The Heart of Money | Financial Guidance for Couples, Money & Marriage, Motivation, Inspiration

⁠Register for FREE to attend the Money Secrets for Marriage Summit ⁠ In this episode, Bob and I go deep into why money feels so hard for so many couples. We walk through the reality that money problems are rarely math problems—they’re emotional, relational, and deeply tied to one's fears, confidence, and past experiences with money. We talk honestly about why couples either fight about money o...

This week, Jared Sorensen from Ag Steward joins the show for a meaningful conversation about responsibility, mindset, and stewardship. He shares his personal journey with money, the lessons he learned the hard way, and how taking ownership—rather than blaming circumstances or other people—became a turning point in both his finances and his life. Jared unpacks what stewardship really means and why...

Christmas is around the corner and the New Year is only a few weeks away - so here's some tips for how to end 2025 on a positive note and prepare for a great 2026. Ready to take the next step in your financial journey? Visit linktr.ee/freedommoneycoach to access free resources or book your Deep Dive Financial Audit

So you've decided you're not going to blame the economy, the government, your background or your situation for the financial struggle you've experienced in your life. Instead, you're going to take action and create SUCCESS with your money, FREEDOM with your finances and CONTROL of your future. So what do you need to do? Join the conversation to find out the three changes you need t...

It can be easy for someone to hear the stories and strategies of how others achieved financial freedom, found success with their money and changed their life....and then turn around and say that's not possible for them. It's called the blame game and it removes the responsibility that each person has by listing the internal and external factors that inhibit them from being ABLE to achieve...

So you've accepted the challenge to achieve financial success and set your Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) for what you want to accomplish at the end of your financial journey. Now, it's time to take action. In this episode, we're going to bring the final culmination of all the strategies, mindsets and tactics that you need to implement to effectively win with money every single day! B...

There's no shortcut to success, especially when it comes to financial success. Whether it is mastering the art of budgeting, making intentional spending and saving decisions, or relentlessly attacking your debt, achieving success with your money is a journey. But often times, couples let other factors derail their chances of success. In this episode, we're going to start putting the puzzle...

Join me for the live, virtual Money Mastery Event on October 30-31. This hands-on workshop with help you and your spouse overcome your fears and frustrations around managing your money. Tickets available here. Debt payoff strategies, budgeting methods and savings goals are meaningless if you don't know your current financial status and situation. Because it's nearly impossible to know how...

Debt payoff strategies, budgeting methods and savings goals are meaningless if you don't know your current financial status and situation. Because it's nearly impossible to know how to get from point A to point B if you don't know where to start. In this two-part series, we break down the 3 questions you must answer if you want to achieve financial freedom. They sound simple, and they...

Join me for the Money Secrets for Marriage summit Sept 25-26th and learn from 10 of the nation's experts in marriage and money management. Registration is FREE at freedommoneycoach.com/summit Your income is the first variable in your equation to achieving financial goals. Do you make enough and if not, how do you make more? But more income doesn't guarantee more financial success either. T...

Join me for the Money Secrets for Marriage summit Sept 25-26th and learn from 10 of the nation's experts in marriage and money management. Registration is FREE at freedommoneycoach.com/summit Why do couples hire financial coaches? And more specifically, why do couples hire US? In this episode, we finish the 2-part series by sharing the reasons why couples choose to hire a financial coach, and more...

Why do couples hire financial coaches? And more specifically, why do couples hire US? This week, we're starting a 2-part episode showcasing what a financial coach actually is and does. Spoiler alert...it's not what most people think. Financial coaching is a relatively new service in the industry and many couples either don't know it exists or they don't understand how a coach can h...

The Heart of Money is back for Season 3! After a much needed break, we're excited to enter the studio once again for what we feel is the best set of episodes and content we've produced yet. To kick off this season, we're discussing the biggest lies about money that you'll ever believe and how to break down the walls stopping you from achieving the right mindset about your finances....

A quick update to let you know when we will be back with the launch of Season 3!

Don't Miss the "Money Secrets for Marriage" summit on Tuesday, March 18th. Register for FREE at freedommoneycoach.com/summit As we prepare for the launch of Season 3, we're taking a few weeks to highlight the top episodes of Season 2. Our #1 episode... Julia Barbaro was more than afraid to move her family of 6 kids from New York to Florida, but she told her husband yes. As they began the next chap...

Don't Miss the "Money Secrets for Marriage" summit on Tuesday, March 18th. Register for FREE at freedommoneycoach.com/summit As we prepare for the launch of Season 3, we're taking a few weeks to highlight the top episodes of Season 2. Our #2 episode goes all the way back to February 2023... It’s true-men and women think differently, talk differently and understand money differently. Which can make...

As we prepare for the launch of Season 3, we're taking a few weeks to highlight the top episodes of Season 2. Next on the list is episode 85 from April of 2024... Kelsa Dickey, owner of Fiscal Fitness Phoenix and the Financial Coach Academy is a 15 year veteran in the personal finance coaching world. She has plenty of stories, experiences and lessons she’s told, seen and learned with her clients. ...

As we prepare for the launch of Season 3, we're taking a few weeks to highlight the top episodes of Season 2. Next on the list is episode 84 from April of 2024... In this episode, Bob and Austin discuss the importance of financial management and outline three pillars essential for financial success. They emphasize the significance of having a vision or setting goals as the first pillar, followed b...

As we prepare for the launch of Season 3, we're taking a few weeks to highlight the top episodes of Season 2. Starting with episode 67 from February of 2023... Most men don’t like to talk about money or emotions. But the reality is money is emotional and we all have to deal with it. Unfortunately, this dynamic makes some conversations between men and women very challenging. So we’re taking a deep...

In this episode, Bob claims the host and interviewer seat as Austin answers questions about past life experiences, mindset and what he's learned in the last 12 years about money management. If you want to get inside his head and hear how he has handled challenges, successes and big decisions, this is the podcast you can't afford to miss! Ready to take the next step in gaining complete control of y...

In this episode, Austin interviews Bob to learn his opinions around mindset and money mistakes. Bob shares what he wishes he'd learned 20 years ago about money and marriage and why he thinks most couples today don't achieve the level of financial success they are truly capable of. It's a thought-provoking, unfiltered conversation that you don't want to miss! Ready to take the next step in gaining...

Election day has come in the US and the people have spoken that Donald Trump is their presidential candidate of choice. But what does that mean for families across the country when it comes to their finances? This week, Bob and Austin discuss how presidential elections may or may not impact your financial management and how to prepare for the next four years. Ready to take the next step in gaining...

Let's face it - men and women communicate completely different. And sometimes, the way we interpret what our spouse said isn't at all what they meant. This week, the couples pair up again to reveal what each spouse thinks when the other talks. In a comical, but somewhat serious demeanor, Austin, Bob, Laura and Kate each provide their own interpretations for common phrases shared regarding money. T...

Every couple experiences so level of chaos on a daily basis. Whether it's related to money, kids, work or your marriage, each day provides obstacles that threaten to steal your joy and sanity. This week, EJ & Tarah Kerwin, hosts of the ⁠Relationship Renovation podcast⁠ and licensed marriage counselor and therapist, share their personal stories of navigating difficult situations to find a peace...

Budgeting with your spouse is no simple task. But budgeting without your spouse is an impossible feat. This week, Austin and Bob bring their wives back to the show to share their success stories and lessons learned about budgeting as a couple. True to form, there are numerous differences in opinions, approaches and strategies used by each couple, but a few key lessons remain the same among all par...