Get ready to save money, your family’s health AND your mind! Today’s guest is Whitney Cardosi (@whitney_cardosi; @whitneycardosi ).  Whitney’s mission is to take the overwhelm out of filling the fridge and corralling the kitchen chaos for millennial moms. Her goal is to bring more joy and less "FML" when it comes to health and feeding your family.

This episode is so full of tips and tricks on not only feeding your family on a budget, but saving your sanity with simple systems that can change EVERYTHING.

When I talk about freedom, it’s all about doing the simple things - taking the action that will have long term results.  It’s the freedom from decision fatigue so you can focus more of your energy on what lights you up! You don’t want to miss this one!

Find Whitney at her links below, and as always, if you liked this episode, please rate & share it so we can continue to provide everything you need to FIRE Yourself First!!

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Chatting with my amazing friend Laura Glass on today's podcast episode! We met online and instantly connected. She's a talented brand strategist and designer, helping small businesses and individuals express their true selves. Join us for a fun and creative conversation! 🎙️✨ 

Here’s a sneak peek of where our conversation flowed:

• Crafting careers out of what you love

• Finding work that doesn’t feel like work

• Beyond the paycheck - how pursuing your passions can be your secret sauce

• Unleashing your Brand Power

• Confidence, coaching and showing up authentically - in life and work

You don’t want to miss this one!

And if you want to connect with Laura, here’s where to find her:

www.lauraglassdesigns.com 

Laura Glass - FB and IG - @lauraglassdesigns

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🎙️ Welcome back to Fire Yourself First! In this episode, I am beyond excited to introduce you to a powerhouse of inspiration, my dear friend, Andrea Dunn. 🌟 Join us on a journey through Andrea's remarkable story as a seasoned dream builder coach who turned the challenges of living with rheumatoid arthritis into a message of strength, hope, and empowerment.

🔍 Inside the Episode:

🌈 From Mess to Message:

Andrea takes us back to the early days when mysterious health issues clouded her childhood. Unexplained pains, dismissive explanations, and a journey to self-discovery - discover how she transformed what seemed like a mess into a powerful message.

💪 Empowering Others Amidst RA Diagnosis:

Get ready for a discussion that goes beyond the realms of rheumatoid arthritis. Andrea shares her insights on how taking control of your health, coupled with financial empowerment, can become a catalyst for transforming your entire life. Spoiler alert: A diagnosis doesn't equate to a death sentence!

🌟 Building Resilience and Tracking Progress:

Dive into the importance of Andrea's unique symptom-tracking system. Learn how she turned this into a valuable resource not just for herself but for others navigating the challenges of chronic illnesses. Spoiler: Tracking is not just about your reality; it's a tool for effective communication with healthcare experts.

Grab your copy of her empowerment guides here:

🌈My Body Boss Living Wyld with RA content journal https://a.co/d/23JD3i5

🏕️ Journal Chronic Disease

Living Wyldly with Chronic Disease: Organizer/Life Planner https://a.co/d/9Jc5NDn

🌱 Turning Dark Days into a Beacon of Light:

Andrea opens up about the dark days, the struggle with fertility drugs, and how she found herself at a crossroads. Discover the pivotal moment when she decided to explore alternative paths, turning away from the pitied route and embracing holistic approaches to regain control.

👥 Empowering Summit Sneak Peek:

Andrea gives us an exclusive preview of the upcoming RA Summit 2024, where she's bringing together a diverse lineup of speakers, each offering a unique perspective on conquering challenges associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Get ready for a day of camaraderie, understanding, and forward motion.

Get your FREE Ticket to the summit right here:  https://www.rawyldchyld.com/optin-page

🎧 Tune In Now:

If you're seeking inspiration, empowerment, and the belief that you're more than your diagnosis, this episode is a must-listen. Andrea's story is a testament to the resilience within each of us, waiting to be unmasked.

Hit that play button and join us on this transformative journey. 🎧 Let Andrea's story ignite the spark within you!

To find out more about Andrea Dunn and how to empower yourself while dealing with chronic illness, check out her resources here:

http://www.rawyldchyld.com/

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Welcome back to FIRE Yourself First!

We took a short holiday  break and are now back with one of my favourite humans - Kali Tougas.  Kali is a Human Design mentor and educator - she helps people take LEADERSHIP of their lives by using the gifts that they already have.

You’ve heard me mention Human Design briefly in a few past episodes.  THIS is the one where we dive in.

You’ll learn about WHAT Human Design is and how it relates to all the things I talk about here on the podcast - money, freedom and living in alignment with what feels good to YOU!’

