Money You Should Ask

Imagine landing your dream job. And then imagine having your supervisor take credit for your work time and again. Infuriating, right? This scenario was a reality for our next guest, productivity expert and Wired editor Alan Henry. When it happened to Alan, he, like so many others, buried his feelings and stayed quiet.

For over twenty years, Alan Henry has written about using technology and productivity techniques to work and live better for publications such as Lifehacker, The New York Times, and Wired. Alan is passionate about sharing work rules that allow people of color, women and LGBTQ folks the same access to career advancement as their more privileged counterparts. Alan started to explore these ideas while working as the Smarter Living editor at The New York Times and delves deeper into them with his recently released book Seen Heard and Paid: The New Work Rules for the Marginalized.

Arm yourself with the best antidote to workplace gaslighting and purchase a copy of Seen Heard and Paid.

To connect with Alan, find more information, resources, and a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://go2.money/podcast

Medical debt is a real and pressing issue. Millions of Americans are struggling to pay off this type of debt. In fact, it's the number one reason people file for bankruptcy. To add to this dilemma, 80-90% of medical bills contain mistakes. What if there were ways to crush medical debt and avoid a lifetime of repayments?

In this episode, Internal Medicine Physician, medical billing expert, and author of the book, What Your Doctor Wants You to Know About Crushing Medical Debt - Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, shares some of her unique strategies for dealing with and eliminating medical debt.

To connect with Dr. Virgie, more info, resources, and a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://go2.money/MedicalDebt

Too often, we tend to think of physical abuse when we think of abusive relationships. But the truth is, financial abuse is just as dangerous and can be just as damaging. Financial abuse is a type of manipulation where one partner controls all the money in the relationship. They may give their partner an allowance, forbid them from working or make all the financial decisions. That can leave the victim feeling powerless and dependent on their abuser.

In this episode, Bob talks with divorce lawyer, empowerment trainer, author, and domestic violence advocate, Sonia Frontera. As a survivor of an abusive marriage, Sonia discusses some things people can do to prepare themselves to step away from toxic relationships.

One in every four women and one in seven men experience domestic abuse in their lifetimes. "Stop the Hurt" is a guide that teaches you how to spot the signs and take steps to end the abuse in a relationship in which a partner is hurting you or someone you know.

Thank you for taking the time to listen. To find links mentioned in the episode, connect with Sonia, resources and a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://go2.money/StoptheHurt

Have you ever felt the weight of your day-to-day life? The stress from work, family issues at home, or financial worries can feel like they're going to take over. There is an easy way for us all to declutter our thoughts, find a sense of inner peace, and manage the stress in our lives.

Our next guest, Roberta Hughes, is the Founder and lead instructor at PeaceFull Living. This boutique hybrid studio conveys a delicate and personalized Peaceful Living instruction for body and mind through customized Pilates, Meditation, and Yoga practices.

Roberta's philosophy is that with the proper training and body awareness, everybody can achieve their health and wellness goals, live without pain, reduce the impact of stress, and obtain the highest quality of life.

Roberta and Bob unpack the benefits of mindful practices, zen moments, and why we need to be more radical with our self-care.

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Thank you for taking the time to tune in. To find links to connect with Roberta, more information, resources and a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://go2.money/PeaceFull

We all know that we only have one life and that we need to make the most of it. For some, this means spending time on their health and wellbeing, while others prioritize their finances. But what happens when time is precious, and you can't do both? Which priority should take precedence?

After two sudden, unexplained cardiac arrests at a young age, author and personal development specialist Ryan Lindner began to explore different perspectives with his clients that come with any profound, life-changing event because if you aren't living, you're dying.

Ryan has a book called "The Half-Known Life," where he challenges the conventional thinking of success, identity, and personal change. Through his experiences, Ryan believes that priorities change when time becomes precious.

When we realize that time is precious, we often change the way we think and act. Bob and Ryan discuss the mindset shifts that occur when met with adversity; how we transform and begin to fully appreciate what we have and make the most of every moment. The clock has already started ticking.

Ryan's book "The Half-Known Life" offers a fresh perspective on personal growth to help you get out of your head and into your life.

Thank you for taking the time to tune in. To find links to connect with Ryan and more information, resources and a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://go2.money/podcast

Have you ever been through something so traumatic that you thought you couldn't overcome it? One thing is for sure: we all go through tough times. Making it through tough times is something that we all do every day. It's not easy, but it's possible. And one way to turn your traumatic experience into something truly triumphant is to share your story with others. When you bravely share your story, you can help others who are going through their own tough time to not feel so alone. Vulnerability deepens our connection with others.

