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Frugal Friends Podcast

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Controlling your spending is hard to do. On every episode of Frugal Friends, we'll try to help you gain a little more control on one aspect of the countless directions your money is being pulled toward through frugality and a few laughs. If you're trying to save money, spend less, adopt minimalism, pay off debt or reach financial independence, we think you'll like the show.
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I’m weird, you’re weird, we’re all weird about money. Weird Finance explores the often intimidating terrain of money, finances, and economics and how these invisible forces shape each person’s ideas about themselves and the world around them. Hosted by author, illustrator, and musician Paco de Leon; Weird Finance is all about have real, honest, unconventional money conversations with the aim of getting comfortable with the uncomfortable and changing our relationship with money. We’ll laugh s ...
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On Air With Ella is for women who want to feel better, look better, live better - and have more fun doing it. This is where we share simple strategies and tips for living a bit better every day. (Not in a generic “live / laugh / love” way, but in a kick-more-a$$-every-day-at-every-age way!) If you’re interested in mindset and wellness, healthy habits and relationships, or hormone health, aging well and eating well, then you’re in the right place. You'll hear interviews with experts, Ella’s f ...
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Spending money is fine. Let's do it with intention. Jill Sirianni from the Frugal Friends podcast shares tips and practical advice (see the list of tips here!) for anyone looking to take control of their spending, and live a more intentional life. Connect with Jill and Frugal Friends Show notes: https://www.onairella.com/post/336-frugal-friends ---…
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Nature's fungal miracle? We're exploring many benefits of functional mushrooms. There's a TON of info in this episode, so get detailed notes right here. [00:01:55] Grocery mushrooms vs Functional mushrooms vs Psychedelic shrooms [00:06:53] How to best prepare mushrooms [00:13:04] Lion's Mane cognitive benefits [00:18:15] The functional mushroom sup…
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Bills, bills, bills! Who loves paying bills when it holds us back on spending on the things we love and value? Well, it doesn’t always have to be that way! In this episode, Jen and Jill make space on being able to spend guilt free and prioritizing it on our values. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3W2W6dz 💌 Want to save money and spend b…
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We often forget that good stewardship of our resources is a foundational part of a frugal lifestyle. While it is simply unrealistic to have total zero waste in our everyday lives, frugal zero waste living teaches us beyond wasting less and also fostering intentional consumption and choices. In this re-run episode, Jen and Jill talk about the 5Rs of…
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We want a more intentional life...but HOW do we create it? "Bioinspirationalist" and researcher Dr. Jeff Karp shares life ignition strategies that act as specific catalysts for personal growth and intentional living. Our culture atomizes our attention. It cubes our time, and it flattens our imagination. - Dr. Jeff Karp Get the book! Life Ignition T…
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“I deserve to buy this!” But are you really deserving of it? If you’re someone who thinks adding more items to your cart at checkout is going to solve all of your problems, then you deserve to hear this episode. Jen and Jill, together with Amanda Montell, author of acclaimed books such as Wordslut and Cultish, and a podcast host, talk about cogniti…
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Got nowhere to place your piling-up girl scout cookies? You’re in for the ride! In this episode, Jen and Jill walk through creative ways to make a minimalist pantry. Figure out your next kitchen or pantry setup, the items you might use, and those that need to go! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3vFh339 💌 Want to save money and spend bet…
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We repeat behaviors because they are familiar to us. Our tendency to repeat patterns, even when they don't serve us, is often rooted in our desire for the familiar and our resistance to uncertainty. We cling to these bad habits subconsciously, because they provide a sense of comfort and predictability. In this episode, guest Nicole Whiting talks ab…
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While there are some who find it hard to let go, there are also those who easily discard things. In this episode, Jen and Jill learn from Carleigh Bodrug of PlantYou deliciously simple yet creative ways to repurpose food in hopes of reducing our food waste and being intentional about meal planning. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3TGaOn…
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You are not just a teacher, but an all-rounder, a jack of all trades. Teachers’ honorable work in the classroom should never be undermined and should be greatly compensated. In this episode, Jen and Jill highlight the discrepancies in income and expenses for teachers that unfortunately push them to find additional work and the popular side hustles …
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Welcome to the GOOD, the BAD & the YUMMY, where I share one thing I am loving, one thing I am not, and a super simple recipe or nutrition tip! the GOOD: Whole Body Vibration Therapy (6 reasons I am loving WBVT right now) the BAD: injury recovery sucks. get my tips for making it better. the YUMMY: how to prioritize protein intake even when you don't…
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“I’m 35 and I feel far behind in life." You’re wrong. You’re at the best time to start! In this episode, Jen and Jill discuss the amount (theoretically) you should have saved for retirement at certain ages without disregarding what you truly care about and want to do in life. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/4cvLNEH 💌 Want to save money …
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If you just bought your new spring mattress and discovered the harmful chemicals of having one, this is us telling you that you do not immediately need to buy and swap your new mattress for a no toxin. In this episode, Jen and Jill, together with Alexx, discuss the benefits of reducing toxins in your everyday life and how it intersects with living …
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Have you ever missed out on a huge discount sale at your favorite grocery store? This time, we’re not letting you miss out on any sales! No more FOMOs this year, as in this episode, Jen and Jill explore the seasonal sale cycles of groceries and the best times to buy and stock up your pantry! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3IznkQN 💌 Wan…
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To stay in touch with us during this hiatus, sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. We’d also love your listener feedback about the show; here’s a short survey. You can also contact us by calling our hotline at 1-833-ASK-PACO, by emailing us at weirdfinancepod (at) gmail.com or by submitting your questions here. See omnystudio.…
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While there’s beauty in your uniqueness, navigating a world yet to be designed for you can be quite challenging. In this episode, Jen and Jill discuss the struggles of a neurodivergent when it comes to personal finance and some helpful tips to manage your money. Flaunt your edge and claim the power you have over the system! 🎙️ Get full show notes h…
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[CW: domestic violence, language, dieting/weight loss] "I began my life at 40." Tosca Reno's story of empowerment, renewal, and resilience. Including: Why neither Tosca nor Ella buys into the "anti-aging" narrative Tosca's early challenges, her divorce and obesity From overweight to competing in bodybuilding at age 42 How Tosca's midlife 'Cinderell…
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In a time where indulgence in impulsive buying and consumerism is being equated with self-care, practicing frugality is harder than one may think. Frugality fosters a mindset and lifestyle of creativity, advocating for intentional spending. In this episode, Jen and Jill talk about how frugality encourages one to unleash their creativity in budgetin…
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Is the produce from your local Farmer's Market more expensive than buying from a grocery store? Let’s learn more about farmer's markets and how to shop in them! In this episode, Jen and Jill discover the small yet significant differences between buying from a farmers market and a grocery store and ways to successfully shop from farmers. 🎙️ Get full…
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We're answering 2 listener questions: how to overcome over-analyzing and self-doubt in social situations, and how to find one's identity and purpose after kids. We're talking about overcoming overanalyzing and insecurity, understanding attachment styles, building a relationship with oneself, and finding personal identity and purpose. The more threa…
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