The Julia & Gino Show: Marriage, Parenting & Family Legacy

In this powerful episode of The Julia & Gino Show, financial life planner Scott Frank guides Julia through the world-renowned Kinder Questions, a transformative exercise designed to uncover your deepest values, clarify your purpose, and help you build a life that truly reflects what matters most. This conversation goes far beyond financial planning. It's about human connection, healthy communicati...

Money isn't really what couples fight about. In this conversation, Gino and Julia Barbaro share one of the biggest lessons they've learned after decades of marriage: arguments about money are rarely about dollars and cents. They're about fear, values, childhood experiences, expectations, and emotional triggers. They discuss how different upbringings shaped their views on spending, saving, health,...

When people hear the word "infidelity," they usually think of an affair. But there's another form of betrayal that quietly damages relationships every day: financial infidelity. Have you ever hidden a purchase from your spouse? Opened a credit card without telling them? Lied about how much you spent? Made an investment decision on your own because you were afraid of their reaction? You're not alon...

Why do intelligent people continue making poor financial decisions? Why do some people build wealth while others stay stuck? And why do so many retirees feel lost after reaching their financial goals? In this powerful conversation, financial psychologist and researcher Dr. Charles Chaffin joins Julia and Gino Barbaro to explore the hidden psychological forces that shape our relationship with money...

In this powerful episode, Julia and Gino sit down with Cindi and Dr. Joe Ferrini — authors, speakers, and longtime advocates for special needs families — to discuss the emotional, mental, and spiritual realities of raising a child with special needs.  With more than 40 years of caregiving experience, the Ferrinis share the lessons behind their new book The Special Needs Parent and open up about th...

What if financial planning wasn’t just about growing wealth—but about designing a meaningful life? In this episode of the Julia & Gino Show, Julia and Gino sit down with Scott Frank, founder of Stone Steps Financial and educator at the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, to explore how money decisions are deeply connected to identity, purpose, legacy, and fulfillment. This conversation goes beyond...

What does success really mean if your family life is suffering behind the scenes? In this episode of the Julia & Gino Show, we sit down with entrepreneur, coach, and Mpowered Journey founder Ann Sheu to talk about what it truly means to build a values-driven life and business. After walking away from a successful legal career, Ann now helps entrepreneurial families create alignment between busines...

Laurie Davies joins Julia and Gino for a meaningful conversation about emotional freedom, faith, and the hidden burdens many women quietly carry every day. As an author, speaker, and counselor, Laurie shares practical wisdom on overcoming fear, guilt, shame, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion while learning how to replace emotional clutter with peace, truth, and healing. Together, they discuss forg...

You don’t need fewer arguments in your relationship — you need better ones. In this episode, Julia and Gino sit down with world-renowned relationship expert Dr. John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, to break down what’s really happening when couples fight… and why most people were never taught how to do it right. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, stuck in the same argument...

Money can either create tension—or build stronger relationships. In this episode, we talk about how couples can approach budgeting, align financial goals, and improve communication around money. From avoiding common mistakes to building simple systems, this conversation is all about creating a healthier financial dynamic together. Less arguing, more planning. timestamps 0:06 Introduction by Gino a...

What does it really mean to build a legacy that lasts? In this powerful episode, Julia and Gino sit down with Bill High to explore how intentional families create multi-generational impact rooted in purpose, faith, and values. “If you don’t have a picture of the shoreline, you’ll quit in the storm.” That insight becomes the foundation for a deeper conversation around vision, resilience, and what i...

Money isn’t just about numbers—it’s about the stories we carry. In this episode, Julia and Gino dive into how each partner’s relationship with money is shaped over time, and how those individual experiences come together in a relationship. They explore the emotional and psychological side of finances, and why understanding your partner’s money story is key to building trust, alignment, and long-te...

In this episode of Julia & Gino Podcast, Meg Tuohey—relationship expert and podcast host—joins the conversation to explore how emotional patterns formed early in life shape the way we experience love, connection, and identity. We discuss why unhealthy dynamics can feel familiar, how to reconnect with your authentic self, and what it takes to build grounded, emotionally aligned relationships. Meg a...

