
Ep 40 | The Biggest Waste of Time in Personal Finance
In this episode, Priya Malani breaks down why ambitious 30-somethings get stuck in the weeds and how to shift your focus to the questions that truly change your financial trajectory.

Ep 39 | You Have a Deprivation Mindset
In this episode, Priya unpacks the sneaky ways a deprivation mindset shows up (even in high earners), why it’s not the badge of honor you think it is, and how it’s keeping you from making progress with your money and your life.

Ep 38 | Redefining Rich: What Wealth Actually Means in Your 30s (feat. Katie Gatti Tassin)
In this episode, Priya sits down with bestselling author and podcast host Katie Gatti Tassin, aka Money With Katie, to unpack what wealth really means, the mindset shifts that unlock financial clarity, and how we can balance ambition with self-compassion in a world that constantly tells us we’re behind.

Ep 37 | The Lie Wall Street Sold You
In this episode, Priya Malani debunks the myth that return is the most important metric in investing and explains why it’s time to stop treating your portfolio like a casino.

Ep 36 | Fear Isn’t the Enemy of Financial Freedom. It’s the Shortcut (feat. Farnoosh Torabi)
In this episode, Priya sits down with best-selling author and So Money host Farnoosh Torabi to challenge the idea that fear holds us back.

Ep 35 | The One Thing No One Wants to Admit About Love and Money
In this episode, Priya Malani unpacks the emotional and financial weight that income differences can bring into a relationship, especially for high-achieving 30-somethings.

Ep 34 | The Next Step for People Who Are Winging It Well
In this episode, Priya speaks directly to the high earners who are “winging it well” (doing fine on paper, but feeling low-key uncertain under the surface).

Ep 33 | Navigating Equity Comp 101
Priya sits down with fintech veteran and former VC partner Liran Amrany to demystify startup equity.

Ep 32 | The Worst Financial Advice I Ever Took (and it Sounded Genius)
In this episode of The F. Word, Priya explains why your financial plan needs more than a robo-advisor and a risk slider.

Ep 31 | The Biggest Financial Blind Spot for 30-Somethings
In this episode, Priya breaks down why your 30s matter so much and how to take control now before lifestyle creep, outdated budgeting strategies, or relationship mismatches get in your way.

Ep 30 | The Summer Trips Were Worth It... Now What?
In this episode, Priya walks you through how to recover from the summer-spending hangover without guilt, restriction, or financial punishment.

Ep 29 | The Truth About Why Budgeting Won't Work For You
In this episode of The F Word, Priya Malani breaks down why traditional budgeting is broken—and introduces reverse budgeting, a system that actually helps high earners get ahead.

Ep 28 | This is What High Achievers are Planning For
In this episode, Priya pulls back the curtain on what today’s high earners are really planning for and, spoiler alert, it’s not just a down payment and 401(k).

Ep 27 | The Real Reason You Feel Behind (Even With a $200K Salary)
You’ve got the job. The income. The apartment. Maybe even the mortgage. So why do you still feel behind?

Ep 26 | What to Do If You’re Laid Off
Getting laid off can feel like the rug’s been pulled out from under you.

Ep 25 | Where to Start When You Have ZERO Background With Money
In this episode, Priya Malani walks you through what actually moves the needle when you're starting from scratch with your finances.

Ep 24 | The ONLY Three Things You Need to Know to Start Investing
If the stock market makes you break into hives—or worse, makes you feel like you should understand candlestick charts or pick the “right” stock—you’re not alone.

Ep 23 | The Budgeting Trick That ACTUALLY Lets You Spend Guilt-Free
In this episode of The F. Word, Priya Malani breaks down the one financial strategy that actually helps high earners spend guilt-free: the magic number.

Ep 22 | Why It’s Important for You and Your Partner to Have the Same Advisor
In this episode of The F. Word, Priya Malani unpacks the hidden risks of having separate financial advisors in a committed relationship.

Ep 21 | The Truth Behind ESG & SRI
If you’ve ever felt torn between growing your wealth and doing good in the world, this episode is for you.