The Time Freedom Podcast

By Brian Herriot, Kirby Denison

Work hard, save more, retire someday—right? What if you could live fully now?

The Time Freedom Podcast with Brian Herriot and Kirby Denison shows you how to blend flexible work and smart investing t... more

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March 24, 2026Vickie Lanthier Turned Down Six Figures to Work Half the Year
Top 5 Takeaways:
Your buffers aren't just financial. Vickie identifies four: financial, health, paperwork and plans, and skills. When life goes sideways, it's the combination that determines how fast you recover.

Selling the house and the stuff bought her something more valuable than equity. It bought her time and space to pivot without the weight of debt and maintenance pulling her under.

You can turn down more money if the cost is your time and energy. Vickie walked away from six-figure contract offers because the real price wasn't worth it.

Switching off autopilot requires six neurological components: buy-in, stimulation, intervention, reflection, sleep, and repetition. You can't just want to change; you have to create the conditions for it.

Living big doesn't require a specific income level. Vickie works about half the year, makes a fraction of her old salary, and is currently living in Albania for two months because she designed her life to allow it.
Chapters:
0:00 – How Major Life Events Shape Personal Growth

3:38 – Career Challenges and the Path Toward Financial Freedom

6:11 – Minimalism and the Pursuit of Time Freedom

14:53 – Navigating Life’s Difficult Moments with Support

17:53 – Discovering New Opportunities Through Time Freedom

21:02 – The Power of Life Buffers: Money, Health, Skills, and Systems

24:37 – What It Means to Be a High Agency Human

27:11 – Breaking Out of Autopilot and Living Intentionally

34:59 – Writing a Book to Create Impact

36:37 – Building Community and Sharing the Message
VICKIE LANTHIER
Vickie Lanthier is a decorated Canadian military veteran, registered nurse, author, and the founder of High Agency Human. Now a registered nurse, she started a hiking resource business that has donated over $27,000 to mental health and conservation charities since 2020, and is currently racing a friend to visit 50 countries. Her new book, High Agency Human: Navigate Adversity and Live Big, comes out March 24, 2025.
Connect with Vickie at highagencyhuman.com, or find her on Instagram and LinkedIn at Vickie Lanthier.

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March 17, 2026Rebecca Herbst on How Freedom Made Her a More Generous Person
Top 5 Takeaways:
Financial independence (FI) doesn't mean your life is figured out. Rebecca reached FI at 32 and says it’s taken years to design a life she loves.

Moving from a low cost of living city back to a high cost one was the right call for Rebecca's family, even though it technically moved her further from “full FI.” Life design matters more than the number.

Time freedom with toddlers is real, but it looks different. It's not about open calendars. It's about having the option to be present and sharing the load with your partner.

You don't have to be a billionaire to make a meaningful charitable impact. Rebecca's philanthropy pledge starts at just 1% of income, and the math works out to about $100 a month for many people.

Proactive giving feels better and has more impact than reactive giving. Rebecca recommends a three-bucket framework: family, emotional connection, and measurable impact.
Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome and Personal Connections

1:12 – Meet Rebecca Herbst and Her Financial Independence Journey

4:25 – Early Career and the Path to FI

6:17 – Achieving Financial Independence at 32

8:35 – Parenthood and the Realities of Financial Independence

13:54 – How Time Freedom Changes with Life Stages

21:10 – Balancing Family Life and Time Freedom

23:09 – The 1% Pledge and the Power of Charitable Giving

32:53 – How to Give More Effectively and Measure Impact

40:53 – Using Finance as a Force for Good
REBECCA HERBST
Rebecca Herbst is the founder of Yield and Spread, a nonprofit on a mission to promote finance as a force for good. A former competitive rower turned early retiree, Rebecca left her career in commercial real estate in her early 30s after reaching financial independence alongside her husband Joe. She lives in Salt Lake City with her husband, their two-year-old son, and a baby girl arriving very soon! You can connect with Rebecca at yieldandspread.org.

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March 10, 2026Veena Harbaugh and Trevor Blondeel Put Time Freedom to the Test
Top 5 Takeaways:
Running the numbers creates relief. Both Veena and Trevor describe the same feeling: once you see it on paper, fear turns into confidence.

