In this discussion with Diandra from That Science Couple, we cover many topics, including:How her mom taught her to be frugal at an early age and to present what what you saved before what you spent.  How she got her masters without any debt by being a teaching assistant.She was initially very focused on how to grow in her job and financially.She was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at 23, which shifted her mindset on many things.The turning point where they had to decide if they wanted to travel or have a shiny apartment.The three focuses of That Science Couple: Financial independence, Lifestyle Medicine, and Minimalism.The power of combining all of these topics for greater success in life.Diandra’s recommendation on how and where to get started.If everything is important, then nothing is.  Specific and tactical tips to improve your lifestyle today.Inflation’s impact on the cost of food, and a detailed comparison from their blog.  Show References:That Science Couple BlogArticle: Keys to a full life with venn diagramArticle: Eat for healthArticle: Accepting inflation, can you be frugal and eat healthy?Nutritionfacts.orgThe pomodoro techniqueBook: Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease: The Only System Scientifically Proven to Reverse Heart Disease Without Drugs or Surgery Book: Prevent And Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based CureBook: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living---Follow friends on FIRETwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInLeave us a voicemail or text us: 404-981-3370eMail us at:  friendsonfiremm@gmail.comVisit our website: www.friendsonfire.org---Other LinksMaggie’s Blog: Mostly Minimal LifeMike’s Book: Your New Relationship with Money