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26: Are You the Best Version of Yourself? (The Question That Changes Everything)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Are you the best version of yourself?

Not the version that shows up for a meeting…

Not the version you post online…

But the real version.

The one your family experiences every day.

In this episode, we’re having a deeper conversation than you might expect.

Because life on your terms isn’t just about money…

It’s about who you are while you’re living it.

We’ll talk about:

How easy it is to slowly drift away from who you want to be
Why major life changes can reveal who you’ve become
How choosing joy daily brings you back to yourself

If you’ve ever wondered whether you like the person you’re becoming… this episode is for you.

Ready to learn how to create lasting financial clarity and freedom? Financial Independence Society is the place to be! Your journey to financial security begins with my free masterclass. The 4-Step Map to Financial Security: Without Tracking Lattes.

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25: The Day I Realized Budgeting Wasn’t Enough

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -0400

There was a time in my life when everything looked perfectly fine on the outside…

The house was beautiful.

The bills were paid.

Life looked…good.

But underneath it all, there was a quiet unease I couldn’t ignore.

In this episode, I’m sharing the moment everything changed — the day I realized that budgeting alone wasn’t going to create the kind of financial security I truly wanted.

Because here’s the truth:

Financial freedom isn’t something you chase… it’s something you build.

We’ll talk about:

The difference between managing money and building wealth
Why so many women feel “fine”… but not secure
The mindset shift that changed everything for me

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things with money… but still wondering if it’s enough, this episode is for you.

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24: Money Is Power

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Did you know that money is power? Meaning - when you not only have money, but you know what to do with your money - you have power.

Education in anything creates self-assurance, confidence and feeling of being in control. Because you know.

And, since money can be a total stressor in the lives of most women…I would love to see you in control of your own money. I would love to see you with fat investment accounts and the financial future of your dreams.

In this episode I chat about:

Money isn't taught anywhere and as a result...
That lack of education can hold you back from reaching your fiancial goals.
Investing is key in growing money so your money can work for you (and not the other way around).
Money power is available to anyone - including YOU!

Show links:

Stop making the same mistakes: 3 Financial Mistakes Most Women Make (and how to avoid them)

Download your transactions and save: You Need a Budget (YNAB)

Learn how to become financially FREE: How to Create Wealth

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23: Women Are More Stressed About Money Than Men (and what to do about it)

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:29:00 -0400

Does money stress you out? Paying bills. Having enough money for retirement? Taking care of your kids? Do you sometimes feel that no matter how hard you work or how much money you will make you will never have enough?

As a matter of fact - money, or the lack of money, is the #1 stressor in the lives of most women. Even if you make a good income…there is still that feeling of being behind.

If you would like to figure out what stresses you out about money and figure out how to eliminate that stress, this podcast is for you!

In this Podcast I chat about:

How money can have a negative impact on your health.
Women to men ratio as it pertains to money stress.
How the earnings of women can impact stress.
How to eliminate the money stressors.
And more!

SHOW LINKS:

Grab the FREE workbook: How to Create Wealth (and Financial Freedom)
How I paid off $200,000 in debt: Watch the Video
3 Financial Mistakes *Most* Women Make (and how to avoid them) FREE download: https://positivelyjane.net/3-financial-mistakes
Need to pay off debt? Start with: How to Payoff Credit Card Debt Fast
Grab the worksheet: Debt Snowball Worksheet
Read the Bankrate Survey
Track your income and spending: You Need a Budget (YNAB)
Retirement Calculator: https://positivelyjane.net/retirement-calculator

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22: 8 Reasons Why Women Overspend

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Are you a victim of overspending? Meaning…you know you shouldn’t hit that buy button or cruise the Target aisles or whip out that credit card for the cutest outfit ever! But you buy it anyway and think that you will figure out how to pay for it later even though your budget is screaming NO!

Have you ever set up a budget and then could not stick to it so you felt like a failure in your own financial life?

If you answered yes to either of these questions this podcast is for you. I am going to dive into why we overspend and why a budget isn’t usually the answer.

In this episode I chat about:

How your emotions play a big role in your spending habits.
The 8 reasons why most women overspend.
Why a budget doesn't work if your emotions are in over drive.
Why replacing your thoughts of financial failure and guilt with thoughts of abundance and extra will help you create the wealth of your dreams.
And so much more.

