Sharing More Than The Sheets

While no relationship is perfect, it’s essential for couples to prioritize a healthy dynamic. There are warning signs that should never be overlooked, as well as practical strategies to help navigate and learn from conflicts that may arise. Michael goes back to an episode with speaker, author, and coach Monica Kalra, who shares insights into both healthy and unhealthy partner traits that everyone...

Achieving great things is rarely easy—and it's even tougher when you're going it alone. Whether it's the encouragement of a partner or the strength of a supportive team, having others alongside you can make the journey more fulfilling and significantly boost your chances of success. In this episode, Michael welcomes Lachlan Stuart—life coach and keynote speaker—to share his incredible experience o...

This episode is inspired by a personal experience the Khouri family had a few years after purchasing a dishwasher. Michael reflects on some surprisingly simple yet deeply relatable lessons about the everyday financial challenges couples face. He shares practical tips and highlights the value of approaching money matters as a united team rather than tackling them alone.     Sharing More Than The Sh...

We all understand that no marriage is without its challenges—but what’s stopping us from striving for the best version of it? In this episode, Michael is joined by qualified counsellor Marianna Boules, who shares practical tips for building a strong and successful marriage. These insights are useful for all couples—some may be familiar, while others might introduce fresh strategies you haven’t con...

Our mindset can shift depending on the time of day—or even the day of the week—and we know that these shifts can significantly impact how we show up in both our personal and professional lives. To dive deeper into this idea, Michael goes back to when he was joined by Aja Parham-Ammar, Founder and Head Trainer at SportsMindset. Aja shared practical strategies to help us train our minds to be in the...

The podcast has been running for five years, and Michael wanted to mark the milestone with a truly special guest. Over the years, he’s had an Olympian, AFL player, and world champion boxer on the show—but nothing could top having his wife, Elean. In this heartfelt episode, the two share personal stories about each other and reflect on their journey together. They open up about what they’re proud o...

What are our true limits? Can we go beyond them—and should we? In this episode, Michael sits down with Jason Dunn—an Artist, Leader, Founder, CEO, High-Performance Coach, Entrepreneur, Author, and Elite Ultra Endurance Athlete—to explore his journey toward living without limits. Together, they dive into the idea of self-realisation: what it really means, how it sparks transformation, and why it’s...

There are a few things that might be holding you back from success. You may already be aware of some of them, but others are less obvious. In this episode, Michael explores the most common issues he sees preventing people from reaching success and shares valuable insights on how to overcome them, giving you the best chance to kick some real goals.     Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show...

Many investors try to time the market—but does it actually work? Are some better at it than others? And can patience and a long-term approach lead to better outcomes? In this episode, Michael goes back to when he explores these questions through experiences that sparked deeper reflection. He shares insights from regular client conversations and highlights cases where market timing has both succeed...

While celebrating successes and achievements is valuable, it's equally important to reflect on mistakes and learn from them. Michael shares one of his favorite quotes, which emphasizes that we often gain more insight from our failures than from doing things correctly. He also highlights the dangers of focusing solely on wins—warning that ignoring losses or overlooking weaknesses in areas like fina...

Many aim to perform at their best, but only a few manage to do it consistently and remain at the top. This week, Michael reflects on his previous episode with businessman and football head coach Terry Kirkham, who shares his experiences working with athletes and business owners. Together, they explore what high performers do well, the common mistakes to avoid, the challenges of staying at the top,...

Many people work tirelessly to build their ship, but set sail without a map. Michael highlights the importance of having clear direction and guidance from a financial adviser throughout your financial journey. He explains the risks of navigating without the right support, and shares three key reasons why having the right guidance is essential to reaching your destination.     Sharing More Than The...

Have you ever tried clearing out your gutters during a storm? It’s a lot easier to get them ready before the rain arrives. The same idea applies to your finances. In this episode, Michael goes back to an episode in which he shares practical tips and strategies to help you prepare for financial challenges—and maybe even come out ahead.     Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show to help coup...

There is no denying that there are always issues domestically or overseas that can spook investors. Some of those concerns are genuine and should not be ignored and others are just 'noise' that need to be dealt with carefully. Michael shares why you as an investor need to learn to deal with noise and some tips and strategies on increasing the likelihood of having an enjoyable investing experience....

Using a credit card for everyday spending might feel harmless - or even convenient. While some people manage it well, others don’t, and in many cases, frequent credit card use can negatively affect your financial future. In this episode, Michael goes back to when he shares real-life examples of what can happen when credit cards are used regularly and explains why they may not be as harmless as the...

Not everyone knows what they want in life. A person can be in a great relationship, physically and mentally fit, have an amazing job or business and still feel that something is missing and that they aren't excited going to work every day. Michael invites Certified Parent and Mind & Personal Development Coach Marwa Hijazi to discuss how one can work out what they want in life, why they can fee...

Jeff Horn is known to be ruthless in a boxing ring but this has not always been his reputation. Michael goes back to the 3 year anniversary of Sharing More Than The Sheets, Michael is joined by the former world boxing champion as he opens up on some personal experiences that motivated him to take up boxing in the first place and have driven him to developing a bullying program. He discusses the ro...

Are you robbing your future self? Your future children? Your future grandchildren? Michael reflects on some conversations that he has had with a client recently where they had wished they did things differently and their regrets. Whether it's being informed, investing, saving, or just not spending as much, there are things that we can all be doing differently so that our future self looks back and...

It's the age old question and a topic discussed regularly on this show. Does money equal happiness? In this episode, Michael uses a personal experience from a family trip overseas and shares what he learnt about the relationship between money and happiness. He shares some of his findings and provides some insight as to what we can all take away from the experience.     Sharing More Than The Sheets...

Most successful people have had or currently have a team around them to help them with their decisions. Michael uses this episode to highlight one of the keys of financial success that he sees over and over again with the wealthy: those that surround themselves with a team of professionals are more likely to succeed than those that don't. He shares some of the benefits in having the right people i...

Is Life Insurance a Rip-off? It's a great question and it's a question that financial advisers are asked regularly. Michael uses this opportunity of his Magic Money episode to provide his opinion and gives some context as to why some feel that life insurance may not be worth it as well as some ways to make sure you are getting good bang for buck.     Sharing More Than The Sheets is a podcast show...

There are many misconceptions as to what a financial does and there are some very surface level assumptions. When you unpack what a financial adviser does for his or her clients, you start to realise that it is much more than just a few calculations and diagrams. Michael explains an analogy that he provided someone recently when they asked him what he did for work and he provides some insight on w...

We all know that 'nothing' or 'no one' is 'perfect' but it is so easy to fall into the trap of aiming to be 'perfect' or trying to make the 'perfect' decision - whether consciously or subconsciously. In this episode, Michael goes back to his take on the topic and the risks of being a perfectionist when it comes to personal or money decisions. He explains how the quest to make the absolute perfect...

While snacking may feel innocent and potentially healthy, it can have some detrimental health effects. Chloe Sacks, Dietitian and Nutritionist joins Michael to discuss how it can potentially be a good thing but also very risky if not managed well. She shares some tips and some real life examples as to when snacking habits can get dangerous. To get in contact with Chloe, visit https://www.chloesack...

In many relationships, one partner is usually more onboard and excited to discuss money than the other. Firstly, it's important to understand your partner's relationship with money but also to make sure you are both are going about the changes together in an effective and sustainable manner. In this episode, Michael Khouri provides some tips and strategies that you can implement to maximise the ch...