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In Episode 45 we toy with the issue of all to common problem of burnout in your personal journey to financial independence, how to manage it, and hopefully avoid it altogher. Our guests are: Jeff of The Happy Philosopher Scott from I Dream of Fire Melissa Blevins of MelissaBlevins.com Bill Yount from Financial Literacy Project Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 44 we talk with 3 spouses who are married to high income earners. We get to hear the point of view from other side of Physician on Fire, Chief Mom Officer and Married to Doctors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 43 was recorded in front of a live audience at CampFi Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, CO. Paula Pant from the Afford Anything Podcast, Mindy Jensen from BiggerPockets Money Podcast and Paul Thompson from What's UP Next all co-host the episode and give CampFi attendees a chance to answer the question "What is Your Why of Fi?" Get your ticket to the next Camp at CampFi.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode DocG and I interview 4 published authors and ask them what's the motivation behind writing a book and does it have anything to do with financial independence? Guests are: Scott Rickens from Playing With Fire Dr. Andrew Wilner at DrWilner.org David Sawyer author of Reset: How to Restart Your Life and Get FU Money and blog at Zude PR and B.C. Krygowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 41 we have ask 4 guests who have achieved financial independence if anyone is capable of achieving the same results. The panelists each have a unique story where they came from less than ideal backgrounds yet they still were able to pull themselves out and achieve. Was is random luck or is there really a formula for financial success? The guests are: Paula Pant from Afford Anything Jillian Johnsrud from Montana Money Adventures Carl from Mr. 1500 Days Bryce and Kristy from Millennial Revolution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 40 we ask Joe Udo why retire by 40? He's the blogger behind Retireby40 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We pit 3 different investors with various investing strategies together to discuss which investment strategy is best for achieving financial independence. Alex from Broke is a Choice Brian Feroldi from The Motley Fool Mr. Tako from Mr. Tako Escapes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discuss how the military path is different than the traditional financial independence journey. Guest for today's show are: Dave Pere From Military to Millionaire Military Dollar Grumpus Maximus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An often debated topic is discussed today to help you decide whether you should pursue Fat FIRE or not? Guests who wrestle with the topic in this episode are: Liz from The Frugalwoods Lief from Physician on Fire Jace and Clark Millionaires Unveiled Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 36 is a lighthearted conversation about the connection between those on the path to financial independence and craft beer. It seems every Fi related get together is centered around good craft beer. DocG, Paul and all 4 guests crack open a cold one and wax profoundly using flowery adjectives until the conversation devolves into crude jokes. Grab a beer and enjoy the banter! Episode Guests are: Mindy from the BiggerPockets Money Show Joel from How to Money Podcast Mr. Wow from Waffles on Wednesday Ted from Retire Hoppy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 35 we have 3 guests who discuss the concept of gender equality, the notion that women have more roles to play, and the challenge of being a professional while also being supermom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Audience Members join Paul and DocG to discuss their personal money stories, the struggles they face to reach financial independence, and share some advice to overcoming those obstacles. Guests are: Brenda @almostbrenda John of mysafebridge.com Bradley at thefinnmindset.com/connect Rachel who has an excellent article on FiologyText the word NEXT to 345345 to get on our notification list for bonuses, announcements, and join our Facebook Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 34 we have two couples discuss the impact that personal finance and financial independence can have on a marriage. Both couples air their dirty laundry and really talk about the conversations spouses need to have to refine their path to financial independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode David Baughier from Fiology.com joins us for a conversation about this movement we call Financial Independence. He shares a little of his back story, talks about his influence on starting the What's Up Next Podcast, and all together we have a good time talking Fi shop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money can be a real bore. We highlight 4 guests who find a way to make talking money entertaining, how they do it, why it's so important and yes we have a few laughs along the way. Our guests are: Barney who is known as The Escape Artist, Freddy from FreddySmidlap.com, and Piggy and Kitty of The Bitches Get Riches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 31 we explore the gut wrenching question of when it is time to finally quit. The panelist share their insight on the retire early portion of the FIRE movement. Joel from