SHOW LINKS:

Automate your money transactions: You Need a Budget (YNAB)
Start creating wealth today: How to be a Millionaire
How much money will you have in retirement: Retirement Calculator
Start your wealth journey with this easy budget: Beginning Budget
Catch up on all the money goodness: Money Blog Posts
Download the transcript: Podcast #22 Transcript

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21: Are You Saving For Retirement?

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400

I gotta ask - do you have any idea how much money you will need to live when you retire? What I mean is…where is the money coming from? Who is going to pay you when you are no longer working?

Do you have a retirement plan at work? Have you set aside money into retirement accounts like a 401K or IRA? Do you even have any idea what those are?

Are you relying on social security? And if so, have you looked at how much social security will pay you..or not pay you?

In this episode I chat about:

Where is your retirement money coming from
Do you know how much Social Security will pay you?
What lifestyle do you want to live when you retire?
Will you have enough money if you live to be 90 or older?

SHOW LINKS:

Learn how to create wealth and freedom: How to Be a Millionaire
Track your money the easy way: You Need a Budget (YNAB)
Get the Transcript: #21 Podcast Transcript

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20: Living a Life of Excuses (Part 2)

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:20:00 -0400

There are different types of excuses. As I mentioned in Part 1 of Living a life of excuses - there are the ‘that’s the way I was raised’ or ‘that’s just the way I am’ excuses.

But what about the other ones? The ones that tie directly to situations and circumstances. Maybe you say ‘there isn’t enough money’ or ‘I ran out of time’. Both of which are excuses.

In this episode of the Positively Jane podcast I am going to dig into excuses a bit more.

In this episode I chat about:

What exactly are excuses and how do excuses affect your everyday life and who you are on the inside.
The top 5 excuses that most people make.
How to eliminate excuses from your life.
Becoming the person you were meant to be - not the one cloaked in excuses.

SHOW LINKS:

Start tracking your finances: Easy Budget Plan
Step up your money: Budgeting 101
Start paying with cash: Cash Envelope System
Learn how to create wealth: Financial Independence Society
Start your joyufl life today: Joyful Living Quickstart Guide
Never miss a thing: Aging Gracefully Newsletter
You Need a Budget (YNAB): You Need a Budget (YNAB)
Get the Transcript: #20 Podcast Transcript

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19: Living a Life of Excuses (Part 1)

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

How many times have you said - ‘well, that’s just the way I am’. Or how about ‘that’s the way I was raised.’ Or how about this one ‘everyone does that’. Usually this type of response comes from a question someone asked you and then you have your defensive answer - meaning - I can’t help it.

But did you know that you can help it? You can stop being defensive and making excuses. This episode of the Positively Jane podcast is about excuses. And how living a life of excuses does not bring out your best or even the potential for you to live a content and joyful life. Hang onto your yoga pants cause this one is a biggie!

In this episode I chat about:

The definition of excuses and how your excuses limit your full potential.
Behaviors and examples that set the stage - how to recognize excuses in yourself.
How it’s important that you make changes - not only for yourself but for the others around you.
The 5 things that are happening to you when you live a life of excuses.

SHOW LINKS:

Begin living your joyful life today: Joyful Living Quickstart Guide
Track your money the easy way: You Need a Budget (YNAB)
Get the Transcript: #19 Podcast Transcript

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18: Top 5 Categories That Create Stress

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Stress - you have it. I have it. It seems that everyone I know has it. Sometimes we create our own stress with overflowing calendars or to-do lists that will never get completed. And sometimes stress arrives because circumstances that are out of our control come flying in and take up space - and we don’t like that, am I right? Well…guess what? This episode of the Positively Jane podcast is about stress and how to reduce it. So stay tuned!

In this episode I chat about:

- The top 5 stress categories that create stress in the lives of most women and what you can do to combat those stressors. An action plan is included for each one.

- Stressor #1 - Money. Hands down this is the biggest stressor in the lives of most women. As a budget counselor, and after talking to hundreds of women, I know the ins and outs of women and money.

- Stressor #2 - What you eat. Garbage in = Garbage out. If you feel tired, cranky, or irritable all the time it could be what you are eating. When you eat the correct foods you will feel better.

- Stressor #3 - Organization. Or lack of it. Organization begins with a plan and ends with the action. Find the areas that need attention and create a plan…helpful hints are included.

- Stressor #4 - Clutter. Toys, laundry, dirty dishes, unmade beds - all contribute to a cluttered mind. And it's hard to enjoy your life in a cluttered environment. Establish systems and eliminate clutter.

