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This episode originally aired December 7, 2024:

Caddy and Sabrina talk about Sabrina’s story as well as community and culture with recovering from addiction.

Most people think they’re failing at money because they lack willpower, but Elaine explains why you’re likely just wearing a financial identity that doesn’t fit. This episode dives deep into the four distinct wealth types—Builders, Caretakers, Maximizers, and Minimalists—to help you stop the “goal stacking” and start designing a strategy that actually respects your natural instincts. By the end, you’ll stop seeing your money habits as moral failures and start treating them as design choices that can finally build some real momentum.

#WealthIdentity #DoDifferentBetter #MoneyMindset #FinancialFreedom #WealthBuilding #BuildersAndCaretakers #SmartMoney #FinancialWellness #GoalSetting #MoneyHacks

The Big Story is about the US Air Force retracting pension-award letters to a dozen transgender service members with 15-18 years of service who were being drummed out of the military due to Trump’s ban. The Air Force said it had “made a mistake” in granting the service members pensions; my take is that it was just plain up cruelty toward people who had diligently risked their lives to protect us. God. The Big Interview is with Brianne Bricker, a trans woman who transitioned in her mid-fifties and who is a board member of “Team Trans,” a US-CN hockey league of 700 trans and nonbinary players. Brianne also talks about her forthcoming book, Skating Out of the Vault: A Trans Woman’s Escape from the Game of Masculinity.

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Ben Feldman of Active Insurance Solutions, an independently owned insurance company. We unpack more often-overlooked parts of homeowners insurance, including roof coverage, minimum deductibles, and common add-ons/endorsements. These details don’t come up often, but they’re helpful to understand ahead of time, before it may be too late. Find us at therecollab.com

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In our Behind Closed Drawers series, Colleen sits down with two of her clients, Jen and Natalie, to discuss how professional organizing is about so much more than just tidy shelves. Jen shares her experience of parting with decades of belongings after a divorce, while Natalie opens up about the daunting task of merging her life with her late father’s estate while recovering from a major accident. It’s a beautiful conversation about the relief that comes with having an empathetic guide to help you unbox a new chapter of your life.

#homeorganizing #mentalhealth #lifetransitions #sortingthroughlife #clutterfree #griefsupport #newbeginnings #twincities #empathyinmoving

Our polarized political spectrum has impacted the realm of mental health and relational interactions in many different ways. Fractures in long-term, sometimes life-long relationships are occurring based on political differences. Tune in to this episode as hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini bring special guest Stefanie Mach onto the show! Stefanie, with her wealth of knowledge as a politician turned therapist will discuss navigating politics, values and relationships.

Erin Hartung, Brent Davis, and Walt Myers from Cancer Legal Care join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss Cancer Legal Care’s services and talk about how to navigate health insurance and what to do with medical bills. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, four in ten Minnesotans will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime. More than 30,000 Minnesotan are diagnosed with cancer each year, and over 300,000 Minnesotans are currently living with cancer. As a result, many of them will face, or are currently facing, financial devastation known as “financial toxicity.” Medical bills are main factor why financial toxicity happens but knowing ways to avoid and deal with insurance denials and medical debt can help preserve your financial wellbeing. Cancer Legal Care dreams of a day when financial toxicity no longer exists. In their work toward that dream, they help Minnesotans facing cancer, and their caregivers, with cancer-related issues like employment, estate planning, Social Security benefits, health insurance, and medical debt. For more information or to get help, visit cancerlegalcare.org.

Host Laurie Fitz visits with MN DFL Voices from Greater Minnesota and the Metro to talk about issues, pros and cons, surrounding Data Centers. Drawing on research and wide-ranging conversations, our panelists include: Jonathon Rehlander – Minnesota House Candidate for 39A and Co-host for our Data Center discussion, Johnnie Forrest retired IUPAT Local 106 & SD7 DFL Chair, Susan Herder – Secretary for SD 59 and Humphrey School Student, and Jack Carlson Duluth Building & Construction Trades President. A great discussion on important issues to consider when building policies regarding Data Centers future in Minnesota.

Robert is joined by State Sen. Mary Kunesh and Bob Blake on today’s show!