You don't have to prove your value. Veena's biggest mindset shift was letting go of the belief that she had to constantly earn her worth.

Money personalities can improve relationships. Trevor and his wife had better conversations once they understood their different styles.

Working longer can be more freeing than retiring early. If you love your work, extending it beats sacrificing now for some future number.

Some of the best people you meet come later in life. Trevor reminds us that new friendships can be just as meaningful as old ones.
Chapters:
0:00 – Why the Time Freedom Calculator Brings Relief

1:07 – Meet Trevor + Veena (Background + What They Do)

2:43 – Welcome + How They Know Brian (AJ Harper Writing Community)

3:13 – Beliefs That Changed (Time, Identity, and Proving Yourself)

9:20 – Life Stage Snapshot: Work, Marriage, Kids, Entrepreneurship

10:39 – What Time Freedom Means (Choices, Impact, and Agency)

11:55 – The Calculator Effect: Seeing a 6-Month Dip as a “Small Blip”

12:18 – Real-Life Optionality: Being Present for Family When It Matters

18:23 – Money Styles + Better Money Conversations With Partners

24:42 – The Books They’re Writing + Designing Life 10 Years Out
VEENA HARBAUGH
Veena Harbaugh is a sustainability strategist based in the Bay Area. She spent over a decade helping Fortune 500 companies build environmental and social programs that actually work. Veena is currently writing her first book, Meet the Moment, a guide for change-makers who want to stay effective without burning out.
You can connect with Veena at veenaharbaugh.com.
TREVOR BLONDEEL
Trevor Blondeel spent 25 years leading manufacturing operations before launching his own consulting and coaching business. He helps leaders in manufacturing, logistics, and construction get better results by building trust and accountability through real conversations. Trevor hosts the Manufacturing Greatness podcast and is writing a book by the same name.
You can connect with Trevor at trevorblondeel.com.

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March 03, 2026AJ Harper Built Her Dream Life Around Authorship
Top 5 Takeaways:
You can design your work around your ideal life. AJ built a studio that funds her dream lake home.

Thinking in "seasons" beats rigid daily time blocks. Intense work periods are sustainable when you know they'll end.

Writing is a learnable craft, not just a natural talent. Commitment to learning matters more than innate ability.

The mindset "my art will sustain me" becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Limiting beliefs about creative work hold people back.

If you want to become an author, start by reading, and get honest about what level of success you actually want.
Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction + Why Sustainable Authorship Matters

3:05 – AJ Harper’s Time Freedom Journey

8:11 – Inside the Publishing World: From Insider to Strategist

12:58 – Taking Risks & Choosing the Entrepreneurial Path

15:06 – Seasonal Living: New York & Madeleine Island

20:27 – Designing a Flexible, Intentional Life

24:59 – Transitioning Fully Into Authorship

29:52 – Craft, Mindset & the Making of a Sustainable Writer

43:14 – Building a Body of Work (Not Just One Book)

47:34 – Creative Freedom + Where to Find AJ
AJ HARPER
AJ Harper is an author, book coach, and collaborative writer behind multiple bestselling books, including her work with Mike Michalowicz on Profit First and the upcoming The Money Habit. She's the author of Write a Must-Read and creator of the Top Three Book Workshop, where she helps authors write books that actually deliver on their promise. AJ is also co-host of the Don't Write That Book podcast.
You can connect with AJ at ajharper.com

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February 24, 2026Kelly Poquiz Burke on Why Time Is the Ultimate Flex
Top 5 Takeaways:
Time is the ultimate flex. Kelly took eight and a half weeks off in her first year of entrepreneurship. That was never possible in corporate.

Increasing your income beats budgeting. Kelly tripled her income by investing in herself with an MBA, and it paid off faster than 8% in the stock market ever would.

You don't have to marry rich or live in a tiny home to have time freedom. Kelly's realtor showed her that strategic choices make it possible for anyone.

Sometimes it takes multiple pushes. Cancer didn't change her mindset, but her daughter's words did.

