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Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.Today we welcome Tyler Moore, known as Tidy Dad.Tyler is the creator of the hugely popular @Tidy Dad Instagram, TikTok, and website. A public school teacher in New York City, husband, and father of three young daughters, he has been featured on Good Morning America and in the Washington Post, New York Times, New York Post, and numerous other national outlets.In today’s episode, the Tidy Dad shares his insights on maintaining a tidy home while balancing the demands of fatherhood, teaching, and personal growth. Show Notes00:00 Introduction01:42 Tell us a little bit about your family and your current work life balance? 08:52 How has fatherhood shaped your approach to tidying and managing your home?11:36 Most of our listeners work full time, have kids, and you do their fair share around the house. Some might even have side hustles like you. How do you balance the roles of being a dad, a husband, and a tidy household advocate?14:38 What advice do you have for dads trying to involve their kids in maintaining a tidy home?19:30 How do you and your spouse divide household responsibilities? What lessons have you learned along the way?23:36 Can you give us a sneak peek into your new book? What are some key takeaways readers can expect?26:20 Are there specific tidying techniques or philosophies in your book that resonate particularly well with dads?29:07 What message do you hope your readers and followers take away about the connection between tidiness, fatherhood, and personal growth?32:39 What is one simple and actionable piece of advice you want to leave our listeners with? Learn more about Tidy Dad: https://thetidydad.com/Subscribe or follow Modern Husbands on social media!NewsletterFacebookYouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterTikTokSubstack

Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.Today we welcome Adam Kol, known as The Couples Financial Coach. Adam is a Certified Financial Therapist - Level I™, Certified Mediator, and Attorney with degrees from Duke and NYU Law (Tax). In today’s episode, we explore the concept of financial intimacy in relationships, emphasizing its importance for couples managing finances together. Adam discusses his book, 'Financial Intimacy for Couples', which serves as a guide for couples to achieve clarity and teamwork in their financial lives. The discussion covers the role of personal money stories, the dynamics between savers and spenders, and the necessity of open communication to foster empathy and understanding in financial discussions. Adam provides actionable advice for couples to improve their financial conversations and strengthen their relationships.Show Notes00:00 Introduction02:28 What is the name of your book, and what is it about? 04:32 What is financial intimacy? 06:05 What role does financial intimacy play in how couples talk about money?09:09 How do you create financial intimacy in your marriage? 14:48 How do you sustain financial intimacy in your marriage?21:55 How can savers and spenders get on the same page?26:22 What is one piece of simple and actionable advice you want our listeners to walk away with? Learn more about Adam: https://www.couplesfinancialcoach.com/ Subscribe or follow Modern Husbands on social media!NewsletterFacebookYouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterTikTokSubstack

Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.Today we welcome Dr. Jordan Grumet, author of The Purpose Code and host of the Earn and Invest Podcast.Dr. Grumet was an internal medicine physician in private practice when he discovered the personal finance community. Since then, he left his clinical practice to pursue his passion for deep conversations about purpose, money, and life – which is the topic of today’s show.00:00 Introduction01:25 Today, we are going to be talking about your book, The Purpose Code. Can you share with our listeners a broad overview of what the book is about?03:26 Dr. Grumet, you open your book discussing the importance of purpose for happiness and fulfillment. Could you share a personal story about how discovering your own purpose changed your life and career trajectory?06:11 What are some practical first steps our listeners can take to start aligning their daily actions with their true purpose, especially when both partners in a relationship are career-oriented?12:35: Was there a conversation you had in all of your times visiting dying patients in hospice that jolted you into the understanding of why it’s so important to live your life with intention and purpose?16:50 Can you discuss the role of shared purpose in strengthening a relationship, and how couples can work together to discover and support each other’s purposes?19:12 How does social media influence our perception of purpose, and what strategies would you recommend for individuals to use social media in a way that supports rather than detracts from their sense of purpose? 28:49 In your book, you talk about leaving a lasting legacy as a component of purpose. How should someone think about their legacy when they are in the thick of managing both a career and a family?35:17 Where can people purchase your book, The Purpose Code? Where can people turn to listen to your podcast?35:57 What is one piece of simple and actionable advice you would like to leave our listeners with today? Learn more about Dr. Grumet and purchase his book: https://jordangrumet.com/ Subscribe or follow Modern Husbands on social media!NewsletterFacebookYouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterTikTokSubstack

