Your friends might not want to talk about money, but I do! Hi, I’m Ruth and I’m a blogger on Personal Finance and in this podcast I tell the stories of Kiwis and their experiences with the money in their lives. How do they use it or how does it use them? Where do they save and invest it and does it work? What are their financial triumphs and financial train wrecks? How can you extract the most out of life and spend as little as possible while doing it? Join me as I ask the questions everyone ...
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Happy Productive with Jennifer Dawn: Where Business Success Meets Personal Fulfillment
Jennifer Dawn
Happy Productive with Jennifer Dawn Welcome to the Happy Productive Podcast, where business transformation meets personal fulfillment. Hosted by Jennifer Dawn, Business Coach and founder of Jennifer Dawn Coaching, this podcast delivers actionable insights and heartfelt guidance to elevate your productivity, align your goals, and enhance your time management skills - all while keeping joy at the forefront. With 30 years of entrepreneurial expertise and her unique Inside Out Results Roadmap™, ...
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The Happy Family Coach Podcast - Break Generational Cycles of Dysfunction, Heal Past Wounds, Transform Your Faith, Learn Relationship Skills, Practical Parenting Strategies, and Whole Person Wellness
Danielle Alvarez Greer - Biblical Counselor, Parenting Coach & Blended Family Expert
The Go-To Podcast for Christians Who Want To Rewrite the Story of Their Family’s legacy! Have you ever wondered why you parent the way you do? Do you find yourself feeling helpless and hopeless because no matter how hard you try, you continue to parent the way you were parented? No matter how many parenting books you’ve read, you still find yourself losing your patience, yelling, giving ultimatums instead of healthy consequences, reacting instead of responding, lecturing instead of teaching, ...
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Happy Abundant Freedom (Video): Productivity | Personal Development | Business | Success
Angela Lin: Personal Development, Success, Goals, Productivity, Business Strategist
Achieve the Life You Want through Productivity, Personal Development and Business Success!
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Happy Abundant Freedom: Results-Based Productivity, Personal Development, and Business Success for Your Stress-Free Life!
Angela Lin: Personal Development, Success, Goals, Productivity, Business Strategist
Achieve the Life You Want through Results-Based Productivity, Personal Development, and Business Success for Your Stress-Free Life!
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Conflict in families is as inevitable as laundry piles and snack debates—but it doesn’t have to lead to chaos. What if those moments of tension could actually become opportunities for growth, healing, and deeper connection? In this episode of The Happy Family Coach Podcast, we’re diving into practical, faith-based strategies to turn family conflict…
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Hey there, friends! Can we be real for a second? Parenting has this incredible way of bringing out the best in us... and also sometimes shining a giant spotlight on the parts of us that still need some healing. Have you ever had a moment when your child’s meltdown felt like it was aimed straight at your soul? Like their refusal to put on shoes sudd…
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🎉 Ready to transform your family life this year? 🎉 What if you could start the new year with a challenge that brings your family closer, strengthens your faith, and builds habits that last a lifetime? Welcome to The Family 75 Challenge! In this exciting episode, we’re introducing a fun, faith-filled way for families to grow together through small, …
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This Christmas, let’s pause the busyness, gather as a family, and step into the greatest story ever told—the story of Jesus' birth. In this special episode, I invite you to imagine the quiet hills of Bethlehem, the wonder of the shepherds, and the humble stable where love entered the world in the form of a tiny baby. Through rich storytelling, vivi…
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Hey friends, I have a question for you—what legacy are you building this Advent season? If you’re anything like me, it’s so easy to get caught up in the busyness of the holidays. But what if we paused and asked ourselves: Are we focusing on what truly matters? In this episode, I’m sharing practical, Christ-centered ways to align your family’s heart…
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MONEY JOURNEYS - EPISODE 100 What's In This Episode? In mid-October 2024, I brewed a coffee, sat down, and gave Poto a call. She’s been a long-time listener of the podcast, drawing on insights from past guests to help guide her decisions over the years. Back in 2021, she and I started exchanging emails, and we've stayed in touch ever since. When we…
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How to Overcome Stress and Find Fulfillment: The Power of Emotional Brain Training with Dr. Laurel Mellin
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Dr. Laurel Mellin is a health psychologist who founded and developed emotional brain training (EBT). She is an associate clinical professor of family and community medicine and pediatrics at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Mellin has authored papers on the science and efficacy of EBT and is a New York Times bestselling author of fou…
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As the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season unfolds, it’s easy to misplace our hope. We think, “If I just get the promotion, save more money, keep my family looking perfect, or have everything under control, I’ll feel at peace.” Sound familiar? In this special Advent episode, we’re tackling the sneaky traps of misplaced hope—careers, relations…
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As the Advent season unfolds and Christmas draws near, it’s easy for entitlement to creep in—especially with the endless wish lists, holiday ads, and the hustle of a season focused on “more.” But what if this year could be different? What if we used this season to teach our children the joy of gratitude and the true meaning of Christmas? In this ep…
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The Power of Self-Care for Entrepreneurs: Practical Tips to Recharge, Reset, and Prevent Burnout with Dr. Nekeshia Hammond
