Money You Should Ask

Welcome to another episode of Money You Should Ask Podcast. I'm your host, Bob Wheeler, and I am excited to bring you part 2 of our fun conversations about money and emotions.  In celebration of our 200th episode, my team and I decided to go back in time to some fun financial moments where our guests and I got down to the nitty gritty aspects of money. In part one, we highlighted some fun money mo...

Welcome to the 200th episode of Money You Should Ask Podcast. I'm Bob Wheeler, your host, and I am excited to bring you another episode of fun conversations about money and emotions. In celebration of our 200th episode, my team and I decided to go back in time to some fun money moments where our guests and I got down to the nitty gritty aspects of money. We discuss everything from creating abundan...

At work, we may feel the pressure to create an identity for ourselves that is different from who we really are. We want to be seen as successful, interesting, and put-together individuals. And if you're not white, you may need to create an identity that is digestible and comfortable for the predominate culture. You may feel pressured to hold back to portray a persona that isn't entirely authentic....

Do you talk with your money? It may sound crazy but it's one of the most important conversations you can have. Because if we're not on the same page as our money, things can get messy.    In this episode, I'm talking with Dr. Joe Burns about creating a better relationship with our finances. We explore the power of language when working with our finances and the intricate way in which money and lan...

Most people going through a divorce will tell you that it's one of the worst experiences they have ever been through. It's a time of upheaval, adjustment, and enormous change. For many people, it's also a time of great loneliness and isolation. However, it is possible to not only get through a divorce but to thrive after it. With the right mindset and support system, you can rebuild your life and...

Imagine landing your dream job. And then imagine having your supervisor take credit for your work time and again. Infuriating, right? This scenario was a reality for our next guest, productivity expert and Wired editor Alan Henry . When it happened to Alan, he, like so many others, buried his feelings and stayed quiet.  For over twenty years, Alan Henry has written about using technology and produ...

Medical debt is a real and pressing issue. Millions of Americans are struggling to pay off this type of debt. In fact, it's the number one reason people file for bankruptcy. To add to this dilemma, 80-90% of medical bills contain mistakes. What if there were ways to crush medical debt and avoid a lifetime of repayments?   In this episode, Internal Medicine Physician, medical billing expert, and au...

Too often, we tend to think of physical abuse when we think of abusive relationships. But the truth is, financial abuse is just as dangerous and can be just as damaging. Financial abuse is a type of manipulation where one partner controls all the money in the relationship. They may give their partner an allowance, forbid them from working or make all the financial decisions. That can leave the vic...

Have you ever felt the weight of your day-to-day life? The stress from work, family issues at home, or financial worries can feel like they're going to take over. There is an easy way for us all to declutter our thoughts, find a sense of inner peace, and manage the stress in our lives.   Our next guest, Roberta Hughes , is the Founder and lead instructor at PeaceFull Living . This boutique hybrid...

We all know that we only have one life and that we need to make the most of it. For some, this means spending time on their health and wellbeing, while others prioritize their finances. But what happens when time is precious, and you can't do both? Which priority should take precedence?  After two sudden, unexplained cardiac arrests at a young age, author and personal development specialist Ryan L...

Have you ever been through something so traumatic that you thought you couldn't overcome it? One thing is for sure: we all go through tough times. Making it through tough times is something that we all do every day. It's not easy, but it's possible. And one way to turn your traumatic experience into something truly triumphant is to share your story with others. When you bravely share your story, y...

Turning 3 years old is a significant milestone for kids, and for parents too. At this age, kids begin to form a sense of curiosity and develop ideas and opinions about the world around them, especially money. How children see adults handle money will play a significant role in shaping their ideas about money. By setting a good example, parents and grandparents can help instill healthy habits in th...

Many of us were taught how to earn money, but not the foundation for managing it. You might be experiencing financial stress because you don't know what your next move should be or how to track all of your financial information. You may be overwhelmed because you don't manage your time. We're all so busy trying to find the time to manage everything and more importantly - have time for our prioriti...

Are you creating your own reality or living an existence based on prior fears and old beliefs? We all have the ability to create our own reality. By simply shifting our focus on what we want in our life rather than what we don't want, is the first step in consciously transforming old patterns in our lives into new empowering ones. Though it may take some practice and sometimes a lot of effort, you...

The challenges are immense when you lose a partner through divorce or widowhood. It feels like the whole world is suddenly changing, and you're unsure how to handle it. Now, decisions must be made about your financial future, which adds even more stress to what seems like an impossible situation!  After experiencing her own hardship at the intersection of grief and finances, our guest Rachael Burn...

The 5-year survival rate of small businesses is 45%. This means that, on average, half the companies will fail in their first five years. The main reason for this high failure rate? Not having enough money! When working with new business owners, one of the first things our guest Rocky Lalvani looks for is any limiting beliefs around money. How have they learned to think about money in their life,...

Do you have a money block? We all do. And you might not be conscious of it. Our thoughts and feelings around money can affect how much of an obstacle they create financially. A money block is when we create barriers in our belief system that hold us back from achieving what we want! These blocks manifest on both the conscious and subconscious levels (where most people don't even notice). After goi...

In today's fast-paced, overstimulated world, there are more distractions than ever before. We've all had moments where we needed some "me" time and found it hard to prioritize our lives between work, family obligations, or the million other things vying for attention in our daily lives. What changes might help create more balance in your life, including finances? Our next guest is Heather Zeitzwol...

How often are you stuck in a pattern of thinking that just won't go away? You feel like nothing will ever change, and your life will always be this way. It's not until we decide to shift our mindset towards positivity and making changes that allow more spaciousness within ourselves (like practicing self-love), that our lives begin to look and feel different, and new opportunities appear. It's like...

When an artist gets the green light, not only does it help monetarily, it can begin a process of collaborative creativity. By bringing together people from all walks of life with different ideas and skills, there is room for the creation process to be more dynamic, innovative, and engaging. Our next guest, Ben Giroux says, "Doing things as a collective is always more satisfying." Ben Giroux is an...

It's no secret that the cost of college has increased dramatically in recent years, with an average student loan debt reaching $30k for young adults just starting out. But there are ways to work towards financial freedom, even as a teenager!  My next guest, 17-year old podcaster & entrepreneur Chase Guelette knows this all too well. After interviewing knowledgeable guests on topics ranging from pe...

Sometimes we think it is easier to ignore the reality of our finances and overlook years of debt that have taken a toll on our emotional health. So we put on a brave face and try really hard to pretend everything is good. Which in turn creates more frustration, shame, or even worse, guilt. Our next guest, Simone Milasas believes that most people are in debt because they are unconsciously comfortab...

You can make your life into anything you want it to be. All you need is imagination, focus, and trust in yourself. In this episode, I am joined by Myles Wakeham of beunconstrained.com. He openly shares his story of surviving a significant auto accident in the outback of Australia, which forced him to question life, purpose, and direction. Since rebuilding himself, he now knows how to handle and mi...

In this episode, Brett Swarts from Capital Gains Tax Solutions and I discuss the idea of focusing our awareness on our internal strengths to become who we want to be. Working harder only gets us so far in life--to make a lasting impact, we need what's inside ourselves: integrity! Brett helps people successfully escape from feeling trapped by capital gains taxes. Brett and his team offer valuable g...

Fewer than 1 in 5 people with a disability are employed in the USA. This harsh reality compelled our next guests, father-son entrepreneurs - John and Mark Cronin to create John's Crazy Socks . Inspired by John, a young man with down syndrome, and his love of colorful, fun and creative socks, or what he calls his "crazy socks," began their mission to spread happiness to feet everywhere. Mark is the...