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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The Clever Girls Know Podcast is brought to you by Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S. that empowers women to ditch debt, save money and build real wealth in order to live life on their own terms! Hosted by founder and CEO of Clever Girl Finance, Bola Sokunbi, the podcast shares open and honest conversations with real women at different stages of their financial and life journeys to inspire and motivate other women on their ...
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The simple sophisticate is someone who prefers quality over quantity, sensible living over mindless consumption, personal style instead of trendy fashions, has an insatiable curiosity for life’s endless questions and a desire to live a truly fulfilling life rather than being led around by the nose. Inspired by her lifestyle blog The Simply Luxurious Life, Shannon Ables (the original Simple Sophisticate) shares with listeners tips on how to live a refined life on an everyday income, a life of ...
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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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342: Finding Contentment Without Complacency In Our Finances With Jill Sirianni
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On this episode of the podcast, Jill Sirianni joins us to discuss the topic of contentment vs. complacency when it comes to our finances. Jill is the co-host of Frugal Friends Podcast and co-author of 'Buy What You Love Without Going Broke', releasing January 2025. She and her husband paid off $60,000 of debt over 7 years while cash flowing her mas…
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369: Chronic Pain Relief + Increased Mobility: The Transformative Benefits of Fascia Release - Julia Blackwell
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Fascia is a connective tissue that plays a crucial role in the body's structure and function. Julia Blackwell, a fascia release practitioner, says fascia is like "plastic wrap" that envelops every muscle, organ, and nerve in the body. This intricate 3-dimensional network facilitates movement, shock absorption, and overall bodily function. [00:01:20…
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388: Why Not . . . Become the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of Your Own Life and Experience Financial Freedom for the Rest of Your Life? 14 Foundational Pieces
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What I would like to share with you today are 14 foundational pieces that will establish and continue to grow your financial freedom. Whether you work for a boss or work for yourself, I will be sharing how to make your way to financial freedom and also remain financially free once you arrive without being stagnant. In other words, when we are finan…
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Asking for help can be super awkward, uncomfortable, and scary. But here’s the thing: not having a close-knit community is costing us more than we realize. It’s not just about missing out on the occasional favor, it’s about missing out on the support and fun that comes from having a strong community around us. In this episode, Jen and Jill dives in…
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We are not saying you shouldn't be aware of or manage your money well, we are saying you don’t need a budget to thrive financially. Yes, there is a difference! One is just not right, while the other suggests more flexible and freeing ways to spend. In this episode, Jen and Jill discuss money management and how a hundred budgeting templates may not …
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⚡️ MINI-SODE: Bet on Yourself - You Will Figure It Out
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A bite-sized boost to your day! How did Daina built a $200M company from nothing? By starting BEFORE she was ready. I had no idea what I was getting into, but I did it anyway. - Daina Trout, Founder, Health-Ade Kombucha 🎧 GET THE FULL EPISODE: 278: Daina Trout 📝 SHOW NOTES: www.onairella.com/post/278-daina-trout 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for our full-length, wee…
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367: The Power of Colostrum + Fiber for Gut Health & Hormonal Balance {G/B/Y}
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SIMPLE HEALTH TIPS: Colostrum and Fiber for Perimenopause and Overall Health Benefits - it's the GOOD, the BAD & the YUMMY! Timestamps: [00:03:01] What is colostrum? [00:05:10] Bovine colostrum benefits for adults [00:08:14] Colostrum benefits for women [00:12:21] We need more fiber [00:15:12] Fiber's role in estrogen clearance [00:18:12] Specific …
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How Contentment Leads to Better Spending with Shannon Ables
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Luxury isn’t just about extravagance. Sometimes, it’s the simple, priceless moments in life that we don’t even realize, like reading a book, walking your dog, or enjoying a quiet cup of coffee! In this episode, Jen and Jill join Shannon Ables of The Simply Luxurious Life to guide us through how to identify little luxuries, and how we can build skil…
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INTRODUCING: The Other Side of Success episode 001 - Jessica Buchanan
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BONUS! Preview Ella's new podcast, The Other Side of Success Episode 001: Jessica Buchanan survived captivity in Somalia for 93 days. This is a story of survival, courage, and the will to thrive against all odds. Jessica shares her incredible story of survival and resilience after being kidnapped in Africa. There's so much insight in the harrowing …
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Frugal Friends Book Club: 4 Self Help Books to Read This Fall
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It's the mind itself that shapes the body. This fall season, embracing a new mindset will bring about changes that come with comfort and ease. So, join Jen and Jill as they share another set of engaging book recommendations that explore mindset shifts, relationships, time management, and strengthening love muscles! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http…
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⚡️MINI-SODE: "I would rather die trying than give up" - Life After Loss - Sue G.
