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**The Fat & Broke Podcast**

Helping ourselves and others achieve better physical, mental, and financial health.

Latest Episodes:

044 | Win or Fail Mastermind Group | True Values, Folly Beach, & Lazy Sarah Aug 25, 2021

Show notes

Intro:

We discuss our recent show change and then jump right into the show.

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Win or Fail Mastermind Group Session:

Peter:

Peter is rethinking an annual event he attends because it is no longer true to his values. We discuss if and how he should go about making this change.

Gary:

Gary talks about “Lessons From Folly Beach.” He just returned from vacation and reflects on how the changes he made to his life over the past few years made it the best vacation he has ever had.

Sarah:

Sarah hasn’t done anything for a few weeks and loved it. She really felt she benefited from a break.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

None

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What Is Now (W.I.N.) | August 27, 2021

043 | Better To the Power of F | Using Failure, Mindset, & Grit To Be Better Every Day Aug 23, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In today’s show, we talk about the importance of failure and how to use it along with grit and mindset to be better every day.

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Intro:

We discuss our recent show change and then jump into the show.

Win/Fail:

None! This segment is now its own show. Tune in every Wednesday to hear our win/fails.

Main Discussion:

We start the discussion by talking about what failure means to each of us. We then discuss the relationship between failure, grit, and the growth mindset.

Fan Feedback:

None

Key Topics:

Failure
Grit
Growth Mindset
Fixed Mindset
Process vs. Outcome
Yet
Genetics
Talent
Michael Jordan

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Mindset, Carol Dweck

Grit, Angela Duckworth

Next Show:

Win/Fail Mastermind Show

042 | What Is Now | Free College, Selling Breast Milk, & Laughing Is The Best Medicine. Aug 19, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In this week’s What Is Now (W.I.N.) episode, we discuss:

Free College
Selling Breast Milk
Laughing Is The Best Medicine

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Introduction:

We start the show by failing in our intros due to a long layoff. We all just returned from some time off. We also announce a schedule change to the show:

Monday: Topic Show

Wednesday: Win/Fail Mastermind Show

Friday: What Is Now Show

Main Show:

Sarah’s W.I.N:

Sarah discusses all of the reasons why laughing is healthy for us. She details many physiological and psychological benefits of laughter.

Peter’s W.I.N:

Peter reviews an article where women are making $2500/month by selling breast milk. The most common usages are for kids who need it, bodybuilders, and people with fetishes. We discuss this as a possible side hustle for women as well as the benefits of donating it.

Gary’s W.I.N:

Gary discusses how big corporations are trying to recruit workers by offering free college tuition. Walmart and Target have recently begun offering this benefit to their employees.

Fan Feedback:

Voice Memo #1:

Jasmin leaves us a voice memo asking a common question: when is it a good idea to use a financial planner? She also offers good advice for those people whose companies don’t offer low-cost index funds in their 401K.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

None

Next Show:

023 | Better To The Power Of F | Using Failure, Mindset, & Grit To Be Better Every Day

041 | Financial Independence Series | Part 1 | The Gap Aug 16, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In today’s show, we help you get started on your financial independence journey by building space between what you make and what you spend. In Part 2 of our FI series, we will discuss debt and emergency funds.

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Intro:

We attempted to play after our last episode and realized we are all old.

Win/Fail:

Gary:

Gary has been more social lately. WIN.

Sarah:

Sarah has started training for her half marathon and has been sticking to the schedule. WIN.

Peter:

Peter needed a new boiler. He capitalized on the current Chase Sapphire Preferred 100,000 bonus point offer by getting a card for him and his wife. Together they will get over 200,000 points just by using it to buy the boiler they need anyway. That equals about $2625. We also discuss other perks of using credit cards. WIN.

Main Discussion:

Gary leads the discussion for Part 1 of our Financial Independence Series: The Gap. The main takeaways and talking points are as follows:

Step 1 is to build the gap between money coming in and money going out.
Start with a full reset. Stop everything except what has to be paid. Then slowly add things back in.
Track your money in & money out using Mint, YNAB, or any other system you want.
You CAN and SHOULD try and make changes to the big three: Shelter, Transportation, Food.
Eliminate the little expenses you forgot about or don’t value.
Pick the things you spend on that you value and want to keep. It can’t be everything!
Pick one of the budgets that work for you, and stick with it.
Make more money.

