Road of Life Podcast Episode 68

Ever argued with your partner about money?

Yeah, us too. 😅

Here’s the truth: Money doesn’t have to be the third wheel in your relationship. But let’s face it—most of us treat cash like a clingy ex. We avoid talking about it, resent it, or let it sabotage date night.

In this episode of the Road of Life Podcast, we’re ripping off the Band-Aid and getting REAL about why money makes us act so weird. Spoiler: It’s not about the dollar bills.

We’ll unpack:

💸 Your “money story” (Hint: It’s why you’re a saver, they’re a spender, and nobody’s winning).

🔥 The IKEA furniture of finances (Why tracking money is less painful than assembling a Malm dresser).

🤝 How to turn “You spent HOW MUCH?!” into “Let’s crush our goals together.”

Plus:

✅ Why money is just a tool (and how to stop letting it bench-press your self-worth).

✅ The weird dinner party exercise that’ll show you if money’s your BFF or your frenemy.

Hot take: If you’re not tracking your cash flow, you’re basically driving blindfolded. 🚗👀

Action step: Grab your partner, a glass of wine, and finally have “The Money Talk” without the drama. We’ll show you how.

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Road of Life Podcast Episode 67

Ever feel like you’re making progress in life, only to panic that you’ll backslide into old habits, old relationships, or your old self?

In this episode of the Road of Life Podcast, we’re diving into a coaching call that totally shifted how we think about growth. Here’s the deal: backsliding is a myth. Yep, you heard me. Once you’ve done the work to grow, you’re already a new version of yourself—and there’s no going back.

But let’s be real: growth isn’t a straight line. It’s messy, it’s up and down, and sometimes it feels like you’re taking two steps forward and three steps back.

That’s why we’re breaking it all down using the metaphor of climbing Mount Everest. (Spoiler: even the best climbers don’t go straight to the top — they zigzag, they rest, they regroup. And so can you.)

Here’s what you’ll take away:

- Why you’re not the same person you were a year ago (or even a month ago).

- How to give yourself grace when you “mess up” or feel like you’re sliding backward

- Why failure isn’t falling back—it’s part of the climb.

- The only way to truly fail? Quitting.

Whether you’re working on your relationship, your mindset, or just trying to be a better version of yourself, this episode is your reminder that the mountain you’re climbing is shaping who you’re becoming.

So, let’s keep climbing together.

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Road of Life Podcast Episode 66

Do you ever hear that little voice in your head—the one that tells you you’re not good enough, that you can’t do it, or that you’re failing? Yeah, us too. We call ours “Jack,” and in this episode, we’re sharing how to identify, name, and shut that voice down.

We reflect on how our self-talk impacts not just us, but also the way we raise and inspire our kids. Inspired by Carol Dweck’s Mindset, we dive deep into the concepts of fixed vs. growth mindsets, how they shape our lives, and why focusing on outcomes (like how many goals your kid scored) might just be setting them up for a lifetime of negative self-talk.

We get personal about our own struggles with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and those “I suck” moments—whether it’s cooking dinner wrong or losing at pickleball. And we talk about how to reframe those limiting beliefs, replace them with something empowering, and practice accountability with the people we love.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why the way you praise your kids (or yourself) matters more than you think.
• How to ask better questions like: What did you fail at today?
• Why using the word “should” is secretly sabotaging your progress.
• Actionable steps to turn down the volume on your inner critic.
• How naming your negative voice (hi, Jack!) can help you disassociate from it.

We’re getting real about our journey, our mistakes, and what we’re doing to create more growth and grace in our lives—and we hope it inspires you to do the same.

So, what’s the one thing you’re going to do after listening to this episode? Let’s work on it together.

Love you. Bye. 🎙️

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