is a recession, and how can we prepare for one without spiraling? As a certified “Millennial who survived the Great Recession” and a financial therapist, I’ve got you. In this episode, I explain what a recession is (beyond just bad vibes), how they work, and how to take care of your emotional and financial well-being when the economy slows down.

Chapters

0:00 Recession

1:43 What is a Recession?

5:45 How to NOT Prepare for a Recession

15:07 Mental Health Tips

20:55 Financial Tips

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Want to boycott but not sure how? You don’t have to go all-in to make a difference. This boycott guide covers what a boycott is, how to participate, ways to effect change beyond a full boycott, and how to protect yourself from boycott burnout.

Corresponding blog: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/boycott-guide-vote-with-your-dollars

Resources referenced:

News Clips

https://youtu.be/rnQQ7TGobb4?si=rOT8s4sUzwbGFBfU&t=25 

https://youtu.be/3rQcozbaWsg?si=_a1Eu1nFupnw8Fnb&t=118

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P1yG2VPLVg 

Sugar Boycott

https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/abolition/abolition_tools_gallery_07.shtml 

Buy Canada Movement

Toronto Sun

https://torontosun.com/news/national/many-canadians-willing-to-ditch-u-s-travel-and-alcohol-but-not-streaming-services 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdb9gLnkpXY  

Target Backlash

https://www.axios.com/2025/02/18/dei-consumers-shopping-politics-poll 

https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/19/business/target-dei-boycott/index.html 

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/target-cofounder-daughters-dei-efforts-concerns/ 

Maurice Mitchell, “It’s a Relay Race,” on the Vibe Check Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-relay-race-featuring-maurice-mitchell/id1637476174?i=1000684645813