- Stressor #5 - Daily Gratitude. Spend some time thinking about, and writing down, what you are grateful for. Your gratitude will eventually outweigh what you think you lack.

SHOW LINKS:

Learn how to manage your stress: ‘Top 5 Stress Reducers (that no one tells you)'
Begin your joyful life today: Joyful Living Quickstart Guide
Get your money under control: You Need a Budget (YNAB)
Get the Transcript: #18 Podcast Transcript

Stressor #1 Money:

Start with this FREE Easy Budget Plan

Step up your budgeting: Budgeting 101

Start using only cash: Cash Envelope System

From nothing to wealth inside the Financial Independence Society

Stressor #2 - What You Eat

Blog Post: Eating Healthy is Not Just For the Younger Generation

Stressor #3 - Organization

Blog Posts:

Where Does Organization Begin?

Your Daily To-Do List

Stressor #4 - Clutter

Blog Posts:

Preparing For Your Day

Eliminate the Overwhelm | The 5 Minute Declutter

Why I Make My Bed | 10 Reasons For a Clean House

25 Powerful Habits

Stressor #5 - Gratitude

Blog Posts:

Finding Joy in All Things

The Comparison Trap

Daily Gratitude Journal

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17: Build Wealth: Real Talk About Money

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

I think it’s time for some real talk. Some ‘if you were sitting across from me’ girl talk. I am going to dump some truths on you today that I normally pussy foot around. Truths that are cloaked in ‘I would like to suggest’ or ‘maybe it’s time’.

Only right now I am moving from suggestions to ‘oh my gosh girl…what are you waiting for’ truths.

What am I talking about? I am talking about money. Not budgets or spending habits but money. Real money. Money that you have and money you wish you have. So hang on - here we go!

In this episode I chat about:

- All the ladies I met who were living below the poverty line after a divorce or becoming a widow.

- How those shoes you are buying, your Target runs, and new sofa will not put help you when you are older like me and want to retire.

- It’s time to pay attention to your money now…before it’s too late.

- I ask you the same questions I asked my ladies when I was a budget counselor.

- How you need to KNOW where your money is going, if it’s invested and with who, how much is being saved, how much is being set aside for retirement.

- It’s time to stop making excuses for your lack of financial interest.

Links mentioned in this episode:

- Online budget system that takes the guesswork out of budgeting:
You Need a Budget (YNAB)

- Download: My Financial Life

- Put the joy back in your life: Joyful Living Quickstart Guide

- Stay in the loop: Aging Gracefully Newsletter

- Get the Transcript: #17 Podcast Transcript

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16: 10 Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

I hate to break it to you…but even if you are young you are aging. You are getting older every day. And one day, in that far future that you can’t even imagine, you will look back and wonder what happened. How did that person then become the person you are now?

And not just in your physical appearance but in your inner heart and mind as well. And, if you are anything like me and everyone else I know who is my age, you will wish that you would have paid more attention and made the changes when you were younger.

So, if you would like to live a healthier lifestyle during your todays so that your tomorrows will better serve you, this episode of the Positively Jane Podcast is for you. I have 10 tips for choosing, and living a healthier lifestyle.

In this episode I chat about:

- Our soil in today’s world and why supplements are important to get back what is gone.

- Hydration, exercise and food choices.

- How your thoughts and emotions can contribute or take away from the new and healthier you.

- Products that you can add to your daily routine that can help you live a healthier lifestyle and hopefully help you age gracefully.

Links mentioned in this episode:

- Keep track of your water, exercise and food + so much more. Grab the Today’s Plan PDF

- Be Well by Kelly Protein Powder: https://positivelyjane.net/bewell

- Quart Freezer Bags: https://positivelyjane.net/smoothiebags

- Strengthen your bones and more with Vital Proteins Collagen

- Drink your greens - Athletic Greens (AG1)

- Hydrate and get Salty with LMNT

- Control your blood sugar and get more energy and eliminate brain fog. Grab the Glucose Cookbook. How-to’s and great recipes: Glucose Goddess

- Episode 7: Use it or Lose it

- Learn how to create joy: Joyful Living Quickstart Guide

- Aging Gracefully Newsletter: https://positivelyjane.net/aging-gracefully

- Get the Transcript: #16 Podcast Transcript

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15: Build Wealth: Create Financial Independence

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400

How would you feel if you could quit your day job at the age of 30, 40 or 50 and do something that you love instead? Or knew that you had saved enough money to comfortably live on for the rest of your life without worry?

