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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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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Money Isn’t Scary - Money Mindset, Money Anxiety, Intentional Spending, Saving Money, Money Management
Meghan Dwyer - Financial Planner, Money Mindset Coach, Boy Mom
Feel Confident and Secure in your Relationship With Money Are you sick of feeling overwhelmed whenever you open you bank account? Do you want to learn to spend money with intention instead of emotion? Do you want to stop staying small and have more confidence in your financial decisions? In this podcast, you will find actionable steps and emotional support to free yourself from shame and help you find peace around money. My mission is to remove the cultural stigma around money, so that you f ...
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Maybe All We Really Need is to Choose a Better Thought...
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This week on the podcast, I'm doing a check-in. It's been a bit since I've done a solo episode and I've realized in the craziness of the season, I've been relying on things outside of me to get me though. I've been outsourcing my happiness and wellbeing, relying on other things to impact my mood day-to-day. But I choose a different thought. I choos…
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Simplified Meal Planning | Low Ingredient Meal Plans
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The summer has begun, and the laziness, or perhaps, as we would like to call it, a “restful” season, has finally kicked in. I know many of you want to rest and slow down this summer, so let’s capitalize on that! In this episode, Jen and Jill share tips on simplifying your meal planning and recipes that require fewer ingredients! 🎙️ Get full show no…
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BONUS: How to Strengthen the Pelvic Floor at Home (#347)
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We're continuing the conversation about pelvic floor health for women. In this bonus episode: How to tone pelvic floor muscles Why Kegels might not be right for you Signs of weak pelvic floor muscles Uterine Prolapse and pelvic floor health What is the Yarlap device? DIY Pelvic Floor relaxation techniques Proper Kegel exercise techniques Special Pr…
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DFS: How Catherine Paid Off $27,000 in Student Loan in 5 Months
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Life after school is daunting, perhaps due to the desire to prove to oneself that we can be adults with a bright and stable life, but life isn’t a movie and adulthood is far from a steady life pace. In this episode, Jen and Jill listen to Catherine’s story of paying off her $27,000 student loan in just 5 months after graduating. 🎙️ Get full show no…
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Finding Your Brave with Children's Book Author, Kaley Mills
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This week, I'm sharing my conversation with children's book author, Kaley Mills. Kaley's books, Bianca the Brave and upcoming book, Merrick the Master, move beyond just a good story. They teach kids of all ages, and adults, messages about bravery, curiosity and openness and compassion. In our conversation, Kaley and I talk about the power of being …
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346: Pelvic Floor Health, Incontinence, Bladder Botox and Vaginal Birth Trauma - Postpartum Facts with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald
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Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, a Urogynecologist and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon, on women's pelvic floor health after childbirth, during perimenopause and after menopause. Including: Urge incontinence and stress incontinence Bladder Botox injections to treat incontinence Bladder irritants - little known diet choices that may be causing bladder spasms (…
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Why travel far when you can enjoy the gorgeous places nearby? It’s convenient and budget-friendly! Grab a pen and paper, because in this episode, Jen and Jill revisit staycation ideas for your summer, sparking creativity in frugality. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/453GmJw 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get Th…
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DFS: How Megan Paid Off $20K of Debt in 6 Months
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We don’t often give much credit to our teachers that they get paid less than what they deserve. Many of them are struggling to pay off ballooning debts and are forced to live paycheck to paycheck. In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Megan to share her debt free journey including creative strategies to save money and mindset shifts as a teac…
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345: My Teeth Fell Out (really); Spirulina Superfood, Oura Ring Pros/Cons + Life Update {G/B/Y}
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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! In this episode: Spirulina superfood Oura Ring review Plat based protein recipes Why I'm a total disaster right now... Clear teeth aligners Sciatica Get the Frozen Shoulder blog Episode show notes: https://www.onairella.com/…
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What will you do when you have planned and prepared the best meal you could possibly make, but then your kids say no and leave the plate untouched? Now, throwing it away is the easiest answer, but food waste is a big money waste too. In this episode, Jen and Jill answer how we can reduce our food waste with kids in easy and manageable ways. 🎙️ Get …