Because I have the freedom in my life to flow and investigate what interests me, I’ve been able to dive deep into my Human Design and let me tell you - it’s a game changer.  The framework and language of HD has helped me not only understand myself better, but also my children and so many other relationships in my life.

I highly recommend THIS rabbit hole to anyone looking to escape what they’ve been conditioned to believe about themselves.  You’ve got nothing to lose!

Run your very own Human Design Chart at https://www.kalitougasservices.com/human-design and join Kali and I in the Collective Experience Membership where you can sample all kinds of different modalities (like EFT tapping, art therapy, Human Design, even Astrology!).  Check it out here (FREE  for your first month!) and use the coupon code ‘FIRE’ to save 20% on membership!

Let us know in the comments, on my social media or email [email protected]

what you’d like to hear more about in the world of Human Design.  We WILL be hearing more from Kali in future episodes.

As the year winds down, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've had on the "Fire Yourself First" podcast. Buckle up for a nostalgic ride through the highs, the lows, and the transformative moments we've shared together.

New Beginnings Beyond New Year's Resolutions

In this last episode of the year, I chatted about the hype around New Year's resolutions, emphasizing that change doesn't wait for a particular date. The world moves beyond December 31st, and so can we. Every day is an opportunity for growth.

Gratitude for 43 Amazing Episodes 

Can you believe it? We've reached episode 43 since starting this adventure in April  2023! I am immensely grateful for each of you who've tuned in, shared your stories, and made this podcast what it is today.

Portfolio Careers, Money Wisdom, and Women Can Money

We explored unconventional career paths, intentional spending, and the impactful Women Can Money Summit. Learn how intentional investing can transform us from mere consumers to savvy investors.

Inspiring Conversations and Life Design

From retired teachers turned coaches to digital nomads on sailboats, the guests brought inspiration and life lessons. Setting boundaries, seeking help, and crafting a life aligned with values were recurring themes.

Financial Independence and Authentic Living

Our journey through financial independence unveiled profound insights. I stressed the need for authenticity, the impact of toxic relationships on dreams, and the importance of overcoming shame around personal finances.

A Festive Pause and Exciting Future Plans

Now, as the holiday season approaches, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your support. My team and I are taking a short break, returning in early January 2024 with fresh energy and exciting plans.

But wait, the journey doesn't stop here! Reach out, subscribe, and share your favorite episodes. Visit our website for coaching options and DIY tools, and let's stay connected.

Wishing you a heartwarming holiday season and an eagerly anticipated New Year!

Join me on this enlightened conversation with the wonderful Monica Morrissey!

Monica was a public educator for over thirty years. Her experience teaching others helped her gain the knowledge she would need for the unexpected career change; becoming an author and Spiritual Healer. Following her intuition like never before, she began sharing stories about synchronistic events revealing that our souls never die. At the age of fifty, she published the first of her Dimes from Heaven trilogy all about How Coins and Coincidences Helped her Discover her Life as an Empath.  

Monica is a Reiki Master and Instructor, Spiritual Healer, Intuitive Card Reader, Past Life Regression practitioner, and loves to analyze dreams. At her business, Intuitive Wellness, Monica is dedicated and passionate about soul-care, where true spiritual seekers look to find joy, happiness and spiritual connection because we are a soul with a body, not a body with a soul.

In this episode of FIRE Yourself First, we chatted about: 

• Getting back to a healthy nervous system after leaving traditional work

• Celebrating Self Care

• Getting out of Freeze mode

• The power of Authenticity in all areas of life

• Taking control of your health AND money

• Letting creativity back into your life

You can find Monica in her Dimes from Heaven Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dimesfromheaven 

On her website- https://www.monicalmorrissey.com/

Even catch my recent guest appearance on this episode of Monica’s Soul Whisperings Vlog https://youtu.be/B21e8mZSHAM?si=8nBYq5EUsxUJXc7M

And when you’re ready to create more freedom in YOUR life and feel you’d like an accountability buddy - find out all the ways to work with me at www.wendyverwey.com

This week I celebrated THREE YEARS of retirement from the corporate world!

In this solo episode, I talk about my last day of work and what that felt like (spoiler alert - it was pretty anticlimactic…)

I’ve had a lot of time to reflect in the last 3 years about who I am, what I want, why I want it and most of all - HOW TO GET IT.

Life really is a journey and it took this long to put into words what it is I want in my life and what I hope to provide to others.

I talk all the time about FREEDOM, but it’s not necessarily money freedom, or freedom from a job.  Really, it’s about freedom from STRESS in all its forms.