Why don’t schools teach kids about money? In this episode of Julia and Gino, we sit down with Will Rainey, former investment consultant and founder of Blue Tree Savings, to talk about the financial education children actually need—but rarely receive. From simple habits to powerful long-term thinking, Will shares practical ways parents can teach their kids how money really works… in a way that’s ea...

  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Bill Donaghy 01:29 Bill's Journey to the Theology of the Body 08:58 Understanding the Theology of the Body 12:29 Misconceptions About Sexuality 15:11 Living with a Mindset of Gift 20:28 The Balance Between Action and Presence 25:25 The Prodigal Son and Presence 29:22 Living the Theology of the Body 31:08 Teaching Theology to Children 32:57 Conversations on Abortio...

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas 02:50 The Journey of Understanding Aquinas 05:30 Practical Applications of Aquinas' Teachings 08:26 The Nature of God and Simplicity 11:12 Aquinas and Moral Clarity in a Confusing World 14:14 The Historical Context of Aquinas 16:55 Personal Revelations from Studying Aquinas 19:51 The Role of Technology in Learning 22:31 Virtue and Its Importance 2...

Chapters:  00:00 Introduction to Marriage Coaching 02:27 Understanding Relationship Dynamics 06:02 The Role of Therapy vs. Coaching 11:27 The Importance of Money in Relationships 18:24 Defining a Healthy Marriage 21:10 Understanding Each Other Through Connection 23:00 Navigating Resistance in Relationships 27:54 The Three Levels of Connection 34:15 The Importance of Connection in Parenting 34:46 U...

Takeaways Build psychologically resilient children. Create a family culture based on love. Criticism should be ethical and constructive. Timing and permission are key in criticism. Meet children where they are in their development.     Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no...

Takeaways: Jonathan Tuttle emphasizes the importance of challenging oneself in business. Travel can be optimized for work and personal enjoyment. Testing business ideas is crucial for success. Persistence and iteration are key in marketing strategies. Finding a niche can lead to greater success in podcasting. Family offices require a long-term relationship-building approach. Real estate offers tax...

On today's show, we sit down with Dennis Harhalakis, a Certified Money Coach and founder of Cambridge Money Coaching. After 30 years in corporate financial services, Dennis realized that while he knew everything about the math of money, he knew very little about the behavior behind it. In this episode, we dive deep into why money is the #1 source of conflict for couples. Dennis explains that we ar...

We dive deep into a topic that many couples struggle with but rarely discuss: Apologies. Did you know that just like love languages, we all have specific "Apology Languages"? Dr. Chapman breaks down why simply saying "I'm sorry" often isn't enough and shares the 5 specific ways people need to hear an apology to truly forgive. We also discuss the power of unconditional love, how to navigate conflic...

We dive deep into the challenges parents face when finding quality books for their children and how to encourage a love for story—even if your child isn't a "natural" reader. Amanda shares her unique insights on writing the Tree Street Kids series, the nostalgia of the 90s, and why Christian fiction shouldn't feel like a "clown car" of forced lessons. We also tackle the hot topic of Artificial Int...

Jamie shares her transition from a traditional classroom teacher to a homeschooling mom, revealing why the system often fails "out-of-the-box" kids. We tackle the biggest fears parents face—from socialization myths to academic inadequacy—and offer practical advice on how to start, even if you feel overwhelmed. Whether you're a veteran homeschooler or just considering the leap, this conversation wi...

On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Jolene Philo. Jolene is a published author, speaker, wife, and mother of a son with special needs. Her first book, A Different Dream for My Child: Meditations for Parents of Critically or Chronically Ill Children, was released in 2009 by Discovery House Publishers (DHP). Since then she has published 4 more books for the special needs community. The most re...

Key Insights: 00:00  Introduction 01:30  Things I Wish I Knew Before We Became Parents 03:25  Analyzing situations 06:50  Family first and me-time 09:10  Outside influence 15:30  Whole family growing together 16:30  Realistic expectations 21:21  Defining boundaries by modeling them 25:00  You always have a choice 28:00  Its never too late to implement habits 31:31  Realize that life is a gift Visi...