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The Financial Confessions

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Uncover the financial truth behind every part of life. Join host Chelsea Fagan, CEO of The Financial Diet, for a weekly deep-dive with experts to get a real-life look at earning, spending, and losing money. We’re holding a mic to the money talk we whisper about. New episodes drop every Monday.
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Episodes

Dietitian Abbey Sharpe On Diet Culture, Toxic Wellness, And The Dangers Of ”Eating Clean”

Thanks, Nuuly! Go to Chelsea's Nuuly Link and use code TFD20 for $20 off your first month. See for yourself why Chime is so loved at https://chime.com/tfc. That’s https://chime.com/tfc. Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services and debit card provided by The Bancorp Bank or Stride Bank, N.A.; Members FDIC. Early access to direct deposit funds depends on payer. SpotMe eligibility requirements and overdraft limits apply. See https://chime.com/spotme. Chime was the 2021 ...

Nov 14, 20221 hr 5 min

The Everyday Financial Scams Pretending To Help You

Thanks to SoFi for sponsoring Too Good To Be True. Go to https://www.sofi.com/million to enter SoFi’s Forget Your Student Debt Sweepstakes. Terms and conditions apply. Void where prohibited. *** Welcome to our all-new podcast series Too Good To Be True, covering financial scams and scam artists. Too Good To Be True is a 9-part miniseries dropping every Monday in The Financial Confessions feed on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, November 14th! I...

Nov 07, 20221 hr 2 min

The Real Housewives Empires: MLMs, Scams, And Fake Girlbosses

Thanks to this week's sponsor, Chime! See for yourself why Chime is so loved at chime.com/toogood. That’s chime.com/toogood. Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services and debit card provided by The Bancorp Bank or Stride Bank, N.A.; Members FDIC. Early access to direct deposit funds depends on payer. SpotMe eligibility requirements and overdraft limits apply. See chime.com/spotme. Chime was the 2021 #1 most downloaded banking app in the US according to Apptopia®. *** ...

Oct 31, 202258 min

The Hidden Expenses Of Poverty: Check Cashing, Payday Lending, & Other Scams

Register to join Chelsea's free workshop HOW TO BUDGET AN UNPREDICTABLE INCOME here, and receive a free 25-page budget workbook just for signing up: https://bit.ly/3F8mvy3 In this week's episode of Too Good To Be True, Ryan and Julia dive into the shady world of companies that prey on the poor -- often by charging them just to access their own money. Join our membership program, The Society at TFD, to get access to perks, including exclusive bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPY.....

Oct 24, 202255 min

Instagram Face, TikTok Reveals, And The Rise Of Cheap Cosmetic Procedures

In this week's episode of Too Good To Be True, Ryan and Julia break down the exploding industry of cheap cosmetic procedures (whether inside or outside of the US), and the social media mania that fuels our obsession with looking perfect. Welcome to our all-new podcast series Too Good To Be True, covering financial scams and scam artists. Too Good To Be True is a 9-part miniseries dropping every Monday in The Financial Confessions feed on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessio...

Oct 17, 202251 min

Inside The Dark World Of Scam Charities

Welcome to our all-new podcast series Too Good To Be True, covering financial scams and scam artists. Too Good To Be True is a 9-part miniseries dropping every Monday in The Financial Confessions feed on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, November 7th! In this episode, hosts Ryan + Julia dive into the sinister world of fake, fraudulent, and scammy charities. Episode 1, Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsgcAGtdkRY& Episode 1, Part 2: ht...

Oct 03, 202252 min

The Rise & Fall Of The Crypto Bro

Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode! https://www.avast.com Welcome to our all-new podcast series Too Good To Be True, covering financial scams and scam artists. Too Good To Be True is a 9-part miniseries dropping every Monday in The Financial Confessions feed on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, November 7th! In this episode, hosts Ryan + Julia take us on a journey through the world of crypto and alternative currencies. Episode 1, Part ...

Sep 26, 202254 min

Rachel Hollis & The Authenticity Industrial Complex

Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode! https://www.avast.com Welcome to our all-new podcast series Too Good To Be True, covering financial scams and scam artists. Too Good To Be True is a 9-part miniseries dropping every Monday in The Financial Confessions feed on your preferred streaming platform. The Financial Confessions will be back on Monday, November 7th! In this episode, hosts Ryan + Julia take us on a deep dive into the rise and fall of Rachel Hollis. Episode 1, Part 1: https://ww...

Sep 19, 20221 hr 3 min

The Cult of Ramsey: Evangelicalism & Personal Finance, Part II

Welcome to our all-new podcast series Too Good To Be True, covering financial scams and scam artists. In this two-part premiere, our hosts Ryan Houlihan and Julia Lorenz-Olsen take you on a deep dive through the history of Evangelicalism, politics, and money in the US, culminating in the personal finance giant that is the Dave Ramsey empire. Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode! https://www.avast.com Ryan Houlihan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanhoulihan/?hl=en Follow Julia o...

