Most people aren’t stressed about money because they’re irresponsible, they’re stressed because they don’t actually know what they can afford. In this episode, Priya breaks down why traditional budgeting fails in real life and introduces a simpler, more human approach: one number that brings instant clarity to your spending. No spreadsheets. No guilt. Just a framework that lets you enjoy your money and build wealth at the same time as you head into 2026.

Takeaways:

• Budgeting fails because it asks you to predict real life and real life doesn’t cooperate.
• Financial anxiety usually isn’t about income. It’s about how much lifestyle your income can afford.
• When your future is automated, you can spend what’s left guilt-free and finally stop second-guessing every purchase.

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Money and sex have more in common than we’re comfortable admitting, and that discomfort is exactly the problem.

In this episode, Priya sits down with Dirty Lola (sex educator, retail expert, and pleasure advocate) to unpack why two of the most human parts of life are also the most avoided. From how shame gets wired into us early, to why people delay pleasure until they feel they’ve “earned it,” this conversation reveals how our relationship with money often mirrors our relationship with sex.

What starts as a sex talk quickly becomes a deeper conversation about permission, self-trust, communication, and the real cost of avoidance — emotionally, relationally, and financially. If you’ve ever postponed pleasure, clarity, or confidence waiting for the “right time,” this episode will hit.

Takeaways:

• Shame thrives in silence — and both money and sex suffer when we avoid talking about them.
• Many people only allow themselves pleasure after a milestone… but that delay comes at a real cost.
• Budgeting isn’t just about numbers — it’s about permission, values, and self-worth.
• Pleasure (like money) works best when it’s intentional, communicated, and guilt-free

  
  

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Guest Bio:

Dirty Lola is a sex edutainer, speaker, and self-proclaimed dildo slinger known for her no-shame, no-BS approach to sex education. A longtime host of Sex Ed A Go-Go and a featured Sexpert on Netflix’s Emmy-nominated The Principles of Pleasure, Lola has spent over a decade helping people talk about sex with more confidence, humor, and honesty. Whether she’s on stage, on screen, or in conversation, her warm candor and lived experience have made her a trusted voice in pleasure, relationships, and modern intimacy.

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This episode dives into a self-sabbotaging psychology and uncovers why people making $150K… $300K… even $900K still feel broke, stressed, and behind.

Priya shares two real stories of six-figure earners stuck in the same self-defeating loop for totally different reasons, and breaks down the emotional patterns that keep HENRYs [High Earners, Not Rich Yet] in survival mode no matter how much they make. If you’ve ever said “I should be further along by now,” this one’s for you.

Takeaways:

• Why your income level stops mattering once your habits and psychology take over.
• The sneaky loop nearly all six-figure earners fall into and how it quietly destroys long-term wealth.
• How one entrepreneur earned $1.4M and still ended up with credit card debt and no savings (and why it’s more common than you think).
• Why windfalls make smart people act irrationally (yes, even you).
• The real reason two people can spend 10–20 years together and still make zero financial progress.

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In this episode, Priya sits down with writer, money expert, and off-Broadway creator Catie Hogan, whose “portfolio career” proves you can build a life on your own terms, even while raising two kids. From stitching together multiple income streams to surviving a surprise layoff at six months pregnant, Catie breaks down the real tradeoffs behind flexibility, the financial shock of parenthood, the myth of “having it all,” and why your career might actually get better when you stop chasing perfection. They also dive into affordability, home-buying stress, humor as a financial education tool, and how Catie turned a Grease parody into an off-Broadway hit. This one is part money talk, part motherhood reality check, and part masterclass in designing work around your life (not the other way around).

Takeaways:

• The flexibility everyone wants comes with a price.
• If you want kids someday, “we’ll figure how to afford it later” is not a good plan
• You don’t need the perfect house. You need the house that lets you keep your life, budget, and sanity intact.
• The biggest financial shock of parenthood isn’t diapers, it’s the unpredictability you cannot budget your way out of.

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Guest Bio:

Catie Hogan is a personal finance expert and educator. She's the author of the family finances newsletter, Cents of Humor, and an equity analyst for The Motley Fool. She previously ran a financial planning firm for Millennials and spent a decade in financial services. Catie most recently served as the Head of Advice for a New York City-based fintech. When she's not helping people with their money, Catie is an award-winning comedy writer and the creator of Vape! The Grease Parody, which is playing off-Broadway at Theater 555 through January 4th.

Guest Links:

Newsletter - Cents Of Humor

Off-Broadway - Vape The Musical

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Are you accidentally protecting your kids out of becoming financially capable adults? In this episode, Priya sits down with financial planner, author, and mom of four, Jamie Bosse, to talk about the messy overlap of money, parenting, and raising financially confident humans. From the dangers of over-rescuing to the right way to use allowances, Jamie breaks down how your everyday language, habits, and even guilt-driven parenting moments shape your kids’ lifelong relationship with money. This one hits home for parents who want emotionally safe kids and financially competent adults.

And for those of you wondering, this episode’s Best “Bite” features the Carrot Ginger Mule from Linden’s in Tribeca.

