Episodes

  • Love and Leverage: Breaking Free from Financial Abuse with Kate Anthony
    Jul 15 2025

    Financial abuse is one of the most common but least recognized forms of domestic abuse. It’s also one of the most effective ways to keep someone trapped in a marriage. If you’ve ever been denied access to money, restricted in your spending, or told you're "bad with money" while your spouse controls every financial decision, you may be experiencing financial abuse.

    Kate Anthony, host of The Divorce Survival Guide podcast and author of The D-Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage, is here to expose the hidden ways financial control traps women in toxic relationships... and how to break free.

    Signs and solutions for financial abuse:

    • How to identify financial abuse, even when it's disguised as "helping"
    • The most common financial control tactics used in marriages
    • How abusers sabotage your financial independence. From ruining your credit to blocking you from working
    • The subtle ways financial abuse can show up in marriages that seem "normal" on the surface
    • What to do if your spouse is hiding money or controlling access to finances
    • Steps to reclaim financial independence before, during, and after divorce

    Many women don't realize they're experiencing financial abuse until they try to leave. Kate breaks down the red flags, the power dynamics, and the steps you must take to regain financial independence. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who feels financially trapped in their relationship.

    Kate's coaching programs empower women to make smart, informed decisions about their marriages and finances.

    If you're feeling stuck and need guidance, check out Phoenix Rising, Kate's group coaching program designed to walk you through some of the hardest parts of your divorce, in community with other women who are going through it too:https://kateanthony.com/decided/

    Get Kate's book, The D-Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage: https://amzn.to/41f7OTd

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    32 mins
  • The Midlife Career Remix with Bradley Richardson
    Jul 8 2025

    Your career isn’t just a single path—it’s a series of chapters, reinventions, and pivots. But for many midlife professionals, the idea of starting over can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s by choice or by force, navigating career changes in your 40s, 50s, and beyond requires a whole new approach.

    Bradley Richardson is living proof that career shifts don’t mean failure—they mean growth. As a five-time bestselling author, speaker, and coach, Bradley helps people navigate the complexities of midlife career changes with confidence. From internet sales in the ‘90s to headhunting to personal development, he has embraced reinvention time and time again.

    In this episode, we break down the fears and myths around career changes in midlife, discuss why identity is so tied to work, and uncover the biggest mistakes people make when shifting careers.

    What you’ll walk away with from this conversation with Bradley:

    • Why midlife career changes feel so personal, and how to separate your identity from your job
    • The biggest mistake people make when trying to pivot— and what to do instead.
    • How to fight back against age discrimination and position yourself as an asset in today’s job market
    • Why traditional job applications won’t cut it and how to tap into the hidden job market
    • How to leverage your experience and network to land new opportunities—without starting from scratch
    • The key to negotiating your worth in a new industry

    Reinvention isn’t about starting over—it’s about using everything you’ve learned to create a new path forward. Bradley shares the mindset shifts and tactical strategies you need to take control of your next career move.

    Check out the Advanced Adulting Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCogmTgcdf7QjZGnWGXTvTtQ?sub_confirmation=1

    New episodes drop every Thursday, and the podcast offers a raw, unfiltered look at the realities, challenges, and joys of navigating life for those aged 45-65+.

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    25 mins
  • Why You Can’t Get Out of Debt with Haley Brown-Woods
    Jul 1 2025

    If you’ve ever wondered why you keep paying off debt, only to rack it right back up... you’re not alone. The debt cycle is real, and it’s keeping millions of people trapped in financial stress. But breaking free isn’t just about cutting expenses or making bigger payments, it’s about changing your entire approach to money.

    Haley Brown-Woods, financial coach and co-founder of Price of Avocado Toast, helps people break the cycle of debt without extreme penny-pinching or deprivation. If you're tired of making payments but never making progress, this episode is for you!

    Whether it's credit cards, personal loans, or legal fees from your divorce, debt can feel like an endless trap. Haley reveals the most common mistakes people make when trying to get out of debt—and why most "quick fixes" only make things worse.

    What you’ll learn in this conversation:

    • Why you keep falling back into debt even after paying it off
    • The sneaky ways society pushes you into debt (hello, credit card points and balance transfers!)
    • Why consolidating debt can actually make it harder to pay off
    • How debt cycles work and why they’re so hard to escape.
    • Why paying off debt isn’t just about numbers, it’s about psychology and behavior.
    • The difference between spending mindfully and spending mindlessly.

    Getting out of debt isn’t just about making payments, it’s about changing the behaviors that put you there in the first place. Haley shares her personal story of overcoming massive debt and gives practical steps to help you stop the cycle once and for all.

