50 Fires is taking a very short break to gear up for Season 2 with even more meaningful conversations about money. In this quick episode, Carl invites you to kindle your own enlightening discussions around money with a spouse, family member, or dear friend, and offers 5 simple, yet impactful steps to start these conversations:  Look for time and space for the conversation  Pick a simple question to get started like, “What’s your earliest memory of money?” Go a little deeper  Express gratitude for the conversation  Share your stories with Carl - hello@behaviorgap.com We’d love to hear how your conversations go. Send an email to hello@behaviorgap.com with an audio file or a note about how it went. Or even send your own answer to the following question: What’s your earliest memory of money? Back soon with more stories about money and meaning on Season 2 of 50 Fires. Email List: Sign up at https://www.50fires.com for our monthly email with resources for financial advisors! Carl Instagram: @behaviorgapBlind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudioPlease direct business inquires to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.comCover Art: Josh Passler - TheFinArtist.comMusic Credits: Alexandra Woodward / Rabbit Reggae / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.comCody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl welcomes journalist, writer, surfer, climber, father and husband Daniel Duane to reflect on a life and career guided by passionate pursuits and what happens when that career suddenly seems unviable. The conversation raises questions about the meaning of a simpler life and how to navigate the complexities of money in the present as the cost of living continues to rise all around us. As a result, Dan shares his journey of transitioning from being a writer to becoming a psychotherapist, reflecting on feeling cornered in his career well after middle age, and the fear of not being able to provide for his family. If you’ve ever felt alone in struggling with an uncertain future, this episode of 50 Fires is a reminder that none of us have to be alone in that struggle. Read Dan’s article from Psychotherapy Networker “Action Man Meets Therapy Guy” Email List: Sign up at https://www.50fires.com for our monthly email with resources for financial advisors! Carl Instagram: @behaviorgapBlind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudioPlease direct business inquires to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.comCover Art: Josh Passler - TheFinArtist.comMusic Credits: Alexandra Woodward / Rabbit Reggae / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.comCody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcaster, Author, and Financial Journalist Farnoosh Torabi discusses the impact of her parents’ approach to money growing up as a first generation Iranian family in Massachusetts, and how the gender dynamics of their relationship impacted her at an early age. She reflects on how her childhood experiences shaped her perception of money and the importance of finding financial autonomy in her own marriage. Farnoosh also reveals some of the most impactful paradigm shifts around money that she’s learned on her podcast So Money - approaching it’s 10th year of release with over 1,600 episodes. Follow and Listen to So Money on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts Email List: Sign up at https://www.50fires.com for our monthly email with resources for financial advisors! Carl Instagram: @behaviorgapBlind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudioPlease direct business inquires to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.comCover Art: Josh Passler - TheFinArtist.comMusic Credits: Alexandra Woodward / Rabbit Reggae / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.comCody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Pete Holmes reflects on his relationship with money and how it relates to his sense of freedom, creativity, and play.  In this wide ranging conversation, Carl and Pete explore how money impacts our anxiety, and the role that spirituality plays in helping to reduce that tension. From Pete’s early days in standup comedy, to his eventual success as a writer, actor, and podcaster, this episode highlights the importance of understanding and deepening our values during each phase of life, and remembering to stop and laugh as much as we can along the way.Email List: Sign up at https://www.50fires.com for our monthly email with resources for financial advisors! Carl Instagram: @behaviorgapBlind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudioPlease direct business inquires to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.comCover Art: Josh Passler - TheFinArtist.comMusic Credits: Alexandra Woodward / Rabbit Reggae / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.comCody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl Richards invites his daughter Lindsay, a finance professional, to discuss childhood memories about money and family dynamics. They explore the influence of parental discussions on money beliefs, wealth implications in different settings, bridging financial disparities, parental assistance in home buying, and the value of experiences over financial stability in New York City. The conversation emphasizes cultivating positive money mindsets and open dialogues.

UCLA Professor Hal Hershfield discusses childhood money memories, aligning capital with values, and the emotional layers of money decisions. Topics include future self influence, intentional money decisions, and navigating trade-offs in financial choices.

Carl takes a look back on moments from the first 20 episodes of the show, and highlights some moments that you may have missed. Celebrity Chef and Food Network Star Maneet Chauhan reflects on growing up in India and how she never compared what she had to her peers (ie - life before Instagram)!  Musician Lukas Nelson reveals how he writes music that is important to him and what he learned from his Dad, Willie Nelson, about the business of writing songs. Venture Capitalist Bryce Roberts opens up ‘The Devil’s Golden Question’, a deceivingly complex question that we should all be asking ourselves: “How much is enough…for you?” Comedian Gina Yashere from CBS’s Bob Hearts Abishola tells Carl how she fell into comedy after pursuing a ‘safer’ career as an engineer, and why her mother eventually supported her. And UCLA Professor Psychology and Behavioural Decision-Making Hal Hershfield unpacks some of the most revolutionary thinking behind Carl’s conversation with Jamie, a diagnosed psychopath. Email List: Sign up at https://www.50fires.com for our monthly email with resources for financial advisors! Carl Instagram: @behaviorgapBlind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudioPlease direct business inquires to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.comCover Art: Josh Passler - TheFinArtist.comMusic Credits: Alexandra Woodward / Rabbit Reggae / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.comCody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s not a secret that a elementary and secondary school educators are notoriously underpaid, and in this episode, Educator Jonathan Santos Silva discusses how he’s pursued his career in education despite any and all financial pressures. Throughout this important conversation, Jonathan and Carl ultimately discuss the role of money as an expression of value and its relationship to purpose and community in life.Jonathan Santos Silva got his start as an educator in 2010 at Little Wound School on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, as part of the Teach For America program, where he taught secondary math and called play-by-play for the school’s Athletics program. That experience led him to his ultimate calling by founding the Liber Institute, an organization focused on developing the leadership capacity of Indigenous students, families, and educators from all over the country, helping them to ultimately transform the schools and communities that they serve.Jonathan is also the host of Teach For America’s Changing Course podcast, a show where he speaks with students, teachers, and administrators at innovative schools to find out how they’re breaking down barriers to improve student outcomes. Email List: Sign up at https://www.50fires.com for our monthly email with resources for financial advisors! Carl Instagram: @behaviorgapBlind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudioPlease direct business inquires to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.comCover Art: Josh Passler - TheFinArtist.comMusic Credits: Alexandra Woodward / Rabbit Reggae / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.comCody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Carl Richards interviews Morgan and Gretchen Housel about their approach to money. They discuss the importance of distinguishing between wants and necessities, how they navigate money management in their relationship, and the influence of social circles on spending habits. The couple shares insights on living below their means, viewing money as a tool, and discussing money with their children.

Morgan Housel and Gretchen prioritize time together over material possessions in their financial goals. They discuss using intentional spending experiments and share insights on maintaining financial independence. The couple reflects on adapting financial goals as income and responsibilities change, emphasizing the balance between frugality and enjoying life experiences. They explore finding joy in simpler activities over extravagant spending and reflect on childhood experiences with money.