Episodes

  • Episode 465: Burnout, Boundaries & Building the Capacity for More Money w/ Dr. Kerriann Peart

    Episode 465: Burnout, Boundaries & Building the Capacity for More Money w/ Dr. Kerriann Peart
    Feb 11 2026
    Burnout is often treated like a personal failure but what if it's actually a signal that something deeper is out of alignment? In this episode of the Journey to Launch Podcast, I'm joined by executive coach and organizational change strategist Dr. Kerri Ann Peart for a powerful conversation about burnout, boundaries, identity, and what it really takes to grow into higher levels of financial success without sacrificing your well-being. We talk about how burnout actually shows up in high-achieving women, how perimenopause and work stress can overlap, and why earning more money isn't just about doing more, it's about becoming the person who can sustainably hold more. In This Episode, Kerriann Shares: Burnout isn't a personal failure it's often a sign that your work, identity, or values are out of alignmentYou can't out-earn burnout; if you don't do the inner work, it follows you from job to job and even into entrepreneurshipFinancial growth requires expanding your capacity and competency, not just working harder or longerBoundaries, self-respect, and who you're being day-to-day determine how much money and responsibility you can sustainably hold What's New in the Paperback Edition of Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A bonus chapter: When Life Happens: Staying on the Path to Financial Freedom Through Setbacks, Shifts, and UncertaintyA book club and discussion guide with prompts, exercises, and action stepsUpdated corrections from the original hardcoverExclusive bonuses when you purchase the paperback, including: The Fire Starter CourseThe Find Your FIRE Number Worksheet Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Get your paperback edition of Your Journey To Financial Freedom if you haven't already.Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story, here.Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with Dr. Kerriann: Website: PeartConsulting.orgInstagram: @Dr.Kerri_P Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
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    52 mins
  • Episode 464: A Birthday Episode: A Reflection on Growth, Meaning & Trusting Myself

    Episode 464: A Birthday Episode: A Reflection on Growth, Meaning & Trusting Myself
    Feb 4 2026
    In this special birthday reflection episode, I'm slowing things down and turning inward. I'm sharing where I am in this season of life, what feels solid, what feels unclear, and what I'm intentionally leaving open. Birthdays always make me pause. They give me space to reflect, to check in with myself, and to notice how much has changed internally and externally. In this episode, I'm asking myself honest questions and inviting you to sit with them too. This journey is about so much more than money. It's about who we're becoming along the way. 🎧 What I Talk About in This Episode Why not having everything figured out doesn't mean you're behindHow my definition of success has shifted over timeWhy flexibility, autonomy, and spaciousness feel like true wealth to me right nowReflection questions I'm asking myself as I enter a new year of lifeHow I'm learning to stop forcing clarity and trust myself more deeply What's New in the Paperback Edition of Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A bonus chapter: When Life Happens: Staying on the Path to Financial Freedom Through Setbacks, Shifts, and UncertaintyA book club and discussion guide with prompts, exercises, and action stepsUpdated corrections from the original hardcoverExclusive bonuses when you purchase the paperback, including: The Fire Starter CourseThe Find Your FIRE Number Worksheet Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Get your paperback edition of Your Journey To Financial Freedom if you haven't already.Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story, here.Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
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    26 mins
  • Episode 463: Confessions of My "Bad" Money Habits & What Actually Matters for Financial Freedom

    Episode 463: Confessions of My "Bad" Money Habits & What Actually Matters for Financial Freedom
    Jan 28 2026
    In this solo episode, I'm getting real about something we don't talk about enough in personal finance: imperfect money habits. I'm peeling back the curtain on my own so-called "bad" money habits and explaining why perfection is not required to build wealth, feel financially secure, or move forward on your journey. I also take a moment to acknowledge the heaviness many of us are feeling in the world right now and share how I personally process current events while staying grounded. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why you don't need perfect money habits to build wealth or feel financially secureHow your personality and stage of the financial journey affect how you manage moneyWhy having a strong financial foundation gives you more room for mistakesHow to treat money management as a skill you can strengthen when needed What's New in the Paperback Edition of Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A bonus chapter: When Life Happens: Staying on the Path to Financial Freedom Through Setbacks, Shifts, and UncertaintyA book club and discussion guide with prompts, exercises, and action stepsUpdated corrections from the original hardcoverExclusive bonuses when you purchase the paperback, including: The Fire Starter CourseThe Find Your FIRE Number Worksheet Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Get your paperback edition of Your Journey To Financial Freedom if you haven't already.The Daily Podcast – a resource I use to stay informed on current eventsApply to Share Your Journeyer Story, here.Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guid
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    33 mins
  • Episode 462: How to Own Your Time and Design a Life That Puts Family First with Andy Hill