FI180.com Early Retirement Dude Chris Claiber Travis Hornsby from Student Loan Planner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We catch up with the Grant and Cody on the Financial Freedom Tour as they road trip across North American. We join them in the VW van named Tom and deal with some technical difficulties but we make it work and are rewarding with a huge announcement from Grant and Cody on what's up next in the financial freedom movement. Tune in to hear the big announcement. You won't regret it! Check out these guys at the following places! https://financialfreedombook.com/tour/ https://millennialmoney.com/ https://flytofi.com/ https://thefishow.com/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 30 we discuss the legal path to financial independence. We have 3 attorneys share their experience about becoming a lawyer, pursuing financial independence, and give advice for current or potential attorneys seeking financial independence. Kevin from Financial Panther The Vigilante from iVigilante Frank Vasquez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 29 four guest wrestle with the definition of passive income, why it matters in our paths to financial independence, and when is enough... enough. While the guests wrangle on the precise definition of what passive really means they all agree on the greater purpose behind why we want it. The guests are Jay Helms from The W2 Capitalist and Helms REI Jim from Route to Retire J from Millennial Boss Nisha Mehta from NishaMehtaMD and Physician Side Gigs Facebook Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Episode we invite 4 audience members to takeover the panel, share their stories, and turn the microphones around on us and ask us questions. Check out Paul's new book Escape: Money Mindset to Freedom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 28 we have 4 guests who talk about how they define risk, how we might be under estimating our risk premium, and share insights on how to include risk in your plans for financial independence. Karl from Mr. 1500 Days Karsten from Early Retirement Now Steve from Think Save Retire Todd from Financial Mentor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a lighthearted episode as a change of pace where we dig into cohost Paul David Thompson's back story and how he found his voice despite suffering from a speech impediment and crippling shyness as a child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This is a bonus episode that augments our previous episode on social change. After recording episode 26 the guests stayed and we just talked shop, discussed world views, the impact of traveling and a lot more. I will warn you this is explicit. This is uncut, raw, we interrupt each other and we cuss a lot. Some of the words and jokes probably aren't appropriate for children. If you don't mind mature content you'll love the natural flow of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 26 we cover the connection between Financial Independence and Social Change. We have a lively panel consisting of Renee from Keeping Up with the Darkos Bryce and Kristy from Millennial Revolution Mrs. WOW from Waffles on Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 25 discusses the choice of changing careers and how that impacts your individual journey to Financial Independence. We have 3 guests who each have a unique story about making a career transition that can help shape your decision along your journey. Bobby from Millennial Money Man Cory from Dr. Cory S Fawcett Wendy from House of Fi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 24 Four guests share their journey to financial independence coming from their place in the African American community. Our Panelists are Chris from popcornfinance.com Ericka Young from taylormadebudgets.com Julien and Kiersten from richandregular.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 22 We cover a heavy topic about how one copes after the death of a loved one. This is one of the most important episodes we've covered so make sure you take action based on the guest's advice. Chelsea from SmartMoneyMamas.com William can be found ChooseFI facebook group Michelle and MichellePCooper.com Russ at WealthCareForWomen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 21 we unveil some surprising details about DocG's history and discover how it has shaped his personal and professional life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A discussion on whether you should start a small business on your path to Financial Independence. The answer might surprise you! Our guest panelists are: Brandon from The Mad Fientist Jim Wang from WalletHacks Mr. and Mrs. WoW from Waffles on Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have 4 guests sharing their fitness experience and how it has influenced their lives while pursuing Financial Independence. Guests 1. Chris Mamula 2. Helene Massicotte 3. James Lowry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should the financial independence community be more accepting of financial advisors? A panel of financial advisors defends themselves against FIRE bloggers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A panel of 4 physician bloggers share the importance of doctors controlling their spending, the toll being a physician can have on your life, and their journey's to financial independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric from The Mastermind Within MissZihou from her blog of