Zach Watson is a Certified Fair Play Facilitator who coaches directly from personal experience, implementing the principles and systems of the Fair Play Method along with a mixture of teachings from his mindfulness training, while being a public educator and habit setting that he’s been coaching for 7 years.

Zach has well over one million followers on his various social media platforms.

Essential Takeaways

• The mental load and invisible labor often fall on women in managing a home.
• Regular communication and feedback sessions with your partner are crucial for creating a fair division of labor.
• Tools like the Fair Playbook or the Persist app can help identify and distribute responsibilities.
• Setting clear expectations and boundaries is essential to avoid resentment and improve teamwork at home.
  
  Chapters
  
  00:00 Introduction to Zach Watson
  08:44 Creating a Fair and Balanced System
  09:48 The Importance of Clear Communication
  12:41 Providing Feedback to Share the Workload
  17:23 Gradual Implementation of New Responsibilities
  21:50 Challenges and Solutions for Couples
  25:50 Handling Different Standards of Care
  33:25 Simple and Actionable Advice
  
  Follow Zach: https://zachthinkshare.com/linktree1

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Abby Davisson has dedicated her career to helping others achieve their goals, first as a social innovation leader and now as an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Abby is the co-author of Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life’s Biggest Decisions and co-founded the Money and Love Institute.

Abby holds a BA from Yale University and an MBA and MA in Education from Stanford University.

Today’s episode will cover how couples can integrate money and love in decision-making, steps couples can take to establish a strong financial foundation in marriage, and much more.

Questions Answered

00:00 Introduction
01:02 What inspired you to co-author "Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life's Biggest Decisions," and how can it help couples manage their finances?
05:05 Can you explain the concept of integrating money and love in decision-making, as outlined in your book?
08:03 What are some practical steps couples can take to establish a strong financial foundation in their marriage?
11:46 Should you live together before marriage? What does the research find?
16:05 How do you suggest couples approach the topic of money early in their relationship to ensure transparency and trust?
25:57 What role does communication play in managing finances together, and how can couples improve their financial conversations?
28:15 Can you share some common financial pitfalls that couples should avoid to maintain a healthy financial relationship?
31:18 Tell us about the course you are teaching this fall?
32:39 What is one piece of simple and actionable advice for our listeners that you would like to conclude with today?

Money and Love Institute (and book): https://www.moneyloveinstitute.com/

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Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.

Today we welcome Jackie Cummings Koski, a single mom of one adult daughter who retired as a millionaire at the age of 49. She is the author of the recently released “F.I.R.E. for Dummies.” Jackie earned CFP® and AFC® credentials; and went back to school to get a master’s degree in financial planning & financial therapy from Kansas State University.

Today’s episode is jam packed with FIRE movement tips! Enjoy the show.

Questions Answered

00:00 Introduction
01:19 Where did your passion for financial independence come from?
03:42 What is the FIRE Movement
08:52 The difference between FI and FIRE
12:15 Can you walk us through the mindset and psychology of FIRE?
17:17 Was there a moment while you were building up to your FIRE movement that you realized how incredible of an experience the journey was for you?
21:07 How do you organize your finances for FIRE?
29:14 Make the company pay the 401k fee.
30:58 What are your favorite hacks to increase your savings and investing commitments?
34:21 What strategies do you recommend to reduce your debt, expenses, and taxes?
46:14 Can you FIRE with debt?
49:45 What is one piece of simple and actionable advice you want to leave our listeners with?

Jackie's Book, FIRE for Dummies: https://www.amazon.com/FIRE-Dummies-Business-Personal-Finance/dp/1394235011

Catching Up to FI Podcast: https://catchinguptofi.com/

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Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.

We welcome Paige Connell to today’s episode and we discuss how working husbands can best support their working wives in a marriage that values teamwork.

Paige is a working mother of four who uses her platform with a massive and quickly growing following on TikTok and Instagram to share her thoughts on the mental load, parenting, and her career.

Her goal is to raise awareness about the mental load of motherhood and advocate for equitable relationships for couples.

00:00 Introduction

02:04 Paige, let’s start with sharing a little bit about yourself. Can you tell us a bit about your family?

05:30 Let’s start with the problem that gets the headlines in the press: the cost of child care. How does the cost of child care impact your family, and others who follow you?

08:40 The locus of control for you and our listeners is how we can work through this problem. Understanding this, can you walk us through how working husbands can use parental leave to support their spouses and children?

16:47 As parents transition into childcare, the mental load of managing a home can begin to take its toll. What is the mental load, and how can a couple work together to avoid placing an unfair burden of the mental load on one spouse?

24:40 Some of our listeners are exploring childcare options. Can you walk us through the different types and the associated costs?

32:40 As children grow, so does the need for planned and thoughtful shared parenting styles. Can you walk us through what this journey has looked like for you?

38:50 What is one piece of simple and actionable advice you want to share to our listeners that they can apply in their lives?

Follow Paige Connell https://www.sheisapaigeturner.com/

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Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.

Today we welcome Jon Macaskill, a retired Navy SEAL Commander turned leadership and mindfulness coach. During his 24-year Navy career, he served in multiple highly dynamic leadership positions from the battlefield to the operations center and the board room.