Today we welcome Dr. F. Kubra Aytac. Dr. Aytac is a member of the Children and Parents Lab at The Ohio State University. She holds three M.S. degrees in the fields of psychology and sociology and majored in Sociology and Philosophy with a minor in Political Science and Public Administration. Her master’s thesis about maternal gatekeeping received the “METU Best Thesis of the Year Award”. Her primary research interests are adult attachment, coparenting, couple relationships, and well-being. Today we are going to discuss high quality parenting, maternal gatekeeping, and how couples can work past it. Enjoy the episode.Show Notes00:00 Introduction01:21 How do you define high quality parenting?02:30 This is our 60 second challenge, which means you are going to try to answer this question in 60 seconds or less.What is one example activity of high quality parenting?What is a second example activity of high quality parenting?What is a third example activity of high quality parenting?10:38 What is maternal gatekeeping?13:02 Can you explain how maternal gatekeeping can get in the way of a father's involvement? 17:22 Are parents who are gatekeeping aware of what they are doing?18:12 What is the origin of maternal gatekeeping?28:26 How can couples work through the problems that arise as a result of maternal gatekeeping?32:06 Why do mothers want to exclude a parent from responsibilities? 35:30 What is one simple piece of actionable advice you want to leave our listeners with?Subscribe or follow Modern Husbands on social media!NewsletterFacebookYouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterTikTokSubstack

Today we welcome Dr. Jessica Higgins to discuss how to manage conflict in marriage. Dr. Jessica Higgins is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a M.A. in Counseling Psychology. Dr. Higgins is also the founder and creator of Connected Couple, which is a comprehensive, research-based, transformational, relationship program. Questions00:00 Introduction01:07 Why are couples often shocked or surprised when conflict emerges in their relationship, especially in early phases of marriage?05:15 What do you see as two conflicting needs in a relationship and how this is often a point of tension in a marriage?13:27 Many times couples will identify "a breakdown of communication" as a culprit of conflict in a marriage? What do you think?22:04 What is the criticism and defensiveness loop? Why is the criticism and defensiveness loop so problematic? 32:00 Three tips that are simple enough to each be shared in less than a minute, for folks to de-escalate a conflict? 34:33 Can you share with our listeners more about where they can learn about you and your podcast?35:33: What is one piece of simple and actionable advice you would like to leave with our listeners?Where to learn more about Dr. Jessica Higgins: DrJessicaHiggins.comClick here to download the Shifting Criticism GuideClick here to listen to the Empowered Relationship PodcastSubscribe or follow Modern Husbands on social media!NewsletterFacebookYouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterTikTokSubstack

Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.Today we are going to talk with Ashley Quamme about marriage and money conflict: how to work through the tough stuff. Ashley has been a couple’s therapist for well over a decade. She holds a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, a graduate certificate in Financial Therapy, and holds designations as a Certified Financial Behavior Specialist® and Certified Financial Therapist-Practitioner. Questions00:00 Introduction00:45 Let’s say you want to change some bad financial decisions being made in the marriage, but your spouse doesn’t. How do you engage the unengaged partner?08:07 Nobody wants to argue about money in their marriage, but sometimes doing something about it is difficult. How do you motivate clients to take action through conversation?12:18 Money is emotional, and it can be hard to look at life through the lens of someone else when you’re frustrated yourself. In that case, what are some tools you can use to improve empathy and your own active listening skills? 16:11 It is not uncommon for a saver and a spender to marry one another. How do you address the saver/spender dynamic in marriage?22:05 Financial infidelity, that is intentionally deceiving your partner about money, is a problem in nearly half of marriages. Walk us through how couples can navigate the problems that arise from financial infidelity.25:41 Tell us about your new podcast!27:48 What is one piece of simple and actionable advice listeners can use today?ResourcesBrene Brown on Empathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZBTYViDPlQBeyond the Plan Podcast: https://www.beyondthefp.com/ Subscribe or follow Modern Husbands on social media!NewsletterFacebookYouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterTikTokSubstack

