50 Fires: Money and Meaning with Carl Richards

Former MLB player Dexter Fowler discusses his financial journey, emphasizing the importance of family, wise investments, and surrounding oneself with the right people. Topics include managing sudden wealth, smart financial strategies for relocating, and making wise investment choices for personal and professional growth.

Shannah Game, a Certified Financial Planner and Trauma of Money Specialist, helps people reshape their relationship with money. She shares insights on how childhood experiences shape financial beliefs and the importance of discussing money openly, even at dinner parties. The conversation delves into the emotional weight of wealth and financial forgiveness, offering tools like journaling for introspection. Shannah also shares a touching story about embracing joy in spending, encouraging listeners to redefine their narratives around finances.

David Booth, co-founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, discusses the birth of modern finance, embracing uncertainty in investing, and the importance of randomness. Reflects on early memories of money and the growth of Dimensional. Talks about a new documentary by Errol Morris and the impact of childhood experiences on financial decisions.

Dive into a profound discussion on the intersection of money and meaning. Hear from index pioneer David Booth and bestselling author Greg McKeown as they unravel how money shapes our identities. Meditation guru Sharon Salzberg adds a spiritual twist, highlighting mindfulness in financial decisions. Personal anecdotes bring a human touch to financial topics, sparking reflections on our relationships with money. It's a blend of finance, philosophy, and personal growth that transforms the way we think about wealth.

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.