Beyond The Dollar

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What is a meaningful life and how can money become a tool to create it? What happens when we’re so focused on making money we forget to smell the roses and appreciate life?

In this episode, I (alongside former co-host Garrett Philbin)  sit down with Leisa Peterson, founder of WealthClinic and the host of the Art of Abundance podcast. We wanted to have Leisa on because she has a unique way of combining mindfulness practices into her work with money. We dive into how to define what a meaningful life looks like, how you know if you’re using money to achieve it, and the work we need to do in order to do so.

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Is forgiveness really that crucial to a healthy financial life? If so, how can we incorporate it into our daily lives?

I ((alongside former co-host Garrett Philbin) explore why forgiveness doesn’t mean talking about the “dumb” mistakes we make with money. In fact, it has nothing to do with forgetting the decisions we’ve made or the situations we find ourselves in. This time, Garrett is under the microscope as him and I talk about who forgiveness is really for, how to let go of expectations, and exercises to practice forgiveness in our financial lives.

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What does “enough” look like in our financial lives? What is a scarcity mindset and how does it prevent from living our best lives?

Sarah (alongside former co-host Garrett Philbin) explore these questions and how the idea of “enough” has both prevented and helped us lead better financial lives. This episode, Garrett is under the microscope and shares how his fear prevented him from making a major life change that would’ve easily made him happier. Sarah also dives into how she approaches negative feelings, how society has taught us to avoid them, and what we can do when we feel the desire to continuously spend money.

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Does being rich mean all your problems go away?

In theory, yes.

In reality, far from it.

Former co-host Garrett Philbin and I invited Megan Gill to chat with us about how someone with a large amount of wealth has to manage their relationships. It’s equal parts uncomfortable and uplifting as Megan shares the shame and guilt that comes with being a “trust fund” kid. She lays it all out there, from the need to hide in her shell, to working through the shame in therapy, and her desire to be seen as a valid member of society.

What You Hear in This Episode:

• • How Megan grew up surrounded by wealth and how she learned of her privilege

• • Her guilt at having more money and why she felt she’s had to hide it

• • The types of inappropriate questions others have asked regarding her status

• How Megan plans on use her privilege as a force of good in the world

Resources:

• • The Myth of the One Percent

• • Wealthy People Admit What It’s Like to Be Rich

• The Rise Of Stealth Wealth: Ways To Stay Invisible From Society If You Have Money

More From (former co-host) Garrett:

• Be Awesome Not Broke

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What does money have to do with happiness? Perhaps a better question to ask is, can money increase our levels of happiness?
I (alongside former co-host Garrett Philbin) explore this question and how the idea of happiness has manifested in our financial lives. In fact, I get personal, sharing why I feel so emotional talking about mylofty income goal. I even share a story about the time I hit rock bottom, which left Garrett saying “Oh, S(#T.”

 

What You Hear in This Episode:

• • Why Sarah feels she needs to make more money to be happy, and her journey to discover the emotional connection to her lofty income goal.

• • What it actually means to be intentional with money and how that ties into our overall happiness

• • How using money to avoid tough life decisions can lead you down a dark path

• • The myth that having a lot of money can solve all your problems

• The role gratitude plays when it comes to money and happiness

Resources:

• • The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist

• • Pullman Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Hotel

• • On Rock Bottom, Falling in Love, and Rescuing a Bank Account

• • How the ‘Luxury Kids of Instagram’ spend their parents’ fortunes on private jets and luxury cars
• Here is why Garrett goes up onto his friend’s roof

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We’re live! Come listen to our trailer episode to learn what Beyond The Dollar is all about and what you can expect to learn.

Also, I (alongside former co-host Garrett Philbin) talk about how octopus head scratchers. What does it have to do money, you ask? You’ve gotta listen to find out.

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