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Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast

Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast

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 Join us on a journey to financial prosperity as we explore the science behind wealth creation and management. In this podcast, we’ll delve into the strategies, mindset shifts, and practical tips that can help you achieve your financial goals.

Proudly developed with the help of the Affluence Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Discover how to build a solid financial foundation, develop a wealth mindset, and overcome common financial challenges addressed from the comprehensive framework of several domains and elements created by Affluence Science Labs.

Our experts will share their insights, experiences, and evidence-based approaches to help you navigate the complexities of the financial world. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to accelerate your wealth growth, Wealth Pathways is your trusted guide.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Biological Sciences Science
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  • Dr. Gertjan Verdickt: Stocks First: Understanding the Core of Modern Investing | Wealth Pathways #29

    Dr. Gertjan Verdickt: Stocks First: Understanding the Core of Modern Investing | Wealth Pathways #29
    Nov 20 2025

    Ever wondered what truly drives modern investing success? This week on Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews finance lecturer Dr. Gertjan Verdickt about what lies at the heart of modern investing.

    Dr. Gertjan Verdickt is an assistant professor and lecturer of finance at the University of Auckland, where he explores the intersection of finance and history through both research and teaching. Having earned his Ph.D. in financial economics from the University of Antwerp in 2019, Dr. Gertjan Verdickt’s research is driven by a deep passion for economic history, complemented by behavioral finance, asset pricing, and wine economics interests. As an assistant editor at the Financial History Review, Dr. Gertjan Verdickt also shapes scholarly discourse in the field.

    In this episode, Dr. Gertjan Verdickt addresses some of the biggest misconceptions he’s heard about investing and offers his simplest explanation for what it means to purchase a stock. Additionally, Dr. Gertjan Verdickt reveals the core principles of modern investing, and sheds light on the most common mistakes novice investors make.

    Together, Marie and Dr. Gertjan Verdickt discuss potential financial trends to expect in the next decade, as well as useful habits to practice when investing in stocks. So, whether you’re a beginner or seasoned investor, tune in to this episode to learn more about the core principles of modern investing!

    Follow Dr. Gertjan Verdickt’s work:

    Dr. Gertjan Verdickt: https://sites.google.com/view/gertjan-verdickt/

    The Passion Portfolio: https://sites.google.com/view/gertjan-verdickt/book?authuser=0

    Produced by the Affluence Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.

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  • Dr. Patsy Perry: Style and Sustainability — A Smarter Way to Spend on Fashion | Wealth Pathways #28

    Dr. Patsy Perry: Style and Sustainability — A Smarter Way to Spend on Fashion | Wealth Pathways #28
    Nov 7 2025
    Have you ever splurged on clothes you only wore once? Fast fashion is designed to tempt us, but it comes at a cost—to both our wallets and the environment. In this episode, host Sarah Stancombe chats with Dr. Patsy Perry, an expert in sustainable fashion, about how to make smarter, more mindful style choices. Dr. Patsy Perry is a Reader in Fashion Marketing at the Manchester Fashion Institute, with a PhD focused on corporate social responsibility in fashion supply chains. She has published extensively, served as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, and shared her expertise across global media and academic conferences. In this conversation, Dr. Patsy Perry explains how small changes—like buying fewer but higher-quality pieces, repairing old clothes, or shopping second-hand—can make a big difference. Together, she and Sarah explore practical ways to reduce textile waste, embrace clothing swaps, and reconnect with repair traditions that keep garments in use longer. They also dive into the psychology behind fast fashion—how marketing, trends, and social media fuel our urge to buy more, and how awareness can help us break the cycle. By shifting focus from quantity to quality, we can find more joy and creativity in how we dress, while spending less in the long run. Dr. Patsy Perry’s passion and insight make this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to balance style, savings, and sustainability in a fast-fashion world. Follow Dr. Patsy Perry’s work: Manchester Fashion Institute Staff Profile: https://fashioninstitute.mmu.ac.uk/our-staff/dr-patsy-perry/ Connect with Dr. Patsy Perry on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-patsy-perry-18358614 Resources mentioned by Dr. Patsy Perry in the episode: Website for Sophie Benson’s book “Sustainable Wardrobe”: https://sophiebenson.com/book/ Documentary: The True Cost: https://truecostmovie.com/ Dr. Patsy Perry’s short form articles: The Conversation - The Environmental Costs of Fast Fashion: https://theconversation.com/read-this-before-you-go-sales-shopping-the-environmental-costs-of-fast-fashion-88373and The Conversation - Online Returns May End Up in Landfill: https://theconversation.com/fast-fashion-why-your-online-returns-may-end-up-in-landfill-and-what-can-be-done-about-it-188090 Produced by the Affluence Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs. Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit https://affluence.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for additional information about Affluence Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AffluenceScienceLabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/affluence.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affluence.science.labs/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/affluence-science-labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFScienceLabs TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@affluence.science.labs You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/id1776049410/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sjHkrJioQi1EPqifOtOCB/ Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b42ff29e-5f29-444d-8d81-dbdf2b8ac287/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/ iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-wealth-pathways-the-afflu-231093343/ Podbean: https://affluencescienceinsights.podbean.com/ PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-science-insights-podcast/ Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/wealth-pathways-the-affluence-5871405/
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    55 mins
  • Maximilian Brichta: What Smart Investors Need to Know about Crypto | Wealth Pathways #27

    Maximilian Brichta: What Smart Investors Need to Know about Crypto | Wealth Pathways #27
    Oct 24 2025

    Misinformation can lead to costly mistakes, missed opportunities, or unnecessary fear. With the hype, confusion, and persistent myths surrounding cryptocurrency, it’s a great challenge to separate fact from fiction. So, this week on Wealth Pathways: The Affluence Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by postdoctoral researcher Maximilian Brichta to cut through the noise to reveal what smart investors need to know before jumping on the crypto bandwagon.

    Based out of the University of Virginia, Maximilian Brichta is a postdoctoral researcher with the Thriving Youth in a Digital Environment initiative. His research focuses on how people come to the crypto world for profit and play, but end up staying for purpose and polemic. Meanwhile, his newer research concerns the nature of parasitic behavior in crypto ecosystems and how financial literacy can be updated for the era of digital finance.

    In this episode, Maximilian Brichta asserts the importance of clarifying the cacophony of myths surrounding cryptocurrency, addressing the various common misconceptions that persist. Additionally, Maximilian Brichta reveals some of the most common mistakes investors make during their first forays into cryptocurrency.

    Together, Marie and Maximilian Brichta discuss the best habits to practice when investing in cryptocurrency. So, whether you’re a crypto skeptic or curious investor, tune in to this episode for an enlightening data-driven conversation that’ll equip you with the knowledge to make informed crypto investments.

    Follow Maximilian Brichta’s work: maxbrichta.com

    Connect with Maximilian Brichta via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximilian-brichta-7b5586a9/

    Produced by the Affluence Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
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