Stability comes from self-belief, not your employer. When you believe in yourself more than you doubt yourself, everything changes.
Chapters:
00:00Introduction and Initial Connections

01:58The Journey of Entrepreneurship

06:26Personal Stories and Vulnerability

07:55Shared Experiences of Generosity

09:04The Journey to Health and Time Freedom

10:09Defining Time Freedom and Personal Background

11:02Designing Your Ideal Life

14:35Facing Life's Challenges: A Personal Story

19:51The Transformation of Priorities

20:34Financial Strategies for Time Freedom

27:54Crafting a New Career and Life Purpose
KELLY POQUIZ BURKE
Kelly Poquiz Burke is a career and leadership coach and keynote speaker based in Dallas, Texas. She spent 14 years climbing the corporate ladder in advertising and marketing, including roles at Frito-Lay where she led the Doritos brand. After being diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy and navigating motherhood through the pandemic, Kelly left corporate America to help others overcome burnout and lead more authentic lives. She works primarily with marketing and advertising professionals in middle management.
You can connect with Kelly at careerslay.com.

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February 17, 2026Hanna Horvath on Twenty-Somethings Pursuing Time Freedom
Top 5 Takeaways:
Freedom is optionality. Hanna defines it as being able to say yes to things without financial constraint, not as never working again.
Rest is productive. Your best breakthroughs often come from deliberate rest, not relentless doing.
The "savings mountain" can paralyze people. Focusing on building skills and income streams may be more empowering than fixating on a number.
You don't have to buy a house just because everyone else is. Flexibility and experiences might align better with your actual values.
Comparison culture keeps people feeling behind. Much of what you see on social media is aspirational marketing or outright fake.
Chapters:
0:00 – Meet Hannah Horvath + The Slash Career Life
3:49 – Rest, Productivity & Rethinking Hustle
6:32 – Influential Mentors & Early Money Experiences
11:59 – Money Psychology: How Your Past Shapes Your Financial Decisions
17:41 – Money Personalities & Defining “Enough”
20:25 – What Does Freedom Actually Mean?
21:11 – Home Ownership: Wealth Builder or Wealth Trap?
25:57 – Optionality: Savings Mountain vs Cash River
31:35 – Debt, Financial Anxiety & Psychological Burden
36:49 – Retirement, Autonomy & Building a Healthy Relationship with Money
Hanna Horvath is a Certified Financial Planner and money psychology expert based in Brooklyn, New York. She writes the newsletter Your Brain on Money, exploring the hidden psychological forces behind our financial decisions. A Syracuse journalism grad with a master's from NYU, Hanna previously served as Managing Editor at Policygenius and held editor roles at J.P. Morgan Chase and Bankrate. Her work has appeared in NBC News, Business Insider, CNBC, and USA Today.
You can connect with Hanna at yourbrainonmoney.com.
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February 10, 2026Bernadette Joy Crushed Her Money Goals and Retired at 40
Top 5 Takeaways:
Time freedom might accelerate financial freedom. Saying no to low-value obligations frees you to focus on what actually moves the needle.
Test your retirement before committing. Bernadette's sabbatical was a trial run that made retirement feel possible.
Confidence in your ability to make money is a backup plan. That skill matters as much as a nest egg.
You do not owe everyone unlimited access to you. Protecting your calendar is not selfish, it's necessary.
Book marketing is about building advocates, not just readers. Bernadette booked 50 collaborations at one conference by being intentional.
Chapters:
0:00 – You Don’t Owe Everyone Unlimited Access to You (Cold Open)
0:49 – Welcome + Meet Bernadette Joy
2:46 – The Opening Question + Showing Up Without the “Mask”
7:53 – Bernadette’s Story: Corporate → Financial Freedom → “Retiring” at 40
10:26 – The Catalyst Moment: Loss, Perspective, and Choosing a Sabbatical
14:31 – What Retirement Looks Like Now: Intentional Living + Slowing Down
16:39 – Money vs Skill: What Actually Creates Freedom?
19:19 – Time Freedom vs Financial Freedom: What She’d Do Differently
24:12 – Trolls, Certifications, and Representation in Finance
32:50 – Book Launch Strategy + Where to Find Bernadette
BERNADETTE JOY
