357: It’s a BIG day!!
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We are doing something a little bit different for this episode of The Crystal Paine Show because Jesse is actually interviewing me! It is, after all, launch day for my sixth book, The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women, and we are spending this episode talking about the book itself, why I wrote it, and what I hope that it will do for women who want to feel more confident about their finances!
I’ll be perfectly honest in that this was probably the book I struggled with the most. Even though I have spent more than two decades practicing financial discipline in our marriage, I had to work through a lot of insecurity about whether I was qualified to write about money. I have also always believed that I wasn’t good at math and worried about being asked questions about things like investing and retirement portfolios, but a conversation with a group of women business owners helped me realize that financial health isn’t just about numbers but is also about mindset, discipline, and habits – and those are things I know a thing or two about!
Jesse and I talk about how this book differs from my first money book, why I wanted it to be practical and timeless, and how you can create a money plan that works for your personality and circumstances. There’s no single right way to manage your money – whether you love tracking every dollar in an app or would happily stick with cash envelopes. Regardless, the goal is to find what works for you and helps reduce stress rather than add to it.
I also get into why I believe that we need to start by looking at where we are right now instead of telling ourselves all the reasons that we can’t make changes. I share how childhood experiences and negative beliefs about money can follow us into adulthood, influence our spending, and keep us feeling stuck, and I explain why asking ourselves why we’re making a purchase can reveal what’s really going on beneath the surface, and don’t worry – we get to the fun stuff, too! I share why a financial plan can actually make life more enjoyable, along with the creative ways to save money without always paying full price.
My sincerest hope is that this book helps women let go of shame, build confidence, align their spending with their priorities, and become more intentional with their money – because when we stop believing we’re stuck and start taking small steps forward, we can create meaningful change for ourselves and the generations after us! Enjoy this interview… with me!
In This Episode
[1:21] – It’s the launch day of my new book!
[2:16] – Why did I choose a finance book for my final book?
[5:08] – Financial health is about building healthy habits and discipline, not being good at math.
[7:30] – I explain how the new book builds on past lessons while offering timeless financial principles that remain relevant despite changing tools and resources.
[9:13] – The new book offers simple, practical financial habits for everyone, regardless of their circumstances.
[11:20] – I discuss how to find a budgeting system that fits your personality – whether simple, detailed, or somewhere in between.
[13:36] – Listen as I compare budgeting to running a race, demonstrating how a financial plan provides direction, accountability, and motivation to reach your goals.
[16:04] – I encourage readers of the book to start where they are, challenge limiting money beliefs, and take small steps toward financial confidence.
[18:28] – I challenge readers to unpack childhood money beliefs, discard unhealthy narratives, and recognize that they aren’t stuck.
[20:28] – I encourage mindful spending by identifying emotional triggers and addressing the deeper reasons behind purchasing decisions
[23:11] – I really hope that this book empowers women to overcome financial shame, build confidence, spend intentionally, and give generously!
Links & Resources
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The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women: How to Stop Stressing, Begin Where You Are, and Build the Future You Want by Crystal Paine
Crystal’s Previous 5 Books
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