Apr 24
Why You Keep Repeating the Same Money Mistakes (And How to Break the Cycle)
You can be earning good income, paying your bills, and trying to budget—and still feel like you’re stuck in the same financial patterns over and over again. Overspending when you’re stressed. Avoiding your accounts when you’re overwhelmed. Feeling shame about debt, even when life ... Show More
38m 9s
Apr 21
Don't Buy That Investment Just Because You Heard About It on a Podcast
Have you ever bought a stock, ETF, or fund because you heard about it on a podcast, saw it in a newsletter, or watched someone talk about it online? You’re not alone—and you’re not wrong for wanting to learn more about investing. But there’s a hidden risk that most people don’t r ... Show More
34m 12s
Apr 10
Are You Being Too Hard on Your Money?
Rereleasing one of those episodes that hits differently when you’re in a new season with money. What if the real issue isn’t that you’re bad with money, but that your relationship with it is strained? In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, explores what happens when ... Show More
36m 14s
Sep 2025
256. The #1 Money Mistake Couples Make (and How to Avoid It!) Tori's Episode of Here Comes the Drama with Christa Innis
When it comes to love, weddings, and money — things can get messy. In this special episode, we’re re-releasing a conversation I had on the Here Comes the Drama podcast with Christa Innis, to talk about one of the most common (and costly) mistakes couples make: avoiding real conve ... Show More
55m 13s
Aug 2025
250. How Much Money Do I Need to Feel Safe?
I asked our audience one simple question: How much money would you need to feel rich? What I didn’t expect was a tidal wave of answers that weren’t just about income—they were about identity, survival, trauma, and the deep psychology of money. In this episode, I’m digging into th ... Show More
29m 43s
Apr 2025
227. How to Stop Caring What People Think with Mel Robbins
You know that little voice in your head that says, “What will they think?” The one that’s held you back from hitting publish, setting a boundary, or even just being yourself? Yeah, we’re done with that. In this episode, I sit down with the iconic Mel Robbins to talk about how to ... Show More
1h 22m
Feb 2025
194. “$0 savings, $0 investments. Is it too late for us?” (Part 2)
On last week’s episode, we met 38-year-old LaKiesha and 45-year-old James, a couple struggling to get on the same page financially. With no savings, no investments, and deep-rooted money fears, they’re stuck in a cycle of mindless spending. Today, we’re digging back into their CS ... Show More
1h 14m
Nov 2025
234. "We have $100k+ in debt. Will we ever enjoy life?" (Part 1)
Imani (52) and Michael (65) have been married for 24 years—and they’re drowning in nearly $126,000 of consumer debt despite earning over $250,000 a year. Imani, a disciplined attorney who tracks every dollar, feels trapped by Michael’s unchecked spending on electronics and his la ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 2025
228. “I’m 30, broke, and tired of budgeting”
Kristen (30) and Josh (36) married just last year, but their honeymoon phase is buried under $40,000 of debt and a sense of being “trapped.” Kristen is meticulous, tracking every dollar and carrying deep guilt around spending—even on herself. Josh, meanwhile, shrugs off the stres ... Show More
1h 38m
Apr 2025
228. The Most Important Financial Decision You'll Ever Make (That NO ONE Talks About)
We spend so much time stressing over budgets, investments, credit scores—basically, all the numbers. But what if I told you the biggest financial decision you’ll ever make isn’t about money at all? In today’s episode, I’m getting real about the one life choice that will shape eve ... Show More
46m 56s
Dec 2024
203. How to Afford Everything (Even Grad School!) and Building Financial Resilience with Dr. Darla Bishop
What does it take to turn long-standing financial trauma into a sustainable path toward stability and control over your money? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Darla Bishop, aka “The FinanSis,” about just that as she takes us through her story of navigating financial and ... Show More
57m 4s
It’s no secret—Americans are set to spend a mind-blowing $1.3 trillion this holiday season. But here’s the real question: how much of that spending is driven by guilt, stress, or emotional habits you just can’t shake?
In this episode, I’m joined by Chad Willardson, a Certified Financial Fiduciary (CFF), the President and Founder of Pacific Capital and Platin ... Show More