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Takeaways:

• Kids form money beliefs by age 10. More is caught than taught
• Gentle parenting can backfire with money
• Your kids pick up on how you and your partner talk (or don’t talk) about money
• Allowance isn’t about paying for chores, it’s about giving kids hands-on practice making decisions

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Guest Bio:

Jamie Bosse is a Financial Planner, Author, and mom of four who helps families navigate life’s transitions and build a financial foundation they can feel confident about. At CGN Advisors, she guides clients through organizing their money, maximizing their human capital, and moving closer to their long-term goals.

A longtime advocate for financial literacy, Jamie wrote Money Boss Mom and the Milton the Money Savvy Pup children’s series. Her next book, Investing for Tweens, arrives January 2026. She also creates free resources—games, worksheets, templates, and more—to help parents and teachers raise money-savvy kids.

Jamie was named to InvestmentNews’ 40 Under 40 list in 2020 for her leadership and contributions to the profession. Her work has appeared in the Kansas City Star, KC Parent, the Journal of Financial Planning, Investment Advisor Magazine, Kansas City PBS, and more. She is a graduate of Kansas State University’s Personal Financial Planning Program.

Guest Links:

Book: Investing For Tweens

Book: Milton The Money Savvy Pup

Book: Money Boss Mom

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Financial problems contribute to 20–40% of U.S. divorces, but the real issue often isn’t the money itself, it’s how couples talk (or don’t talk) about it. In this episode, Priya sits down with power couple Doug & Heather Boneparth, co-authors of Money Together, to unpack the real dynamics behind financial conflict, partnership, resentment, “the Bermuda Triangle” of early parenting, and the habits that either make couples unstoppable… or quietly blow up their finances.

Whether you’re merging lives, managing uneven incomes, or trying to get back on the same team, this episode pulls back the curtain on what truly makes (or breaks) financial partnership, the subtle ways couples undermine each other’s autonomy, and the single biggest red flag most couples miss.

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Takeaways:

• The #1 financial red flag isn’t debt.
• Risk-takers and savers can thrive together when they understand each other’s money stories.
• Many couples get stuck trying to split everything 50/50. The healthier (and more realistic) goal is equity, not equality.
• Your financial plan won’t work if only one person knows what’s going on. True partnership requires shared visibility, even if you divide responsibilities.

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Guest Bio:

Heather and Douglas Boneparth are the co-authors of Money Together: How to find fairness in your relationship and become an unstoppable financial team. By day, Douglas Boneparth is the founder of Bone Fide Wealth in New York City. Heather spent more than a decade as a lawyer in the commercial insurance industry before joining the firm as the director of business and legal affairs. They also co-write a weekly newsletter, The Joint Account, which helps couples talk about money.

Guest Links:

• Firm: BoneFideWealth.com
• Book: DoMoneyTogether.com
• Newsletter: ReadTheJointAccount.com

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Gen Z isn’t waiting around for the old rules of wealth building and maybe millennials shouldn’t either. In this episode, Priya sits down with Taylor Price (aka Priceless Tay), the Gen Z money expert who turned a blog into a financial education movement. They dig into why buying a home isn’t Gen Z’s first wealth move, how younger investors think about risk and liquidity, why “investing without goals” is basically gambling, and the foundational habits every twenty- and thirty-something needs to master before chasing returns. If you want a fresh, modern take on money, you’ve arrived.

Takeaways:

• Gen Z isn’t waiting for the white-picket-fence moment.
• You can’t skip the foundation just because “investing feels sexy.”
• PricelessTay’s Foundation First Framework.
• Your habits scale with your income. Your paycheck doesn’t “fix” them.

  
  

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Guest Bio:

Taylor Price is the founder of @PricelessTay, a financial education platform transforming how Gen Z learns about money. After a medical setback ended her neurosurgery ambitions, she shifted her passion to financial empowerment - quickly becoming a pioneer in the financial literacy movement on TikTok. Her content has reached millions and earned features in Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, The New York Times, CNBC, and more. Named BankRate's Best Financial Activist and GoBankingRates' Most Influential Financial Expert, she has spoken at Google, Nasdaq, and partners with Shark Tank Global on YouTube. Today, she travels the world teaching Gen Z how to build wealth with confidence and clarity.

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Estate planning isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy. Priya and David Meister (CEO of Steward) break down a practical, values-first plan for your 30s: why a revocable trust plus pour-over will beats a will-only setup, how to pick trustees when family dynamics are messy, and the power of updating beneficiaries, granting trustee discretion, “cross-naming” trusted friends, and giving while living.

Takeaways:

• Get the core four in place: revocable living trust, pour-over will, durable power of attorney, and healthcare directive.
• Update beneficiaries across every account (401(k), brokerage, bank, insurance) and consider naming the trust.
• Separate “kid care” from “money care.” Guardians ≠ Trustees.
• Revisit your plan after major life events. Perfection isn’t required. Execution is.

  
  

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Guest Bio:

David Meister is the cofounder and CEO of Steward, a technology-forward estate planning platform pursuing trust company licensure so it can serve as a regulated, fiduciary trustee. A two-time founder (previously at Sidecar), David focuses on helping modern families create and administer customizable, attorney-backed estate plans that prioritize privacy, clarity, and better outcomes across generations.

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