For today’s episode, we are going to start thinking rich. Adrian Brambila, the son of immigrant parents from Mexico, rose to TikTok stardom by redefining “real wealth,” and showcasing his journey of earning $1.7 million in one year while living in a van.Bradley T. Klontz, Psy.D., CFP® is a financial psychologist, professor, and researcher who has co-authored eight books on the psychology of money. He comes from a broken family and grew up poor but still became a millionaire in his 30s. Today, he is the world’s leading expert in the psychology of money.They are today’s guests and the coauthors of the book, Start Thinking Rich, which is precisely what we will talk about on today’s episode. Enjoy the show.00:00 Introduction01:46 What motivated you to read Start Thinking Rich07:45 Only poor people think the system is rigged13:00 How to avoid the wrong mentality 17:00 Poor people buy stuff, rich people own time.30:32: If you want to get rich, go to college, get rich, and buy a house (or not)34:45 Is it better to rent or buy a house?40:42 Get a roommate, get on the bus, get sober, get bald, and get a side hustle or shut up and be poor43:30 The ultimate side hustle for kids48:20 It’s not your fault if you were born poor, but it’s your fault if you die poor.54:45 One piece of simple and actionable advice for your marriageLink to purchase the book: https://startthinkingrich.com/modernhusbands Subscribe or follow Modern Husbands on social media!NewsletterFacebookYouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterTikTokSubstack

Aja Evans is a speaker and soon-to-be author of her debut book, Feel Good Finance. She is the incoming President of the Financial Therapy Association, consults with fintech companies, and has been featured in major news outlets such as The New York Times, Business Insider, NerdWallet, and CNBC.Today we discuss the essentials of a good relationship, such as managing finances as a couple, handling income swings, and dividing household responsibilities. She discusses joint finances, separate accounts, and the importance of early money conversations in relationships. Key TakeawaysEarly money conversations in relationships are crucial for aligning financial goals and expectations.Managing monthly income swings requires careful budgeting and preparation, especially in professions with variable income.Dividing household responsibilities and tasks requires open communication and understanding of each other's preferences and strengths. Open communication is crucial for managing household responsibilities and addressing financial disagreements within a marriage.Understanding one's money story and its influence on financial decisions is essential for a healthy financial relationship within a marriage.Aja's upcoming book, Feel Good Finance, focuses on the importance of understanding individual money stories and their impact on financial beliefs and patterns within a marriage.Listener Notes0:00 Introduction1:09 Can you introduce yourselves and give us a brief background on your journey together as a couple?5:02 How do you divide your finances as a couple?9:20 How did you approach your initial conversations about money?10:15 What was your approach to paying off the student loans you brought into the marriage?12:14 How do you ensure both partners have a say in financial decisions?16:12 How do you handle managing significant swings in household monthly income? 18:14 How do you divide the tasks needed to run your home?25:04 What advice do you have for other couples who struggle with financial disagreements?33:30 Changing gears for a moment, can you share a bit about your upcoming book Feel Good Finance? 37:00 How can couples with two different money stories work through their differences?42:08 What is one piece of simple and actionable advice you can share with our listeners? Order or Preorder Aja’s book, Feel Good Finance: Untangle Your Relationship with Money for Better Mental, Emotional, and Financial Well-Being: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/759700/feel-good-finance-by-aja-evans/Subscribe or follow Modern Husbands on social media!NewsletterFacebookYouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterTikTokSubstack