Your Money or Your Life

This narration explores a compassionate, practical approach to money in a world that often feels financially overwhelming. Rather than pushing strict budgets or perfection, it invites a clearer look at reality—how money moves through everyday life, what it costs in time and energy, and how cultural messages shape spending habits.

Across nine steps, the listener is guided to calculate net worth, understand the real hourly wage, track spending, and align financial choices with personal values. The focus stays warm and supportive: noticing patterns without shame, making changes without extremes, and building toward financial independence in a way that also respects community and environmental limits.

• Anyone who feels stressed, confused, or discouraged about money and wants a calmer, clearer way to take control
• People who are tired of “budgeting like dieting” and want a values-based approach to spending and saving
• Listeners interested in long-term financial independence and a more sustainable relationship with consumption

Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez are known for popularizing a values-forward approach to personal finance, encouraging people to view money as closely connected to life energy, time, and purpose. Their work emphasizes practical steps alongside a deeper rethinking of consumer culture and what “enough” can feel like.