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What if There Is No ‘Right’ Answer? with Anti-Burnout Coach and Therapist, Katherine Stinson
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Today, I'm sharing my conversation with Katherine Stinson. Katherine is a therapist and coach who works with people to identify and dismantle cultural drivers of burnout so they can serve big visions more sustainably. Her job is to explore with you and ask good questions. She doesn’t promise quick fixes, simple answers, or five steps to a known out…
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What time is it? Summertime! It’s your vacation…but maybe not your finances! Summer is the second season, next to winter, wherein everyone is expected to spend more. Let’s find out in this episode as Jen and Jill share what to look out for and prepare for this summer in order to stay on budget and enjoy this season’s freedom! 🎙️ Get full show notes…
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344: Navigating Healthcare Misinformation in the Age of Social Media - Dr. Geeta Nayyar
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Join Ella in a candid conversation with Dr. Geeta Nayyar about healthcare information, mis-information, and dis-information in the age of social media. · Is social media is a boon or bane for healthcare consumers? · Is it a tool for empowerment or a breeding ground for misinformation? · Should consumers blindly follow medical professionals, or is i…
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Redefining Money and Cultivating Self-Trust with Heather Chauvin
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Today, I'm sharing my conversation with Heather Chauvin, a renowned leadership coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and author of the book ‘Dying to Be a Good Mother’. Heather helps ‘successful’ women courageously and authentically live, work, and parent on their own terms. Heather started her career as a social worker helping adults understand childr…
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How Much Cash Should You Have Saved? with Brian Preston of The Money Guy
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We love convenience, who doesn’t? We love anything that will make our lives faster and easier; hence, we love cashless transactions but we have forgotten how significant it is to have cash. In this episode, Jen and Jill join Brian Preston of The Money Guy to discuss the importance of having saved cash, whether as emergency funds or for opportunitie…
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How to Simplify Your Life to Save More Money
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Ever feel like your possessions have possessed your life? If it's badly affecting your finances, it might be time to say 'enough.' In this episode, Jen and Jill define what and when is enough for our finances through simplification, which will greatly encourage our mindset and overall finances. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/4dGF3En 💌 …
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Today I'm sharing my perspectives on this hectic time of year, especially for parents. We're juggling a lot of competing priorities, schedules and extra costs. I provide my perspectives and some tips on how to move through this season with grace and maybe even enjoy it too :) Join my Mindful Money Mamas Facebook Group to hear more from me and other…
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What Happens When You Stop Impulse Shopping
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We always see the “how-tos” or ways not to impulse shop, but what really happens after? How effective and beneficial is it in attaining our financial goals? In this episode, Jen and Jill read stories of real people who have overcome impulse shopping to discover and learn about its impact on our financial goals and, ultimately, our lives. 🎙️ Get ful…
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343: Natural Alternatives to Botox & Fillers - GET SNATCHED with face yoga, face massage, mewing, facial cupping, Gua Sha
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Discover the power of mewing, face yoga, and face massage for achieving a lifted appearance. Connect with Yulia: @yuliadiumea Show notes: www.onairella.com/post/343-face-yoga In this episode: Mewing for a snatched jawline - what is it, how to do it Can facial massage and exercise to be alternative for invasive treatments? The profound impact of pos…
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Identify Healthcare Overbilling with Scott Speranza
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We came to a point where acquiring diseases and viruses no longer makes us super anxious, but rather from receiving a lengthy hospital bill and medical expenses! In this episode, Jen and Jill, together with Scott Speranza, CEO of HealthLock, discover a long list of medical billing errors and share ways to identify and dispute healthcare overbilling…
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How to Raise Money-Smart Kids with Robin Taub
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Today, I'm sharing my conversation with Robin Taub, a CPA, financial consultant, Keynote speaker and Award-winning Author of The Wisest Investment: Teaching Your Kids to Be Responsible, Independent and Money-Smart for Life. How to talk to our kids about money is a topic that I get a lot of questions about and I’m so glad to have such an incredible …
