Best Melanie Lockert Podcasts (2024)

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"Happy Money Happy Life" w/ Jason Vitug 42:21

1+ y ago42:21

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Jason sits with Rahkim to discuss his new book "Happy Money Happy Life" and the 8 dimensions of wellness. We discuss how we met The spiritual aspects of money Financial Wellness and more Jason is most active on social media @JasonVitug and you can find his book in local bookstores or on Amazon here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot…

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"Finding Balance: Navigating Empathy and Accountability in Overcoming Financial Anxiety" w/ Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW 53:43

1+ y ago53:43

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Lindsay Bryan-Podvin stops by to talk to Rahkim about Financial Anxiety Mental Health Being a Financial Therapist And more! Lindsay Bryan-Podvin (she/her) is a biracial financial wellness expert, speaker, and author of the book "The Financial Anxiety Solution." A practicing social worker since 2012, she uses a shame-free approach to help people get…

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"Mental Health Guardrails" w/ Melanie Lockert 50:26

1+ y ago50:26

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In this episode, Rahkim sits down with Melanie Lockert, author of the book "Dear Debt" and co-founder of the Lola Retreat, to discuss her journey in paying down debt as a freelancer. Melanie shares her experience and advice on mental health guardrails and how to manage your time as a freelancer, as well as pivoting your focus when necessary. Her bl…

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"What is Financial Intimacy?" w/ Ed Coambs 49:13

1+ y ago49:13

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Ed Coambs sits down with Rahkim to discuss his journey in financial therapy and how his practice has evolved. We discuss: Financial intimacy Attachment theory Eye Gazing and more Ed Coambs is a firefighter turned financial planner (CFP®) turned marriage and family financial therapist! With both formal education and personal experience in resolving …

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"Writing My Way Out Of Homelessness" w/ Anthony Carter 51:06

1+ y ago51:06

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Anthony Carter is a writer, podcaster, documentary filmmaker, grandfather of nine and cultural critic. Among his books are the mental health strategies found in Ask the Old Guy- a guide to aging and reinvention; Kiss Me Kill Me: Trayvon Martin, Black Male Bodies and White Supremacy a plea for social change regarding the fear and lust of the black m…

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Financial Enabling vs Financial Generosity: An Interview with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin 47:19

1+ y ago47:19

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In this episode, I bring back financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. Lindsay is a biracial financial wellness expert, speaker, and author of the book "The Financial Anxiety Solution”. Lindsay uses a shame-free approach to help people get their minds and money in balance by focusing on the intersection of money and mental health using financial t…

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On Divorce and Bankruptcy + How to Get Control Over Your Physical, Mental, and Financial Health: An Interview with Kyle Nichol 1:10:49

1+ y ago1:10:49

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Kyle Nichol has experienced divorce, bankruptcy, severe mental illness, and depression. In this episode, Kyle talks about his stories and how he started over. He also shares tips from his new book “Mind Body and Money” on how to manage physical, mental, and financial health. “The one thing that people can really use more of is just control. Control…

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Connecting Money to the 8 Dimensions of Wellness to Achieve a Healthier, Wealthier, and Happier Life: An Interview with Jason Vitug 52:39

1+ y ago52:39

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In today’s episode, I’m bringing back my friend Jason Vitug who is a wellness advocate and best-selling author of two books, ‘Happy Money, Happy Life’ and ‘You Only Live Once’. He's the founder of phroogal.com and is an award-winning creator of the Road to Financial Wellness Project. He is also a certified diversity, equity, and inclusion expert, a…

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"First-Gen Financial Trauma" w/ Amanda Godlewski 43:24

1+ y ago43:24

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In this episode I interview Amanda Godlweski. We discuss her journey as a first-gen Latina and the intersections of her experiences in law, higher education, as a mother, and more. Amanda is the Founder of Mija Learns. A Latina and first generation attorney, she found herself navigating finances and entrepreneurship on her own. Now she's on a missi…

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How to Mentally and Financially Prepare to Take a Gap Year and Have an Adventure with Your Family: An Interview with Heidi Dusek 47:08

1+ y ago47:08

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What would it look like to take a gap year and travel with your family? Find out in this episode as I chat with Heidi Dusek. Heidi is known as the “Adventurous Mom” and the podcast host and founder of Ordinary Sherpa, an online community designed to inspire families to connect through simple and authentic adventure experiences. You will hear her st…

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"I Aspired To Be Poor" A reflection and a celebration 29:50

1+ y ago29:50

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I was in the middle of editing another killer interview when it occurred to me that I'm celebrating 3 years of delivering a TEDx talk and writing the best selling book "Financially Irresponsible". This episode was actually my first live streamed podcast episode and I talk about the gift of time, growth, and wisdom in my messaging over the years. It…

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"Therapy Saved My Life" w/ Mel The Prophet 34:05

1+ y ago34:05

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In this episode I get to take a break from stuffy "academia" and have a conversation with my friend from college Mel The Prophet. What I really enjoyed about this episode is that it's super relatable content about finding yourself internally and stumbling on a path seemingly by coincidence. Mel and I talk about: How he got involved in therapy His c…

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"The Marshmallow Test" w/ Martha Menard 53:51

1+ y ago53:51

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We're back with another action packed episode. In this episode I talk with Martha Menard, Ph.D. Martha Brown Menard, PhD, has experienced financial trauma, and brings that perspective to her work as a behavioral research scientist and director of financial coaching for Questis. After a previous career in integrative health, where she also worked wi…

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"Do We Worship Money and Does That Contribute To Financial Trauma?" 31:57

1+ y ago31:57

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This is my first solo episode since the intro and I thought this an interesting topic to approach with motivations coming from a Tik Tok video, the book turned series "American Gods", and my own life experiences. In this episode I break down the concepts of: Worshiping money Coveting spirits/Jealous The role of "luck" in my success and pursuing pur…

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On Post-Traumatic Growth, Psychedelics, Overcoming Depression and Achieving a Healthy Money Mindset: An Interview with Benoit Kim 1:04:56

1+ y ago1:04:56

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Benoit Kim is a US army veteran, Penn-educated former policymaker turned psychotherapist, and host of the Discover More Podcast. In this episode, he shares how he got his depression, his coping mechanism to overcome it, and how it led him to shift into a different career. We also talk about the phenomenon called post-traumatic growth (which is on t…

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"Don't Allow Your Struggle To Become Your Identity" w/ Tiffany Grant 46:37

1+ y ago46:37

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Episode 2 was a banger! I got to catch up with my personal finance bff Tiffany Grant. Tiffany Grant is an Accredited Financial Counselor and award-winning personal finance blogger, podcaster, coach, and educator. She has been featured on Yahoo Finance, CNBC, Essence, and Acorns as an expert on side hustles, business, and money. Tiffany has helped m…

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"McDonalds Money" w/ Aja Evans 46:43

1+ y ago46:43

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In my very first episode I had the opportunity to interview Aja Evans! Aja Evans is a board certified therapist, speaker and writer specializing in financial therapy. The truth is, money impacts every facet of our lives and has the power to shift how we feel both physically and emotionally. With an acute understanding of this reality, Aja’s experti…

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New Kid On The Block 9:47

1+ y ago9:47

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In this episode I introduce the podcast, the phrase "financial trauma", and my reasons for finally pressing "GO" on podcasting. This is a short one just to give you a taste of what's to come and I hope you'll subscribe and keep coming back for more. You can follow me @RahkimSabree on all social media (no hyphens, periods, or underscores) and subscr…

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How to Create Wealth from a Place of Spirituality and Self-love: An Interview with Mandy Cheung 42:40

2y ago42:40

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In today's episode, I chat with licensed corporate finance adviser and spiritual wealth coach Mandy Cheung. Mandy helps people beat their debt, build wealth, and control their future. We talk about the relationship between spirituality and money and how self-love helps us with our money mindset. "The law of attraction is more about the universe sen…

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Why We’re Seeing a Drop in the Financial Health of American Households and How We Can Improve It: An Interview with Angela Fontes 37:36

2y ago37:36

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What is the difference between surviving and thriving? It’s all a matter of financial health. In today’s episode, I chat with Angela Fontes of the Financial Health Network about their Financial Health Pulse report. Find out how income, race, gender, and more all impact financial health and what we can do to improve our financial health. "I think we…