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A bite-sized boost to your day! Sue Guerrieri, shares a powerful story of grief and determination after the tragic loss of her daughter. Sue's story is one of resilience and the power of a positive mindset, even in the face of unimaginable loss. I would rather die trying than give up. - Sue Guerrieri 🎧 GET THE FULL EPISODE 223: Making Space for Gri…
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364: The Hidden Cost of Sexless Relationships | Why High Achievers May Struggle with Pleasure - Dr. Jordin Wiggins
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"One of the red flags for a pleasure problem is when your partner comes up behind you, grabs you, and you just get the ick." Dr. Jordin Wiggins joins Ella to discuss "the pleasure problem." From sex to food to experiences, explore how prioritizing pleasure can lead to a better quality of life. Tune in for real, honest conversations about creating a…
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387: The Importance of 'Hero' Pieces in Your Wardrobe and the 6 Core Components
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When we think of the term hero in its typical circumstance, we think of someone saving the day, making everything better, and restoring the peace, security and joy to those or what had momentarily been in peril. Now fashion or our personal style is not a life or death situation, I will acknowledge this upfront, but for the purposes of today's conve…
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A biweekly budget is perfect for those who get paid every other week. It helps you structure your budget around your paychecks so you can better plan your finances. Learn out how to create a biweekly budget that works for you in this episode! ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ f…
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‘Tis the season of giving…and big spending! Last time, we discussed how to maximize the season, but this episode is all about minimizing it. So this fall, we’re focusing on budgeting and overall check-ins to ensure we wrap up the year on a positive note. In this episode, Jen and Jill share a fall to-do list to help you plan ahead, prepare for the u…
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Kick Burnout to The Curb to Make Better Spending Decisions with Jess Massey
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A new emotion has entered—burnout! It’s not the worst of the worst, but it is our common enemy. It’s the feeling that stops time and makes us exhausted just by existing. We know it, and we feel it, and now our spending is at risk because of it. That’s why, in this episode, Jen and Jill join Jess Massey of The Hustle Sanely Podcast to share how to i…
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⚡️MINI-SODE: The cheat code for BUILDING MUSCLE and GETTING MORE PROTEIN!
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A bite-sized boost to your day! Amino acids support processes like protein synthesis, muscle gain, brain function, hormone regulation, metabolism, and more. Kion founder Angelo Keely explains how amino acids can boost your protein synthesis whether you worked out or not! 🎧 Get the FULL EPISODE: www.onairella.com/post/320-amino-acids 🌟 CONNECT with …
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362: Walking for Weight Loss? | Timing & Combining Supplements | Unhealthy Eaters in the Family... What do I do? - Listener Q&A
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**00:02:08 - QUES 1: Walking vs. Running for Fitness** 00:03:54 - Comparing Walking and Running: Injury Prevention, Hormonal Impact, Appetite Control, Caloric Burn 00:10:16 - How to Walk to Mimic Running Benefits **00:12:56 - QUES 2: Timing + Combining Supplements for Efficacy** 00:18:58 - Timing Recommendations & Conflicting Supplements 00:19:18 -…
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Sometimes an extra $1000 can come in really handy. Whether to pay some bills, save money for an upcoming trip, or expand your emergency fund, who wouldn’t want another $1,000? If this sounds like something you are interested in, I have some great ideas for how to save $1,000 fast! Keep listening! ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: ht…
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Overconsumption is out, underconsumption core is IN! We're talking about squeezing out the last drop of soap or shampoo, using up every bit of toothpaste, and rocking that dented flask. In this episode, Jen and Jill talk about what it is, why it’s gaining popularity, why you should care about it, and what you can do to spread the message! 🎙️ Get fu…
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How Jill Paid Off $56,000 of Debt Over 7 Years
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Life update! Because so much can change in two years. While the story remains the same, learning, perspective, and goals definitely change. But it’s a good thing to remind ourselves of the hard times we’ve come across and surpassed. In this episode, Jen and Jill rewind Jill’s debt pay-off journey to celebrate being debt-free and also, her very spec…
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⚡️MINI-SODE: Are you hustling for your self-worth?