Living through trauma, dealing with disordered eating, alcoholism, and domestic and sexual violence, our guest Stephanie Olson used her trauma and turned it into a testimony to help others.

As the CEO and co-founder of The Set Me Free Project, Stephanie has grown a nonprofit from nothing to bringing prevention to thousands of youth and adults on human trafficking, social media safety, healthy relationships, trauma, addiction, and resilience. Stephanie is also the host of the Being Resilient Podcast.

If you want to be inspired by someone who has faced adversity and come out on top, then be sure to visit Stephanie's website https://stephanieolson.com

Thank you so much for listening. To find links to connect with Stephanie and more information, resources and a transcript of this episode, please visit:https://go2.money/triumph

Turning 3 years old is a significant milestone for kids, and for parents too. At this age, kids begin to form a sense of curiosity and develop ideas and opinions about the world around them, especially money. How children see adults handle money will play a significant role in shaping their ideas about money. By setting a good example, parents and grandparents can help instill healthy habits in their children at an early age.

Our next guest, Gramps Jeffrey, is a grandfather of six, who has written an award-winning children's book, "I Don't Want to turn 3." It explores what goes through a toddler's mind - which parents often desperately want to understand.

He is also the author of the acclaimed business book "The Secrets of Retailing… How to Beat Walmart" and is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post.

In this episode, Bob and Gramps Jeffrey discuss the need for conscious and intentional parenting. The simple act of actively listening can instill beneficial habits that can set your child up for success in the future.

Grab a copy of "I Don't Want to Turn 3" to help build character and teach life lessons to your toddler in a fun and engaging way.

Thank you so much for listening. To find links to connect with Gramps Jeffrey and more information, resources and a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://go2.money/Gramps

Many of us were taught how to earn money, but not the foundation for managing it. You might be experiencing financial stress because you don't know what your next move should be or how to track all of your financial information. You may be overwhelmed because you don't manage your time. We're all so busy trying to find the time to manage everything and more importantly - have time for our priorities!

Our next guest, Rennie Gabriel, has seen both great success and challenging times. After two divorces and a business failure, he was left broke at the age of 50. However, Rennie refused to give up and became a multimillionaire, learning the three secrets of the wealthy along the way. He has now written an award-winning, best-selling book called "Wealth On Any Income" and donates 100% of the profits from his online programs to rescue dogs and soldiers.

To learn more, watch Rennie's TEDx talk on Creating Wealth with Purpose, and download his free nine-step Wealth Creation Roadmap. It's never too late to create wealth.

Thank you so much for listening. To find links to connect with Rennie and more information, resources and a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://go2.money/podcast

Are you creating your own reality or living an existence based on prior fears and old beliefs? We all have the ability to create our own reality. By simply shifting our focus on what we want in our life rather than what we don't want, is the first step in consciously transforming old patterns in our lives into new empowering ones. Though it may take some practice and sometimes a lot of effort, you can change your life for the better. With enough persistence, trust and patience, anything is possible.

Our next guest, Kelsi Davies, is a Content Creator, Psychic Medium, Actress, Singer and Dancer who has found success in creating her own reality. She currently has three singles released; "Done," "Darker," and "Heartbeats," and for fans of haunted adventures, check out her app "Kelsi Davies: Haunt Escape" for iOS and Android devices. Kelsi also hosts the podcast "InTALKxicated" where she and her guests talk about conspiracies, ghost experiences, mysteries, and much more. Kelsi is a frequent collaborator of PrideHouseLA and has appeared in countless music videos and short films.

Thank you so much for listening. To find links to connect with Kelsi and more information, resources and a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://go2.money/reality

The challenges are immense when you lose a partner through divorce or widowhood. It feels like the whole world is suddenly changing, and you're unsure how to handle it. Now, decisions must be made about your financial future, which adds even more stress to what seems like an impossible situation!

After experiencing her own hardship at the intersection of grief and finances, our guest Rachael Burns felt called to help other women trying to plan for their futures after experiencing trauma. And so began True Worth Financial Planning.

Prior to founding True Worth, Rachael spent 12 years advising affluent families under the top wealth management firms. She is a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and has an MBA and a Master's in Personal Financial Planning.

True Worth Financial Planning offers fee-only planning, divorce analysis, and investment management tailored to the unique needs of newly single women. Book a free strategy session with Rachael and begin to redefine your true worth.

Thank you so much for listening. We appreciate your time. To find links to everything we talked about today, including information about Rachael, resources and a transcript, please visit: https://go2.money/trueworth