In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Jesse Mecham, founder of the highly popular financial software YNAB (You Need A Budget), to discuss his upcoming book, Never Worry About Money Again. The conversation centers on a radical shift in Mecham's philosophy: abandoning the word "budget" in favor of mastering intentional spending.

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In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G pushes back against the popular "Die with Zero" ethos, arguing that there is no shame in dying a millionaire. Inspired by his recent Substack post titled "Escape Velocity," Doc G aims to relieve the anxiety and guilt many early retirees feel when they realize they have accumulated far more money than they could ever spend.

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In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Dr. Darren Lipomi, a prominent scientist, University of Rochester engineering professor, and author of Science Non-Fiction: Behind the Scenes in University Research. The episode explores the grueling yet profoundly magical world of academic bench research, highlighting it as a career path overflowing with purpose.

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In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G shares his personal insights on branding, inspired by his previous interview with publicist Sarah Snyder. Though he admits he is not a marketing expert, he emphasizes that in the digital age, everyone creates a brand when they post online, whether they realize it or not.

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In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Sarah Snyder, the head of partnership development at Wasabi Publicity. The conversation demystifies the world of public relations and explores why publicity is no longer just for celebrities and massive brands, but an essential tool for everyday professionals and creators.

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In this solo episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G follows up on a previous conversation with Dr. Jaspal Singh by clarifying a major misconception about his career. While Doc G frequently discusses his burnout and early retirement from traditional medicine, he explicitly states that he did not hate his job. To prove this, he structures the episode around ten specific things he genuinely loved about being a doctor:

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In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G sits down with a longtime college friend, Dr. Jaspal Singh, a board-certified pulmonologist and critical care physician. Despite Doc G having left his own full-time medical practice to focus on part-time hospice work, he uses this episode to fiercely advocate for building a big, bold career and striving to be "in the room where it happens".

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In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G explores the psychological trap of the "achievement treadmill." Similar to the hedonic treadmill—where the joy of buying something quickly fades—the achievement treadmill is a cycle where the temporary dopamine hit of reaching a goal quickly wears off, leaving high achievers running relentlessly toward the next major milestone without ever feeling satisfied.

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In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Roger Whitney, a certified financial planner (CFP), creator of the Retirement Answer Man podcast, and author of Rock Retirement. The conversation centers on redefining the true value of financial advisors, particularly pushing back against the early days of the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement, which heavily favored a "do-it-yourself" (DIY) and anti-advisor approach.

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In this rewind episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Manisha Thakor, founder of the financial well-being consultancy MoneyZen and author of MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough. The conversation dives deep into the psychological traps of modern work and wealth, focusing on how individuals can escape the "Cult of Never Enough"—a societal mindset that brainwashes us to confuse fiscal wealth with personal enoughness.

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