

Financially Naked
The Financial Gym
Your Best. Financial. Friends. (B.F.F.s) give you a weekly dose of personal finance stories, tips and insights. Join Trainers of The Financial Gym as they dig deep below the surface and get real about money! Along the way, they'll be joined by members of the FinGym Fam for conversations about their own journeys of financial fitness and the triumphs and tribulations along the way.
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Aug 13, 2025 • 29min
REPLAY: Travel On A Budget
We're taking some time to highlight our best Gymsplain Episodes. On this episode Jenny and Kadri are here to talk about traveling on a budget, offering tips and insights beyond credit card points and hacking. Traveling on a budget doesn't mean sacrificing the richness of your experiences; it's about embracing the idea that there's no wrong way to explore the world. Travel is a highly personal journey that should be tailored to your unique preferences and values. Whether you're an adventure seeker or simply searching for affordable ways to explore, today's discussion will empower you to consider different travel styles, prioritize what truly matters to you, and make every journey memorable. For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.

Aug 6, 2025 • 29min
REPLAY: Tracking Your Spending
We're taking some time to highlight our best Gymsplain Episodes. On this episode Catriona and Tina are here to talk about an important step of every financial journey: tracking your spending. They dive into the why behind this practice and how it can help you become intentional about your finances. For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.

Jul 30, 2025 • 29min
REPLAY: Fun Savings Challenges
We're taking some time to highlight our best Gymsplain Episodes. On this episode of Kylie and Catriona, two Certified Financial Trainers at The Gym talk about fun savings challenges you can try this autumn. With the holidays in a few months, it's a great time to start setting aside a little extra cash. A savings challenge is a fun way to do so, and today, they talk though a few different ones you can try! For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.

Jul 23, 2025 • 28min
REPLAY: Balance Transfer Cards
We're taking some time to highlight our best Gymsplain Episodes. On this episode ofOn this episode Sam and Catriona, are here to gymsplain balance transfer cards. They start by explaining what balance transfer cards are and how they can be used to manage and pay off high-interest debt. Throughout the episode, Catriona and Sam talk about the importance of being mindful with balance transfer cards, understanding your specific debt, and the role of developing better habits and financial planning when addressing debt and financial health. For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.

Jul 16, 2025 • 37min
REPLAY: What to Focus on First in Finance
We're taking some time to highlight our best Gymsplain Episodes. On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our hosts Whitney and Garrett are talking about how to set financial goals. There's so many factors when it comes to your finances, where do you start? Whether you're starting fresh or looking to level up your financial health, they break down how to create realistic goals, build a strong foundation, and stay motivated on the journey. If financial wellness is on your list of priorities this year, this episode has you covered. For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.

Jul 9, 2025 • 26min
REPLAY: Getting Financially Naked with a New Partner
We're taking some time to highlight our best Gymsplain Episodes, and this one is for all those couples out there. Talking about money can be scary, especially with someone new, but it's important in a relationship. On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Catriona Williams, Certified Financial Trainer, and she is joined by FinGym client Tina. Tina has been in a relationship for just under a year (when this first was released). She is here to share how she and her partner have navigated money within their relationship at the early stages and how it's set a solid foundation for the future they plan to have together. For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com. Connect with Tina - Instagram:@teenziano Meet Catriona Williams, Certified Financial Trainer

Jul 2, 2025 • 30min
REPLAY: Mythbusting: Real Estate & Mortgages
We're taking some time to highlight our best Gymsplain Episodes, and next is our series busting some financial myths! With so much personal finance advice out there, it's hard to know what to listen to. Today, we're diving into real estate and mortgages with Jill and Sam as they debunk some of the most common myths that often leave prospective homebuyers scratching their heads. From navigating down payments to the debate of waiting for lower interest rates and even the importance of inspections, we're here to separate fact from fiction. In a world saturated with online information, it's easy to get lost in the noise. We're here to cut through the clutter and provide the facts you need to make informed decisions about buying a house. For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com. Resources Everything you need to know: The Home Buying Experience Down Payments 101: How much will you need to put down to buy a home?

Jun 25, 2025 • 29min
REPLAY: Financial Mythbusting - Part 3
We're taking some time to highlight our best Gymsplain Episodes, and next is our series busting some financial myths! With so much personal finance advice out there, it's hard to know what to listen to. On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, Catriona and Garrett, two Certified Financial Trainers, are here for the third installment of financial mythbusting. This series is about challenging some of the most common (and persistent) myths in personal finance they see as Trainers. From social media misinformation to outdated family advice, today, they break down why the answer to most financial questions is "it depends" and why understanding your unique situation is the most important part of making financial decisions. For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.

Jun 18, 2025 • 35min
REPLAY: Financial Mythbusting - Part 2
We're taking some time to highlight our best Gymsplain Episodes, and next is our series busting some financial myths! With so much personal finance advice out there, it's hard to know what to listen to. In this episode, Catriona and Kylie delve into common misconceptions surrounding taxes, self-employment, credit card points, and more, offering valuable insights to empower listeners in their financial decisions. Continuous learning and openness to new approaches are essential for achieving financial success, and our hosts are here to guide you every step of the way. Join us as we challenge conventional wisdom and share your wildest financial advice encounters—let's bust some financial myths together. For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.

Jun 11, 2025 • 41min
REPLAY: Financial Mythbusting - Part 1
We're taking some time to highlight our best Gymsplain Episodes, and next is our series busting some financial myths! With so much personal finance advice out there, it's hard to know what to listen to. In this first episode of the series, Catriona and Jenny take on the role of mythbusters as they tackle common financial myths. It's time to separate fact from fiction and debunk the misconceptions that often hold us back from achieving financial success. From the belief that one-size fits all advice works for everyone, to the notion that credit cards are always bad, we'll challenge these myths and provide you with the tools and knowledge to make informed financial decisions. For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com. Resources Annualcreditreport.com - To check your credit report Investopedia - Investing, retirement, savings, some more complex strategies NerdWallet - Comparisons for smart financial decisions BankRate - To Compare rates and crunch numbers