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How to Pay Off Your Debt By Getting the Help You Need: An Interview with Tasha Bishop of Apprisen 55:02

2y ago55:02

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Are you struggling with debt? Do you feel depressed and anxious wondering how you can get support? Today's episode is brought to you in partnership with Apprisen, an organization that helps people with their finances and credit. I chat with Tasha Bishop, the Director of Digital Innovation at Apprisen on why debt causes so much shame and guilt, when…

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How to Get the Most Out of Life with Money, Purpose, Connection: An Interview with Doc G aka Jordan Grumet 49:24

2y ago49:24

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Money can't buy everything. It can't buy you the most important stuff like love, health, and family. In this episode, learn how to have a rich and purposeful life regardless of money as I chat with Doc G aka Jordan Grumet about his new book on money and life advice as a hospice doctor. Jordan is a financial expert, host of the Earn & Invest podcast…

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The Connection Between Gut Health and Mental Health: An Interview with Dr. Ali Kazemi 57:21

2y ago57:21

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Have you ever felt so anxious you feel sick to your stomach or need to go to the bathroom? How about when you feel depressed and your gut isn't working properly? Did you know that your gut is referred to as your second brain and has a big impact on your mental health? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Ali Kazemi, a gastroenterologist, about mental h…

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How to Feel Good About Your Money: An Interview with Aja Evans 42:05

2y ago42:05

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Do you want to feel good about your money? Then listen to this episode as I chat with Aja Evans. Aja is a board-certified therapist who specializes in financial therapy. She’s coined the 'feel-good financial therapist’ because of her ability to use therapeutic approaches to improve financial outcomes for clients and listeners. Today when many peopl…

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How to Nurture Joy, Navigate Change, and Tap Into Aliveness: An Interview with Elena Sonnino 53:10

2y ago53:10

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Elena Sonnino is a life coach, speaker, and yoga teacher who shares how her unexpected pregnancy taught her to nurture her joy. She also talks about her cancer and how it changed her money mindset. Listen in and learn simple and free ways to navigate change, find joy, and feel more alive regardless of all the uncertainties in life. "When I feel I’m…

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Recovering from Burnout and Starting a New Life: An Interview with Jessica from The Fioneers 55:24

2y ago55:24

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In today's episode, I chat with Jessica from The Fioneers, an award-winning blog that focuses on building financial freedom and designing a life you truly love. Jessica is a full-time human being and a part-time writer and lifestyle design coach. We talk about how she recovered from burnout and how she had a transformative time with her relationshi…

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Taking A Break for My Own Mental Health 4:17

2y ago4:17

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Host Melanie Lockert is taking May off of the podcast for Mental Health Awareness Month. After experiencing burnout and testing positive for celiac disease, she is focusing on her own mental health and physical health.By Melanie Lockert

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The Power of Stories - How They Can Improve Our Mental Health and Money: An Interview with Dr. Varun Gandhi 58:17

2+ y ago58:17

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We get to create the stories of our life. But sometimes we hold on so tightly to the stories that we create that they can negatively impact our mental health and money. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Varun Gandhi about the power of stories. Dr. Varun Gandhi is a life orchestrator, soulpreneur, Angel investor, inventor, philanthropist, and a wate…

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How Estate Planning Can Help You and Your Loved Ones’ Financial and Mental Health: An Interview with Renee Fry 51:42

2+ y ago51:42

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Have you thought about what happens to your money after you die? Do you know that doing nothing at all can lead to a mess for your family left behind and can cause more pain, drama, and grief? Learn how to let your money live on long after you’re gone as I chat with Renee Fry. Renee is the co-founder and CEO of Gentreo, a next-generation financial …

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On Wallet Activism - Using Our Money for Change: An Interview with Tanja Hester 57:35

2+ y ago57:35

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Your money is a tool to support the people and the causes that you care about. In this episode, I talk with Tanja Hester about becoming a wallet activist. Tanja Hester is the author of the award-winning book Wallet Activism: How to Use Every Dollar You Spend, Earn, and Save as a Force for Change. She is also, as The New York Times called her, “the …