Or you were financially independent? Meaning…you do not have to rely on your kids or the government to make sure you have enough money to live on when you are older because you know how to create financial independence?

In today’s episode of the Positively Jane podcast I am going to chat about creating wealth and independence. If you ever dreamed about having extra money, even a million dollars, this episode is for you. So hang on!

Today I chat about:

- Is it possible to save your way to wealth? How about a million dollars?

- How much money you need to save every month to have a million dollars.

- Why investing is the best way to create wealth. And why not to let investing scare you. How much would you need to invest to have a million dollars or more.

- How to find the money in your budget so you can save and invest. So you can create wealth.

And so much more.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Clothes for every woman - Chicos: https://positivelyjane.net/chicos

Find the Joy in Your Finances PDF: https://positivelyjane.net/joy-in-finances

Financial Independence Society:
https://pjacademy.positivelyjane.net/financial-independence-society

Investing for Freedom:
https://pjacademy.positivelyjane.net/investing-for-freedom

Retirement Calculator:
https://positivelyjane.net/retirement-calculator

Podcast #8 Build wealth: How Do You Begin?
https://positivelyjane.net/blog/podcast/build-wealth

Financial blog posts:
https://positivelyjane.net/blog/category/personal-finance/

Joyful Living Quickstart Guide: https://positivelyjane.net/quickstart-guide

Aging Gracefully Newsletter: https://positivelyjane.net/aging-gracefully

Get the Transcript: #15 Podcast Transcript

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14: Builder Allowances: How to Manage the Cost

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Do you look at model homes or open houses for inspiration and then point out the things that you love or the things you think are just plain dumb? Do you ever think ‘I would love to build a house from the ground up.

That way everything is the way I want it to be from the beginning.’ Do you hear horror stories about homes costing 15 or even 25% more than anticipated?

I used to hear that statistic and I was terrified when I built our first home. I could not afford to go that much over budget. Could you?

This episode of the Positively Jane Podcast is a tad different. Today I want to talk about how to manage those building costs to make sure you don’t go over your budget.

In the episode I chat about:

- What builder allowances are and how they affect your exact pricing.

- How to manage those allowances ahead of time so you know what your house will cost before you begin construction.

- How to keep the price of your new home in alignment with your budget.

- Questions to ask your builder.

And so much more.

Links mentioned in this episode:

- Questions to Ask Your Builder PDF

- Joyful Living Quickstart Guide

- Aging Gracefully Newsletter

- Get the Transcript: Podcast #14 Transcript

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13: How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400

I got a question for you - Do anxiety and fear have a way of just taking over your? Taking over your thought process? Your daily actions? Your life? Are you trying to figure out how to overcome anxiety and fear and hence the stress that goes along with it all?

Do you just wish those fears would go away? That you could just live your life in a joyful manner without dragging that all around with you.

I bet you do..and in this episode of the Positively Jane Podcast I am going to chat about how to overcome your fear, anxiety and stress. And, if you haven’t listened to podcast 12 yet please do - It is called ‘Are You Letting Fear Lead Your Life.’ I have linked it in the show notes.

In this episode I chat about:

- The different types of fears. The healthy ones (think crossing the street on a red light). Think necessary ones (think house burning down so have smoke alarms). And ones that are out of your control.

- What do fear and anxiety look like…I included a long list.

- How all fears have a stronghold on your heart.

- 99% of the things you worry about won’t happen.

- How to begin overcoming fear and anxiety. And exercise that allows you to look it directly in the face.

- The opportunity to work on the fears that are in your control…and to let go of the ones that are not.

- Taking a truthful look inside of you. Don’t let the fear of looking hold you back. Because once those fears are brought into the light they lose so much of the hold on you.

And so much more.

Links in this episode:

- Well Watered Women: https://positivelyjane.net/well-watered-women

- Anxiety and Fear Downloads: https://positivelyjane.net/anxiety-fear

- Prayers to print out and save: https://positivelyjane.net/prayer-cards

- Joyful Living Quickstart Guide: https://positivelyjane.net/quickstart-guide

- Aging Gracefully Newsletter: https://positivelyjane.net/aging-gracefully

- Prayers to Overcome Fear Blog Post:

https://positivelyjane.net/blog/prayers-to-overcome-fear/

- Bible Verses for Fear, Worry and Anxiety Blog Post:

https://positivelyjane.net/blog/bible-verses-for-fear-anxiety-and-worry

- Podcast Episode #12: Are You Letting Fear Lead Your Life

-Get the Transcript: #13 Podcast Transcript

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12: Are You Letting Fear Lead Your Life?

