In Episode 18 of the 2 Poor Kids Podcast, Liz and Christian explore the thoughts we don't always share—even with the people we love most.

From wife guilt and imposter syndrome to therapy, trauma recovery, depression, and breaking generational cycles, this conversation is an honest look at what healing really feels like.

Rather than offering easy answers, this episode embraces the uncomfortable truth that growth often begins when we're willing to say the hard things out loud.

marriage, therapy, trauma, recovery, mental health, relationships, EMDR, self-worth, communication, personal growth

In Episode 17 of the 2 Poor Kids Podcast, Liz and Christian explore a hypothetical scenario: what would happen if they lost everything tomorrow?

The conversation dives into rebuilding from scratch, relying on community, navigating fear, making decisions under pressure, and identifying the assets that can't be taken away—relationships, skills, resilience, and purpose.

What begins as a thought experiment becomes a powerful reflection on what truly creates security and wealth.

resilience, personal growth, mindset, relationships, entrepreneurship, starting over, life lessons, community

In this episode of 2 Poor Kids, Liz and Christian reconnect after travel and play Know Thyself, a conversation game focused on personality archetypes, self-awareness, and worldview.

The discussion explores optimism, rebellion, grief, justice, relationships, and the ways two people can deeply love each other while experiencing the world differently.

relationships, communication, psychology, personal growth, marriage, self awareness, couples podcast, mindset

In this episode of 2 Poor Kids, Christian and Liz discuss conflict, communication, emotional safety, and the intentional choices that shaped their relationship dynamic.

They explore teamwork, love languages, therapy, emotional growth, and the importance of courageous conversations in healthy relationships.

relationships, marriage, communication, emotional intelligence, self growth, therapy, teamwork, podcast

In this episode, Christian and Liz break down their real-world approach to goal setting, entrepreneurship, and building a long-term vision.

From reverse engineering big ideas to leveraging networks and building multiple ventures simultaneously, this episode provides a practical and honest look at how they are designing their future.

entrepreneurship, goal setting, mindset, business strategy, personal growth, leadership, motivation

In this episode of 2 Poor Kids, Liz and Christian answer 30 rapid-fire questions about their relationship, covering everything from lighthearted habits to deeper topics like emotional awareness, grief, and personal growth.

What begins as a quick and fun format evolves into a candid conversation about how they navigate life, communication, and partnership together.

relationships, marriage, personal growth, communication, ADHD, podcast, couples, mindset

In this episode of 2 Poor Kids, Liz and Christian share personal stories about the most financially challenging times in their lives, including experiences with homelessness, food insecurity, and rebuilding stability.

They reflect on how those experiences shaped their perspective on money, relationships, and intentional connection.

The conversation also explores what it means to maintain a relationship during difficult seasons and how meaningful connection doesn’t require financial abundance.

relationships, money, personal growth, financial struggle, love, mindset, life design, podcast

In this episode of 2 Poor Kids, Liz and Christian explore the idea of work-life balance and challenge the assumption that it should look the same for everyone.

Through real-life examples of their daily routines, relationship dynamics, and long-term goals, they discuss how they’ve built a life that prioritizes intentional choices over traditional balance.

This episode focuses on redefining success, understanding personal priorities, and designing a life that aligns with your values rather than external expectations.

work life balance, personal growth, relationships, entrepreneurship, mindset, productivity, life design, podcast

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Self-love isn’t linear—and neither are we.

In this episode, Liz and Christian unpack a difficult but honest truth: healing doesn’t happen in a straight line. Some weeks feel grounded, and others feel like you’re unraveling in real time.

Anchored by “The Path to Self Love” from the poetry collection Black Bird by Wendy Nylander, this conversation explores negative self-talk, burnout, emotional resilience, and the ongoing process of learning how to be kind to yourself.

Using prompts inspired by Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO cards, they reflect on:

1. What winning really means
2. What they’re still searching for
3. And how growth actually feels in the moment

This episode is real, reflective, and a reminder that progress doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.

This episode is personal.

Liz leads a conversation that explores one of the most defining mindset shifts in Christian’s life — sparked by the poem “10 Responses to the Phrase ‘Man Up’” by Guante @GUANTESOLO.

Together, they unpack what masculinity used to look like… and what it looks like now.

From toxic language and learned behavior to becoming a safe person, choosing your inner circle, and doing the work to grow — this episode is about transformation in real time.

Christian shares how changing his words changed his thinking.

Liz shares what it means to feel safe, supported, and seen.

And together, they ask a bigger question:

👉 Who are you becoming… and who’s shaping that?

In this episode:

1. Letting go of harmful language and identity norms
2. The impact of your “5 closest people”
3. What it means to be a safe person
4. Masculinity, vulnerability, and emotional connection
5. Growth through intentional behavior change

🎙️ Referenced work:

Spoken word poetry by Guante @GUANTESOLO(search: “Man Up poem”)

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12. vulnerability
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