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Burnout is preventable. It's within our control to take action and prioritize self-care. Dr. Nekeshia Hammond is a leadership development coach, mental wellness expert, and keynote motivational speaker who helps high performers navigate burnout, exhaustion, and resiliency. In this episode, she dives deep into the importance of self-care for maintai…
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In this milestone episode of The Happy Family Coach Podcast, I’m thrilled to share my very first on-air family coaching session with the courageous and inspiring Hana Anderson. Hana, a single mother navigating a season of heartbreak and transformation, opened up about her journey through rejection, betrayal, and unhealthy relationship patterns. Dur…
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MONEY JOURNEYS - EPISODE 99 What's In This Episode? This week, I’m making a bit of an exception and chatting with someone who was a bit reluctant to talk about money. Which is ironic, given this is a podcast that talks about money. Rob, a 33-year-old plumber from Western Australia, took a little persuading to come on my podcast, but I persisted bec…
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Perfectionism can feel like a heavy burden, both for parents and children. In this episode of The Happy Family Coach Podcast, I, Danielle Alvarez Greer, uncover the emotional and behavioral consequences of perfectionist parenting and how it can silently impact our children’s self-worth, relationships, and resilience. But there’s hope! Using my sign…
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Mastering Self-Care: The Key to Entrepreneurial Success and Sustainable Health With Ellen Goldman
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Businesses suffer when their owners do not prioritize their health. Ellen Goldman, M.Ed., NBC-HWC, PCC, is a wellness coach, healthy lifestyle and weight loss coach, speaker, and author. She is passionate about serving others and helping them achieve their health and wellness goals. Ellen explains that the real challenge lies in behavior change. Ma…
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Have you ever found yourself in a painful season of waiting, questioning God’s timing, and struggling to hold on to your faith? I’ve been there too, and in this heartfelt episode, I’m inviting you to journey with me as we explore how waiting can reveal deep-rooted fears and anxious beliefs—but it can also be a time of profound healing and transform…
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🎙️ Are your parenting choices unknowingly paving the way to entitlement—or creating strong, resilient kids? In today’s episode, we tackle a hot topic: narcissism. With this buzzword everywhere, it’s easy to feel anxious about how to raise confident, kind, and empathetic kids who don’t fall into the traps of entitlement or self-centeredness. But is …
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MONEY JOURNEYS - EPISODE 98 What's In This Episode? In today's episode, I will be sharing the financial journey of Jack, a Kiwi from the lower North Island. Jack found The Happy Saver when he was searching for podcasts on money. As an investor in rental property, he was looking to learn about shares. As you’ll find out shortly, he leads an interest…
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Where Your Time is Going: How to Prioritize, Simplify, and Succeed in Business with Drewbie Wilson
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Achieving success in any area—health, career, or relationships—requires consistent, intentional actions over time. Drewbie Wilson is the CEO of Call the Damn Leads, a bestselling author, podcaster, consultant and mentor. He inspires leaders to become the most elite version of themselves. Drewbie shares his transformation story from weighing over 30…
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I’m joined by my sister, Colleen McCoy, for an unscripted conversation that dives into our shared journey of healing, redemption, and breaking generational cycles. Growing up in the midst of trauma, dysfunction, abuse, and perfectionism, we each faced overwhelming pain and coped in very different ways—m…
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Are you feeling disconnected from your child or longing to build a deeper, more meaningful relationship? In this episode, The Happy Family Coach Danielle Alvarez Gree shares practical, proven strategies for restoring trust, creating emotional safety, and fostering life-giving connections with your kids—no matter their age or stage. 💛 You'll learn: …
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If you don’t have a way to receive honest feedback, you’re missing out on the opportunity to become the leader you could be. Beate Cheleete is a podcast host, facilitator, author, business and growth strategist, and founder of "The Woman’s Code." She offers practical strategies, blueprints, and tools to enhance women’s leadership skills and amplify…
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In this episode, I dive deep into the emotional dynamics that can fracture parent-child relationships—and how we can break free from these patterns through practical steps and faith-based healing. Whether you're a parent longing to reconnect with your child or an adult struggling with unresolved hurt from your upbringing, this conversation offers r…
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MONEY JOURNEYS - EPISODE 97 What's In This Episode? Today’s episode is an update on North Island couple Chris and Rosemary. Their first episode came out in March 2021 — it was episode number 49. Since then, we’ve kept in touch, and today’s episode is an update on where this couple are now, in terms of both money and life. It’s safe to say they have…
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26. Breaking Generational Cycles: Healing from Family Trauma and Building a Legacy of Wholeness
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Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in the same painful patterns that have been passed down through your family? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck. In this transformative episode, I dive deep into how to identify and break generational cycles of trauma that might be holding you back. Whether it's emotional wounds, dysfunctional habit…
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Preparing for the Perfect Exit: Transition Strategies for Business Owners with Laurie Barkman
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Running the business with the end in mind improves its future saleability and also enhances how the business operates today. Laurie Barkman, is the CEO of The Business Transition Sherpa, adjunct professor of entrepreneurship, and podcast host. She is the former CEO of a $100 million revenue company that was sold to a Fortune 50. Her expertise in bu…
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Have you ever wondered why certain people seem to trigger the deepest pain within you? Why some relationships feel like they keep bringing you back to the same hurt, over and over again? What if I told you that these toxic relationships might be holding up a mirror to parts of yourself you’ve been avoiding—hidden wounds that desperately need healin…
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24. Healing and Rediscovering Yourself After Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships (Part 2)
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Hey friends, Have you ever broken free from a toxic relationship but still felt stuck? Like the chains are gone, but the wounds are still there? Healing is a journey—a painful yet beautiful process—and I want you to know that you’re not alone in it. In today’s episode, we’re going beyond just breaking free. We’re diving into what it means to truly …
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MONEY JOURNEYS - EPISODE 96 What's In This Episode? Today's episode began with an email from a Kiwi couple in their mid-40s, who asked to be called Tokyo and Rio, inspired by the show Money Heist. Tokyo reached out just before Christmas 2023, sharing how a sinking fund she started nearly a year ago was making her happy amidst a tough financial year…
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Nourishing Both Your Body and Business: Transforming Your Relationship with Food and Body Image with Marla Mervis-Hartmann
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It's not about fixing emotional eating—it's about loving yourself through it. Marla Mervis Hartmann, is a coach, TedX speaker and creator of Love Your Body, Love Yourself. She shares her personal journey of struggling with restrictive dieting, over-exercising, and body dissatisfaction despite having a healthy physique. Women face societal pressures…
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23. Healing and Rediscovering Yourself After Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships (Part 1)
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Hey friends, if you’ve ever been caught in a toxic relationship—whether with a spouse, friend, co-worker, family member, or church leader—you know how deeply it can wound you. I’ve been there too, and I know what it’s like to feel stuck, confused, and like you’ve lost parts of yourself along the way. In this episode, I’m opening up about my own jou…
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Hey friends! Welcome back to Part 2 of my series on breaking free from toxic relationships. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out Episode 21, where I laid the foundation by covering the first three critical steps: Step 1: Recognizing and understanding your core beliefs Step 2: Identifying self-protective behaviors and defense strategies Step…
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Harnessing the Law of Attraction: Elevating Your Vibration for Business Success with Dave Conway
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We all intuitively feel like we should be doing better, bigger, serving in a greater capacity. David Conway is the founder of Conway Consulting, a sales and mindset mentor and coach, and he teaches entrepreneurs how to achieve any result that they desire by developing their minds so that we can all live up to our life's full potential. Through leve…
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Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself, “Why do I keep ending up in relationships that leave me feeling empty, unworthy, or invisible?” Perhaps you’ve felt the sting of rejection or the suffocating weight of constantly seeking approval, only to be met with more heartache. What if the very beliefs you hold about yourself are the chain…
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MONEY JOURNEYS - EPISODE 95 What's In This Episode? When I received an email from a guy called John saying that he and his wife Betty have gone from being terrible with money and trying (unsuccessfully) to grow wealth via debt to completely changing their mentality to one of getting away from debt, even going so far as to head to the mines in Austr…
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Have you ever been blindsided by someone you trusted completely? Felt the sting of betrayal so deep that it left you questioning your worth, your relationships, and even your faith? 💔 What do you do when your world is turned upside down by false accusations and the people you once relied on suddenly doubt your integrity? How do you find peace when …
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Transformation is the change, but we usually get stuck in how to do it. Cindy Carrillo is the CEO of Finding Your Nxt, a business coach, and a rancher. She shares her journey from being an entrepreneur working with Fortune 500 companies to completely changing her lifestyle by buying a ranch in Colorado. Cindy started her business, Work Options Grou…
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the endless scroll of social media, wondering why everyone else seems to have it all together while you’re left feeling less than enough? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the digital world’s biggest trap—comparison—and uncover how it steals our joy, peace, and even our identity. Join…
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of technology, social media, and the fast-paced chaos of modern life in your family? I totally get it—I've been there too. That's why in this episode of 'The Happy Family Coach,' I’m sharing six actionable strategies to help you reclaim peace, strengthen your family bonds, and cultivate hope, even…
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MONEY JOURNEYS - EPISODE 94 What's In This Episode? Ruby stumbled across The Happy Saver in October of 2022, prompting her to email me with a couple of questions. She’d recently signed up with Sharesies and was testing the waters by investing $20 a week, and had a few questions about where to start. Plus, she had a question about her KiwiSaver. Whi…
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Overwhelm often comes from over-scheduling and bad planning. Katy Allen is the CEO of Artful Agenda & co-founder of Adulting App. She built her business based on her need for a better time management tool and her love for paper planners. Creatives and business owners manage a lot of things at once, and proper planning is crucial for productivity, b…
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