Nicole Stanley joins the Journey To Launch podcast to talk about all things financial diet culture and enjoying your financial journey and life. After battling crippling financial anxiety in her early 20s, Nicole decided that enough was enough. She went from $30,000 in debt to building her family’s net worth to over a quarter million dollars by age 27. Through her debt free journey, she realized she wasn't alone in experiencing money stress. She began coaching to help others change their money and mental health story.  We dive into the need for more nuance surrounding money, how frugality can actually hinder your financial success, making enjoyment a priority no matter what your money situation is and more. In this episode, you’ll learn more about: The difference between black and white thinking vs. nuance in the personal finance space Why you need to stop equating your goodness with how you spend (or don’t spend) money What financial anxiety looks like and how can you identify it ​​How to invite a good relationship with money into your life right now instead of when you complete a goal + more  Check out the video of this episode on YouTube, here! Other Links Mentioned in episode: Listen to episode 262: Die With Zero & Get All You Can From Your Money And Your Life W/ Bill Perkins Check out my new personal website here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with Nicole: Website Instagram:@Arise.Financial.Coaching Facebook: Arise.Financial.Coaching Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide