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Money stress isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systems problem. In this episode, Lauren welcomes back Jesse Mecham, founder of You Need A Budget (YNAB), to unpack why so many high-achieving women still feel anxious about money—even when they’re earning more than ever. Jesse explains why the goal isn’t spending less, but spending with intention, and how a few mindset shifts can dramatically reduce money anxiety, decision fatigue, and guilt around spending. This conversation reframes budgeting as a tool for clarity, confidence, and actually enjoying your money again.
You’ll learn:
- Why earning more doesn’t automatically reduce money stress—and what actually does
- How “giving every dollar a job” creates confidence and ends constant financial second-guessing
- What modern money tools (like Buy Now, Pay Later and AI automation) get wrong—and how to use tech without losing awareness or control
Show Notes
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Jesse 2020 podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-rules-for-gaining-control-of-your-money-and/id1434354911?i=1000489700656
Guest Resources:
YNAB app: https://www.ynab.com/
YNAB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YNABofficial
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