The Most Hated F-Word

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At ‘The Most Hated F-Word Podcast,’ we discuss money stories through relatable conversations with everyday people, academics, artists, and authors. Find joy in your unique money story as we explore human relationships with wealth, shaping evolving stories of happiness and wealth together.

The Philosophy of Enough: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wealth
William Irvine | Author | Stoic Practitioner | Summary: Want to live a better life? Ancient wisdom might have the answer. William Irvine shows how Stoicism, a philosophy from centuries ago, can help us navigate modern life and our relationship wi...
The Hidden Costs of Materialism
Dr. Olaya Moldes Andres | Senior Lecturer at Cardiff Business School | Summary In this episode, Dr. Olaya Moldes examines the fascinating connection between what we buy, who we are, and how we connect with others.
Is Financial Advice Worth It? How It Really Impacts Your Money and Life
With Dr. Sarah Asebedo | School Director | Researcher | Educator | Editor Episode Summary: In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Asebedo, a seasoned financial planner turned academic at Texas Tech University.
The Surprising Link Between Comedy, Money, Passions, and a Happier Life
With Paul Ollinger | Comedian | Speaker | Host at 'Reasonably Happy' Podcast | Summary: In this episode, Paul Ollinger shares heartfelt lessons about money, happiness, and fulfillment, inspired by his father’s example of frugality and contentmen...
Money Under the Influence: The Social Side of Spending and Saving
Dr. Shay Harris-Pierre | Professional Counselor | Associate Professor | Certified Financial Therapist Summary: Ever wonder why you think and act the way you do with money? In this episode, Shaun chats with Dr.
Feeling Awe Can Make You ‘Richer’ in Life & Money – Part 2
Jake Eagle | Psychotherapist | Mindful Instructor | Author Summary: Psychotherapist, mindfulness instructor, and author Jake Eagle joins Shaun Maslyk to explore awe's transformative power for lasting well-being, and happiness,
Feeling Awe Can Make You ‘Richer’ in Life & Money – Part 1
Dr. Michael Amster | Mindfulness Researcher | Author | Interventional Pain Management Specialist Intro: When was the last time you felt a true sense of awe? Perhaps it was while gazing at a breathtaking landscape, watching a mesmerizing sunset,
How a Broke Mindset Is Holding You Back from Wealth
Dr. Brad Klontz, Psy.D., CFP® | Financial Psychologist | Author | Professor | Adrian Brambila | Entrepreneur | Author | Summary: In this conversation, we explore how to start thinking rich by shifting from a poor mindset to a rich mindset.
The Soul of Wealth: Connecting Money and Meaning With Dr. Daniel Crosby
Dr. Daniel Crosby | Chief Behavioral Officer | Author | Summary: Dr. Daniel Crosby talks about his latest book, The Soul of Money. Exploring how Dr. Crosby’s thinking has evolved, moving from focusing on objective financial principles to diving i...
How Financial Coaching Creates Lasting Change
Dr. Brandy Baxter | Ph.d | Financial Coach | Financial Futurist Summary: Dr. Brandy Baxter's journey into financial coaching started with an unlikely spark: The Three Little Pigs. This childhood tale inspired her to help women build financial co...
Why Money’s Messiness Can Be Good for You
With Amanda Clayman | Financial Therapist | Podcaster | Summary: Amanda Clayman discusses her podcast, Emotional Investment, focusing on normalizing conversations about money and emotions. She highlights the intimacy of podcasting and the importa...
Tiki Bars, Money, and the Future of Wealth Management
With Jared Rabinowitz | CEO & Founding / Executive Partner at Quintessence Wealth Summary: In this episode, Shaun chats with Jared about Q Wealth's fresh approach to financial planning, during a conversation at the Future Proof Conference,
Aligning Saving and Spending for a Good Life
Cherie Stueve Ph.D, CFP®, AFC®, FFC®, FBS® Senior Content Lead at Dalton Education Summary: In this episode, Cherie and Shaun explore how our past experiences shape our money habits and discuss the importance of finding a balance between saving f...
Balancing Wealth and Well-Being for a Fulfilling Life
Dr. Preston Cherry Ph.D, AFC®, CFT-I™, CFP® | Entrepreneur | Coach | Speaker | Summary: Dr. Preston Cherry offers a thoughtful exploration of the connection between wealth and well-being, showing how the two work together to create a fulfilling l...
Rewriting Money Stories: Healing from Bankruptcy and Embracing Financial Truth
With Melissa Lamoureux Summary: In this episode, Melissa Lamoureux opens up about her experience of going bankrupt and the emotional journey that came with it. She talks about breaking the stigma around bankruptcy and how sharing money stories ca...
Why Money Alone Won’t Give You Purpose or Meaning
John Coleman MBA | Author | Investor Summary: In this episode, we explore the important connection between money and happiness, focusing on why money alone won’t give you purpose or meaning. We discuss how finding purpose in what we do can greatl...
Financial Planning for a Happier Life
With Dr. Sarah Asebedo CFP® | Associate Professor | School of Financial Planning | Summary: This episode explores the concept of financial flourishing by integrating positive psychology with financial planning. Dr.
The Science Behind Thriving: Leveraging Money for A Fulfilling Life
Marie McLeod | Positive Psychology Expert | Film Maker Summary: Marie explains the concept of thriving as a sustainable state of well-being, distinct from fleeting happiness. She introduces the Beacon model,
How To Change Your Beliefs About Wealth
Dr. Heather Kappes | Associate Professor | Researcher Summary: Dr. Heather Kappes explains how beliefs and meaning influence spending and wealth. She discusses why high-income earners often live paycheck to paycheck due to social pressures and t...
Net Worth vs. Self-Worth: Insights from Money Coaching
With Deborah Price | CEO of Money Coaching Institute | Author | Summary: In this episode, Shaun chats with Deborah Price, a money coach, about how our personal identity ties into our relationship with money.

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