The Reframe

Ep. 123 - Frugal Fall, or Abundant Autumn? Por Que No Los Dos?

An Abundant Autumn at Frugal Fall pricing? It IS possible, and easier than you might imagine! Today we discuss four principles for leaning luxuriously into this season,

Ep. 122 - Ten Things I Am Loving in This Season of Life

This week, I share ten things I'm loving in this season of life -- from closet purges, to new morning routines, to a maybe-surprising vino selection. And more! What are

Ep. 121 - Comparison Can Steal Our Joy… Or It Can Build Our Gratitude

We've all heard that comparison can steal our joy -- but can it help build our gratitude? This week, I argue yes -- if we just reframe our approach. Want more? Tune in!

Ep. 120 - Retire Early, Live on Six Figures, and Pay $0 in Federal Taxes - Legally? Sean Mullaney CPA shares how. - Part 2

Curious about how to retire early while minimizing -- or maybe even eliminating -- your federal tax bill? Look no farther than Sean Mullaney, author of the fantastic new

Ep. 119 - Retire Early, Live on Six Figures, and Pay $0 in Federal Taxes - Legally? Sean Mullaney CPA shares how. - Part 1

Curious about how to retire early while minimizing -- or maybe even eliminating -- your federal tax bill? Look no farther than Sean Mullaney, author of the fantastic new

Ep. 118 - Becoming Astonishingly Alive, with psychology expert and author Jodi Wellman

Do you long for a life that's both wide and deep with joy and meaning? If you want to feel like less Busy Habit Zombie and more Astonishingly Alive, tune in this week t

Ep. 117 - Which of the Rules Are Fake?

Are you living by any "fake rules" -- and would life be better without them? This week we explore how to identify the rules we're following without thinking, and then we

Ep. 116 - Traveling As A Family For Four Months - Visiting Twenty Countries - And Spending $30 Per Person Per Day? Learn from the best, with Elisabeth Frost

Do you think it's impossible to explore Europe for $30 per person per day? In today's episode, lifestyle blogger Elisabeth Frost shares the details on how she and her fam

Ep. 115 - Triple Dipping on Joy: The Three Delights of Travel

One trip, triple dip... on joy. That's the magic of travel. This week, we discuss how to maximize the joy of travel, with pointers ranging from the philosophical to the s

Ep. 114 - The Five Types of Hobbies — And Why and How To Pursue Them All

Hobbies aren't trivial pursuits of unserious people. Instead, they're powerful ways to invest in our physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. This week, we talk about t

Ep. 113 - What Life Metrics Do You Track?

What do you track, why, and what benefits do you derive from tracking? This week, we discuss tracking all the things, from finances to fitness, time to travel, and more.

Ep. 112 - Rebuilding Neighborhood Sharing Economies: What, Why, and How

Want to build relationships with folks around you, reduce your clutter, and save a little cash? Look no farther than rebuilding our neighborhood sharing economies! Tune i

Ep. 111 - What We Pay For — And What We Don’t — As a FIRE Family of Four

Let's get to the very personal part of personal finance: what do we care to spend money on, and what gets the cold spending shoulder? What gives us value, and what leave

Ep. 110 - Field Notes from Six Months of Early Retirement

If you're curious about early retirement, tune in this week for a meaty episode reflecting on six months of life after the W2 ends. From structuring the days, to mindset

Ep. 109 - 2026 Goals - A Half-Year Update!

In Episode 83, I shared my 2026 goals in seven categories: : (1) health and wellness, (2) family, (3) solo fun, (4) friend fun, (5) giving, (6) creative projects, and (7)

Ep. 108 - The Reframe Is Two Years Old!

How old is that in podcast years? This week, tune in to hear reflections and suggestions gleaned from two years of podcasting. If you're interested in exploring this medi

Ep. 107 - Seven Small Financial Wins, And How To Score Them

Looking for some quick and satisfying financial wins? This week, I share five principles for identifying and achieving small financial wins, and seven examples of how the

Ep. 106 - The 10 Advantages We Had On the Path to Financial Independence and Early Retirement

We all enjoy the story of the self-made person, right? The story is especially seductive when we can readily point to the sacrifices we've made on the road to reaching ou

Ep. 105 - Systems: Life Savers, or Boat Anchors?

Let's be honest: although systems can be live savers, they can also be boat anchors. How to tell the difference, and what do do with systems that aren't serving us? This

Ep. 104 - The Houseplants-to-Heels Ratio: A Fun Little Metric for Finding Your Balance

Looking for casual, directional metrics to assess whether life is heading in your right direction? Tune in for some inspiration to develop your own life ratios, from "hou