Lauren & Steven Keys of Trip of a Lifestyle share what inspired them to retire at age 29, how they did it on average incomes, why they don’t track their monthly expenses & the concept of buying back your time. They also share the practical way they stay motivated in the FIRE (financial independence retire early) movement.

If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 151 with Vicki Robin: WHAT’S THE POINT OF FINANCIAL FREEDOM?

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Adam Schaeuble takes over as host & interviews me! Adam is my podcasting coach & host of the podcast Podcasting Business School. In this episode, you’ll hear about the weird thing kid Meredith made everyone do when they came to her house, how I prep for & track down guests, my dream guests, what I think of my listeners & how my husband & I met.

If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 112: AUTHENTIC PARADOX: SURFING, STRIP CLUS & REINCARNATION

Guest Host: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/ | https://www.instagram.com/podcastingbusinessschool/

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Steve Friedman is an introvert who spent 30 years climbing the corporate ladder. He played the part of an extrovert so well, that it wasn’t until his retirement party that his co-workers found out he was, in fact, an introvert. In this episode, he shares the crisis point that made him realize he needed to honor his introverted nature, the brain chemicals that make introverts & extroverts different & the strengths introverts bring to an office environment.

If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 104: HOW TO NETWORK AS AN INTROVERT: 10 TIPS TO HATE IT LESS

Guest: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondIntroversion | https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-friedman-1295a5a2/ | https://www.beyondintroversion.com/

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Dr. Niobe Way is a developmental psychologist with a focus on adolescent friendship who has studied human connection for over 35 years. In this episode, she gives insight into what makes childhood boy friendships easy, but adult male friendships hard, how American masculinity creates lonely & depressed men & steps we can take for lifelong connection.

If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 144: DO I HAVE ANY REAL FRIENDS? RECALIBRATING POST-PANDEMIC

Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niobe-way-75270534/ | https://twitter.com/niobe_way  | Deep Secrets Book https://a.co/d/66Eky0A | The Crisis of Connection Book https://a.co/d/7fbeQtM

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Dr. Tro Kalayjian was a 350lb medical doctor failing to find results from mainstream advice until he did his own research, applied what he learned & lost 150lbs. Now he helps others break free from yo-yo diets & preventable disease with his private practice & his podcast. In this episode he shares his story of overcoming obesity, explains why 73% of Americans are overweight & yet doctors are not helping (& are usually themselves overweight) & gives tips on how can we find vitality in a system that supports disease tolerance.

If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 76: WHY PROCESSED FOOD ADDICTION ISN’T YOUR FAULT PART 1

Guest: https://doctortro.com/ | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/low-carb-md-podcast/id1441557261 | https://twitter.com/DoctorTro | https://www.facebook.com/DoctorTro/ | https://www.instagram.com/doctortro/

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Rose Eveleth is a futurologist – a title they prefer over the serious nature of the label “futurist.” They’re the creator of a podcast network that demystifies the future, were recently featured on Netflix’s The Future of Everything & a writer who explores how humans tangle with science & tech. In this episode, we explore (with much hilarity) the ethics & impacts of future technology including smart cities, artificial intelligence & data privacy.

If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 118: GMO MOSQUITOES?! ETHICS, DISEASE BURDEN & THE FUTURE

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/roseveleth/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-eveleth-61759116/ | https://twitter.com/roseveleth | https://roseveleth.com/

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Jesse Coomer suffered for years from what he calls “the modern condition,” cycles of stress & anxiety burdening our minds & bodies, but accepted as just the way it is. He found relief & regained his passion for life in the cold. He became one of the first American-certified Wim Hof instructors, published 2 books & conducts cold exposure training. In this episode, he explains the science of why stressing your body can improve your mind, create psychological resilience & even rid you of seasonal allergies.

If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 61: REDUCING STRESS THROUGH BREATHING: HACKS FOR THE NON-HIPPY

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Manxiety = Man Anxiety. Jon Patrick Hatcher experienced turmoil as a teen with crushing anxiety & self-harming. Writing & humor were coping techniques that turned into something more. He now has a regular comedy self-help segment on psychology today & together with the help of mental health professionals, he wrote a book to make mental health strategies palatable with humor and plain language…in a male voice. In this episode, he shares his hilarious & heartbreaking stories of mental health & how he overcame the stigma of male mental health with straightforward techniques.

If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 105: OVERWHELM AS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION? HOW TO REDUCE THE STATIC & INCREASE THE MAGIC

Guest: https://anxietyhacks.co/ | https://jonpatrickhatcher.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/stateofanxiety/ | https://www.facebook.com/StateOfAnxiety

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Dr. Alexys Hillman is a medical doctor specializing in grief advocacy. In this episode, we explore how to make room for grief in moments of joy, what unresolved grief looks like in physical symptoms & how to move through less recognized sources of grief like estrangement & loss of opportunity.

If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 88: DEPRESSION OR SADNESS? HOW TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

Guest:  https://doctorondemand.com/what-we-treat/grief-loss/ | https://internationalgriefinstitute.com/programs/ | https://www.empathicpractice.us/ | Brene Brown, I Thought it Was Just Me https://a.co/d/by0ALeg | Brene Brown, Rising Strong https://a.co/d/d2jpFFA

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Iran hasn’t always been a conflict zone. 1970s Iran resembled most Western countries. But in 1979, the government changed from a monarchy to a theocracy, causing the mostly secular public to be ruled by radical Muslims. Now the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini has sparked country-wide protests, with Gen Z at the forefront. In this episode, Iranian American Shadi (last name left out for safety) explains in plain language why Americans (& everyone else) should care about the Iranian protests. #womenlifefreedom

If you liked this episode, you’ll also like episode 48: FORCED MARRIAGE IN AMERICA?

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