    How to finally break the debt cycle:

    • Stop relying on willpower and build a real plan instead.
    • Cut the shame. Debt is a financial problem, not a moral failing.
    • Get clear on your spending habits. Awareness is the first step to change.
    • Make saving a priority. Having cash on hand stops you from turning to credit.
    • Set up a system that makes debt freedom sustainable, not just temporary.

    Haley has helped families pay off over $3 million in debt and now she’s sharing her strategies with you.

    Get your free budgeting template here: https://priceofavocadotoast.kit.com/145c68dadc

    Check out Haley’s financial coaching services: https://www.priceofavocadotoast.com/coaching

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    31 mins
  • Building Wealth as a Team with Bola Sokunbi
    Jun 24 2025

    Talking about money in a relationship can be uncomfortable. But what if you could turn those awkward conversations into a game plan for building real wealth.... together?

    In this episode of the Love and Money Podcast, Tracy sits down with Bola Sokunbi, founder of Clever Girl Finance and bestselling author of My Wealth Plan Workbook and the Clever Girl Finance series. Bola shares her personal journey of building financial independence and why empowering women with money is her life’s mission. Together, they dive into what it actually takes to manage money as a couple, get on the same page financially, and build wealth with intention, without losing your mind (or your marriage) in the process.

    This episode is packed with wisdom, heart, and practical strategies that couples at any stage of life can use to grow together financially.

    What you'll hear in this episode:

    • Why joint finances don’t work for every couple, and what to do instead
    • How to talk about money when one partner avoids it (or hates it)
    • What to do when your financial styles don’t match
    • The power of setting regular money “check-ins” as a couple
    • How Bola and her husband balance shared goals with individual freedom

    Whether you’re just starting a life together, navigating money disagreements, or trying to rebuild after divorce, this episode will help you rethink how money and love can actually work side by side.

    How to build wealth as a team with your romantic partner:

    • Create shared goals, but keep space for personal autonomy.
    • Set a recurring time to talk about finances that works for both of you.
    • Don’t force your partner to change. Lead by example and invite them in.
    • Use each other’s strengths to divide and conquer financial tasks.
    • Remember: money is a tool, not a power play.

    Tune in now to learn how to align your finances with your relationship, so you can build a future that works for both of you.

    Resources & Links:

    Explore over 30 free courses at https://www.clevergirlfinance.com
    Check out My Wealth Plan Workbook https://amzn.to/4k24nYg
    Follow Bola on Instagram: @clevergirlfinance

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    30 mins
  • Everything You Know About Prenups Is Wrong with Aaron Thomas
    Jun 17 2025

    Prenups have a bad reputation. People assume they’re only for the rich, that they mean you don’t trust your partner, or that they’re just a plan for divorce. But what if a prenup could actually strengthen your marriage?

    Aaron Thomas, also known as Prenup Guy, is a Harvard Law graduate, award-winning family law attorney, and founder of Prenups.com. He’s worked with NBA Hall of Famers, Super Bowl winners, and Grammy-winning artists. Aaron is on a mission to change how couples view prenups, turning them into a tool for financial clarity rather than just an escape plan.

    This conversation is about busting the biggest myths about prenups and showing why they can actually save a marriage instead of doom it.

    You’ll walk away with knowledge about:

    • Why every couple already has a prenup, even if they didn’t sign one.
    • The biggest myths about prenups and why they’re completely wrong.
    • How a prenup can actually protect the lower-earning spouse.
    • The unexpected benefits of a prenup, including better communication and financial transparency.
    • How prenups help prevent financial surprises and save both spouses from costly legal battles later.

    A prenup isn’t just about what happens if you get divorced, it’s about setting financial expectations for your marriage. Aaron breaks down why more couples are choosing prenups and how they can be a game-changer for your relationship.

    Key takeaways from this conversation:

    • A prenup lets you decide your financial future. Not state laws.
    • It’s not just for high earners. It protects both spouses.
    • Prenups encourage better money conversations, leading to healthier marriages.
    • The process is easier and more affordable than you think.
    • Planning for financial success in marriage is smart, not cynical.

    This is an eye-opening interview that will change the way you think about prenups forever!

    Aaron’s firm, Prenups.com, helps couples across the country create fair, enforceable agreements with attorneys in every state.

    Get Aaron’s book, The Prenup Prescription: Meet the Premarital Contract Designed to Save Your Marriage, here: https://amzn.to/40YOCZB

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    29 mins
  • Real Ways to Earn More Money with Amber Shaw
    Jun 10 2025

    Making extra money as a busy single mom isn’t just about covering the bills. It’s about creating freedom, options, and financial security. But where do you start if you need to increase your income quickly or want to build something long-term?

