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Money can be really hard to talk about, especially with the person you love. In today's episode, I sit down with my friend and money coach Hanna Morrell to talk about how couples can stop fighting about money and start having better conversations. Hanna shares simple tools that help people feel safe, seen, and understood when talking about their finances. We talk about why arguments happen, how to listen better, and what to do when things get tough.

About our guest:
Hanna Morrell is the creator of the Pacific Stoa Financial Coaching Curriculum. Frustrated by traditional financial advice that focuses on punishment, shame, and mechanics, she developed a holistic approach that combines financial knowledge with behavioral and emotional tools. Basically Hanna teaches people how to trust themselves with their money.

With over eight years of experience working with diverse clients, Hanna has crafted a curriculum that addresses the root causes of financial struggles. Blending financial literacy with principles from psychology, philosophy, trauma-informed practices,and cognitive behavioral therapy, she empowers individuals to overcome financial challenges and build lasting wealth.

Hanna’s proven methods have helped countless people transform their relationship with money, set achievable goals, and create a brighter financial future. She is passionate about sharing her expertise with women, couples, and small businesses.

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In today's classic episode, I talk about something really important that most people don’t think about—what happens if you get sick or hurt and can’t work. I share my own story and explain what disability insurance is and why it’s so helpful. We also talk about the difference between short-term and long-term coverage, and why the insurance your job gives you might not be enough. I know insurance can sound confusing, but I break it down in a simple way so you can feel ready and protected if life throws you a curveball.

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Acquania is a financial coach, freelance writer, and independent life insurance producer with LifeTyme Financial Group, LLC. She is committed to helping people find financial freedom and build wealth. As a financial coach, she equips her clients with "outside the box" finance tips, debt payment plans, retirement planning, and more. With her advice clients are able to meet and exceed their financial and personal goals.

Through her finance blog and podcast, The Purpose of Money, she shows women how to invest and save more so they can live a more fulfilling and prosperous life.

Acquania's passion for personal finance and investing began when she was in high school and her father gave her a copy of Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. At 16 years old, Acquania opened a Roth Individual Retirement Account and has been seeking financial independence and early retirement (FIRE) ever since.

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In today's episode, I talk with Scarlett, also known as The Biz Hippie, about how our thoughts and feelings around money can hold us back from living the life we want. Scarlett shares her story of going from saving lots of money but feeling empty inside, to building a life she truly loves by changing her mindset and how she uses her money. We talk about why just working harder doesn’t always lead to happiness, and how it’s okay to want more for yourself.

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Scarlett Stanhope, aka The Biz Hippie, teaches coaches to conquer their finances and own their worth so they can be fully supported by the work they love! Scarlett harnessed the power of money to break free from her workaholic career path and pursue her dreams. She uses a combination of tangible money management strategies as well as a variety of coaching techniques to help her clients transform their mindset and relationship to money, allowing them to strategically achieve their goals and live their best lives.

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In today's episode, I talk with Jessica and Andrew Roden, two amazing PAs who created an app called Blox to help new healthcare workers feel less stressed and more confident. They saw a big problem when they started working—new grads didn’t have the tools they needed to succeed—and they decided to fix it. We talk about how they built their app, what it's like to work in medicine today, and how anyone with a good idea can make a big change.

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Jessica Roden, PA-C, and Andrew Roden, PA-C, are the co-founders of Blox, a mobile app designed to help student and new graduate NPs and PAs feel less overwhelmed and more confident in fast-paced clinical settings.

Jessica’s experience in urgent care and emergency medicine revealed how isolating those first shifts can feel without the right tools or mentorship. Andrew's experience as a clinical preceptor reveals firsthand how often students struggle to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world medicine. Frustrated by the lack of streamlined, reliable resources, they launched Blox in early 2025 to build the tool they always needed: something fast, practical, and made for early-career providers.

