The Financial Diet

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149

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Jul 2026

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Helping women talk about money + live a better life on any budget since 2014

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July 16, 2026Episode 81 hr 10 min

I Went From A Millionaire To Debtors Anonymous At 60

Thanks to our good friends at Advisor.com for sponsoring this episode! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/4ycZtz5OTHER FINANCIAL PRODUCTS WE PERSONALLY RECOMMEND:-Budgeting app: Monarch: https://bit.ly/4vBGZ9G-Investing: Betterment: https://bit.ly/3SAzUI0-High-Yield Savings Account: SoFi: https://bit.ly/4vHE7boWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In our final episode of the season, Chelsea speaks with the fabulous Maryjane Fahey about her iconic Instagram account Glorious Broads, working for fashion magazines in the 90s, going into tremendous debt and finding her way out of it later in life. Follow Maryjane here: https://www.instagram.com/gloriousbroads/Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE

July 11, 2026Episode 61 hr 14 min

The Hobosexual Man Is Everywhere, And He Loves 30-Something Women

Thanks to our good friends at Monarch for sponsoring this video! Get 50% off Monarch's Core Plan with code TFD50: https://bit.ly/JGG070126OTHER FINANCIAL PRODUCTS WE PERSONALLY RECOMMEND:-Investing app - Betterment: https://bit.ly/3OejinG-Financial Advisory: Advisor.com: https://bit.ly/4dXOaTIWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In this episode, Chelsea speaks with Mel Hamlett, a journalist and TikToker/YouTuber and absolute expert on the topic of flop men. They talk about living abroad as Americans, finding yourself after years of being "one of the boys," and Follow Mel here: https://www.tiktok.com/@melhamlett?lang=enWant to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE

July 11, 2026Episode 81 hr 5 min

I Wrote A Massive Bestseller. It Didn't Make Me Feel Successful

Thanks to our good friends at Advisor.com for sponsoring this episode! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/4ycZtz5OTHER FINANCIAL PRODUCTS WE PERSONALLY RECOMMEND:-Investing app - Betterment: https://bit.ly/3OejinG-Financial Advisory: Advisor.com: https://bit.ly/4dXOaTIWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In this episode, Chelsea speaks with Robinne Lee, the multi-talented actor and author of the books THE IDEA OF YOU and CRASH INTO ME. They talk all about our problem with flawed female characters (and women in general), what makes a great marriage, and what happens when you've "made it" but still don't feel successful. Grab Robinne's latest book: https://bookshop.org/a/82703/9781250412751Follow Robinne here: hhttps://www.instagram.com/robinnelee/?hl=enWant to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE

June 25, 2026Episode 61 hr 25 min

The Worst-Case Scenario Happened To Me. Then Life Went On

Thanks to Betterment for sponsoring this series! Get started, be invested, sign up in minutes: https://www.betterment.com/tfdWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In this episode, Chelsea speaks with Kelly LaVallie, a fabulous CPA and fitness enthusiast who, about three years ago, lost her husband suddenly. They talk about grief, baring your soul online, and being open to love again after loss.Follow Kelly here: https://www.tiktok.com/@kelly_lavalliehttps://www.instagram.com/kellylavallie/?hl=enWant to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE

June 18, 2026Episode 51 hr 5 min

I've Been An Activist For 70 Years. I'm Terrified For Young People

Thanks to Betterment for sponsoring this series! Get started, be invested, sign up in minutes: https://www.betterment.com/tfdWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In this episode, Chelsea speaks with Rosalind (Ros) Petchesky, a lifelong activist and retired professor living here in NYC. They talk about coping with this fraught political moment, Ros' activist life from reproductive rights to Gaza, the value of intergenerational friendships, and what money is actually worth.Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE

June 11, 2026Episode 41 hr 22 min

The 30-Year-Old Timeline Is A Total Lie | Just Getting Good

Thanks to Betterment for sponsoring this series! Get started, be invested, sign up in minutes: https://www.betterment.com/tfdWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In this episode, Chelsea speaks with Salina Williams, a fabulous style influencer who did things her own way: after having kids starting at age 20, she met the love of her life at 50, and quit her stable job in mental healthcare to chase her passion after his untimely passing a few years later. Tune in for a wonderful conversation about love, grief, and dressing the part and doing the thing for yourself. Follow Salina here: https://www.instagram.com/salina_sincerely/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbtD20fbC1F2kHFRhIEzFEwWant to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/JGGS4

June 4, 2026Episode 31 hr 13 min

I Spent 26 Years As A Mormon Tradwife. Then I Woke Up.

Thanks to Betterment for sponsoring this series! Get started, be invested, sign up in minutes: https://www.betterment.com/tfdWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In this episode, Chelsea speaks with Kim Schlag, a kickass Philly-area fitness coach who also happens to be an ex-Mormon tradwife. She talks about growing up with Mormon convert parents, being trained for wifedom from a young age, finding herself in fitness, and eventually leaving a marriage that had never actually been happy. Follow Kim here: https://www.instagram.com/kimschlagfitness/Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/JGGKS_3

May 29, 2026Episode 21 hr 13 min

I’ve Been Celibate For 26 Years. I’ve Never Been Happier. | Just Getting Good

Thanks to Betterment for sponsoring this series! Get started, be invested, sign up in minutes: https://www.betterment.com/tfdWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In this episode, Chelsea speaks with the iconic Heidi Clements about sobriety, celibacy, personal style, baring your soul on the internet, and what really happens when you start to embrace aging and stop giving a sh*t what other people think.Follow Heidi here: https://www.instagram.com/welcometoheidi/Listen to her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-fifty-to-me/id1845908252Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/JGG2

May 29, 2026Episode 11 hr 14 min

Everyone Is Pretending They Have Money | Just Getting Good

Thanks to Betterment for sponsoring this series! Get started, be invested, sign up in minutes: https://www.betterment.com/tfdWelcome to season 2 of our fan-favorite series, Just Getting Good, where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. In our first episode back, Chelsea sits down with the wonderful Elizabeth White, author and founder of NUUage Coliving. Elizabeth shares her wisdom on "faking normal" when everything's falling apart, surrounding yourself with interesting people (men included), and the joy of work as she ages. Follow Elizabeth here: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethwhitefakingnormal/Grab her book: https://bookshop.org/a/82703/9781501196836Want to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to Chelsea's latest member newsletter! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/EWJGG1

January 20, 2026Episode 81 hr 14 min

The Lie of “Having It All” | Just Getting Good

Thanks to our good friends at Advisor.com for sponsoring this series! Schedule a FREE consultation call with Advisor today and never make another financial decision alone! Get $500 off your first year with them by signing up through TFD. Take this short quiz to get started: https://bit.ly/SaraJGGEp8Welcome back to Just Getting Good, our series where Chelsea sits down with women over 50 to talk about life, love, money, aging, and everything in between. For our season finale of Just Getting Good, Chelsea sat down with Sara Margulis, Co-founder and CEO of Honeyfund and former Shark Tank winner. In this episode, Sara and Chelsea discuss the wedding industrial complex, being a founder, her experience with divorce and coparenting, being on Shark Tank, and so much more. We absolutely loved this conversation with Sara, and know you will, too!You can follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/sarasebtown/?hl=enLearn more about her company, Honeyfund, here: https://www.honeyfund.com/Thank you so much to Sara for speaking so candidly with us! FINANCIAL PRODUCTS TO GET YOUR LIFE IN ORDER:Financial advisory: Advisor - https://bit.ly/SaraJGGEp8Budgeting: Monarch - https://bit.ly/JGGEp8MonarchInvesting: Betterment - https://bit.ly/JGGEp8BettermentWant to support TFD? One of the best ways is to join our membership program, The Society at TFD — join at the premium tier and get instant access to our latest member podcast, RomComOnomics! You can become a member here on YouTube or over on Patreon (we recommend Patreon for a better user experience!) — Join here: https://bit.ly/46jmyUE