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400

I’m going to drop a statement here that you know conceptually…only your heart and mind like to think otherwise - You are not in complete control of your own life…no matter how hard you try. Things will happen around you.

Things that YOU did not initiate. Things that are out of your control. Things that you hate and wish were different. Things that cause great fear in you. Things that make you sad. As well as things that make you happy. Things that make you jump for joy. Things that make you want to hug everyone you meet.

In this episode of the Positively Jane Podcast I am going to talk about fear. The topic of fear is my second most read topic in my blog and I can’t wait to dive in and help you overcome your fears.

In this episode I chat about:

- There are 2 different situations in your life. #1: Things that you can control. #2: Things out of your control.

- When you are focused on the things that are out of your control you allow fear to control your life.

- In the midst of all that fear you might forget who you really are. A strong person with unique gifts and inner beauty.

- The many different types of fear. Including fear of falling, fear of crowds, fear of failure and more.

- Rather than letting fear have the last word, maybe it’s time to take action. Because you don’t need to avoid fear. It's time to face it head on.

And so much more.

SHOW LINKS:

- Top 5 Stress Reducers: https://positivelyjane.net/5-Stress-Reducers

- Well Watered Women: https://positivelyjane.net/well-watered-women

- Joyful Living Blog Posts: https://positivelyjane.net/blog/category/joyful-living/

- Joyful Living Quickstart Guide: https://positivelyjane.net/quickstart-guide

- Aging Gracefully Newsletter: https://positivelyjane.net/aging-gracefully

- Podcast #10: What Do You See When You Look in the Mirror?

- Get the Transcript: #12 Podcast Transcript

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11: Expectations in a Relationship

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Do you ever get frustrated when your desires, ones that are never communicated, are not met? What happens when you communicate one thing and expect something else to happen. Do you get upset? What happens when you put your ‘desires into the expectation box?' In today’s episode of the Positively Jane Podcast I want to chat about those desires of yours…and what happens when they become expectations.

In this episode I chat about:

- Our desires vs our expectations. Why is it that we don’t even communicate our desires? Why do we sometimes feel uncomfortable dreaming? Are we afraid that those dreams might become expectations? Or not become a reality.

- Sometimes we communicate our expectations and they can’t be met. Lack of funds. No desire or something else.

- What happens when your desires become expectations? What happens when those ‘expectations’ aren’t met? You know - the ones that were only wishes to begin with?

- What do you do with those different thought processes. Those desires vs expectations. Those desires in a relationship.

And so much more!

SHOW LINKS:

- Joyful Living Quickstart Guide: https://positivelyjane.net/quickstart-guide

- Aging Gracefully Newsletter: https://positivelyjane.net/aging-gracefully

- Vitruvi Diffusers, Humidifiers and Oils: https://positivelyjane.net/vitruvi

- Quart Freezer Bags: https://positivelyjane.net/smoothiebags

- Get the Transcript: #11 Podcast Transcript

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10: What do You See When You Look in the Mirror?

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Are you overly critical of yourself? Do you look in the mirror and see all of the flaws? Maybe you have freckles and hate them. Or you have straight hair and want a wave. Do your teeth just make you crazy? What about what is the inside of you - what do you see there? Do you see someone who doesn’t measure up to someone else’s expectations? Do you see that big L on your forehead? Do you think of the word ‘failure’ when you see yourself? In this episode of the Positively Jane podcast I want to chat about you…and how wonderful you really are. Yup, really.

In this episode I chat about:

- What do you see when you look in the mirror? Are you critical of how you look?

- What about the inside of you…the secret places that no one sees Has someone in your life put you down, said that you are worthless, or made you feel small?

- Do you know that you are Loved. Worthy. Enough.

- What if you could turn those negative thoughts into positively ones.

- My own personal story of a face that left a lot to be desired. And the many lessons I learned that year.

And so much more!

SHOW LINKS:

- Joyful Living Quickstart Guide: https://www.positivelyjane.net/quickstart-guide

- Above the Line Thinking: https://www.positivelyjane.net/above-the-line

- Aging Gracefully Newsletter: https://positivelyjane.net/aging-gracefully

- Vitruvi Diffusers, Humidifiers and Oils: https://www.positivelyjane.net/vitruvi

- Get the Transcript: #10 Podcast Transcript

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9: What Makes a Good House Guest?

