The Reframe

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Want spicy hot takes on why some people are insufferable snobs? Join me for the next 13 minutes. Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

What small, recurring irritants are getting your goat? There might be a way to eliminate them from your life... really! Tune in this week for a framework focused on identifying and eliminating these little frustrations, with the opportunity for outsized payoffs. Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Reframe + Liz Gets Loaded Live Meetup is happening! Parallel Play, live in person in Washington DC. Listen for dates and times, and contact me for the specific location: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Or reach out to Liz! She's everywhere on the internet as Liz Gets Loaded, including her ⁠Instagram account⁠ , her ⁠⁠web...

I'm ten months into this early retirement gig and have some thoughts... specifically, five things I assumed I'd want to do when retired that have lost their luster, and four unexpected delights. Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Have you ever purchased a new lamp, and suddenly the rest of the room feels shabby? And have you followed this feeling, only to find yourself upgrading everything? That is the Diderot Effect! And today we're going to address three principles to help flip the Diderot Effect on its head so, that we can improve our spaces... without the potentially wasteful and time-consuming shopping spree. Please r...

An Abundant Autumn at Frugal Fall pricing? It IS possible, and easier than you might imagine! Today we discuss four principles for leaning luxuriously into this season, without breaking the bank for a porch full of artisanal pumpkins that are -- let's face it -- destined for the compost bin. Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kath...

This week, I share ten things I'm loving in this season of life -- from closet purges, to new morning routines, to a maybe-surprising vino selection. And more! What are you enjoying this season? Please reach out -- Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

We've all heard that comparison can steal our joy -- but can it help build our gratitude? This week, I argue yes -- if we just reframe our approach. Want more? Tune in! Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Curious about how to retire early while minimizing -- or maybe even eliminating -- your federal tax bill? Look no farther than Sean Mullaney, author of the fantastic new book ⁠Tax Planning To And Through Early Retirement⁠ . In this two-part series, Sean and I dive deep on FIRE planning, drawdown strategies, tax optimization, healthcare planning, the likely future of social security, and more. Sean...

Curious about how to retire early while minimizing -- or maybe even eliminating -- your federal tax bill? Look no farther than Sean Mullaney, author of the fantastic new book Tax Planning To And Through Early Retirement . In this two-part series, Sean and I dive deep on FIRE planning, drawdown strategies, tax optimization, healthcare planning, the likely future of social security, and more. Sean i...

Do you long for a life that's both wide and deep with joy and meaning? If you want to feel like less Busy Habit Zombie and more Astonishingly Alive, tune in this week to listen to U Penn trained Jodi Wellman share research-backed methods to zest up our days and deepen our sense of purpose. Want to find more of Jodi? (Hint: you do!) Jodi's book: You Only Die Once - How To Make It to the End with No...

Are you living by any "fake rules" -- and would life be better without them? This week we explore how to identify the rules we're following without thinking, and then we put them to the test. Are they helpful heuristics that guide our decision making, or are they habits that hinder us? And if the latter -- how to break free?

Do you think it's impossible to explore Europe for $30 per person per day? In today's episode, lifestyle blogger Elisabeth Frost shares the details on how she and her family explored twenty European countries together over the course of four months, on a shoestring budget... and had a blast. You won't want to miss this inspiration- and tip-packed episode! Find Elisabeth at her blog, Op...

One trip, triple dip... on joy. That's the magic of travel. This week, we discuss how to maximize the joy of travel, with pointers ranging from the philosophical to the super practical and actionable. Ready to level up the joy you squeeze out of every itinerary? Look no farther. What are your best tips for joyful travel? Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Hobbies aren't trivial pursuits of unserious people. Instead, they're powerful ways to invest in our physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. This week, we talk about the five types of hobbies, plus why -- and how -- you can pursue them all, without blowing up your calendar. What are your favorite life-affirming hobbies? Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Instagram is...

What do you track, why, and what benefits do you derive from tracking? This week, we discuss tracking all the things, from finances to fitness, time to travel, and more. What do you track -- and why? Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Want to build relationships with folks around you, reduce your clutter, and save a little cash? Look no farther than rebuilding our neighborhood sharing economies! Tune in for the what, why, and how of embarking on this super-wholesome and super-fun journey! Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Let's get to the very personal part of personal finance: what do we care to spend money on, and what gets the cold spending shoulder? What gives us value, and what leave us feeling a bit "meh?" Whether you're interested in others' spending choices, or just looking for some fodder in considering your own, this is the episode for you! Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Instagram is ⁠⁠...

If you're curious about early retirement, tune in this week for a meaty episode reflecting on six months of life after the W2 ends. From structuring the days, to mindset shifts, to family reactions, this is the episode diving deep on two quarters of post-career freedom. Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podc...

In Episode 83, I shared my 2026 goals in seven categories: : (1) health and wellness, (2) family, (3) solo fun, (4) friend fun, (5) giving, (6) creative projects, and (7) home and environment. Join this week for a half-year progress update! Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

How old is that in podcast years? This week, tune in to hear reflections and suggestions gleaned from two years of podcasting. If you're interested in exploring this medium -- or just want to strategize on starting another Big Life Project -- tune in! Plus, a huge thanks to listeners and all of your kind feedback and friendships formed! Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Instagram i...

Looking for some quick and satisfying financial wins? This week, I share five principles for identifying and achieving small financial wins, and seven examples of how they've applied recently in our home. Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

We all enjoy the story of the self-made person, right? The story is especially seductive when we can readily point to the sacrifices we've made on the road to reaching our goals. But at the same time, what advantages did we enjoy along the way? This week, I zero in on ten distinct advantages our family had on the path to financial independence (FI) and early retirement (FIRE). Please reach out...

Let's be honest: although systems can be live savers, they can also be boat anchors. How to tell the difference, and what do do with systems that aren't serving us? This week, we talk about three questions to ask when deciding whether to design a new life system, and five areas where we just might tend towards a little bit of unnecessary over-systematizing -- along with lower-key alternati...