The cost of living crisis has been impacting everyone on various levels, leaving us feeling under pressure, affecting our mental health and general wellbeing.

In this episode we'll be looking at ways we can improve our personal budget, and some simple tips for living within our means.

Carrie-Ann McLean transformed her financial position from one of despair to freedom.

She is the author of Budget Right, a holistic approach for personal finance and mental wellbeing. Carrie-Ann talks to Steff about identifying your spending habits and triggers, applying cost saving tips, creating mindful spending habits and more.

You can purchase Budget Right at Carrie-Ann's website.

Download the Budget Right Spreadsheet for free with the code BRSPREADSHEET.

If you're experiencing financial stress and need someone to talk to, call the 96five Careline on 2103 3195.

52Q is the podcast that looks for answers to the big and little questions of life.  Hosted by Steff Willis and Micah Gibson.  Justin Rouillon is the executive producer and sound designer.  Additional audio production by Joe Murray.

New episodes drop every Monday morning, so make sure you subscribe in your podcast app, and start your week off right with 52Q.

52Q is a production of Brisbane's 96five.  To find more podcasts like this, search for 96five in your podcast app, or visit the 96five podcast page.