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Episode 191: The Power of Joy-Based Spending: Find Happiness through Smart Money Choices W/ Manisha Thakor

Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

Release Date: 08/22/2023

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Today’s guest is Manisha Thakor. For over 30 years, Manisha has been a counsel and guide to countless individuals seeking to establish sound financial footing. Her unyielding dedication towards women's economic empowerment has been recognized nationwide, attracting attention from the likes of The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and CNN, among others. A Harvard Business School alumna, a chartered financial analyst, and a certified financial planner, Manisha’s credibility is unquestionable. Her latest book, Money Zen, unveils the relationship between emotional wealth and financial health. Through her dedication, she offers a roadmap towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.

In this episode, we cover:

👉the fascinating links between your financial stability and wellness.
👉the 'Never Enough' fallacy and how our obsession with busyness affects us
👉how to make sure that your self-esteem remains unshaken, unwedded to the figures in your bank account.
👉how financial fitness influences your emotional affluence.
👉the principles of joy-centric expenditure or how to spend on stuff that you love without feeling guilty about it

📑More about Manisha Thakor

Manisha Thakor has worked in financial services for over thirty years, with an emphasis on women’s economic empowerment and financial wellbeing. A nationally recognized thought-leader in this space, Thakor has been featured in a wide range of publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, NPR, PBS, CNN, CNBC, Real Simple, and Women’s Health. Prior to writing MoneyZen, Thakor co-authored two personal finance books for women in their twenties and thirties. Today her work focuses on helping individuals of all ages to balance financial health and emotional wealth. Thakor earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, her BA from Wellesley College and is both a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). She splits her time between Portland, Oregon and rural Maine. Her website is MoneyZen.com. Manisha's Media Reel

🌎 Connect with Manisha Thakor  
👉Twitter
👉Instagram
👉LinkedIn
👉YouTube
👉Facebook

🖋️ Some key points

(01:49) - the cult of never enough, 

(08:20) - ripping off the busy badge, 

(13:44) - connecting for balance, 

(16:00) - understanding the root cause, 

(17:07) - self-worth tied to net worth, 

(19:47) - toxicity of self-worth = net worth, 

(24:37) - generating dialogue and support, 

(28:27) - financial health and emotional wealth, 

(33:03) - the concept of joy-based spending, 

(36:26) - budgeting for joy, 

(45:24) - overcoming the fear of achieving less, 

(48:47) - the importance of balancing emotional wealth and financial health, 

(49:50) - resources to learn more, 

(50:58) - defining healthy living today, 

(52:43) - finding balance in life, 

(53:28) - closing remarks and gratitude,

📑 The resources mentioned in this episode are:

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

  • Visit Moneyzen.com to learn more about Manisha Thakor and her work in financial empowerment and wellness.

  • Check out Manisha Thakor's new book, Money Zen: Escape the Cult of Never Enough and Reclaim Your Life, available on her website or at major book retailers.

  • Listen to more episodes of the Drama Free Healthy Living Podcast with Jess Cording for expert insights on nutrition, exercise, self-care, mindset, and more.

  • Take steps to rip off the busy badge by pausing and asking yourself, To whom or what do I need to connect to feel better? and prioritize self-care and meaningful connections.

  • Use the question, For what? to evaluate your activities and determine if they align with your goals and values.

  • Consider seeking support from a financial planner or coach to help you balance your financial health and emotional wealth.

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