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.

I’m Brian Page, founder of Modern Husbands. Sometimes our listeners want more support than a podcast can give, individual or couple support, which I provide as a Certified Financial Therapist, Accredited Financial Counselor and Fair Play Facilitator. Details can be found at modernhusbands.com.

Today we welcome Dr. Megan Ford and Dr. Christine Hargrove. Dr. Ford is the University of Georgia Director of the Love and Money Center, Certified Financial Therapist, and Licensed and Marriage Therapist. Dr. Hargrove is the Love and Money Center Assistant Director, UGA Clinical Assistant Professor, Certified Financial Therapist, and Licensed and Marriage Therapist.

For today’s episode, Dr. Ford and Dr. Hargrove share research on financial conflict, the emotional burden of day-to-day money management, and how roles like “bean counter” shape stress within relationships. The conversation also offers practical, research-backed strategies for couples and neurodivergent individuals to manage money with greater awareness, compassion, and teamwork. Enjoy the show.

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction
02:19 What do we do at the Love and Money Center? Why is it unique? Why is it needed?
06:54 Can you tell us about the Ford Financial Empowerment Model
08:07 Would you share with us your research behind beancounters, and neurodivergents?
15:48 What's the history behind how the Love and Money Center came to be?
20:44 What are the benefits for students?
26:57 Can you highlight some interesting research that has emerged from the Love and Money Center?
33:36 Can you each share one actionable tip for our listeners to improve their financial relationship with their partners?

Love and Money Center

#money #relationships #financialtherapy

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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.

I’m Brian Page, founder of Modern Husbands. Sometimes our listeners want more support than a podcast can give, individual or couple support, which I provide as a Certified Financial Therapist, Accredited Financial Counselor and Fair Play Facilitator. Details can be found at modernhusbands.com.

Today’s guest is Dr. Anne Welsh, a licensed clinical psychologist and certified executive coach who began her career as a psychologist at Harvard University before founding her own practice supporting ambitious women and working parents in thriving both at work and at home.

She is the author of Ambitious Mother: From Surviving to Thriving in Your Career and at Home. The episode discussion highlights the importance of redefining ambition beyond traditional career success. Anne offers practical advice for couples who are seeking a more balanced approach to family and work life, challenging societal norms around gender roles.

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction
01:35 Let’s start with you sharing an overview of your book. What’s it about?
03:58 How did becoming a mother change the way you thought about your own ambition and identity?
06:43 Was there a moment when you realized that the way you were striving wasn’t sustainable? What was that like for you?
16:22 You’ve said that the men in your life were supportive and involved, yet you still ended up with an unequal division of labor. How did that happen?
19:32 What tends to keep good partners with good intentions stuck in old patterns, even when they share values around equality?
21:40 For someone who feels stretched thin and isn’t sure where to start, where do you usually suggest they begin?
24:38 If you could go back and talk to your earlier self about ambition and motherhood, what would you tell her?
26:25 Where can listeners learn more about you and purchase your book?
27:06 What is one simple and actionable piece of advice you want to leave our listeners with?

Learn more about Anne: https://www.drannewelsh.com/
Purchase Anne’s book: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Anne-Welsh/dp/B0FZCZ9QY6

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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.

For today’s episode, Dr. Ross and I discuss with Christian his experiences and lessons learned during his first year as a father. Listeners will walk away with the real and fresh wisdom to help new and expectant fathers. As a recent empty nester, what Christian shared warmed my heart and made for a better day. A new or expectant father or not, you will enjoy this episode.

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction
01:46 You recently became a dad. What has surprised you the most about fatherhood so far?
04:39 What has been the biggest adjustment mentally, emotionally, or physically since becoming a parent?
10:34 What’s been your favorite part of becoming a dad so far?
12:24 How has becoming parents changed the dynamic between you and your wife?
14:51 What conversations do you now realize couples should have before having children?
18:25 What are some small things husbands can do during the newborn stage that make a huge difference for their partner?
22:28 What’s one thing you wish more men understood about supporting their wives after childbirth?
27:25 What kind of father do you hope your child describes you as someday?
28:20 Were there any past Modern Husbands Podcast episodes that unexpectedly helped prepare you for fatherhood?
30:32 What’s one message you want new or expecting fathers listening to this episode to hear?

#fatherhood #parenting

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