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On Debt and Divorce - How To Start Over and Take Control of Your Mental Health and Financial Life: An Interview with Vee Frugal Fox 46:56

2+ y ago46:56

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There are times that you have to start from scratch and start all over again. Join me as I speak with Vee Weir about the journey she had to go through to pick herself up from ground zero. Vee is the owner and founder of Vee Frugal Fox, an inclusive online brand for those paying down debt, saving money, and living their best financial lives. We talk…

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Finance for the People and Strategies to Manage Mental Health and Wealth: An Interview with Paco De Leon 48:45

2+ y ago48:45

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In this week's episode, join me as I chat with my friend Paco De Leon about her new book “Finance For The People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances.” Paco is the founder of The Hell Yeah Group, a financial firm focused on inspiring creatives to be engaged with their personal and business finances. We chat about the concept of eudaimonic happiness, un…

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On Financial Trauma, Microaggressions at Work, and Pursuing Entrepreneurship and Mental Health: An Interview with Rahkim Sabree 54:36

2+ y ago54:36

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You don't need a major life event to have experienced financial trauma. In this episode, I chat with Rahkim Sabree who specializes in financial trauma. We talk about what it is, where it comes from, and how you can work through it to accomplish your financial goals. He also shares his story of getting out of poverty, microaggressions at work, pursu…

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On Dating Your Money and How to Have a Healthy Financial Life With Your Partner: An Interview with Nicole Iacovoni 50:15

2+ y ago50:15

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How is your relationship with your money? Would your money want to date you if it were a person? Find out how to improve your relationship with money as I chat with Nicole Iacovoni. Nicole is a Financial Therapist & Licensed Couple’s Therapist with seventeen years experience teaching women entrepreneurs how to make tending to their finances feel fu…

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Learning How to Enjoy Solitude: An Interview with Rebekah Iliff 51:45

2+ y ago51:45

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Do you know how to enjoy your own company and be truly alone? In this episode, I chat with Rebekah Iliff about her new book "Champagne For One: A Celebration of Solitude". Rebekah is a writer, author, and entrepreneur. Her work has appeared in Forbes, Business Insider, New York Times, HuffPost Comedy, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Be You, and countles…

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How the Power of Decisions Can Lead to Healing from Mental Health Struggles: An Interview with Nika Kabiri 39:06

2+ y ago39:06

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Every day we make thousands of decisions. Have you ever considered how each of your decisions may impact your mental health and money? In today’s episode, I chat with Nika Kabiri, a decision scientist who shares her story of overcoming mental health struggles and taking back her agency through the power of her decisions and choices. “My first decis…

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Making Money More Accessible and Fun: An Interview with Emily Guy Birken 53:23

2+ y ago53:23

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Do you want to have a more lighthearted relationship with money? Want to learn the integral concepts about money in one single book? Then listen to this episode as I interview for the second time my friend Emily Guy Birken about her new book “Stacked: Your Super Serious Guide to Modern Money Management”. We chat about investing for retirement vs sa…

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How to Achieve Your Money Goals This New Year: An Interview with Certified Financial Planner Gary Grewal 47:39

2+ y ago47:39

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It’s the start of a new year and I know you probably have lots of money goals you’d like to reach this year. So, in today’s episode, I chat with financial planner Gary Grewal about what a Certified Financial Planner is and how one can help you get your financial life in order. Gary is the author of Financial Fives: The Top 325 Ways to Save, Earn, a…

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Paying Off Debt, Reaching FI, and Dealing with Online Hate: An Interview with Jillian Johnsrud 59:50

2+ y ago59:50

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In this week’s episode, join me as I chat with my friend Jillian Johnsrud on how online hate or criticism affects our mental health. Jillian is a popular public speaker, coach, and writer. We talk about her new book “Fire the Haters: Finding Courage to Create Online in a Critical World.” She also shares her story of paying off debt, how she became …

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How to Rebuild Resilience and Confidence As a Widow: An Interview with Tavona Givens 40:13