Sep 12, 202241 min

The Prosperity Gospel: Evangelicalism & Personal Finance, Part I

Welcome to our all-new podcast series Too Good To Be True, covering financial scams and scam artists. In this two-part premiere, our hosts Ryan Houlihan and Julia Lorenz-Olsen take you on a deep dive through the history of Evangelicalism, politics, and money in the US, culminating in the personal finance giant that is the Dave Ramsey empire. Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode! https://www.avast.com Ryan Houlihan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanhoulihan/?hl=en Follow Julia o...

Sep 12, 202242 min

Introducing: Too Good To Be True with Ryan Houlihan and Julia Lorenz-Olson

Exposing the scams, schemes, and financial cults trying to separate you from your money. Hosts Ryan Houlihan and Julia Lorenz-Olson will be ~taking us on a journey~ through the dark world of financial scams — from the mommy blogging MLMs to religious fraudsters to crypto pyramid schemes. If you want to know how to protect your hard-earned money from these way-too-common scams, while learning about the history and key players of some of the most prominent financial frauds, we've got you covered! ...

Sep 01, 20223 min

Taxing The Rich, Unethical Airbnbs, & Marrying For Money: Chelsea Responds To Audience Hot Takes

Thanks to Avast for sponsoring this video. Check out Avast One at https://avast.com. Chelsea spends the season finale diving into unpopular money opinions and hot takes from the audience. Don't worry — TFC season 4 starts Monday, November 7! MORE FROM TFD: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/T...

Aug 29, 202232 min

Closet Purging, Capsule Wardrobes, & Embracing Minimal-ish Living

Chelsea talks with YouTuber Christina Mychas about getting rid of 60% of her wardrobe and embracing a "minimal-ish" lifestyle. MORE FROM CHRISTINA: - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/styleapotheca/videos - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/?hl=en MORE FROM THE FINANCIAL DIET Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

Aug 22, 202257 min

How Car Culture & Consumerism Are Eroding America

Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode! https://avast.com Chelsea sits down with Doug from The War On Cars podcast to talk about suburban sprawl, car culture, consumerism, and how all three have come together to make America a much worse place than it needs to be. MORE FROM THE WAR ON CARS Website and podcast: https://thewaroncars.org/ MORE FROM TFD Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join The Financial Diet site: http://www.th...

Aug 15, 20221 hr 14 min

A Post-Roe Q&A With An OBGYN

Chelsea sits down with OBGYN and reproductive educator Dr. Ashley Jeanlus to talk about the end of Roe v. Wade, abortion rights, and all your contraceptive and reproductive questions. MORE FROM DR. JEANLUS https://twitter.com/drjeanlus https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeanius MORE FROM TFD Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twi...

Aug 08, 202245 min

Money Gossip: Cringeworthy Stories, Crazy Rich People, And Venmo Culture

Thanks Splendid Spoon! Get $50 off your first box at http://SplendidSpoon.com/tfc Chelsea and guest Kelsey McKinney dive into crazy real-life money stories from the TFD audience. MORE FROM KELSEY: Kelsey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/?hl=en Normal Gossip Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/?hl=en Listen to Normal Gossip: https://audioboom.com/channels/5062384 MORE FROM TFD Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv...

Aug 01, 202251 min

Financial Abuse, Prenups, And Facing The Scary Realities Of Relationships And Money

Thanks https://avast.com for sponsoring this episode! Chelsea and guest Lisa Zeiderman, a divorce and family law attorney, discuss the realities of preparing for marriage, keeping your money safe, and what financial abuse really looks like. Lisa Zeiderman website: https://lisazeiderman.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancial...

Jul 25, 202242 min

The Budget-Friendly Secrets Of Home Decor

Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today: https://UPSTART.com/tfc. Chelsea and home design YouTuber Nick Lewis dish on the worst TikTok trends for home decor, how to make your home timeless, and how to decorate on any budget. MORE FROM NICK LEWIS: Nick Lewis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NickTalksDesign/videos Nick Lewis website: https://www.nicklewis.ca/ MORE FROM THE FINANCIAL DIET Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9...

Jul 18, 20221 hr 5 min

Future Hindsight: Anat Shenker Osorio

This week, The Financial Confessions is sharing an episode of Future Hindsight — an award-winning podcast that takes big ideas in civic life and democracy and turns them into action items for you and me. In the episode you’re about to hear, host Mila Atmos and renowned communications researcher, Anat Shenker-Osorio, discuss how to empower voters and why it’s so important to be clear about what candidates stand for. For more info, check out their website: https://www.futurehindsight.com/ MORE FRO...

Jul 11, 202242 min

Chelsea And TFD Co-Founder Lauren On Building A 7-Figure Business From Zero

TFD co-founders Chelsea and Lauren reflect on 8 years of running a business, and what they've learned along the way. Click here to get $7 off your tickets to The Entrepreneur Bootcamp with the code 'YOUTUBEVIP': https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-entrepreneur-bootcamp-tickets-371206828617?discount=YOUTUBEVIP Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook....

