Uncensored Money

Uncensored Money Season Eight: Interest Rates, Inflation & Uncertainty: How to Stay Calm With Your Money

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If it feels like everything is getting more expensive right now… you're not imagining it.  Petrol prices are rising.  Inflation is back in the hea...

If I Was Turning 50 Again, Here's What I'd Do (Money, The Gen X Edition)

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you're in your 50s and thinking it might be "too late" to change your financial future, this episode is for you.  In this Gen X edition of th...

Daring to be Wealthy

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the world of finance was never designed with women in mind?  In this special episode, Mel sits down with Lawsie to talk about her new bo...

If I Was Turning 40 Again, Here's What I'd Do Differently (Money Edition)

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Turning 40 isn't a crisis. It's clarity.  In this episode, Mel and LL unpack what they'd do differently financially if they were entering the...

If I Was in My 30s Again, Here's What I'd Do (Money Edition)

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your 30s are loud.  Careers accelerate. Babies arrive (or don't). Relationships change. Houses get bought. Everyone looks like they've figured ...

Uncensored Money Season Eight: If I Was in My 20s Again, Here's What I'd Do Differently (Money Edition)

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you could rewind to your 20s… would you actually change anything?  In this episode, we're not doing regret, we're doing perspective. ...

What a difference no bad debt makes to a decade

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This season we're diving into the hot topics and issues that we think you need to know about when it comes to your money.  This episode is the...

Conquering Lifestyle Creep for Financial Freedom

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This season we're diving into the hot topics and issues that we think you need to know about when it comes to your money.  This episode is the...

Understanding where you're at financially

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This season we're diving into the hot topics and issues that we think you need to know about when it comes to your money. This episode is the second ...

Who will you be in 10 years time?

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This season we're diving into the hot topics and issues that we think you need to know about when it comes to your money. Today we're talking about...

Investing during Uncertain times – has it all gone back to normal now?

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This season we're diving into the hot topics and issues that we think you need to know about when it comes to your money. Today we're talking inves...

Money and hormones

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This season we're diving into the hot topics and issues that we think you need to know about when it comes to your money. Today we're talking money...

Money and Unconscious Bias

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This season we're diving into the hot topics and issues that we think you need to know about when it comes to your money. Today, we're talking unco...

What is financially normal anyway

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This season we're diving into the hot topics and issues that we think you need to know about when it comes to your money. Today, Mel is talking about...

Ageism and money: why you need to lean in

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This season we're diving into the hot topics and issues that we think you need to know about when it comes to your money. Today, Mel is talking about...

Panicked by share markets this week? Let's talk about it

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new season and we're talking about your Financial Second Act and whatever form that may come in. Today, Mel talks about some of the scary head...

Insurances: What and how much?

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new season and we're heading back to the basics to help you reduce your financial overwhelm and start (or keep) doing money better. This week ...

Our Top tips for a successful business, side hustle or hobby

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new season and we're heading back to the basics to help you reduce your financial overwhelm and start (or keep) doing money better. This week M...

Understanding investing in shares and superannuation

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new season and we're heading back to the basics to help you reduce your financial overwhelm and start (or keep) doing money better. Today, Mel ...

What you need to know about Property & Home Ownership in 2025

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new season and we're heading back to the basics to help you reduce your financial overwhelm and start (or keep) doing money better. Today Mel a...

Cleaning up or getting comfortable with debt

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new season and we're heading back to the basics to help you reduce your financial overwhelm and start (or keep) doing money better. Today Lawsi...

What you can do today: Quick wins and 101s

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new season and we're heading back to the basics to help you reduce your financial overwhelm and start (or keep) doing money better. Today Lawsi...

What's your number? Let's get financially specific.

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new season and we're heading back to the basics to help you reduce your financial overwhelm and start (or keep) doing money better. Today Lawsi...

Money Snapshot: Where you are, and where are you going

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new season and we're heading back to the basics to help you reduce your financial overwhelm and start (or keep) doing money better. Today we're...

Let's take the fear out of money and start growing in confidence.

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new season and we're heading back to the basics to help you reduce your financial overwhelm and start (or keep) doing money better. Our questio...

Do You Have Money Dysmorphia?

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chances are, most of us know and understand the term body dysmorphia, but have you heard of money dysmorphia? Now money dysmorphia isn't a clinically ...

Mel talks Wellness with Jennifer Benfield

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What dragons have you had to slay in your life? Each of us have faced different dragons, big and small, that we've come up against in our lives. Talki...

Mel and Lawsie Talk Giving Your Willpower a Break

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You know when you tell yourself you're not doing something anymore, and then a week later you find yourself unconsciously in the process of doing just...

Ultra Fast Fashion: What it is and why it's the tobacco of the fashion world

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that fast fashion is bad, both environmentally and ethically, but what about the latest category which encapsulates brands like Temu, Shei...

Mel talks scams, with Tracy Hall

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week it's scam awareness week and last year, $2.7 billion was lost to scammers in Australia. That's more than $5,200 per minute – and that's on...

What's Your Financial Sprint?

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What inspiration can we take from the Olympics for your finances this week? In this solo episode of Uncensored Money, Mel talks about the extraordinar...

What if We Applied an Olympians Training Mindset to Our Finances.

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Like the entirety of the world, Mel and Lawsie have spent the past few weeks with their eyes glued on the Olympics. Watching these extraordinary athle...

5 Ways to Regain Financial Control During Times Of Financial Uncertainty and Distress

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's no surprise to most of us that things have gotten a little tougher financially in recent years. With so many indicators leading us to a measure o...

Could We Be Back In a Time Of Rising Interest Rates?

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, Mel talks about interest rates and inflation. Terrifying words for most Australians, Mel talks to what these latest inflation fi...

Let's Talk About Money Stories with Mel and Lawsie

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to talk about money stories. Finance is so personal, and the money stories that we grew up with or have learned thanks to our jobs, parent...

Mel Talks Ethical Investing With Alexandra Brown

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you always wanted to invest ethically, but never known whether it was worth it? In this episode of Uncensored Money, ethical investing expert Ale...

It's Time To Take Comfort In Your Numbers

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For many business owners, metrics and numbers bring much more anxiety than they do comfort. This is especially true in a post Covid world, with busine...

What Are Your Financial Values?

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago Mel made a reel focused on repairing some well loved shoes that she owned. One of which was a luxury brand, alongside two others that ...

The Great Debate: Property vs Shares with Mel and Lawsie

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we talked about whether investing in the property market was still worth it, using a case study to break down the numbers on whether it was ...

Is Property Still Worth it, with Mel and Lawsie.

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With rising interest rates, mortgage repayments, and a cost of living crisis, it's no wonder the question of whether property investments are still wo...

Mel Talks Hormones and Menopause with Dr. Ginni Mansberg

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find that there is such a disconnect when it comes to women, hormones, and health? In this episode of Uncensored Money, Mel digs into this disp...

The Unsexy Path to Financial Freedom

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After coming back from less than nothing in her thirties, Mel Browne took charge of her finances, so much so, that within a decade she had the choice ...

Money Chats with MFAP Alumni: Catherine's Story

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wish you could listen in as someone just like you chatted about money? That's what our Money Chats are all about. In this episode, Mel talks with My F...

Money Chats with MFAP Alumni: Angela's Story

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wish you could listen in as someone just like you chatted about money? That's what our Money Chats are all about. In this episode, Mel talks with My F...

Are you Holding onto the Right Things? Mel Talks Power and Rituals.

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this solo episode of Uncensored Money, Mel talks about the power and rituals, asking the question, are we holding onto the right things? Brought on...

"If Only I Earned Enough", Mel and Lawsie Discuss Money Myths

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Uncensored Money, Mel and Lawsie talk about the money myth, "If only I earned more income, life would be so much easier". And certa...

Are you getting enough financial hydration?

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, Mel talks about how we're often looking for a magic pill to speed up our financial success while leaving the basics behind. Usin...

My Biggest Announcement Yet

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week in Uncensored Money, Mel and Lawsie talk about wanting what's best for you, not just what others think is best for you. And, they announce a...

I Wish We Didn't Celebrate International Women's Day

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week is International Women's Day, and you might think with the theme of Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment ...

When is enough, enough? Mel and Lawsie discuss overconsumption and its effect on our finances.

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Uncensored Money, Mel and Lawsie discuss unintentional overconsumption. And how it can leave your closet bursting, and your wallet ...

What Would You Do? Mel & Lawsie Talk Ethical Spending and Investing.

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Uncensored Money, Mel and Lawsie discuss what ethical means to them (and you), through a series of What Would You Do questions. Thr...

"She's so lucky". It's time to make your own luck

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, Mel talks about why the words, "She's so lucky" are like quicksand for your finances (and your business if you have one) and wha...

Mel talks Developing Great Habits with Dr Gina Cleo

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know how to develop great financial habits? That's exactly what this episode is all about. Mel chats with Dr Gina Cleo, one of the world's lea...

Money Chats with MFAP Alumni: Chloe Story

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wish you could listen in as someone just like you chatted about money? That's what our Money Chats are all about. In this episode, Mel is chatting wit...

Money Chats with MFAP Alumni: Jodie's Story

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wish you could listen in as someone just like you chatted about money? That's what our Money Chats are all about. In this episode, Mel is chatting wit...

What If You're Not At The Age And Stage You Should Be?

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lawsie and Mel talk about three of the questions we're asked the most is. 'Where should I be at financially at my age'? How much supe...

3 Things You Should Be Stopping, Starting & Continuing When It Comes To Your Money.

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that 80% of people will fail to keep their New Year's resolutions by February? 80%! And only 8% of people will stick to them the entire y...

Your NY Resolutions Aren't Yours: Let's Talk About Goals & Mimetic Desire

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mel believes many of us should be tossing our New Year's resolutions out the window. In this episode, she talks about New Year's resolutions, goals, m...

Ask Mel Anything – Watching Your Investments & Financial Control

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 'Ask Mel Anything' series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial l...

Ask Mel Anything – Pay Off Mortgage or Invest in Super?

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 'Ask Mel Anything' series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial l...

Ask Mel Anything – Just Because You Can (Doesn't Mean You Should)

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 'Ask Mel Anything' series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial l...

Ask Mel Anything – The Importance of Trusting Your Gut

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 'Ask Mel Anything' series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial l...

Don't Have Enough Time, Money or Knowledge to Deal with Your Finances?

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to sorting out your finances, there are 3 big reasons given about why people don't engage with their finances; time, money, and knowledg...

Bringing Compassion to our Finances (and Our Food) with Letitia Colautti

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mel chats with Letitia Colautti, a psychotherapist in her own private practice. Mel talks to Letitia about the synergy between mon...

What To Think About at Different Stages in Life

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to bust the notion that there are certain things you 'should' be doing based on your age when it comes to finances. Instead in this episode ...

The Right Way and The Wrong Way to Ask for a Salary Increase

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mel has been an employer for over twenty years. So in this solo episode, she shares her insights and tips about the right way, and the wrong way, to a...

Ask Mel Anything – Rebuilding Later in Life & Investing for Kid's Education

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 'Ask Mel Anything' series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial ...

Find More Cash in Less than 15 Minutes

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us know how to tighten our belts but we don't know how to find more cash. So in this episode Mel & Lawsie share 12 different ways to find mo...

Your Half-Way Pep Talk

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're halfway through the year and whether you're on track for the goals you set at the start of the year, you've lost momentum or you didn't set an...

Misaligned Goals in Relationships

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mel and Lawsie discuss relationships and what happens if your goals, risk profile or stage of life are different or misaligned.  Res...

Ask Mel Anything – How to Be Successful in Business

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 'Ask Mel Anything' series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial ...

On Money and Relationships – with Annabelle Daniel OAM

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

[Trigger warning] This episode discusses domestic and family abuse. Annabelle Daniel OAM is the chair of the Domestic Violence New South Wales Board a...

Ask Mel Anything – How to Get Ahead & Financial Education

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 'Ask Mel Anything' series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial ...

On Money and Power – with Kemi Nekvapil

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kemi Nekvapil is one of Australia's leading credentialed coaches for female executives and entrepreneurs, an author and a highly sought-after internat...

Ask Mel Anything – Owning vs Renting & Where To Start?

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 'Ask Mel Anything' series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial l...

Ask Mel Anything - Student Debts & Funding Big Purchases

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 'Ask Mel Anything' series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial l...

Are You Being Too Boring and Safe?

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mel and Lawsie discuss why many people are being too boring and safe, why that's dangerous and how to step out of your comfort zone a...

Ask Mel Anything – Young People & Money

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 'Ask Mel Anything' series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you realise you are not alone and that it helps to increase your financial ...

Are You Following the Care Instructions?

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recent surgery left Mel with a long list of post-op aftercare instructions. So in this episode, Mel and Lawsie reflect on the fact that your assets co...

Ask Mel Anything – Buying Your First Property & Putting Extra $$ into Super or Savings

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the 'Ask Mel Anything edition' of Uncensored Money.  In the 'Ask Mel Anything' series, Mel answers your questions in the hope you real...

Money, Chocolate & Credit

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Easter only a few days away, in this solo episode Mel talks about her love of chocolate and how she has mindfully created a system and rules ar...

How Much Does That Prada Bag (Or Overseas Holiday) Really Cost?

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It 'IT bag' or overseas holiday is to the 2020s what the car was to the 1980s; a status symbol. But many aren't aware of the real cost of that status ...

It's Time to Play a Grown Up Game of Business

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, Mel shares 5 strategies that will help you grow up as a business owner (regardless of how long you've been running a business or...

I didn't plan for that!

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  In this episode, Mel and Lawsie discuss times in their life when things didn't go to plan and share practical steps you can take when life happe...

This IWD I want you to believe you're enough

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode for International Women's Day, Mel shares why it's important for women to take back our power when it comes to money and how to ...

Consciously Uncoupling

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This month, Mel and Lawsie are talking about all things money and relationships. In this episode, they share tips how to consciously uncouple without ...

Friendships & Money

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This month, Mel and Lawsie are talking about all things money and relationships. In this episode, they talk about friendships and the impact that ev...

MAFS, Love and Money

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Research shows that money is the number one issue that couples fight about. So after watching a recent episode of Married At First Sight, Mel and Laws...

Five Ways Your Finances Are in Trouble

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, Mel shares five ways your finances might be in trouble as well as what you can do to leave those bad financial habits behind. Re...

Predictions for 2023

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the start of a new year. So in this solo episode, Mel shares her 5 predictions for 2023 and what that might mean for your finances. If you know y...

Do Money Better in 2023

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! As our attention turns to New Year's resolutions, in this solo episode Mel shares three actions you can take today to start to do mone...

Design Your Best Year Yet

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The New Year is fast approaching and our attention can turn to New Year's resolutions. Given that 80% of people abandon their resolutions by February,...

Understanding Diversification and Risk When Investing

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to investing, diversification is critically important. So in this episode, Mel and Lawsie explain what it means and the steps you can ta...

Property and Interest Rates in 2023

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The media is full of clickbait headlines about property values, inflation and interest rates for the coming year. So in this episode, Mel and Lawsie s...

Share Investing: It's More than Downloading an App

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's easier and cheaper than ever before to invest in shares. These days we have so many share investing platforms and apps to choose from. However it...

Investing During Uncertain Times

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With interest rates and the cost of living rising and volatility in the share market, it can be really easy to press 'pause' financially, especially w...

Cost Less Christmas

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas is fast approaching. And with rising interest rates and the increasing cost of living, Christmas can be a source of a lot of expense and str...

5 Financial Questions We Ask When Making Decisions

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We often don't get any insights into how other people make decisions, particularly financial ones. So in this episode, Mel and Lawsie share some of th...

Child Free by Choice

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, Mel discusses her decision not to have children and the importance of having the courage to make decisions based on what you wan...

It's Halloween: Is Money Keeping You Awake at Night?

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's Halloween and in this episode, Mel and Lawsie talk about some of the things that might be sending financial chills down your spine at the moment ...