This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, I’m joined by Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, co-hosts of the Frugal Friends podcast and authors of Buy What You Love Without Going Broke. We dive into the true meaning of frugality, breaking away from the common perception of it being about deprivation or cheapness. Instead, Jen and Jill frame frugality as intentional, value-driven spending that supports your goals and priorities. They share insights on understanding spending habits, using a 90-day transaction inventory to uncover patterns, and how dopamine fasting can reprogram spending behaviors. Tune in for practical tips and strategies to help you spend with purpose, align your money with what truly matters, and find joy on your path to financial freedom.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

• That frugality is not about wanting less but wanting different and embracing the desire for big things in life. It’s about good stewardship of all resources.
• The need for flexibility and fluidity in spending decisions, especially during different life stages. 
• How a no spend challenge can be a way to pause non-essential spending and give the brain space to ask important questions about spending behaviors. 
• How to align spending with deeper values such as faith, family, friends, and fulfilling work.

Other Links Mentioned in episode:

• Jen's previous episode on the Journey to Launch Podcast: How to Use Frugality and No Spend Challenges to Accelerate Your Money Journey + Side Hustle Tips w/ Jen Smith
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