Fan Feedback:

None

Key Topics:

Mint
YNAB
Assets
Liability
Lifestyle Inflation
Track and change
Financial Reset
Spend on What You Value
Income
Expenses
Budget
Side Hustle

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

The Fat & Broke Book List

Next Show:

What Is Now (W.I.N.) | August 19, 2021

040 | What Is Now | Hula Hoops, Just For Men, and Sarah Ruins Peanut Butter! Aug 12, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In this week’s What Is Now (W.I.N.) episode, we discuss:

Sarah Ruins Peanut Butter For Everyone.
How Gray Hair Can Be Reversed.
How To Make Play Exercise

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Introduction:

The start of our show is delayed by Peter’s wife calling him right when we hit record. She roller-bladed too far and wanted a ride home.

Main Show:

Sarah’s W.I.N:

Sarah reviews an article about whether or not eating peanut butter before bed makes you gain weight? This turns into a general discussion about how to gain and lose weight.

Peter’s W.I.N:

Peter is clearly sponsored by “Just For Men” as he discusses ways to reverse or prevent greying hair. By eliminating psychological stress, there is evidence you can reverse the greying process.

Gary’s W.I.N:

Hula hoops sales surged during the pandemic for obvious reasons. We turn this into a discussion about how to make play exercise. Some examples would be:

Hula Hoops
Jump Rope
Jungle Gym
Using The Woods For Exercise
Tag
Dance

After the show, the 3 of us went outside to play on the jungle gym. We instantly realized we are all old.

Fan Feedback:

Voice Memo #1:

We have NO voice memo this week! Click below to leave us a memo and get a free shirt!

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

None

Next Show:

022 | Financial Independence Series | Part 1 | The Gap

039 | I Hate Me | Things We Hate About Ourselves & Can/Should We Change Them? Aug 09, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In today’s show, we have an honest conversation about things we hate about ourselves. We also discuss can and should we change them?
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Intro:

A quick intro about today’s show as a thought experiment we encourage others to do as well. Self-reflection about all the personality traits we hate about ourselves.

We take a quick interlude into whistling for some odd reason.

Win/Fail:

Gary:

Gary ate the first real salad of his life. WIN.

Sarah:

Sarah went hiking. The weather was awful but she and her sister established a “f it” attitude and had a great time. WIN.

Peter:

Peter went on vacation to the beach. He focused on being less rigid about money and health during his vacation. WIN.

Main Discussion:

The squad has a roundtable discussion about things we hate about ourselves and how others may view us as well. We also discuss whether or not we can/should change these things. Here are the lists:

Gary:

Gary does not know how to have fun the way other people do. He is trying to change this and believes that he can.
Gary is very judgmental. Despite what people think, he likes this in some ways and does not want to change this.
Gary does not prioritize relationships enough. This is something he wants to change.
Gary has trouble valuing experiences
Gary does not know how to be happy for other people.
Gary hates being told what to do.

Sarah:

Sarah is more stressed than ever due to this podcast. She misses her happy, naive world. Sarah is ok with this and views it as a learning experience.
Sarah hates that she is not a good advocate for herself. Sarah wants to change this but is not sure how. Based on some books we have read, she may not be able to really change this.
Sarah has commitment issues and is a procrastinator.
Sarah does not know what she wants out of life.
Sarah does not know how to make time.

Peter:

Peter cares too much about what other people think of him. Peter is working on changing this and has made progress.
Peter is not good at giving compliments. He tends to hold back.
Peter is very reactive when he is emotional.
Peter wears his emotions on his sleeves.

Fan Feedback:

We received an amazing email from Sarah that details all of the changes she has made since starting to listen to our show.

Key Topics:

Personality Traits
Judgemental
Fun
Compliments
Advocate
Drift
Commitment
Procrastinate
Experiences
Emotional
Make Time

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

The Fat & Broke Book List
The Four Tendencies, Gretchen Rubin
Grit, Angela Duckworth

Next Show:

What Is Now (W.I.N.) | August 12, 2021

038 | What Is Now | The Twisties, Taking A Sad Day, & We Can't Get Enough Vitamin D! Aug 05, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In this week’s What Is Now (W.I.N.) episode, we discuss:

The Twisties & The Yips
Taking Mental Health Days From Work
Why Doctor’s Don’t Test Vitamin D Levels

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Introduction:

We are recording three shows today! Sarah has just returned from a wedding, so we talk about that for a bit. Gary went to Portland and is trying to be social. Gary is also failing at sending our t-shirts out to the listeners.

Main Show:

Sarah’s W.I.N:

Sarah has an article from the NY Times supporting the need to take “sad” days. We have a good discussion about sick days in general and why mental health days are so important. Sarah decides that she needs a mental health month.

Peter’s W.I.N:

Peter talks about a task force that makes recommendations to doctors about routine screenings. Per this group, there is not enough evidence supporting the need for regular Vitamin D screening. The group discusses the difference between treating disease vs. preventing disease. We also touch on the benefits of Vitamin D, including boosting our immune system, maintaining blood sugar, and its positive cardiovascular effects.

Gary’s W.I.N:

Gary talks about Simone Biles as it pertains to “the twisties” and “the yips.” We discuss the difference between what happened to her physically and her mental health. We also discuss the physiological reasons behind what is going on with her.

Fan Feedback:

Voice Memo #1:

We have a good message from Heather about what HR she should workout at to burn fat. Peter gives a good answer to this commonly asked question.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

None

Next Show:

021 | I Hate Me | Things We Hate About Ourselves & Can/Should We Change Them?

037 | Financial Independence Series | Introduction Aug 02, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In today’s show, we preview and start our multi-part series on Financial Independence.

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Intro:

The show starts with some good music and a quick conversation about the purpose of today’s show.

Win/Fail:

We have a group win as we finish the show talking about some in-person feedback we have received lately.

Main Discussion:

We get right into the discussion on Financial Independence (FI). The team has a good discussion about the meaning of FI for each of them. We also discuss the idea of retirement and if that is something that has to happen in FI.

After our conversation around the why of FI, we discuss a few of the steps to FI that we will be doing follow-up episodes on. They include:

The Gap
Choose Value
Attack Your Debt
Automate Savings First
Invest Like A Champ
Time Is On Your Side
Giving Back

We can not wait to dive deep into all of the above in future episodes.

Fan Feedback:

Gary talks about some in-person fan feedback he has received as well as a recent email the team got. We use it as our collective WIN for the week.

Key Topics:

Financial Independence
Retirement
Freedom
Debt
Saving
Budget
Compound Interest
Investing

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

The Fat & Broke Book List

Next Show:

What Is Now (W.I.N.) | August 5, 2021

036 | What Is Now | Breath Training, Exercising To Save Money, & What Your Walking Says About You. Jul 29, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In this week’s What Is Now (W.I.N.) episode, we discuss:

How using resisted breath training can lower your blood pressure.
At what age do you need to start exercising to save the most money on health costs in retirement?
What does the speed you walk at says about your personality?

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Introduction:

The official show t-shirt has arrived. Those listeners who have left voice memos that we have used on the show will get a free t-shirt. Shirts and mugs are also available to buy in our store.

Main Show:

Sarah’s W.I.N:

What walking speed says about your personality. Sarah talks about the difference between people who walk fast and slow. Sarah is a fast walker. Gary is slow. What does that mean?

Peter’s W.I.N:

Peter has an inspiratory breath training device that he demonstrates. A recent study shows that this device can lower blood pressure. We discuss if it’s this device or if it’s just breathing in general that lowers blood pressure. We also discuss nitric oxide again!

Gary’s W.I.N:

Gary reviews a study that looked at the correlation between when you start exercising and health care costs in retirement. As you would suspect, the earlier you start the better. Those who start between 19-29 years old, save about $1900/year in retirement. Even if you start later, you can save up to $900 per year. So just START!

Fan Feedback:

Voice Memo #1:

We have a voice memo from Peter’s cousin Lanna. She has a question about the need for lifting heavy as a runner and when should you be happy with where you are?

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

None

Next Show:

020 | Financial Independence Series | Introduction

035 | Kenny F*ng Loggins | Mental Tricks To Do Hard Things Jul 26, 2021

Show notes

Show Summary:

In today’s show, we discuss Kenny F*ng Loggins. This is a mantra we use to help us do hard things. We discuss this and more mental tricks do help us overcome our brain’s desire to stop.

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Intro:

The show starts with some good music and a quick conversation about the purpose of today’s show.

Win/Fail:

In our win/fail segment:

Sarah went to the mall and didn’t buy anything! WIN.

Gary played barefoot basketball with Peter and now has blood blisters all over his feet. FAIL.

Peter played gaga ball with his kids and friends. He of course took off his shirts and beat all of the kids. FAIL.

Main Discussion:

Next, we dive into our topic of the day, “Kenny F*ng Loggins | Mental Tricks To Do Hard Things”

In this show, we talk about different strategies we and our listeners can use to start and finish doing hard things.

Some strategies include: