Mind Money Balance

Whether you’re not a cook, don’t have time to spend in the kitchen, or just can’t be bothered, there are ways to save on food without becoming a home chef. Financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin offers twelve creative ways to save on food without cooking for a Mind Money Balance audience member who HATES cooking. 

Watch the corresponding video and read the post here: http://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/save-money-on-food-when-you-cant-cook

Goal-setting can be such a good practice, but most of us struggle to set ones that matter to us and are doable. In this episode, I’ll talk about the importance of setting financial goals by getting to the heart of your values. This is a short episode, but it’s super actionable, so grab your pen and paper and let’s set some meaningful financial goals!

Watch the corresponding video and read the full post here: https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/blogandvideos/how-to-set-personal-money-goals

In this episode, I highlight the most played and rewatched parts of my YouTube channel in 2023. It’s a great sampler platter of all the things I cover on the podcast and on YouTube. From DINKWADs to ADHD, and how our systems failed us, there’s something for everyone when it comes to money, emotions, and how the world we live in shapes our reaction to both of them. 

Watch the corresponding video here, that includes links to the referenced videos: https://youtu.be/K0hzzVZOZb8

Building an emergency fund is essential, but the old financial advice of saving 6-8 months of expenses is not only outdated, but can feel like an impossible task for most people. Instead? Let’s look to the research! Sabat and Gallagher reveal new data-driven numbers to aim for in your emergency fund.  In this episode, financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin breaks down the latest findings and presents a modern- and doable!- approach to finding your emergency fund number.

Watch the corresponding video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSinBdVqfBI&feature=youtu.be

Bad money habits? You and me both! I'm a financial therapist, and a large part of feeling less alone with how we interact with money is hearing how others spend theirs. In this episode, I'm sharing four of my "bad" money habits, why I'll likely continue to spend on these "bad" habits, and the importance of personalizing our finances.

Watch the corresponding video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glW_bwdYVSw

Whether you’re prepping to grate a mound of potatoes for Hanukkah, dusting off your Costco tree for Christmas, or charging your crystals for the winter solstice, it's busy at the end of the calendar year!

Not only is it busy emotionally, but it can be expensive. In this episode, financial therapist Lindsay of Mind Money Balance shares tips and tricks to help you identify your holiday values, set financial and emotional limits, offers tips on saving up for gifts, and ways to save on gifts, and shares scripts and ideas for what to do if you can’t afford to give gifts this holiday season. 

Watch the corresponding video here: https://youtu.be/2gcfKGHyAuA?si=nVYTg3iYXmgDwZCK

Have you ever tried to talk to your partner about money, but the talk goes sideways? If so, you might be making one of these common mistakes. In this episode, I’ll cover the common reasons your money talks might be so unproductive so you can stop making these communication errors in your relationship.

Want more? Check out my course, “Clarify Your Money For Couples” all about getting on the same page about your finances, using values-based exercises to ensure you are putting your money where it matters most to you. https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/clarify 

Check out the corresponding video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7t0kUwI65o&t=85s

Whether you are getting ready to tie the knot or have been married for decades, deciding how to share expenses (or changing up how you do it) is an important part of money managemeng for couples. In this episode, I'll break down the four different ways you might want to split up expenses with a partner plus the logistics behind them.

Want more? Check out my course “Clarify Your Money For Couples” all about getting on the same page about your finances, using values-based exercises to ensure you are putting your money where it matters most to you. https://www.mindmoneybalance.com/clarify 

Check out the corresponding video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzqi5q04EQg&t=209s

Ever feel "behind" financially or like you should be doing things differently when you compare your financial situation to others? You need to learn these five strategies to stop the comparison so you can focus on what matters to you and help you move toward financial wellness.

Watch the corresponding video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vShSgC6iq0

While budgets can be a helpful money tool, they don't always lead to peace and happiness. Discover the seven reasons a budget might not make you feel better about your finances. Some of the reasons explored include how budgets only work when you earn enough to pay for your expenses, the importance of interacting with and updating your budget regularly, and why following someone else's budgeting rules instead of tailoring it to meet your needs might backfire.

Watch the corresponding video here https://youtu.be/WiLFrZsX7aI