Both-And Perspective by Project Mel

9. The High Cost of Money Scarcity: Loving Every Dollar That Leaves

Mel Selcho

Mel Selcho gets real about her personal experiences with spending, debt, and high healthcare costs. From understanding historical messaging advising women to cut spending with eerie similarities to diet culture, she puts into context why money scarcity is an easy place to be. She shares how her journey 5 years ago to eliminate debt gave her the unexpected gift of a generous spirit that aided her journey through cancer years later. She identifies tips on how to reframe spending to make the same budget dollars go further in love.

00:00 The High Cost of Healthcare

01:21 Delight in Air Conditioning

02:08 Loving Every Dollar Spent

03:44 Facing Financial Realities

03:58 Money and Capitalism

05:33 Gender and Financial Messaging

07:15 Paying off Thousands in Debt

10:07 Healthcare Bills and Generosity

15:57 The Tip Economy

20:25 The Value of Paid Services

23:24 Challenge: Love Your Spending

23:57 Podcast Review Giveaway