Stress serves a purpose in the world, but we don’t have to hold onto it forever.  Heck, some of it isn’t even ours!

So in this episode, I invite you to look at the ways stress shows up in your life.  And if you want more, check out these previous episodes that really align with the theme…

EP 37 with Natalie Barnett

EP 33 Speed Limit 45 with Geta

Or download my ebook “How to Say No Without Sounding Like An A-Hole”  for more free inspiration.

So what’s causing you the most stress today?  Let me know & let’s turn it into JOY!

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🎉 Exciting news! The latest "Fire Yourself First" episode just landed, and it's a game-changer!

In this episode, Wendy and Dr. Sarah Henry go deep on:

🚀 Breaking Free from "Shoulds": Discover the emotional weight behind these little devils and how swapping them for wishes can transform your mindset.

🌟 The Power of Self-Awareness: Learn how self-awareness played a role in bouncing back from surgery and uncovering the emotional journey of rewriting money stories.

💰 Navigating Abundance Mindset and Finances: Wendy shares insights on tracking cash flow and Dr. Sarah uncovers the emotional journey her clients take in rewriting their money stories.

🌌 Setting Yourself Free from Societal Expectations: Let's talk about societal pressures, marketing madness, and how YOU can break free.

With an extremely rare dual specialization in both Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, Dr. Sarah M. Henry works with clients in highly demanding and stressful careers (medicine/healthcare, law, consulting, military, finance, academia) to overcome issues related to balancing work and parenthood, anxiety, mood, stress management, burnout, relationship difficulties and PTSD. Her work with the Navy SEALs and her own life experience as a working mother and military spouse make her an expert in the challenges of highly demanding lifestyles. Dr. Henry provides effective, evidence-based treatments that are proven to not only help clients achieve their desired results, but also to maintain their gains. Additionally, she provides support services to individuals ready to progress to the next level in their professions and enhance performance outcomes. After working with Dr. Henry, clients will understand how emotions work in their brains AND bodies to impact their thinking. She teaches clients to master their own cognitive and emotional power to achieve better performance and overall well being. Dr. Henry conducts all of her work via tele-health, which has been proven to be as effective as, if not more so than, traditional in-person services.

In this enlightening conversation, we talk about how knowing yourself and your gifts (not just your limitations) can get you where you want to be - in health, in wealth and in LIFE!

Find out more about Dr Henry and her services (especially check out her Executive Assessments - truly mind blowing!) at www.drsarahhenry.com

Ready to unleash your inner superhero? 🦸‍♀️🚀 [Listen Now]

P.S. Your journey to self-discovery and freedom starts with a click! 🌟 Find coaching and resources at your fingertips at www.wendyverwey.com!

Hey Firestarters!

🌐 In this eye-opening episode:

🛍 Dealing with Commercial Onslaught: Wendy dives deep into the challenges of handling constant sales pitches and advertisements, particularly in the pursuit of financial independence. She shares her concerns about the overwhelming pressure created by relentless consumerism, fueled by events like Black Friday.

💸 Unsubscribe for Financial Liberation: Wendy introduces a unique perspective—unsubscribing from emails as a strategy for saving money and maintaining financial freedom. Confronting the FOMO phenomenon, she encourages listeners to evaluate their true desires in life and make mindful decisions. Wendy even spins a tale about her trainer Kevin, hooked on hunting gear emails but managing FOMO like a pro.

💌 Email Management for Smarter Spending: Learn Wendy's savvy approach to handling a flood of children's clothing coupon emails. Discover how filtering them into a separate mailbox preserves sanity and helps Wendy access discounts when needed. She shares the art of timely email deletion to prevent unnecessary purchases.

💰 Financial Freedom Beyond Dollars: Wendy delves into the essence of financial freedom, asserting that personal fulfillment triumphs over money. She proposes swapping shopping sprees for no-cost activities like nature strolls or baking for friends. Wendy champions minimalism and highlights an online course offering actionable strategies for financial control.

Key Takeaways:

📬 Email Liberation: Unsubscribe strategically to declutter and avoid the FOMO trap.

🌿 Freeing Up Funds: Replace shopping with cost-free pursuits for a fulfilling life.

💡 Explore Further: Check out Wendy's online course for practical financial tips.

🚀 Ready to break free from the consumerism maze? Tune in now and take charge of your financial destiny! Watch Now! 

Halloween has just passed and it got me thinking about money (as most things in life do…).

In this short episode, I offer a different perspective on money and how to get more of it in your life.

I hope you enjoy it!

To find out more about my programs and services, head over to www.wendyverwey.com and get all the details about how we can work together - to get YOU more money in ways that light you up!