    Episode 462: How to Own Your Time and Design a Life That Puts Family First with Andy Hill
    Jan 21 2026
    In this episode of the Journey to Launch Podcast, I'm welcoming back Andy Hill, award-winning family finance coach and the voice behind Marriage, Kids & Money, and this conversation is all about what it truly means to own your time. Andy shares how he and his wife intentionally used money as a tool to gain flexibility, move away from the corporate grind, and design a life centered around family, health, and presence. We talk honestly about the financial moves that made this possible, the mistakes along the way, and how redefining "wealth" helped them build a life they actually enjoy living. What You'll Learn in This Episode How Andy and his wife aligned on shared values and used money to gain more time with their familyWhy paying off debt, reaching Coast FIRE, and lowering fixed expenses created real flexibilityThe emotional side of aggressive saving, marriage tension, and finding a healthier middle groundHow building "FU money" made entrepreneurship and part-time work possible without panic & much more! What's New in the Paperback Edition of Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A bonus chapter: When Life Happens: Staying on the Path to Financial Freedom Through Setbacks, Shifts, and UncertaintyA book club and discussion guide with prompts, exercises, and action stepsUpdated corrections from the original hardcoverExclusive bonuses when you purchase the paperback, including: The Fire Starter CourseThe Find Your FIRE Number Worksheet Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Get your copy of Andy's book, Own Your Time: 10 Financial Steps to Put Your Family First and Escape the Corporate GrindGet your paperback edition of Your Journey To Financial Freedom if you haven't already.Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story, here.Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with Andy: Website:Instagram: @MarriageKidsandMoneyFacebook: @MarriageKidsandMoney Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
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    42 mins
  • Episode 461: How to Stay on Your Financial Journey When Life Changes

    Episode 461: How to Stay on Your Financial Journey When Life Changes
    Jan 14 2026
    Even the best financial plans need room to breathe. Life changes. Priorities shift. Unexpected things happen. And none of that means you've failed. In today's episode, I walk you through how to normalize detours, reassess your financial foundation, and realign your plan with the season of life you're actually in, not the one you thought you'd be in. I also share personal updates about seeing my book "in the wild" from airport bookstores to international editions and why I'll never stop being grateful for that moment. In this episode, I talk about: Why detours and setbacks don't erase your progress and how to reframe them as recalibrationsHow to reassess your financial foundation when life changes, including your numbers and emotional bandwidthWhen it can make sense to pause aggressive debt payoff or investing and use automation to stay afloatHow core values can guide you as you rebuild your plan without abandoning your long-term commitment + more What's New in the Paperback Edition of Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A bonus chapter: When Life Happens: Staying on the Path to Financial Freedom Through Setbacks, Shifts, and UncertaintyA book club and discussion guide with prompts, exercises, and action stepsUpdated corrections from the original hardcoverExclusive bonuses when you purchase the paperback, including: The Fire Starter CourseThe Find Your FIRE Number Worksheet Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Get your paperback edition of Your Journey To Financial Freedom if you haven't already.Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story, here.Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
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    30 mins
  • Episode 460: The Call No Parent Wants to Get: The Day I Learned What Freedom Really Means

