Childfree Life by Design

Discover how "The Gap and the Gain" challenges conventional thinking about success and happiness. Bri and Dr. Jay dissect the book's key concepts, from reframing perspectives on achievement to navigating the pitfalls of social media comparison. As they share personal anecdotes and professional insights, Bri and Dr. Jay invite listeners to question their own attitudes towards success...

Dr. Jay is joined by Sheri Johnson to unpack the nuances between being childfree and childless, drawing from Sheri's personal experience of transitioning from a fertility journey to embracing a childfree lifestyle. Sheri shares her  journey of grappling with miscarriages, fertility challenges, and the pivotal decision that led her to redefine her path without children. Through heartfelt dialo...

Join Bri and Dr. Jay, CFP® as they embark on a rollercoaster ride through the perilous terrain of the boring middle—a place where budgets clash, impulses run wild, and chicken nuggets become the center of existential crises. In this episode, they lift the curtain on the hidden dramas lurking beneath the surface of financial planning. From late-night panic texts over shoe purchases to heated debate...

​​In this captivating talk from FinCon 2023, join Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® as he delves into the often-overlooked financial landscape of the childfree community. Dr. Jay, known for his unique perspective as a childfree individual himself, takes the audience on a thought-provoking journey through his experiences and insights. Dr. Jay starts by addressing the societal nuances surrounding being childfre...

Dr. Jay and Bri engage in a spirited discussion about their recent book club selection, " Who Cooked Adam Smith's Dinner? " by Katrine Marçal. While Bri selected the book, she acknowledges her disappointment after reading it. Meanwhile, Dr. Jay reveals his struggle with the book & ultimately the decision to not finish it. Key takeaways include questioning the book's binary...

​​Get ready for the ultimate DINK math applications, including the potential for adopting 30 cats a year or splurging on that extra guac and third margarita because, hey, the sitter money is just waiting to be spent! With a dash of wit, a sprinkle of memes, and a whole lot of fun, this episode proves that being childfree doesn't mean being serious. Join Dr. Jay and the dynamic duo from the Di...

Picture this: Dr. Jay running a maple syrup farm and selling stuff on eBay because he had no clue what to do after achieving his goals. That’s exactly what happened when he hit the childfree midlife crisis - the time when you hit your personal, professional, & financial goals. When working through this with clients, there’s no one-size-fits all guide for childfree folks facing this crisis. The...

​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss flashing red lights - issues that require attention. They cover various topics, including estate planning, budgeting, debt, disability insurance, the com...

​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Dr. Jay talks with Cody Garrett, CFP®, of Measure Twice Money. They’ll explore the common misconceptions about financial planning and abolish the idea that it's all about cho...

​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay give tips on how to get started on your financial journey in 2024. Bri starts by emphasizing giving yourself grace and encourages you to appreciate the emotional...

​​ The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. After nearly a year of training, Bri is now a Childfree Wealth Specialist & is set to start taking on her own clients. You’ll hear more about her experience & insights as the conversation...

The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. This week, Bri & Dr. Jay review Get Good with Money by Tiffany Aliche, the Budgetnista. Bri appreciates that Aliche starts the book by pointing out that learning about money will come with growi...

​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay bring an end to the assumption that they’re married while discussing how the lack of diversity contributes to an abundance of misogyny in the financial industry....

​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss the concept of forced adulting. The concept of forced adulting came from a client. As Dr. Jay walked through the financial planning process with them, th...

​​ The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. Join as they discuss Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers by Sara Zeff Geber, PhD. While Bri thinks the title is a bit misleading, and discusses the emphasis placed on couples. She challe...

​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Dr. Jay talks with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin of Mind Money Balance. She is a financial therapist in Michigan, author of The Financial Anxiety Solution , & creator of the brand, Min...

​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay celebrate 50 episodes, recap FinCon, & discuss meeting in person for the first time. You’ll hear about their experience at FinCon, a conference for financial...

​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss the first course in the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNING™ series of courses. While Bri is currently an Investment Advisor Representative, she’s decided to wo...

​​ The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Dr. Jay talks with Lisa Jansen, author of the book, Life Done Differently .  In 2017, at age 33, Lisa started asking the questions, “Do I want marriage and kids? If not, what els...

​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss key takeaways from The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. One of the primary takeaways is the hidden indicator of true wealth is freedom and flexibili...

The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss money guilt. Dr. Jay kicks off the conversation by discussing his upbringing and the notion of the "rent and ramen" phase, where you just have en...

​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri talks with Sibu from Go Global with Sibu on Instagram. In 2006 at 17 years old, Sibu moved to Guangzhou, China, without speaking a word of Chinese. Since then she’s been trave...

​​ The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss investment fees. They'll leave you wondering if you've been unknowingly paying exorbitant fees for your investments. Bri's passionate rea...

The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss the Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. Bogle. Bogle, the creator of Vanguard revolutionized the investing landscape with the creation of inde...

​​The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of childfree individuals and couples. In this episode, Bri & Dr. Jay discuss quitting your job. Many clients have come to us burnout with their job or simply wanting to make a change. After being in multiple client meetings, Bri s...