Jul 04, 20221 hr 3 min

How A No-Buy Year Can Change Your Brain’s Response To Consumerism

Chelsea speaks with YouTuber Hannah Louise Poston about her year-long no-buy challenge, battling consumerism, and how her attachment to material items has changed. **Thanks Athletic Greens! Go to athleticgreens.com/tfc to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. Hannah Louise Poston on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HannahLouisePoston Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahlouiseposton/ MORE FROM TFD: Join this channel to g...

Jun 27, 20221 hr 10 min

How To Side Hustle To Financial Freedom

Chelsea speaks with Daniella Flores of I Like To Dabble about their side hustling journey, and how their side gigs earn them $40,000+ per year. **Thanks to Calm for sponsoring today's episode! For a limited time, get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at https://calm.com/tfc Daniella Flores on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iliketodabble Website: https://iliketodabble.com/ MORE FROM TFD: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join The Fi...

Jun 20, 202248 min

Crypto, The Alt-Right, & Economic Desperation

Chelsea speaks with Brianna Wu, a software engineer and executive director of the Rebellion PAC, about her experience post-GamerGate, the radicalization of young men through crypto, and the loneliness epidemic that is plaguing men. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/TFC16 and use code TFC16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Brianna Wu on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BriannaWu MORE FROM TFD Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ...

Jun 13, 20221 hr 12 min

An Honest Audience Q&A With A Professional Recruiter

Chelsea speaks with recruiter and content creator Jazmine Reed-Clark to answer audience questions on everything from how job-hopping looks one a resume to getting the upper hand while negotiating. Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode! https://avast.com MORE FROM JAZMINE: Jazmine Reed-Clark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.co/ Website: https://jazminereedclark.com/ MORE FROM THE FINANCIAL DIET: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel...

Jun 06, 20221 hr

A FIRE Follower On Zero-Waste Living, Real Estate Investing, & Saving 40% Of Her Income

Chelsea speaks with Angela from Tread Lightly, Retire Early, who gives her most candid thoughts on all things FIRE, from the cost of raising kids while trying to grow wealth to the real trade-offs that come with real estate investing. Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today: https://www.UPSTART.com/tfc WHERE TO FIND ANGELA: Angela on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TreadLightly_RE Angela website: https://treadlightlyretireearly.com/ MORE FROM TFD: Join this channel to get access ...

May 30, 20221 hr 2 min

Everything You Need To Know About The Crypto Meltdown

Chelsea speaks with software engineer and cryptocurrency writer Stephen Diehl about the current crypto crash we're seeing, and what that means for the future of crypto specifically, and the economy more broadly. Thanks HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode of The Financial Confessions! Go to HelloFresh dot com slash TFC16 and use code TFC16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! https://www.hellofresh.com/tfc16 For a limited time, get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at https://calm.com/t...

May 23, 202254 min

Consumerist Fat Shaming, Celebrity Weight Loss, & Paying The Plus-Size Tax

Chelsea speaks with writer Gianluca Russo about the body positivity movement, the dangers of diet culture, and the unfair costs that come with plus-size fashion. Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode of The Financial Confessions! https://avast.com Gianluca Russo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g_russo1/?hl=en Website: https://www.russog.com/ Pre-order The Power Of Plus: https://www.russog.com/books TO FIND US: The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https:/...

May 16, 20221 hr 15 min

Disability, Money, & The Dangers Of ”Wellness” Culture

Chelsea speaks with writer and disability advocate Imani Barbarin about navigating our (lacking) healthcare system, how being disabled affects one's finances, and what everyone should know about living with a disability in America. Head to https://policygenius.com/TFC to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. MORE FROM IMANI: Imani Barbarin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Imani_Barbarin Imani's website: https://crutchesandspice.com TO FIND US: The Financial Diet sit...

May 09, 202254 min

A Couples Therapist On Prenups, Relationship Anxiety, & Radical Financial Honesty

Chelsea talks with Dr. Orna Guralnik of Showtime's 'Couples Therapy' about dealing with money in a relationship, having empathy for your partner, and identifying where our money and relationship anxieties come from. **Thanks to Calm for sponsoring today's episode! For a limited time, get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at https://calm.com/tfc **Thanks Athletic Greens! Go to https://athleticgreens.com/tfc to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with ...

May 02, 202244 min

NXIUM, Theranos, Crypto, And Housewives: A Deep Dive Into Scams

Chelsea talks with writer and producer Ryan Houlihan about the scammers infiltrating our lives, from reality stars touting MLMs to celebrity cults to crypto scams. Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode of The Financial Confessions! https://avast.com FIND RYAN HERE: https://twitter.com/academyofdrag https://twitter.com/ryanhoulihan https://twitter.com/aolkeywordwoman https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-academy-of-drag-arts-and-sciences Join our membership program to get access to perks: https:...

Apr 25, 202255 min
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