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A bite-sized boost to your day! "While engaging in behaviors seeking love and worth, I didn't know that I was hustling for my worth, but I knew I wanted to be seen so bad, I wanted to be valued so bad, I wanted to feel enough so badly." - Shanta Jackson Ella talks with Shanta, The Homegirl Therapist about how to STOP SEEKING VALIDATION from others.…
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360: Hot Flashes, Semaglutides for Perimenopause, and All Things Estrogen - Dr. Jessica Shepherd
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Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified gynecologist and menopause expert joins Ella to discuss: 00:00:00 - Introducing Dr. Jessica Shepherd 00:05:30 - Importance of Estrogen in Women's Health 00:11:37 - Managing Hot Flashes and Night Sweats 00:18:48 - Zone 2 Exercise - beneficial or not for perimenopausal women? 00:25:23 - Advice for women before …
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Are you also one of those who goes “I’ll keep this, just in case” and then years go by and you still haven’t used it, but when you revisit the item, you keep it in again just in case? If so, consider this a wake-up call: you don’t need all of this stuff! In this episode, Jen and Jill join Dawn Madsen of The Minimal Mom to share her life living with…
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Repeat after me: I shop AT the grocery store, I am not THE grocery store! You are not a vending machine for snacks and definitely not a storage space for products that will end up going bad in the fridge without being used, so tell yourself, you’re not going to overbuy! In this episode, Jen and Jill read an article that shares helpful, realistic, a…
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⚡️MINI-SODE: Get Uncomfortable! Embracing Uncertainty Expands What's Possible
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⚡️ A bite-sized boost to your day! From fitness to making new friends, being willing to be uncomfortable - and recognizing that uncertainty is required for creating new experiences - can make all the difference. Nicole and Ella discuss: Fitness vs. Movement...Control vs. Joy Why we should practice the art of being uncomfortable Taking small steps t…
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386: What I Have Learned So Far in French Class, Part Huit (8)
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The learning continues, and the French language continues to become clearer and clearer with each word I hear. Granted, it is a slow journey of progress, but indeed progress has been made. As I sat watching both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Jeux Paris, I found myself for the first time actually wishing there were no translations as I f…
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We want to walk with you through your financial journey. Therefore, we're giving you an exclusive sneak peek of our new book, "Buy What You Love Without Going Broke"! In this episode, Jen and Jill delve deeper into the heart of the book, which talks about values-based spending, principles we can hold on to, and the foundation for making financial d…
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358: Ayahuasca for Healing, Transformation and Growth {explicit}
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{this episode contains mature themes; listen with care} "Ayahuasca is not a magic bullet. Ayahuasca is a door you open to your healing journey. " Explore the transformative power of ayahuasca and its impact on depression and mental health, trauma healing, and personal growth with Sam Believ, the founder of the largest ayahuasca retreat center in Co…
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DFS: Denise Job Hopped Her Way to Increase Income & Pay Off $19K of Debt
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There’s a saying that goes “a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes is better than a master of one”! As we approach the last part of our Debt-Free Summer, let’s remember that we can do so much more! In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Denise to share a four year debt-free journey, and how switching jobs and good money minds…
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⚡️MINI-SODE: Throw this Common Kitchen Health Hazard AWAY.
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⚡️A bite-sized boost to your feed! Why non-stick cookware is TERRIBLE for you, and what to buy instead, plus: What makes non-stick cookware toxic? (PFAs/PFOAs) How does it affect people and household pets What kind of cookware is safe? No choice? How to use non-stick more safely 📝 SHOW NOTES: www.onairella.com/non-stick 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for our full-len…
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356: Migraines: Root Causes, Hope and Healing - ft. Diane Ducarme
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There is hope on the other side of migraines! By combining Western science, Eastern medicine, and technology, Diane Ducarme helps individuals understand the root causes of migraines and reclaim their lives. We discuss: What exactly is a migraine? Why are migraines more common in women? What triggers migraines most often? Impact of contraceptives on…
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385: Talking Finances & Contentment with Jill Sirianni of the Frugal Friends podcast
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When it comes to finances, to solely focus on the numbers actually can hinder the success and outcomes we seek of not only financial freedom, but deep everyday contentment. Co-host of the established podcast Frugal Friends, Jill Sirianni joins me to not only talk about the founding premise of their show which debuted back in 2018 and now has more t…
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339: Relocating To Ghana, Financial Changes & The Truth About The “Soft Life” With Kara Stevens
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On this podcast episode, Kara Stevens, author, financial expert and foundero f the Frugal Feminista discusses relocating to Ghana, financial changes and the truth about the “soft life”! Kara’s relatable financial advice has been featured on Forbes, CNN, Business Insider, Huffington Post, Yahoo Finance, ESSENCE, Women’s Day Magazine, The Washington …
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