On today’s episode, we discuss the strategies he uses, and you can use, to stay strong for your family.

Enjoy the show.

Questions Answered

0:00:00 Introduction
0:03:08 Can you share a bit about your career as a Navy SEAL?
0:05:54 How do you handle the mental switch from being in a high-stakes operational mindset to a more relaxed home environment?
0:11:14 Can you share specific strategies or mental frameworks you learned in the SEALs for maintaining a healthy work-life balance?
0:18:26 What routines or rituals from your SEAL training that you've adapted to help maintain a sense of calm and focus at home?
0:22:06 In what ways do you communicate with your family about the demands of your work, and how do you ensure that your home life remains a priority?
0:25:37 Why is self empathy an important building block toward being an empathetic spouse and parent?
0:32:02 According to your book, motion is lotion for the body. What does this mean, and how do you put this into practice?
0:34:50 What is one simple and actionable piece of advice you want to share with our listeners?

Purchase Jon’s Book “Unleashing Inner Strength: A Navy SEAL's Guide to Preparedness, Resilience, Grit, and Compassion Through Mindfulness” https://www.amazon.com/Unleashing-Inner-Strength-Preparedness-Mindfulness/dp/B0CHGC1XGG

NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/

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Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.

Today we welcome Dustin Voss. Dustin is the Financial Education Specialist for Chicago Public Schools where it is his job to make sure all of Chicago's children gain a foundation in Financial Literacy. Dustin has been a long time advocate and teacher of Financial Literacy, including serving on the IL Governor's Task force for Financial Empowerment and being on the oversight board for CPS's 403b/457 program.

Dustin and his wife Nora are an educator-couple navigating the joys and difficulties of raising a family and caring for a dependent elder.

On today’s episode, Dustin shares how his young family has navigated the high cost of childcare and home buying in one of the nation’s most expensive cities and how they work together as a team.

Questions Answered

0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:02 Can you share a bit about your professional background and your partner’s?
0:02:33 How did you and your partner meet?
0:04:02 How did you manage your careers after the birth of your baby?
0:09:19 How has becoming a parent impacted your approach to personal finance?
0:18:42 Can you share some practical tips for budgeting with a new addition to the family?
0:27:39 What financial decisions did you and your partner make to prepare for parenthood?
0:37:33 What is one piece of simple and actionable advice you have, based on our conversation today?

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Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.

Today we welcome Ann Silvers, a mental health counselor and author. On today’s episode we discuss the lessons learned from one of her books, Abuse OF Men BY Women: It Happens, It Hurts, and It's Time to Get Real About It.

Enjoy the show.

Questions Answered

00:00 Introduction

00:40 Usually when we are talking about partner abuse we think of men abusing women. What made you write about partner abuse when men are the target instead of the source?

05:18 It’s surprising that a woman is writing about the abuse of men. How frequently does it occur?

10:38 How do you define partner abuse? And what kind of abuse are you talking about?

13:07 What kind of reaction do you get when you talk about women abusing men?

15:08 You talk about forms of partner abuse I had never really thought of before.

a. Can you give us some examples of financial abuse?

b. What do you mean by legal abuse?

c. You mentioned spiritual abuse. What is that?

24:55: Why do people use any power they have to abuse their spouses?

30:51: How do men get pulled into these types of relationships?

36:04 What is one piece of simple actionable advice you want to leave our listeners with?

Additional Resources and Information

Contact: Ann Silvers, M.A. 253-853-7049, Ann@annsilvers.com, http://www.annsilvers.com

Abuse OF Men BY Women: It Happens, It Hurts, and It's Time to Get Real About It: Abuse OF men BY women: It happens, it hurts, and it's time to get real about it: Ann Silvers M.A.: 9780983433873: Amazon.com: Books

How Many Men are Abused by Women? – Ann Silvers, MA

How Women Financially Abuse Men – Ann Silvers, MA

How Women Legally Abuse Men – Ann Silvers, MA

What is Spiritual Abuse in Marriage and Relationships? – Ann Silvers, MA

8 Red Flags the Pregnancy is a Trap – Ann Silvers, MA

Baby Traps: Fake Positive Pregnancy and Paternity DNA Tests – Ann Silvers, MA

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Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.

Today we welcome Dr. Brenda Volling who is a developmental psychologist and award-winning educator and researcher at the University of Michigan.

Her research focuses on early social and emotional development with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, parent-child interaction, and family relationships. Dr. Volling works primarily with young fathers during the perinatal period and the transition to fatherhood and studies men’s mental health, father-child relationships, and co-parenting. Her research has been showcased on CBS Sunday Morning, the BBC, the Washington Post, the New York Times, and Parents magazine.

On today’s episode we discuss the essential role fathers play in the early years of a child’s development. Enjoy the show.

Questions Answered

00:00 Introduction
01:15 From a 20,000 foot view, can you share a bit about your research on the role of fathers for infant development?
13:56 What steps should fathers take to prepare for their first born?
25:13 What outcomes have you found with fathers who form a strong bond with their children as infants?
32:43: What can fathers do as caregivers that is most meaningful for their child's development?
40:14: Where can folks turn to learn more about you and your work?
41:25 What advice do you have for our listeners that is simple and actionable?

The Volling Lab: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/volling-lab/our-team/

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