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Summer is here and it is vacation time! Time for relaxing, hanging out and doing all the funthings. Now you may be fortunate to have friends or family who live someplace you love to visit. Like the beach or a lake or even another country. So you make plans, pack your things and head off for a long and relaxing vacation. But wait - did you forget something? Did you forget that you are a guest in someone’s house and not renting an Airbnb or staying in a hotel with maid service?

In this episode I chat about:

Are you lucky enough to have friends or family who live at a great place for a vacation?
Are you a good house guest or do you arrive with a 'love me as I am' attitude?
My personal experience with house guests who did nothing and took advantage of us.
The do's and don'ts of being a good house guest.

And so much more.

Links I mentioned in this episode:

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8: Build Wealth: Where To Begin

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400

I don’t know about you but I used to dream about having a million dollars. Do you do that too? Do you dream about what vacations you would go on, what car you would drive, or house you would buy? Are you decorating the house in your mind? Smelling the leather in your new car? Let me ask you - do you ever take those dreams and turn them into realities? Because I just gotta say - believe it or not, creating wealth is not as difficult as you might think.

In this episode I chat about:

Joy in your finances comes from knowing that you are in charge. It means that you need to shift your identity from where you are now to where you want to be.
Becoming financially independent means that you are telling your money what to do and not the other way around.
Money is only a joy stealer when you allow it to be in charge. When you get your money in order you are in charge.
How to begin taking a look at your money. How much in and how much out.
- FIRST – take a birds eye view of your money.
- SECOND – Analyze your spending.
- NEXT – look at your income and compare it to your spending.
In order to get ahead of your money and find joy, you need to find that extra that is hidden. Let me show you how.
How to create goals for your money.

SHOW LINKS:

Find the Joy in Your Finances Freebie: https://positivelyjane.net/joy-in-finances
Joyful Living Quickstart Guide: https://positivelyjane.net/quickstart-guide
Aging Gracefully Newsletter: https://positivelyjane.net/aging-gracefully
Be Well by Kelly Protein Powder: https://positivelyjane.net/bewell
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Get the Transcript: #8 Podcast Transcript

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7: Use It Or Lose It

Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Is the aging process slowing you down? Have you heard that old saying ‘Use it or Lose it’? Well, I am finding out that it is 100% true. I used to make fun of that quote. I thought It was weird and yes, I will admit it, I even thought….how stupid. I never took the time to figure out what it even meant. Who is the stupid one in this equation? But, regardless of what I thought (or didn’t think) ‘Use it or Lose it’ is a true statement.

Whether it be your mind or your body, if we don’t engage those muscles those muscles will no longer exist. In episode 7 of the Positively Jane Podcast I am going to talk about why exercise is important - no matter how old you are.

In this episode I chat about:

- Our bodies were designed to move and to keep moving. We need to exercise and why are older people afraid of losing their balance. What happened to them?

- What are you doing for exercise? Do you know if you don’t use it you will lose it?

- Your mind and body aren’t made to sit - they need to move and stretch.

- The 10 benefits of exercise and moving your body are…

- Figure out your move goal. Grab a partner. Join a gym or studio. Go for a walk.

- And don’t forget about your mind - it needs exercise too!

- I forgot to mention: Grab this FREE Exercise Checklist - 4 different formats for you: https://positivelyjane.net/exercise-checklist

SHOW LINKS:

- Exercise Checklist: http://positivelyjane.net/exercise-checklist

- Joyful Living Quickstart Guide: https://positivelyjane.net/quickstart-guide

- Vitruvi diffusers, humidifiers and oils: https://www.positivelyjane.net/vitruvi

- True Botanicals Skin Care: https://www.positivelyjane.net/true-botanicals

- P.volve Exercise: https://positivelyjane.net/pvolve

- Get the Transcript: #7 Podcast Transcript

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6: Finding The Joy In Your Finances

Thu, 25 May 2023 09:08:00 -0400

Do you have a love hate relationship with money? When you have it you love it…when you don’t…well you might not hate it but you definitely might wish there was more. In all of my years as a budget counselor I learned that money is the biggest stressor in the lives of everyone…but especially women. In episode #6 of the Positively Jane podcast, where we navigate life together, I am going to dive it. So, hang on to your cross body handbags!

In this episode I chat about:

As a kid how it felt to have money that belonged to me. Extra money that was mine and I didn’t have to ask for it.
Caught up in the never ending cycle of not enough.
Money is not intuitive. NO one tells you how to handle money.
In order to build wealth you must find money to invest. Start with paying off debt.
Making changes in your budget and finances so that you can experience financial freedom and joy.

SHOW LINKS:

Financial Independence Society - Financial Independence Society
Positively Jane Personal Finance Blog Posts: https://positivelyjane.net/blog/category/personal-finance/
Happiness vs Joy: https://positivelyjane.net/happy-joy-art
Daily Gratitude Journal: https://positivelyjane.net/daily-gratitude-journal
Random Act of Kindness: https://positivelyjane.net/kindness
Joyful Living Planner: https://positivelyjane.net/joyful-living-planner
Joyful Living Quickstart Guide: https://positivelyjane.net/quickstart-guide
Be Well by Kelly Protein Powder: https://positivelyjane.net/bewell
Quart Freezer Bags: https://positivelyjane.net/smoothiebags
Financial Independence Society: https://positivelyjane.net/financial-independence-society
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5: What Is The Difference Between Happiness & Joy?

Thu, 25 May 2023 09:07:00 -0400

Happiness…joy…happiness…joy. Are they the same thing or aren't they? What do you think? Did you know that happiness and joy are not the same thing? In this episode of the Positively Jane Podcast I am going to dive deep into both!

There is a difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is what happens around you. Joy is what is inside of you. It lives in your mind and heart.
Happy happens to you. Joy is a choice. Is is inside of everyone. Joy is your untapped reservoir of potential.
It does not mean that everything is swept under the carpet. It does not mean that you don’t feel sadness, anger or fear. I CAN share a space with all of your emotions.
Happiness relies on the things of life going the way you think they should go. Joy will bring peace…even in the face of unhappiness.
I would like to encourage you to spend time figuring out what makes you grateful and thankful. When you are struggling with life…thankfulness can dispel the negatives…you can shift your focus from negative to positive.
Happiness is a feeling based on circumstances. Joy is an attitude that defies circumstances.
Compassion International gave me permission to share their happiness vs joy art print - free download for you.

SHOW LINKS:

Happiness vs Joy: https://positivelyjane.net/happy-joy-art
Daily Gratitude Journal: https://positivelyjane.net/daily-gratitude-journal
Random Act of Kindness: https://positivelyjane.net/kindness
Joyful Living Quickstart Guide: https://positivelyjane.net/quickstart-guide
Be Well by Kelly Protein Powder: https://positivelyjane.net/bewell
Quart Freezer Bags: https://positivelyjane.net/smoothiebags
Financial Independence Society: https://positivelyjane.net/financial-independence-society
Get the Transcript: #5 Podcast Transcript

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4: What Is Joyful Living?

Thu, 25 May 2023 09:05:00 -0400

Have you ever wondered how some people can exude joy even in the midst of circumstances that make you cranky or irritated? Have you ever met someone who, in the midst of turmoil or even tragedy, doesn't fall apart or become bitter? Have you ever wanted to live a life of pure joy but really have no idea how to begin? Guess what? I got you covered!

In this episode I chat about Joyful Living. What does it mean to live a life of joy? How do you even find joy….and where to begin.

Starting with the dictionary definition of what joy is - a feeling evoked by well-being or success.
Moving onto the Biblical definition - a deep rooted inspired happiness.
But what happens when you aren’t well? Or successful? Or possess what you long for and desire? Are you doomed to a life of un-joyfulness?
Society tells you that in order to be happy you need to BE a certain way. Think a certain way. Act a certain way.
You need to be thin and fashionable with the perfect husband and amazing kids. Your house is Instagram worthy. All is right with the world. But what if you can’t or don’t.
Whatever they are…big or small…all of those disappointments and failures can have a tendency to be the main focus of our minds. If you aren't careful that is ALL you will think about.
Enter joyful living - Joyful Living is a mindset. It is an attitude. It is not a sum total of all the choices that you make. It is a sum total of your reaction to all of the choices that you make or that others make.
Joyful living is a choice. It’s a mindset. It’s a way for you to live above the circumstances that kick you in the butt everyday.
Joyful living is in all things. I go over the many areas where you can find joy.
I also go over what joyful living is not…listen and hear it all.

SHOW LINKS:

Joyful Living Planner: https://positivelyjane.net/joyful-living-planner
Joyful Living Quickstart Guide: https://positivelyjane.net/quickstart-guide
Be Well by Kelly Protein Powder: https://positivelyjane.net/bewell
Quart Freezer Bags: https://positivelyjane.net/smoothiebags
Financial Independence Society: https://positivelyjane.net/financial-independence-society
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3: Organization: Are Habits Really Powerful?

