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The Joyful Frugalista

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Financial Independence
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Frugality
Investing
Superannuation
Financial Literacy
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Australia
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Serina Bird, author of The Joyful Frugalista, chats with friends, family, and the famous about frugality, investing, wellbeing and living sustainability.

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In this episode, Serina Bird chats with Captain FI about how the financial independence movement has shaped his life, the importance of intentional spending, and how to achieve financial freedom while maintaining a balanced life.

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Serina sits down with award‑winning urban designer, housing expert and author Lucinda Hartley to unpack Australia’s broken path to home ownership — and why the old rulebook no longer works.

Drawing on insights from her new book Finding Home, Lucinda... more

Serina sits down with award‑winning urban designer, housing expert and author Lucinda Hartley to unpack Australia’s broken path to home ownership — and why the old rulebook no longer works.

Drawing on insights from her new book Finding Home, Lucinda... more

In this episode, Serina is joined by Jessica Brady, financial educator, founder, podcaster and now author of Get Growing: A No‑Nonsense Guide to Cultivating Wealth and Financial Freedom.

Jess has spent more than two decades helping Australians trans... more

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Lucinda Hartley
Award-winning urban designer, housing expert, author of Finding Home
Finding Home / Major Street Publishing
Episode: 143: VIDEO Finding home with Lucinda Hartley
Jessica Brady
Financial advisor, educator, founder, and author of Get Growing
Author of Get Growing; host of Financially Fierce Podcast
Episode: 142: Get Growing with Jessica Brady
Sheridan Riles
Owner-operator of Refind, interior designer, upcycler
Refind; Dirty Janes Canberra; Ensemble and Co Crookwell
Episode: 140: VIDEO Repurposing, rural living and common cents with Sheridan Riles
Sheridan Hales
Owner-operator of Refined, an upcycled furniture business
Refined / Ensemble and Co.
Episode: 140: Repurposing, rural living and living with common cents with Sheridan Riles
Emma Edwards
Writer, content creator, podcaster, and author of The Wardrobe Project
Author of The Wardrobe Project
Episode: 139: The Wardrobe Project with Emma Edwards
Nick McNaughton
Retired investor, angel investor, innovation leader in Canberra
Former Asia Pacific leader for Apple software subsidiary (Clarisse) and venture investor
Episode: 138: VIDEO From punch cards to AI: Nick McNaughton's innovation and angel investor journey
James Wrigley
Financial advisor, author of Retire Life Ready
First Financials
Episode: 137: Practical retirement planning with James Wrigley
Virginia Wells
Professional organiser, helping women deal with clutter in their homes and schedules
WellSorted
Episode: 136: VIDEO decluttering, money and mindset with Virginia Wells
Gemma Mitchell
Financial advisor, wealth coach, and author of The Money Reset
Australian Finance Podcast
Episode: 135: The Financial Reset with Gemma Mitchell

Host

Serina Bird
Host of The Joyful Frugalista, focused on frugality, investing, wellbeing, and sustainable living.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Bonnie Brown

    I’m yet to find an episode of this podcast that I don’t enjoy.

    So many great money making and saving tips that would suit people in all financial stages. Such a lovely, easy to listen to interviewer too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BonnieBrown1989
    Australia6 years ago
  • Interesting

    If you save $1m per year it will take 1000 years to become a billionaire. Good luck Serina xo

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Paul_cbr
    Australia6 years ago
  • The podcast to more wealth and abundance

    If you want to grow your cash, learn how to be savvy with your money and be a frugalista, then this is the podcast for you. Serina hosts an amazing line up of guests who share their personal experience in saving money and bringing abundance into your life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brooke L Randall
    Australia6 years ago
  • Love This

    Serena is so open and shares great information about both big and small financial things. I get excited every week when the new episode is released. Always good advice, pleasant to listen to .

    Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kavatopia
    Canada6 years ago
  • Inspiring and empowering

    I am loving Serena’s podcast. She covers a range of topics that are educational and motivational. I have found this podcast at the perfect time as I strive towards my financial goals.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dimary231
    Australia6 years ago

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143: Finding home with Lucinda Hartley
Q: What inspired the framing of housing beyond simply buying a house as an asset?
Lucinda explains that home is about lifestyle, routines, and community, and that the market often treats housing as an asset class, which misses how people actually live and the space they need for daily life.
143: VIDEO Finding home with Lucinda Hartley
Q: What are some alternative housing models that Australians should consider beyond traditional ownership?
Lucinda outlines shared equity, 0% deposit mortgages, co-ownership, and build-to-rent as viable options, noting government support and private sector roles can unlock access to housing while maintaining flexibility.
143: VIDEO Finding home with Lucinda Hartley
Q: How did post-war government policies shape the modern Australian housing landscape, and what implications does that have today?
She describes how aggressive promotion of home ownership after World War II increased ownership rates but also created expectations that may no longer align with contemporary life, particularly as housing affordability and urban living patterns have evolved.
143: VIDEO Finding home with Lucinda Hartley
Q: What inspired you to write Finding Home and focus on the owner-occupied home rather than investment properties?
Lucinda explains that the book aims to shift the conversation from housing as an asset to housing as a space for living, emphasizing life stages, routines, and community needs, with practical models that make home ownership more accessible or adaptable to different lifestyles.
141: Selling with Heart, Humour & Humanity with Kate Toon
Q: Do you have a Frugalista tip to share?
The tip centers on examining why you're buying in the first place and using a simple halt method to pause before purchasing: assess if hunger, anger, loneliness, or tiredness is driving the impulse, and wait a few days to see if the purchase is still desired.

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The show centers on practical frugality, personal finance, and sustainable living, often through interviews with financial experts, real estate and retirement specialists, designers, and entrepreneurs. Topics repeatedly circle money mindset, smart saving, retirement planning, wise property investing, and lifestyle choices that balance frugality with well-being. Notable strengths include a personable host with a clear emphasis on ethics, transparency, and relatable, action-oriented advice, plus a steady stream of guests who bring hands-on experience across finance, design, and sustainable living.

Overall, it's a practical, approachable podcast for listeners who want to improve finances without sacrificing lifestyle, featuring guests who sha... more

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Recent guests on The Joyful Frugalista include:

1. Lucinda Hartley
2. Jessica Brady
3. Sheridan Riles
4. Sheridan Hales
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6. Nick McNaughton
7. James Wrigley
8. Virginia Wells

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