2+ y ago40:13

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At the age of 38, Tavona Givens lost her husband due to complications related to H1N1. Today, she shares her story in service of others and works with other women to learn how to manage grief and create new possibilities with life while honoring the past. In this episode, I chat with Tavona about dealing with racism, poverty, and widowhood. Learn t…

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Grief and Finding Hope after Loss of a Loved One Due to Murder: An Interview with Hope Reger 41:13

2+ y ago41:13

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How do you deal with grief, find forgiveness and hope after the loss of a loved one due to murder? In this episode, I speak with Hope Reger who lost her son to murder and now supports others dealing with grief with her group Grief 2 Hope. Grief 2 Hope is a virtual peer grief support group that allows grievers a safe space to be their authentic selv…

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On Money Trauma, First Generation Finance, and Building Wealth: An Interview with Lea Landaverde 49:50

2+ y ago49:50

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In this powerful podcast episode, I chat with Lea Landaverde, a first-generation queer, Latina entrepreneur and finance professional about how money trauma shaped her life and career and what she’s doing to uplift others. Learn how to break generational money curses, build wealth and provide for your family while acknowledging your parent’s money t…

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How to Trust Yourself and Deal with Sensitivity and Overthinking: An Interview with Melody Wilding 39:31

3y ago39:31

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Do you consider yourself a sensitive person? Do you feel everything very deeply? Do you find criticism, feedback, and conflict very difficult? Learn how you can master your emotions and deal with your sensitivity as I chat with Melody Wilding, author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work. We talk about h…

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Looking at Money Joyfully and Stepping Into Your Financial Power: An Interview with Lauren Canafranca 50:11

3y ago50:11

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What if we could look at our money with joy and gratitude instead of shame and blame? In this episode, I chat with money coach Lauren Canafranca about how to do just that. We also chat about her own financial journey, why judgment never works in money coaching, why we should de-stigmatize debt, and how she helps others step into their financial pow…

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On Time, Productivity, Money, and Mental Health: An Interview with Becca Rich 53:23

3y ago53:23

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In this week's episode, we're talking about something that everyone has to deal with - and that is TIME. I chat with Holistic Time Consultant and Coach Becca Rich on how time management and a feeling of time scarcity affect our mental health and our ability to earn and manage money. Find out how to spend time based on your values, allow yourself to…

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Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism and More: An Interview with Laura Reber 36:27

3y ago36:27

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Dealing with children who have learning disabilities can be quite a challenge. But there are different ways in which parents, teachers, and even school administrators can assist and support them. In this episode, I spoke with Laura Reber, a school psychologist and the founder of Progress Parade, about the various ways people with learning disabilit…

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On Men and Mental Health, ADHD + How to Achieve Success in Real Estate: An Interview with Clint Robert Murphy 49:34

3y ago49:34

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Learn how Clint Robert Murphy achieved personal and financial success in life despite struggles with ADHD and depression. Clint is a Chief Financial Officer, real estate investor, writer, and host of the Pursuit of Learning Podcast. In this episode, he shares his story dealing with depression and ADHD, how he became successful as a real estate inve…

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On Creating Financial Wellness and Financial Security: An Interview with Liz Davidson 33:49

3y ago33:49

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In this episode, I interviewed Liz Davidson about how financial wellness and security can impact all areas of your life for the better. Liz is the Founder and CEO of Financial Finesse, the leading provider of workplace financial wellness solutions in the nation. We talk about what financial wellness really means, how the pandemic changed a person’s…

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How to Use Nutrition and Exercise as Tools To Boost Your Mental Health: An Interview with Zack Rutledge 43:03

3y ago43:03

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In this episode, I chat with Zack Rutledge about how food and exercise can impact your mental health. Zack is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist and a Certified Brain Health Trainer through the Functional Aging Institute. We also talk about his personal story dealing with depression, the gut-brain connection, how a s…

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Mental Health During the Pandemic + How to Build Resilience: An Interview with Dr. Lindsay Jernigan 42:52

3y ago42:52

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Dr. Lindsay Jernigan is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in South Burlington, Vermont. She also has training in intuitive awareness and healing, which allows for deep, rapid change towards a state of natural health and well-being. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Lindsay about the rise in mental health challenges due to the pandemic and …

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