{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68dfa8d2965488b63ac12da1/68dfa8de1300c48ae1e92443?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Life of YOU: “I’m Terrified to Look at My Bank Balance”","description":"<p><strong>Welcome to The Life of YOU!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The bonus series where we tackle your dilemmas and share expert advice on navigating life’s trickier moments.</p><p><br></p><p>This week, I’m joined by <strong>Clare Seal</strong>—finance writer, speaker, and founder of <em>The Financial Wellbeing Forum</em>. Clare rose to prominence with her Instagram account <strong>@myfrugalyear</strong>, where she openly shared her journey of getting out of £27,000 of debt. Since then, she’s become a leading voice in financial wellness, breaking down the emotional and psychological barriers that impact how we manage money.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, we discuss the complex relationship between <strong>money, self-worth, and relationships</strong>, offering practical advice on how to <strong>overcome financial anxiety, communicate better with a partner about money, and build a healthier mindset around spending.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Today’s Listener Questions:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>💸 <strong>Anon asks:</strong> <em>“I’m a saver, but my partner is a spender. We keep fighting about finances—how do we stop money from becoming a constant source of stress?”</em></p><p><br></p><p>💰 <strong>Marie asks:</strong> <em>“I feel guilty when I spend money on myself, even when I can afford it. How do I change my mindset?”</em></p><p><br></p><p>📉 <strong>Lisa asks:</strong> <em>“Every time I check my bank account, I get a horrible sinking feeling. How can I break the habit of avoiding my finances?”</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU</strong></p><p><br></p><p>🗣 Got a question or a story to share? Text or send a voice note on <strong>07796657512</strong>—just start your message with <strong>LOB</strong></p><p><br></p><p>💬 Use the WhatsApp shortcut: <a href=\"https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB\"><strong>https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOB</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>📧 Prefer email? Drop us a line at <strong>lifeofbryony@dailymail.co.uk</strong></p><p><br></p><p>If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it—it really helps!</p><p><br></p><p>Bryony xx</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><p>🎙 <strong>Presenter:</strong> Bryony Gordon</p><p>🎙 <strong>Guest:</strong> Clare Seal</p><p>🎧 <strong>Content Producer:</strong> Jonathan O’Sullivan</p><p>🎥 <strong>Audio &amp; Video Editor:</strong> Luke Shelley</p><p>📢 <strong>Executive Producer:</strong> Mike Wooller</p><p><br></p><p><em>A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.</em></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"Daily Mail"}