Their mission is simple: support the next generation of clinicians with high-yield clinical guidance that reduces stress, improves decision-making, and builds confidence.

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In today's episode, I talk with Germaine Foley, a money coach who helps high-earning women build wealth without giving up the things they love. We both know what it’s like to make good money but still feel stuck and stressed about finances. Germaine shares how she and her husband paid off over $200,000 in debt while still living their lives. We talk about her "Do Both" method, why budgeting doesn’t mean being deprived, and how changing your mindset can change your money story.

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Germaine Foley is a Certified Life and Money Coach who helps women who earn good money but still feel stuck financially. After paying off over $200K of debt, without giving up travel or the things she loved, she created a practical approach to building wealth without extreme budgeting. Now, she teaches other high-earning women how to grow their net worth and enjoy life at the same time.

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In this classic episode, I’m talking with credit expert Shante Nicole about what’s really going on with credit right now and why your score might drop even if you’ve done nothing wrong. We break down how lenders are reacting to the economy, what credit card companies are doing behind the scenes, and what you can do to protect your credit today. This is super important with so many changes happening fast, so if you’ve been confused or stressed about your score lately, this episode will help make things clear and easy to understand.

About our expert:

Shante Nicole’s passion for serving others has always been at the center of her life. She is an author, financial educator, certified credit consultant, holds a degree in nursing, and is the founder of her nonprofit organizations: F.A.C.E. (Facing Autism with Children Everywhere), and her latest endeavor, Financial Common Cents. As if that doesn’t keep her busy enough, she is also a wife and mother of a child with autism.

In January 2017, she started an online Facebook community, "Financial Common Cents", whose motto is “Education…Restoration…Liberation”. It was her mission to empower people to rebuild, restore, and repair their credit. She also helps individuals devise a consistent plan to manage their finances and their debt. To date, her “FCC family” has grown to over 102,000 members from over 100 countries.

Through her nonprofit organization, Financial Common Cents, she facilitates workshops, online courses, and personalized financial & credit coaching. As a panelist with SunTrust Bank’s onUp Movement, she educates her community on credit, budgeting, and debt management.

She’s also the founder of “Kids Making Cents”, a financial literacy program that offers educational products and workshops in the community including schools, churches, and recreational camps.

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Today, we discuss with our expert, Dr. Jay Zigmont, how you can seek help from financial experts and what to expect when you start discussing finance with your financial advisor. We also cover good fundamentals in your finances and how clutter and inaccurate advice on the internet could potentially negatively impact your finances.

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Jay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP® is the Founder and CEO of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping Childfree and Permanently Childless people. Childfree Wealth is the first firm dedicated to serving Childfree people.

Dr. Jay is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Childfree Wealth Specialist, and author of the book “Portraits of Childfree Wealth” and the upcoming book “The Childfree Guide to Life and Money.” Dr Jay is the co-host of the Childfree Wealth podcast. His Ph.D. is in Adult Learning from the University of Connecticut.

He has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, MarketWatch, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Business Insider, CNBC, and many other publications. In 2023, he was named a “Rising Star” by Financial Planning.

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Our guest, financial advisor Brad Baldridge discusses the complex landscape of college planning and its intersection with financial realities. Delving into the different perspectives surrounding the value of higher education, Brad emphasizes the importance of aligning college expenses with overall financial goals, including retirement planning. He highlights the challenges faced by families in navigating the ever-increasing costs of college and offers practical strategies for managing finances and making informed decisions. With a focus on striking the right balance between educational aspirations and financial stability, Brad provides valuable insights and resources for families seeking guidance in the college planning process.

About our guest:
Brad Baldridge is one of the nation’s leading college financial experts. He teaches families the best ways to plan, save and pay for college so they can make their children’s college dreams come true without wiping out their finances or their retirement. For over 20 years, he has shared his expertise and insights through his private practice, as a blogger and host of the Taming the High Cost of College Podcast, and as a presenter at numerous workshops and seminars.

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