Bernadette Joy is a first-generation Filipino American money expert who paid off $300,000 of debt in three years and hit a net worth of over $2 million by 40. She's the author of Crush Your Money Goals and founder of the coaching program by the same name. Bernadette has been featured on CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, and Yahoo Finance, and has spoken at FinCon, South by Southwest, NASDAQ, and TEDxHouston.
You can connect with Bernadette at crushyourmoneygoals.com.
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49min
February 03, 2026Jillian Johnsrud Retired at 32 by Taking More Breaks, Not Fewer
Top 5 Takeaways:
Mini retirements don't just help your personal life. They often accelerate your career and finances in unexpected ways.
"Stuck at 6” is the hardest place to change from. When life is just OK, the upside feels small and the downside feels huge.
You can fund mini retirements for life by saving just 6.5% more, or by landing one job switch with a modest raise.
Experiments that go horribly wrong teach you more than ones that go fine. Failure is a goldmine of insight.
The real cost of staying put might be a million dollars. Jillian's friend proved that not switching jobs and not taking breaks can leave serious money on the table.
Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome + Introduction to Jillian Johnsrud
1:44 – Jillian’s Journey to Financial Independence
11:38 – What Are Mini Retirements?
14:45 – The “Stuck at Six” Problem
17:03 – The Courage to Step Away from the Grind
18:31 – Experimentation, Growth & Mini Retirements
20:05 – Learning from Failure and Career Missteps
21:50 – Mini Retirements as a Long-Term Lifestyle
25:55 – The 6.5% Rule Explained
31:52 – Career Shifts, Income Growth & Timing
36:08 – How the 6.5% Rule Funds Time Freedom
38:06 – Job Switching, Earning Potential & Flexibility
38:57 – Time Freedom Book Promotion + Closing Thoughts
JILLIAN JOHNSRUD
Jillian Johnsrud is an author, speaker, and financial independence advocate who achieved financial freedom at 32 while working low-earning jobs and raising five kids. She's the author of Retire Often and hosts the “Retire Often” podcast where she shares real stories of people who've taken mini retirements. Jillian's work has been featured on All the Hacks, ChooseFI, and at FinCon.
You can connect with Jillian at retireoften.com.
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40min
January 27, 2026Pia Silva on Why Making Money Beats Having Money
Top 5 Takeaways
Time freedom is about working to live—not living to work.
The 50–25–25 rule creates sustainable income and personal freedom.
True freedom comes from the ability to create income on demand.
Overcoming debt can build confidence and clarity in business decisions.
Authority content works best after a solid business foundation is built.
Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome + Introduction to Pia Silva
3:00 – Working to Live, Not Living to Work
7:45 – The 50–25–25 Rule Explained
13:30 – From Revenue to Real Profit
17:15 – Pia’s $40K Debt Wake-Up Call
21:30 – Skills Over Savings: The Real Definition of Freedom
25:45 – Designing a Business That Fits Your Life
29:30 – Writing Scale Solo: Process & Insights
34:45 – Authority, Referrals & Building a Profitable Business
39:45 – Long-Term Vision, Investing & Time Freedom
42:15 – Where to Find Pia + Final Thoughts
Check out Pia's book at NoBSMastery.com/book
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January 20, 2026Mike Michalowicz has Big Goals and Time Freedom Too
Top 5 Takeaways
Time freedom means owning your schedule—not being owned by it.
Intentional living shapes both your work and your relationships.
Health span matters as much as lifespan when designing your future.
You don’t need big money to achieve meaningful, impactful goals.
Vulnerability and authenticity build authority, connection, and growth.
Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome + Real-Life Podcasting Moments
1:36 – Introduction to Mike Michalowicz
4:03 – Podcasting Journeys & Trying New Things
6:48 – Marketing Yourself (Even When It’s Uncomfortable)
9:33 – Embarrassment, Visibility & “Risk It for the Biscuit”
12:26 – What Time Freedom Really Means
14:56 – Intentional Living & Goal Setting
17:47 – Health Span vs. Life Span
20:23 – Quickfire Questions & Personal Insights
22:49 – Upcoming Projects & Book Launch
26:28 – Time Freedom in Practice
29:03 – Authorship as a Catalyst for Opportunity
30:26 – Passion, Purpose & Helping Others
32:38 – Time Freedom Book Promotion
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How many episodes does The Time Freedom Podcast have?

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