    Episode 460: The Call No Parent Wants to Get: The Day I Learned What Freedom Really Means
    Jan 7 2026
    Sometimes life doesn't go as planned. In this episode, I share the story of a call from my son's school that changed my day in an instant and what it taught me about real wealth, freedom, and being present for what matters most. I reflect on what real wealth looks like, not in bank accounts or net worth, but in the freedom to stop, respond, and be present when life happens. I also talk about why I wrote Your Journey to Financial Freedom as a roadmap and guide, and how the new paperback edition includes a bonus chapter to help navigate unexpected detours, setbacks, and uncertainty. This episode is about presence, perspective, and the true meaning of financial freedom and it's a reminder that your journey is yours, detours and all. In this episode I share: Freedom isn't just financial it's the ability to make choices when life happens.Real wealth is the flexibility to be present for what truly matters.Your financial journey is a roadmap, not a rigid plan detours are part of the process.Life happens. You're not failing. You're living. What's New in the Paperback Edition of Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A bonus chapter: When Life Happens: Staying on the Path to Financial Freedom Through Setbacks, Shifts, and UncertaintyA book club and discussion guide with prompts, exercises, and action stepsUpdated corrections from the original hardcoverExclusive bonuses when you purchase the paperback, including: The Fire Starter CourseThe Find Your FIRE Number Worksheet Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Get your paperback edition of Your Journey To Financial Freedom if you haven't already.Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story, here.Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
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    26 mins
  • The Paperback Is Out Today! What's New in Your Journey to Financial Freedom

    The Paperback Is Out Today! What's New in Your Journey to Financial Freedom
    Jan 6 2026

    The paperback edition of Your Journey to Financial Freedom is officially out today 1/6/26!

    Go to yourjourneytofinancialfreedom.com to grab your copy (and bonuses)

    In this short solo episode, I share why releasing the paperback felt important, what's new in this edition, and how it reflects the reality that life doesn't always follow a straight financial path.

    The paperback includes a new bonus chapter, When Life Happens: Staying on the Path to Financial Freedom Through Setbacks, Shifts, and Uncertainty, as well as a book club guide to help spark deeper conversations around money.

    I also share how to get the paperback and receive two special bonuses: the FIRE Starter Course and the Find Your FIRE Number Worksheet.

    Go to yourjourneytofinancialfreedom.com to grab your copy and bonuses!

    Get it directly from Amazon here and find the other places to buy at yourjourneytofinancialfreedom.com
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    5 mins
  • Episode 459: 5 Money Moves to Reset, Realign, and Move Forward

    Episode 459: 5 Money Moves to Reset, Realign, and Move Forward
    Dec 31 2025
    In this episode, I walk you through five simple money moves designed to help you feel more grounded and in control of your finances. These are not drastic changes or big resolutions, but intentional steps that create clarity, ease, and forward momentum no matter where you are starting from. This conversation is about meeting yourself where you are, understanding your current season, and making progress without pressure. Financial freedom is built through alignment, awareness, and compassion, not perfection. Whether you are looking for a fresh start, a mid-year check-in, or a gentle reset with your money, these small shifts can help you move forward with more confidence and intention. In This Episode, I Discuss: Why naming the season of life you're currently in is the foundation for setting realistic financial expectationsHow identifying your Journeyer Stage helps you focus on the right financial prioritiesWhy checking your numbers without shame or judgment is essential for moving forwardOne small financial action you can take today to reduce mental load and stress What's New in the Paperback Edition of Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A bonus chapter: When Life Happens: Staying on the Path to Financial Freedom Through Setbacks, Shifts, and UncertaintyA book club and discussion guide with prompts, exercises, and action stepsUpdated corrections from the original hardcoverExclusive bonuses when you purchase the paperback, including: The Fire Starter CourseThe Find Your FIRE Number Worksheet Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Get your paperback edition of Your Journey To Financial Freedom if you haven't already.Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story, here.Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here!Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more!Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review!Get The Budget BootcampCheck out my personal website here.Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with me: Instagram: @JourneytolaunchTwitter: @JourneyToLaunchFacebook: @Journey To LaunchJoin the Private Facebook GroupJoin the Waitlist for My FI CourseGet The Free Jumpstart Guide
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    26 mins