    Amber Shaw, founder of The Wellness Revolution, is a business coach who helps divorced moms turn their expertise and life experience into successful online coaching businesses. After walking away from an unfulfilling corporate career post-divorce, she built a six-figure coaching business in just six months. Now, she’s helping other women do the same.

    Forget MLMs, surveys, and mystery shopping. Amber is sharing real, legitimate ways to create financial freedom and independence, no matter your starting point.

    Listen in as Amber talks about practical ways to start making money today:

    • The first step to making money is figuring out what you’re good at (and what actually excites you)
    • How to identify the hidden skills you already have that people will pay for
    • Three powerful ways to start earning more, whether you need quick cash or a long-term career change
    • Why you don’t need fancy degrees, certifications, or years of experience to get started
    • The biggest mindset shifts women need to make to stop feeling stuck financially

    Amber’s passion is helping women break free from financial dependence and create income streams that align with their strengths. Connect with her for business coaching, mindset work, and strategies to build a profitable coaching business.

    Amber’s website: https://ambershaw.com/

    Connect with Amber on Instagram: @msambershaw

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    29 mins
  • From Zero to Wealthy: Teach Your Child Millionaire Skills with Maya Corbic
    Jun 3 2025

    Most parents want their kids to grow up financially secure, but how do you teach what you were never taught? If you didn’t grow up learning about investing, wealth-building, or money management, how can you make sure your kids don’t repeat the same cycle?

    If you want to raise financially savvy kids who understand money better than you did, then this conversation with Maya Corbic, CPA and founder of Wealthy Kids Investment Club, is for you! Maya is on a mission to help parents teach their kids about saving, investing, and financial independence, even if no one taught them growing up. With nearly 200,000 Instagram followers and a bestselling book, she’s making financial education fun and accessible for families.

    Many adults struggle with money because they were never taught how to manage it. Maya believes the best way to break the cycle is to start teaching kids early. In this episode, she shares simple, effective strategies for instilling financial confidence in children without overwhelming them.

    Listen in to learn how to raise money-smart kids:

    • Why financial literacy isn’t taught in schools and why it’s up to parents to teach it
    • The four different allowance methods and how to choose the right one for your family
    • The biggest money myth keeping kids (and adults) from building wealth
    • How to start investing for your kids, even if you’re a complete beginner
    • Why letting kids make small money mistakes now prevents big financial mistakes later
    • Why saving alone won’t make you rich and what to do instead
    • How to get kids excited about money (instead of scared of it).

    You don’t need to be a financial expert to teach your kids about money. Maya breaks down simple, actionable strategies to help parents give their kids the financial head start they never had.

    Smart money moves for parents and children:

    • Investing isn’t just for adults. Kids can (and should) start early.
    • Money mindset is everything. What kids hear about money shapes their future.
    • Allowance isn’t a handout. It’s a tool for learning money management.
    • You don’t need thousands to start investing. Just $10 a week can change your child’s future.
    • Small money lessons now lead to big financial wins later.

    Get Maya’s free cheat sheet on how she successfully invests with her kids for maximum profit: https://www.wealthykids.club/4-step-cheat-sheet

    Check out Maya’s Wealthy Kids Investment Club: https://www.wealthykids.club/

    Get Maya’s book, From Piggy Banks to Stocks: The Ultimate Guide for a Young Investor: https://amzn.to/3EOxOgz

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    25 mins
  • Navigating Family Court: The Pro Se Approach with Tracey Bee
    May 27 2025

    You don’t need a law degree to take control of your divorce. Tracey Bee, former family law attorney turned pro se strategist, is on a mission to help people represent themselves in family court with confidence and clarity. Her work empowers self-represented litigants to take charge of their legal process without spending tens of thousands of dollars on an attorney.

    In this episode, Tracey and Tracy dive into the realities of going pro se, including when it’s the right move, what skills are needed, and how to avoid common missteps in the courtroom. If you’ve ever felt like hiring an attorney is out of reach, this conversation is packed with tools and encouragement to help you take action.

    What you'll take away from this episode:

    • When it makes sense to go pro se and when it doesn’t
    • Why understanding court procedure is more important than knowing the law
    • Creative ways to work with legal professionals using unbundled services
    • How to prepare for court without being overwhelmed
    • The role of strategy, research, and self-advocacy in a successful pro se case

    Tracey offers one-on-one strategy sessions, unbundled services, and downloadable resources to help you make smart decisions in family court. Be sure to check out her quiz and e-guide, "The Ultimate Conflict Predictor: How Much Will My Divorce Conflict Cost Me?" to estimate the cost and complexity of your divorce: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A8BcgUG7RU3fe_7BjvRq72UxkgKIT5z5/view

    You can also visit Tracey's website here: https://thedivorcesolutionist.com

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    29 mins