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Will it surprise you when you find out that the 10% off deal you got when you purchased your new containers is the actual price? In this episode, Jen and Jill give FREE hot takes on marketing ploys such as how discounts and price sales are made to trick you into buying, costing you more! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/4bk7lT9 💌 Want to…
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When paying off debt, it feels like a forever process of trying to decrease its amount, but when you look back, time just flew by like a wind! Jen shares her story of paying off her debt of $78,000 in just 2 years. Together with Jill, they celebrate and talk about the mindset shifts Jen needed to work on to pay off debt. 🎙️ Get full show notes here…
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342: My 8 Unhealthiest Habits (and a few good ones) {G/B/Y}
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I'm sharing 8 of my least healthy habits, and what I do to balance (some of) them, plus a recipe for 4-ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls. It's the GOOD, the BAD & the YUMMY! Resources Mentioned: Functional mushrooms, eg Lion's Mane* - in my coffee every day! Amino acids* and creatine - my daily sports drink mix Collagen - it will kick in…
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This week, I'm sharing my thoughts on borrowed beliefs - both when it helps us and when it hinders us. I share some personal experiences where I've needed to borrow belief in myself when I didn't have it from someone else until I could find it, as well as times when I have borrowed beliefs from others that don't serve me. Join my Mindful Money Mama…
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Asking Questions That Lead to Better Spending Decisions with Jeff Wetzler
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We were conditioned to prioritize independence and self-sufficiency, sometimes at the expense of nurturing meaningful relationships. In this episode, Jen and Jill encourage us to refine our ways of asking the people in our lives, which results in better spending decisions. Joined by Jeff Wetzler, they explore the “ask approach” and its significance…
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May is here, and so are yard sales! We have finally entered the season of yard sales, and some may have already been hunting and lining up for these sales. Don’t worry, Jen and Jill share tips on making the most of your yard sale stop and their experiences buying from one. Know which items to add to your list on your next yard sale visit! 🎙️ Get fu…
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Why Nonjudgemental Curiosity is so Important for our Money and Mental Health with Frugal Friends Host, Jill Sirianni
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Today I’m chatting with Jill Sirianni. Jill is a licensed clinical social worker and co-host of the top-rated Frugal Friends podcast and she loves exploring the connections between money behaviors and mental health. In our conversation, we talk about the journey of learning about ourselves with nonjudgmental curiosity, the lingering effects that ou…
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Grocery Store vs. Warehouse Club Savings Analysis
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Ever walk out of a warehouse club and realize you bought way too many things that weren't on your list? It’s time we turn you into a pro-bulk shopper, not an impulsive one! In this episode, Jen and Jill explore the myths about warehouse clubs and discuss pro tips on bulk buying. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3xvEWuR 💌 Want to save mon…
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341: Nourish Your Brain: Understanding the Links Between Diet and Mental Health - Dr. Georgia Ede
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Change your diet, change your mind? As a nutritional and metabolic psychiatrist, Dr. Georgia Ede specializes in addressing the dietary and metabolic root causes of mental health conditions. We discuss: The impact of food on mental health The link between insulin resistance and mental health Blood sugar and brain health Children's nutrition and what…
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How to Keep Your Garden Alive with Nicole Johnsey Burke
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Does creating a garden sound magical and fairytale-like to you? But you always end up killing your plants, demotivating you to build one? Well, we all had the same experience as you do. In this episode, Jen and Jill talk all things gardening for beginners and to those who are hesitant to start with Nicole Johnsey Burke. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!…
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Anger, Sadness and Finding Emotional Balance with Inside Out Screenwriter, Meg Lefauve
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Today, I'm sharing my conversation with Meg Lefauve, Oscar-nominated screenwriter for the Disney Pixar film, Inside Out. It was so cool to be able to talk to Meg and learn more about the inner workings of a movie that has had such an impact on me and my parenting journey. We talk about the importance of embracing our inner Anger (especially as wome…
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Celebrating 6 years and 400 episodes with the husbands back on the show! If you're hoping to get any financial advice in this episode, you will get a little. But this episode delivers all the things you asked for: the husbands, one-star reviews, and Q&As. We've laughed, we've learned, we've had great conversations, and now it's time to celebrate al…
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