By day, Dr. Disha Spath is an internist caring for her patient’s physical and mental health. By night, my she's known as The Frugal Physician and hosts the Finding Financial Freedom podcast. In this episode, Disha shares her personal journey from financial struggles to becoming an advocate for frugality and financial independence. She also discusses the differences between frugal and cheap, the gender wage gap, and strategies to manage income disparities in relationships.

*Trigger warning: There are brief mentions of suicide in this episode.

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