Financially Naked

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, Certified Financial Trainers Catriona and Sam Cash are here to talk about money dates. A money date is a regular check-in with yourself to review your finances and goals. They explore why these check-ins are important for building financial awareness, tracking progress, and aligning your spending with your goals. Whether you're new to the process or looking to refine your routine, Catriona and Sam share practical steps, tools, and tips to make money dates effective and enjoyable.  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  Why You Need A Money Date with Yourself   3 Reasons to Make Money Dates a Priority   Meet The Trainer  Catriona Williams, Certified Financial Trainer   Sam Cash, Certified Financial Trainer    

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, hosts Tina and Sam, two Certified Financial Trainers, talk about getting familiar with your finances starting with knowing your numbers. They explain net worth, what numbers to track regularly, and how to create a sustainable budget. Whether you're a Financial Gym client or just starting to take control of your money, Sam and Tina give advice to help you approach your finances with confidence and clarity.     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  Budgeting for Success  Meet The Trainers  Tina Hang, Certified Financial Trainer Sam Cash, Certified Financial Trainer   

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, hosts Sara B. and Gina, two Certified Financial Trainers, talk about financial fitness. They cover what it means, how to assess your financial health, and actionable steps to improve it. By drawing parallels between physical and financial fitness, they explore the importance of reflection, goal-setting, and building a solid foundation to reduce stress and create more freedom in your life. Whether you are seeking financial security or want to feel more in control, this episode offers practical tips and encouragement to help you on your financial fitness journey.  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  Top 3 Exercises to Get Financially Fit  How Do You Get Financially Fit?    How Do You Know If You Are Financially Fit?     Meet The Trainers  Sara Belhouari, Certified Financial Trainer  Gina Funaro, Certified Financial Trainer   

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, hosts Whitney and Sara B discuss the important issue of overconsumption. Inspired by Sara's personal experiences and recent social media discussions, they explore the societal and personal factors that drive us to overconsume and offer actionable strategies to break free from the cycle. They talk about voting with your dollar, finding your personal motivation, and making mindful choices to focus on both financial security and environmental responsibility.  Resources  Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy  Consumed: The Need for Collective Change by Aja Barber  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.    

In this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, Whitney, Marketing Coordinator at The Financial Gym, sits down with client Jonecia to talk about her financial journey. As a repeat client, Jonecia shares how The Financial Gym has helped her shift from living paycheck to paycheck to achieving financial confidence.    From paying down debt to creating sustainable budgets and negotiating for a higher salary, Jonecia reflects on the mindset changes and support she gained working with her Trainer, Kimberly. Whether you're curious about The Gym's process or looking for motivation to start your own financial journey, Jonecia's story has something for you.  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.    

So you're ready to tackle your finances, that's great! But where do you start, there's so many things, so much to think about. Well this week Whitney and Garrett are going to walk you through where to begin. 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. You can sign up for our free Investing 101 Webinar or Financial Gym's Four-Week Challenge to kickstart your financial journey.     

On this week's episode of Financially Naked: Stories of the Financial Gym, hosts Rachel and Whitney share a heartfelt conversation about handling the financial and emotional pressures of the holiday season. Whitney opens up about her personal journey, reflecting on her past experiences and lessons learned, while both hosts offer tips and tricks for focusing on financial and mental health during a busy time of year.  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.    

Two of our Certified Financial Trainers, Joy and Kylie are here to talk about financial plans. They discuss the importance of financial plans, who can benefit from having one, and how the Financial Gym approaches financial plans for our clients. If you’re curious about what a financial plan includes or wondering if it’s the right time to get one, 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.    

This week on Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, two of our Certified Financial Trainers, Kadri and Ijal are here to talk about why advice about personal finance isn’t universal. While the internet is a vast source of information, every situation is unique and the advice you hear on social media may not apply to everyone. They share information about how to filter through advice, how to recognize what fits your unique situation and the power of building a personalized financial plan that aligns with your goals and values.  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.    

This episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym is hosted by Whitney, our new Marketing Coordinator, and Kylie, a Certified Financial Trainer. Today, they have a deeply personal conversation about how our upbringing shapes our relationship and mindset with money. Whitney opens up about her journey through bankruptcy and debt, reflecting on how her experiences growing up had an impact on her financial journey in adulthood. Together, they explore the emotional and behavioral patterns tied to money, the tension between our financial goals and actions, and the importance of breaking generational patterns.    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  Your Financial Blueprint: 4 Exercises to Decode Your Money Mindset