The Financial Diet

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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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Chelsea And TFD Co-Founder Lauren On Building A 7-Figure Business From Zero 04.07.2022

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-q6...

How A No-Buy Year Can Change Your Brain’s Response To Consumerism 27.06.2022

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/HannahLouiseP...

How To Side Hustle To Financial Freedom 20.06.2022

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...

Crypto, The Alt-Right, & Economic Desperation 13.06.2022

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/Briann...

An Honest Audience Q&A With A Professional Recruiter 06.06.2022

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/ MOR...

A FIRE Follower On Zero-Waste Living, Real Estate Investing, & Saving 40% Of Her Income 30.05.2022

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...

Everything You Need To Know About The Crypto Meltdown 23.05.2022

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.he...

Consumerist Fat Shaming, Celebrity Weight Loss, & Paying The Plus-Size Tax 16.05.2022

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...

Disability, Money, & The Dangers Of ”Wellness” Culture 09.05.2022

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...

A Couples Therapist On Prenups, Relationship Anxiety, & Radical Financial Honesty 02.05.2022

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://athleticgre...

NXIUM, Theranos, Crypto, And Housewives: A Deep Dive Into Scams 25.04.2022

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...

Mina Le On Fast Fashion, Affordable Thrifting, & Her Biggest Style Splurges 18.04.2022

Chelsea talks with YouTuber Mina Le about fast fashion, how to shop more sustainably, and how social media has completely overtaken our relationship with style. THANKS TO TODAY'S SPONSORS!  Thanks HelloFresh! Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/TFC16 and use code TFC16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Go to http://www. ShipStation.com and enter offer code TFC for a 60-day free trial! MORE FR...

A Dermatologist On Acne, Rosacea, Botox, & The BS That Is ”Skincare Influencers” 11.04.2022

Chelsea sits down with Dr. Shari Marchbein, an NYC board-certified dermatologist, to talk about skincare myths and misconceptions, and which popular products are actually worth shelling out for. Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode! https://avast.com Dr. Shari: Website: https://drsharimarchbein.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsharimarchbein/ TO FIND US: The Financial Diet site:...

Budget Girl, Sarah Wilson, On Building Wealth And Owning Real Estate While Low-Income 04.04.2022

Chelsea and Sarah, AKA Budget Girl, talk about living frugally, from owning rental properties for passive income as a non-rich person to day-to-day budgeting habits. Head to https://policygenius.com/TFC to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Budget Girl on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BudgetGirl/videos Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: http...

Philosophy Tube On Youtube, Capitalism, And The Finances Of Gender 28.03.2022

Chelsea and Abi from @Philosophy Tube speak about her principles for performing on YouTube, the costs associated with gender, and what she's most proud of as an actress and creator. Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode of The Financial Confessions! https://avast.com Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://thefinancialdiet.podbean.com/ Rate + review us on Apple Podcasts...

Chelsea On Working For Rich People, Beauty Spending, And Family Money Drama 21.03.2022

Chelsea answers audience questions about how much her skincare costs, her advice on helping low-income parents plan for retirement, reading negative comments online, her experience working at a country club, and more. Take our short audience survey here: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=ajDaXJRA8AVq&ver=standard Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://thefinan...

A Female CEO & Venture Capitalist On What ”Having It All” Really Means 14.03.2022

Chelsea talks with Jaclyn Johnson, founder and CEO of Create & Cultivate, about her journey from self-funding a business to becoming an investor in other female-led businesses. Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode! https://avast.com Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://thefinancialdiet.podbean.com/ Rate + review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...

Investing Expert The Plain Bagel On The Next Recession, Inflation, And Cryptocurrency 07.03.2022

Chelsea sits down with Richard, aka The Plain Bagel on YouTube, to give his expert thoughts on crypto, NFTs, and anticipating and preparing for a recession. Head to https://policygenius.com/TFC to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://thefinancialdiet.podbean.com/ Rate + review us on Apple Podcasts: https:/...

An MLM Expert On What Everyone Needs To Know About MLMs 28.02.2022

In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Dr. Bill Keep to talk all things MLMs. Dr. Bill is a professor of marketing at The College of New Jersey who’s been studying MLMs since before they were trending. Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode of The Financial Confessions! Subscribe and leave us a review: Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://thefinancialdiet.podbean.com...

A Serious Message from Chelsea 22.02.2022

Today, we're coming to you with an earnest request to support our amazing team of women in this difficult landscape that is working in media. Click here to support us here at TFD, and get access to some awesome perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join $2.99 per month Supporter tier:   40% off The Studio at TFD Events 45-minute office hours with Chelsea 1x/month Access t...

TFC #60: A ”Bachelor” Contestant On Reality TV, Influencers, & Life After The Rose Ceremony 17.02.2022

In this episode, filmed in July 2021, Chelsea sits down with Bachelor Nation's Bekah Martinez to talk about the reality TV to influencer pipeline, what reality TV actually pays, and more behind-the-scenes insights from her time on The Bachelor.   Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!   Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://anchor.fm/thefinancialdiet  Rate + review...

TFC #59: An Honest Conversation On The Problem With NFTs & Cryptocurrency 07.02.2022

In this episode, Chelsea speaks with Dan Olson from the Folding Ideas YouTube channel to discuss his recent explainer video on the danger of crypto and NFTs. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://anchor.fm/thefinancialdiet Rate + review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-financial-confessions/id148...

TFC #58: What Broadway Really Pays: Starring In Hamilton, Being In A Union, & More 31.01.2022

In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Broadway star Nik Walker to talk Hamilton, Ain't Too Proud, being in the actors' union, and what actors working on Broadway really make. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! *Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://anchor.fm/thefinancialdiet *Rate + review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-financ...

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