Uncensored Money Podcast

 

Women are so good at talking about SO many things. Over brunch we can cover everything from sex to politics to religion to Housewives of Beverley Hills to white jeans in winter. But there’s one subject that we are completely avoiding. That subject is money. 

The problem is, we can’t afford to avoid it. That’s because as women, we’re kind of sucking at it. There is a wage gap that exists not simply in the corporate world but in the world of small and medium business owners where women should be on par with men. There is a gap between men and women that we’ve tossed in the too hard basket for the moment in our superannuation funds. And there’s a widening gap between those who own property and those who do not. 

And let’s not even talk about the role money and power holds in our society. 

That’s why ladies I believe finance is a feminist issue. It’s time we started to uncensor money.

Here you'll find chats about money where we throw off the notion that money is crass or uncomfortable. It's all about becoming comfortable bringing money into our everyday conversations and through it, figuring out what our own money story is and whether we might want to change it.

Enjoy!

Uncensored Money

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Season 5


Uncensored Money Season Five: "If Only I Earned Enough", Mel and Lawsie Discuss Money Myths

On this episode of Uncensored Money, Mel and Lawsie talk about the money myth, “If only I earned more income, life would be so much easier”. And certainly, for some people, this might be entirely true, but they wonder if, for many others, it’s not necessarily what you’re earning that makes things difficult.

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Uncensored Money Season Five: Are You Getting Enough Financial Hydration.

In this solo episode, Mel talks about how we’re often looking for a magic pill to speed up our financial success while leaving the basics behind. Using an analogy brought on by a trip to the dermatologist, Mel discusses the concept of financial hydration, giving you three simple basics that you can implement to look after your financial wellbeing. 

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Uncensored Money Season Five: My Biggest Announcement Yet.

This week in Uncensored Money, Mel and Lawsie talk about wanting what’s best for you, not just what others think is best for you. And, they announce a update to the My Financial Adulting Plan that may change everything.

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Uncensored Money Season Five: I Wish We Didn’t Celebrate International Women’s Day.

This week is International Women’s Day, and you might think with the theme of Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment Mel would rejoice, talking about how important this theme is. In this episode instead, Mel talks about why she is tired of International Women’s Day, why she wishes we put as much thought into it as we do International Men’s Day, as well as some simple things you can do this week to recognise it.

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Uncensored Money Season Five: When is enough, enough? Mel and Lawsie discuss overconsumption and its effect on our finances.

In this episode of Uncensored Money, Mel and Lawsie discuss unintentional overconsumption. And how it can leave your closet bursting, and your wallet empty.

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Uncensored Money Season Five: What Would You Do? Mel & Lawsie Talk Ethical Spending and Investing.

In this episode of Uncensored Money, Mel and Lawsie discuss what ethical means to them (and you), through a series of What Would You Do questions. Through this and a discussion of how they view sustainability differently, Lawsie and Mel talk about what is ethical spending and investing, and how to gradually reset to spending and investing more in line with your values.

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Uncensored Money Season Five: "She's so lucky". It's Time To Make Your Own Luck.

In this solo episode, Mel talks about why the words, “She’s so lucky” are like quicksand for your finances (and your business if you have one) and what she thinks you should be doing instead...

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Uncensored Money Season Five: Mel talks Developing Great Habits with Dr Gina Cleo.

Want to know how to develop great financial habits? That’s exactly what this episode is all about. Mel chats with Dr Gina Cleo, one of the world’s leading experts in habits. Gina has a PhD in habit change, is an Assistant Professor at Bond University, and is an Accredited Practicing Dietician.

Mel talks to Gina about sustainable habits, goal setting, and setting great habits for your finances (and all your lives). It’s a discussion travelling from the benefits of habit trackers, into the nitty gritty, like how when everything is a challenge, even setting a habit as small as brushing your teeth can be a win that sets you onto a path for recovery.

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Uncensored Money Season Five: Money Chats with MFAP Alumni: Chloe's Story.

Wish you could listen in as someone just like you chatted about money? That’s what our Money Chats are all about.

In this episode, Mel is chatting with My Financial Adulting Plan alumni Chloe, a Melbourne mum of two. Chloe talks about taking the course in mid 2023, and the impact and changes that she and her husband have made since. Listen and be inspired to take charge of your own finances.

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Uncensored Money Season Five: Money Chats with MFAP Alumni: Jodie's Story.

Wish you could listen in as someone just like you chatted about money? That’s what our Money Chats are all about.

In this episode, Mel is chatting with My Financial Adulting Plan alumni Jodie who is a fifty-something single mum. Jodie talks about where she was at a year ago and the changes she’s made over the last 12 months. Listen and be inspired to take charge of your own finances.

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Uncensored Money Season Five: What If You’re Not At The Age And Stage You Should Be.

In this episode, Lawsie and Mel talk about three of the questions we’re asked the most is. ‘Where should I be at financially at my age’? How much super do you think I should have at my age? And how much should I be investing at my age? 

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Uncensored Money Season Five: 3 Things You Should Be Stopping, Starting & Continuing When It Comes To Your Money.

In this episode, Mel and Lawsie talk about great financial processes and habits, plus give you things to do this month so you feel motivated and empowered to keep going.

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Uncensored Money Season Five: Your NY Resolutions Aren't Yours: Let's Talk About Goals & Mimetic Desire.

Mel believes many of us should be tossing our New Year's resolutions out the window. In this new season episode, she talks about New Year's resolutions, goals, mimetic desire and your finances and addresses how understanding what YOU really want is key to having great finances.

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