How to Stop Overachieving and Start Actually Living: Reclaiming Joy, Meaning, and Money Alignment with Danielle McGeough, PhD
You’ve done everything “right”—built the career, raised the kids, earned the credentials, checked all the boxes—and yet, something still feels... empty.
In this conversation, Shari Rash sits down with Danielle McGeough, PhD, a recovering overachiever, educator, and certified Elite Life Coach who’s spent the past two decades helping people move from surviving their routines to creating lives that actually feel good.
Danielle is also the creator and host of the Plan Goal Plan podcast (ranked in the top 1.5% globally), where she blends research, ritual, and real-world strategy to help high achievers find meaning, motivation, and joy again.
Together, Shari and Danielle dive into how our obsession with “doing more” often disconnects us from what truly matters—and how redefining success can transform not just your mindset, but also how you spend your time, money, and energy.
✨ This episode is part of a special podcast swap — catch Shari’s conversation with Danielle on Plan Goal Plan the same day for part two of this deeper dive into achievement, burnout, and balance.
You’ll hear:
Why achievement doesn’t always equal fulfillment—and what to do when you hit that wall
How to move from to-do goals to to-be goals
The daily “Top 3” practice that helps you reconnect with what matters
How to align your time and money with your core values
Simple ways to bring more joy, creativity, and delight into everyday life
Check out Danielle’s Stuck assessment - Ways that you are stuck
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Budgeting that Actually Works (and fits your life!) - Part 1 of 4 Financial Confidence Bootcamp
This is Part 1 of my 4-Part Financial Confidence Bootcamp, and we’re starting with the money habit everyone loves to hate: budgeting.
If you’ve ever opened your budgeting app and immediately felt like you were failing, this episode will change the game.
I’m breaking down how to build a budget that fits your real life—not the one social media tells you to have.
You’ll hear:
Why guilt-driven budgets never stick
My Money CHIC Framework for creating a guilt-free, flexible plan
The simple 5-minute money check-in that keeps you consistent
Systems that make your budget run on autopilot (so you don’t have to think about it)
No shame. No spreadsheet stress. Just confidence, clarity, and cash flow that actually supports your life.
Tune in, take notes, and get ready to finally feel in control of your money.
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Money Together: Building Love, Equity, and Wealth Without Keeping Score
Money and love don’t come with a rulebook—but they do come with plenty of emotions, power dynamics, and unspoken expectations.
In this episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, I sit down with Heather and Douglas Boneparth, the husband-and-wife team behind the new book Money Together.
Heather, a lawyer-turned-writer, and Douglas, a nationally recognized financial advisor, share candid insights about the real challenges couples face when it comes to money—and how to turn those challenges into stronger, more equitable partnerships.
You’ll hear:
Why “trust” isn’t enough when one partner disengages from money decisions.
How caregiving and emotional labor factor into financial fairness.
The biggest money missteps couples make (and how to avoid them).
How to move from financial independence to true interdependence without losing yourself.
Why “fair” doesn’t always mean “even”—and how to redefine equity when income levels differ.
How to start money conversations earlier in dating to gauge compatibility.
Practical ways to bring more joy and balance to your financial life as a couple.
If you’ve ever wondered how to merge love and money without resentment, hidden debt, or endless fights, this episode will give you the tools and inspiration to start building wealth together.
Follow Douglas on Instagram @dougboneparth
Follow Heather on Instagram @averagejoelle
Get their new book: Money Together: How to find fairness in your relationship and become an unstoppable financial team
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When Marriage and Money Collide: Kate Anthony on Love, Divorce, and Financial Freedom
Leaving a marriage isn’t just a legal process — it’s an identity shift. And when money, kids, and years of investment are on the line, the decision can feel impossible.
In this episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, Shari Rash sits down with Kate Anthony — author of The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage and host of the critically acclaimed Divorce Survival Guide Podcast.
Kate opens up about her own journey from what looked like a “perfect” marriage on the outside to recognizing emotional abuse and gaslighting behind closed doors.
Together, Shari and Kate unpack the hidden fears that keep women in unhappy relationships, the role of money in staying or leaving, and why communication breakdowns are rarely about numbers but about values.
You’ll walk away with:
Why money fears and financial dependency keep women stuck in marriages longer than they want to be
How your earliest “marriage memories” and “money memories” shape the choices you make as an adult
The difference between spender vs. saver conflicts — and how to finally speak the same financial language as your partner
How to shift from “we” to “me” when divorce forces a new money mindset
The #1 reality check Kate says every woman should face before deciding to stay or leave
Whether you’re happily married, questioning your relationship, or just want to better understand the money-relationship connection, this conversation is packed with wisdom, humor, and hard truths.
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Building Wealth for the Long Term: 9 Investing & Retirement Lessons That Actually Work. 40 Money Lessons for 40 Part 4
Retirement may feel far away, but the decisions you make today will shape how much freedom and flexibility you have tomorrow. In Episode 4 of 40 Money Lessons at 40, Shari Rash unpacks nine essential lessons for building long-term wealth.
This isn’t about chasing hot stocks or becoming a Wall Street expert—it’s about practical, proven strategies that anyone can use to make time and money work together.
You’ll hear:
Why diversification is your financial safety net (and how to do it easily).
The biggest mistake people make with employer 401(k) matches—and how to fix it today.
How Roth IRAs deliver decades of tax-free growth.
Why borrowing from retirement accounts robs Future You.
How to avoid a “retirement tax bomb” with the right mix of pre-tax and Roth contributions.
The tax-efficient accounts (Roth, HSA, 529) that quietly add six figures over time.
Why HSAs are the unicorn account for retirement healthcare costs.
What you need to know about taxes on W-2, 1099, dividends, and capital gains.
The one factor that beats investment returns or contribution size: starting early.
Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, or hitting your 40s like me, these lessons prove that money is forgiving—you can start fresh today and still build the wealth you need for tomorrow.
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New York Times Top 4 Money Podcast with over 24 million downloads! Hosted by Shari Rash, InvestmentNews Best Wealth Manager & Advisor Under 40.
Ever wake up at 3 a.m. in a full-blown panic, wondering if you’ll ever have “enough” money? Maybe you’re making more than ever, but somehow, the worry never goes away. You stress over every purchase, second-guess every money move, and still feel like you’re one wrong decision away from losing it all.
Here’s the truth: It’s not just about the dollars—it’s about what’s happening in your head.
Welcome to Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, the podcast that finally tells it like it is: your emotions, thoughts, and habits around money are what’s keeping you stuck— not just your paycheck. Shari Rash is a money expert who wants to help you ditch shame, rewrite the rules, and help you feel powerful with your finances. Don't worry, this show isn’t another snooze-fest finance podcast. She's here to help you unf*ck your finances and finally build wealth in a way that actually feels good.
If you’re tired of finance bros yelling at you for buying a damn latte and sick of money advice that doesn’t fit your life, hit subscribe. It’s time to unravel your money mess, rewrite your story, and start building wealth—on your terms.
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