like name Drew from Guy on Fire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Three Guests from various backgrounds comment on whether Financial Independence will make you happy? Jillian Johnsruud from Montana Money Adventures shares on an idea called disregulation. Anthony Ongaro from Break the Twitch talks about the impact of frantically checking your balances. Steven from The Good Life Guys Podcast shares how financial independence has become an obsession. This episode is sponsored by Jillian's Money Coach School. Use the coupon code 'upnext' to get $50 off Jillian's course that teaches you how to start and run a Money Coach Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What is the best process to engage with the Financial Independence community? Our 3 guest share their process for commenting, forum posts or guest posting. Is that enough to engage and feel apart of the community? Guests Susan from FIideas Gassem can be found at MDonFIRE Robert AKA VagabondMD can be seen guest posting all over the blogosphere and can be reached here: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three guests join the roundtable to provide their opinion on what you should be thinking about when you're considering your employment, retiring early and lifestyle design. Fritz Gilbert from The Retirement Manifesto Liz from Chief Mom Officer Jim Dahle from The White Coat Investor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our panel shares their college experience, whether they think college is worth it and has an interesting discussion about 529 plans and what the educational plans are for their current/future children. Brad Barrett from ChooseFI Lief from Physician On Fire Billy from Wealth Well Done Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A panel that spans 4 generations discusses how the generation you're in influences your path to Financial Independence. From Generation Z we have Cody Berman from FlytoFi.com and TheFIShow podcast From The Millennial Generation we have Grant Sabatier of Millennial Money blog and podcast and author of Financial Freedom From Generation X we have Dave from AccidentalFire.com From The Baby Boomer Generation we have Mrs. Groovy of Freedom is Groovy blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We pose the question "are meeting, get-togethers, and conferences worth it on your journey to financial independence?" Philip Taylor (aka PT) of PTmoney.com and the founder and organizer of FinCon joins us. Marla Taner who is a self-proclaimed blog stalker and John and Sarah of the potential blog FireUpTheCouch share their experiences at community meetups and the benefits of attending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Influencers in the Financial Independence movement talk about how divorce impacted their journey to financial independence. They each share how they had to start anew and rise from the ashes after divorce. A special thank you to JD Roth from Get Rich Slowly, Kristen of KristenEdens.com, Lisa from Mad Money Monster, and xray from https://xrayvsn.com for openly sharing and discussing a difficult topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three guests share their experience raising financially responsible children. Our panelists are Doug Nordman of The Military Guide, JL Collins of jlcollinsnh and The Simple Path to Wealth, and a special treat Jane Collins is joining us for her very first podcast appearance. We discuss parenting styles, nature vs. nurture, allowances, and a host of great stories about raising kids. Resources: https://the-military-guide.com/ The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement https://jlcollinsnh.com/ The Simple Path to Wealth *Disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase we will earn a commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guests share how dealing with their health has impacted their pursuit of financial independence and how it changes the equation when deciding to retire early. Tonya blogs at Our Next Life The Dragons blog at The Dragons on Fire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest panelists provide their opinion on whether being a money enthusiast is enough to be a financial coach. The guests delve into the psychology of being a money coach and charging for their services. Whitney Hansen blogs at The Money Nerds and has a Podcast of the same name Justin blogs at the Root of Good Jamila Souffrant blogs at Journey to Launch and also has a podcast TPP is the personality for the blog found at The Physician Philosopher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Must you have a high income to achieve financial independence?" Our guests share their highest income year, how they minimize expenses, grow their income and where they choose to live. Jerry blogs at Peerless Money Mentor Peter blogs at Passive Income MD Penny blogs at She Picks Up Pennies Erin blogs at Reaching for FI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Should real estate be a part of your path to financial independence?" Chad Carson, Bianca aka Miss Mazuma, and Gwen Merz share the joys and pains of real estate investing and what you should be thinking about if you're considering investing in real estate. Chad has a new book Retire Early with Real Estate Bianca can be seen at CampFi Gwen Merz podcasts at FIRE Drill Podcast A special thanks to Dave at Accidental Fire Blog for creating our podcast art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices