How do you like to learn, heal and grow?  Podcasts have quickly become one of my favorite ways to be on the learning, healing, and growing journey. Recently I was listening to the Therapist Uncensored Podcast, and their guest Dr. Sharon Lambert episode 191, was sharing some research she conduct...

“ As the saying goes, “If you want to be good with money, you have to know the difference between a want and a need.” Now, let me say this … Hogwash!”  - Sarah Newcomb of Morningstar.    Sarah reframes this teaching in her wonderful book Loaded: Money, Psychology, and How To Get Ahead without ...

    The holidays are coming. You know this already and likely have some gut feelings about this reality. A range of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about what your holidays will be like unavoidable. Specifically, your mind may turn to what they will be like relationally and financially. There is ...

     Powerful questions evoke powerful opportunities for learning, healing, and growth. Anthony Weaver of About That Wallet recently interviewed me for his podcast. I had met Anthony the previous month at a conference for money nerds called FinCon. He struck me as someone I needed to talk with, a...

How are you feeling right now about your financial life? Stop and take a minute to check in with yourself.    Are you tense in your chest, shoulders, or stomach?   Are you taking deep breaths and curious about what you are about to read?         I have something important to share with you....

     It’s a large conference of fee-only financial planners, and on walks to the stage Dr. Sarah Newcomb from Morningstar. She begins her incredible presentation with her research on wealth and well-being and how important it is to help clients foster economic stability and psychological well-bei...

Time for Reflection I invite you to take a few minutes and reflect on your reaction to the title of this blog post.    What do you notice coming up for you? Anger Dismissing Curiosity Racing Heart Relief Something else        What lessons have you learned about loving money? Take five ...

     We are sitting eating burritos on a beautiful patio at a professional personal finance conference, and Zoe (not her real name) starts talking about her religious beliefs. No, it was not a debate about belief systems. It was something far deeper. It was deep wrestling and questioning of what ...

     The past weekend has been unlike any other in my life. In one day, I conducted a wedding for the first time, and I celebrated 16 years of marriage. To say Friday the 16th of September 2022 was magical is an understatement. Reflecting on this weekend, I see some valuable connections to the ex...

     Couples can get stuck between two good choices. Recently I heard from Rebecca and Charlie, who were stuck on whether to save money towards remodeling their kitchen or taking a large family vacation. This money dilemma is what I like to classify as a good problem to have, but it is a real pro...