Thu, 25 May 2023 09:02:00 -0400

I am sure you have heard about habits. And maybe even been told that habits are good for you. But did you know that habits are powerful and that good habits can set you up for success? And we all love success right? In this episode of the Positively Jane Podcast I am going to go over our habits...and why we need a few, or even 10, in our lives.

In this episode I chat about habits. Are they really powerful? Or just something to do?

Making our beds and why that 1 habit can set you up for success.
The definition of habit is something that hard to give up. So, are habits hard to give up?
The little things lead to the big things.
5 reasons to make our bed every morning.
Habits can give you a clearer mind because you do them automatically.
Habits can increase your productivity. You aren’t scrambling trying to figure out what to do next.
There are 25 Powerful Habits that will set you up for success.
Caught up in the gimmes and comparison trap to the extent

SHOW LINKS:

25 Powerful Habits Worksheet: https://positivelyjane.net/habits
Habit Blog Posts: https://positivelyjane.net/?s=habits
Joyful Living Planner: https://positivelyjane.net/joyful-living-planner
True Botanicals Skin Care: https://positivelyjane.net/true-botanicals
Joyful Living Quickstart Guide: https://positivelyjane.net/quickstart-guide
Be Well by Kelly Protein Powder: https://positivelyjane.net/bewell
Quart Freezer Bags: https://positivelyjane.net/smoothiebags
Financial Independence Society: https://positivelyjane.net/financial-independence-society
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2: Who Is Jane...Really?

Thu, 25 May 2023 09:01:00 -0400

Do you ever want to peek behind the curtain and find out what is really true and not just make believe? You do? Me too. In this 2nd episode of the Positively Jane Podcast I am going to give you a peek at who I am...really. And since I have lived a large and crazy life....there is a lot to say!

In this episode I introduced myself…Who is Jane and why do I think a lot to say:

- Jane’s stats - married, kids, grandkids.

- Caught up in the gimmes and comparison trap to the extent that nothing was enough and I totally forgot how to be grateful.

- Didn’t have one penny in savings…and how I made a decision to fix that. I made a plan, stuck to it, and we are living the result of those decisions today.

- I was in an identity crisis my whole life and didn’t even know it. I morphed into someone who only cared about money.

-I learned that money is good to have so I could pay the mortgage and have food on the table. But money didn’t make me a better person. In fact, money made me a miserable person.

-There are so many women who don’t know how to navigate their own lives. So many women who look in the mirror and don’t like what they see.

-I would like to share my insights with you as it pertains to your own personal life. So you too can get started on the path that will lead you to your joyful life.

And so much more.

SHOW LINKS:

- Joyful Living Quickstart Guide: https://positivelyjane.net/quickstart-guide

- Be Well by Kelly Protein Powder: https://positivelyjane.net/bewell

- Quart Freezer Bags: https://positivelyjane.net/smoothiebags

- Financial Independence Society: https://positivelyjane.net/financial-independence-society

- Get the full show notes: Podcast #2 Transcript

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1: Welcome to THE Positively Jane Podcast

Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

It’s no secret that life has its ups and downs. And sometimes there seems to be more down than up. Today on this 1st episode of the Positively Jane podcast I am giving you a brief introduction into who I am, why I became a blogger over 4 years ago and why I began a podcast. And spoiler alert - I have been encouraging women to learn how to choose joy everyday. And to not let the circumstances of their lives determine who they really are on the inside.

In this episode I chat about:

- How I had a breakdown of sorts at the age of 50ish. And realized that if we continued living as we were we would be flat broke at the age of 65…in 15 short years.

-How I looked in the mirror and really saw myself for who I was and decided that I needed to make changes and FAST.

- How I realized that $1mm would not change who I was - who I was on the inside needed to change. Money wasn’t the issue - it was me.

- Learning how to live a life of joy…rather than one of comparison and feelings of lack.

- What topics I will cover - from creating wealth, raising kids, managing anger and frustration, how to age gracefully and more.

And so much more. I love my first podcast and I hope you will love it too.

SHOW LINKS:

Joyful Living Quickstart Guide: https://positivelyjane.net/quickstart-guide
Be Well by Kelly Protein Powder: https://positivelyjane.net/bewell
Smoothie Freezer Bags: https://positivelyjane.net/smoothiebags
Get the transcript: Podcast #1 Transcript

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