Why the Financial Industry Is Broken — and What Happens When We Stop Budgeting with Lisa Chastain | Ep 26

🎙 Episode Description Traditional financial advice wasn't built for real life — or for women — and this episode explains why. In this conversation, Linda Grizely is joined by Lisa Chastain, nationally recognized money expert and author of Stop Budgeting, Start Living, to unpack why shame-based financial advice keeps people stuck and how money beliefs are shaped long before we ever touch a budget or an investment account. Lisa explains how neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and financial imprinting influence the way we think, feel, and act with money, especially for women who were never taught to see themselves as financially powerful. Together, Linda and Lisa explore why budgeting fails so many people, how clarity creates calm, and what it looks like to build a relationship with money rooted in self-trust instead of restriction. This episode is for anyone who feels capable in life but disconnected or anxious around money — and who is ready to stop following a system that was never designed for them. 💡 We Talk About Why the financial industry is broken for women How shame-based money advice keeps people stuck Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and financial imprinting Why budgeting doesn't work for most people The connection between self-trust and financial confidence Using simple systems to create clarity and calm 👤 About Lisa Chastain Lisa Chastain is a nationally recognized money expert and bestselling author featured on CNBC, O — The Oprah Magazine, Fortune, Business Insider, and Forbes. With over 20 years of experience helping women take control of their finances, she is known for her fresh, no-shame approach to money. Her newest book, Stop Budgeting, Start Living, challenges outdated financial advice and offers a practical, empowering path to lasting financial confidence. Today, Lisa brings her expertise in money mindset, leadership, and financial emotional intelligence to help individuals and organizations thrive. 🔗 Connect with Lisa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisachastain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvymoneywithlisa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisachastain Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvymoneywithlisa 👤 About Linda Grizely Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers (real money) and tactics with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™. 🔗 Connect with Linda Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely 🤝 Resources / Freebies What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz Join Linda's Free Community — a space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last: https://info.lindagriz.com/widget/form/7NpbG0FdJW2Lwp57R0wj Lisa's Book: Stop Budgeting, Start Living: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Budgeting-Start-Living-Transform/dp/B0DJKXX37N Lisa's Freebie: Money Personality Quiz: https://lisachastain.com/quiz/     Important Disclosures:  Real Money, Real Life™ is hosted and produced by Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC. Linda Grizely, CFP®, is an Investment Adviser Representative of Nectarine, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC is separate from and unaffiliated with Nectarine. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Linda Grizely, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC, or Nectarine. Guests on the podcast may express opinions or discuss financial strategies that are their own and should not be considered recommendations or personalized financial advice. This podcast is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial products. Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax professionals regarding their specific situation. For additional disclosures, please visit: https://hellonectarine.com and https://www.lindagriz.com/disclaimers