“How to Prioritize Your Health Without Blowing Your Budget” with the Budget Besties

Many women feel like they should have their finances figured out, especially when they’re earning good money and managing multiple responsibilities. Yet despite doing everything “right,” they still feel overwhelmed, unsure where their money is going, and stressed about everyday decisions like spending, saving, or planning ahead.In this episode, Dr. Miranda Naylor sits down with Shayna and Vanessa, also known as the Budget Besties, who are financial coaches helping women simplify and organize their money. They explain why so many women struggle with budgeting, not because they lack discipline, but because they were never taught how to manage their finances in a clear and practical way.They also break down how disorganized finances lead to stress, overspending, and decision fatigue, and how creating simple systems can completely change the way you interact with your money. Shayna and Vanessa share their three-step framework to simplify, separate, and automate to help make budgeting more approachable and sustainable.We’ll explore:✔️ Why money is one of the biggest sources of stress and how it impacts your daily decisions✔️ The real reason behind overspending and emotional spending patterns✔️ Why modern life has made managing money more complicated than ever✔️ How to organize your finances in a simple, clear way✔️ A practical system to help you feel more in control of your moneyIf you’ve ever felt stressed, disorganized, or unsure about your finances, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and how to approach your money in a way that feels simpler and more sustainable.Topics Covered:Health feels expensive + overwhelmingBudget besties: Shayna & VanessaJourney of budget besties“Bougie on a budget”Why money feels tabooMoney stress is controlling decisionsMoney is the #1 source of stressOverspending is actually stress + disorganizationUsing systems/toolsTime is a luxury (not just money)Miranda’s “bougie”Investing in healthOrganized money reduces emotional spending3-step budgeting systemBudgetingYour version of “bougie”Where to find Shayna & Vanessa🎧 Hit Subscribe or Follow so you never miss an episode. And if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a positive review to help us reach other women on a journey to wellness!______Links💫 What’s your hormone type? Take the quiz🩺  Ready to feel like yourself again with personalized support? Book your free clarity call with Dr. Naylor📲 Follow Dr. Naylor on Instagram🌐 Visit my website______Where to find Budget Besties:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybudgetbesties/ Website: budgetbesties.com/startPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-coaching-for-women-how-to-budget-manage-money/id1562683557Facebook group: budgetbesties.com/facebook