Don't Go Broke Trying

In this episode, Reni sits down with Jessica Moorhouse, an Accredited Financial Counsellor, host of the More Money Podcast, and author of Everything But Money. Together, they explore the emotional side of money: the childhood experiences, beliefs, and hidden stories that shape how we earn, spend, save, and avoid it.
Jessica also shares her own journey while writing her book, the memories she uncovered, the shame she had to confront, and the mindset shifts that changed her relationship with money. This episode is a gentle guide to understanding the feelings behind your financial habits and starting the work of rewriting your money story.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why “money issues” often have nothing to do with money

How childhood memories and early experiences shape your financial mindset

What financial shame looks like and where it usually starts

The difference between money habits and money belief

Why even high earners feel “behind,” guilty, or never “enough”

The role of trauma whether big or small in your money story

Steps to start uncovering your hidden stories and financial patterns

Connect With Jessica: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaimoorhouse/ 
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaimoorhouse/ 
Website: https://jessicamoorhouse.com/ 

Resources Mentioned:
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/jessicamoorhouse1
Listen to the More Money Podcast: https://jessicamoorhouse.com/podcast 
Budget spreadsheets and course: https://jessicamoorhouse.com/course
Everything but Money Book by Jessica Moorhouse: https://jessicamoorhouse.com/book 

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If you've ever wondered how to create more time in your life without waiting decades to retire, this episode is your perfect starting point.
In this thoughtful conversation, Reni sits down with Brian, author and founder of the Time Freedom movement, who explains how to design a life that prioritizes time first and not just extreme wealth. Brian shares the moment that changed his approach to freedom, the simple Time Freedom Formula he uses to map money + flexible work, and the practical steps he took to take entire summers off within three years. He also walks through real trade-offs, common mistakes people make chasing early retirement, and how flexible income and smarter planning can get you meaningful freedom sooner.
Whether you want to take extended breaks, build a seasonal work schedule, or simply buy more space in your calendar, this episode makes the idea of time freedom practical, realistic, and actionable.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The difference between financial independence and time freedom

Brian’s Time Freedom Formula: how money + flexible work = earlier freedom

Practical steps to create flexible income and map a calendar-based lifestyle

How to model different scenarios (college, healthcare, big life expenses) so you don’t run out of money while taking time off

The trade-offs you’ll face when choosing freedom over extreme wealth and how to decide what matters to you

Common mistakes people make when chasing freedom and how to avoid being pulled back into the status quo

Whether you’re mid-career, running a business, or just curious about designing life differently, this episode gives you the mindset and tools to start building time into your life now without going broke trying.
Connect With Brian: 
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/timefreedomlife?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Website: https://timefreedom.life/ 
Resources Mentioned:
Time Freedom Calculator: https://timefreedomcalculator.com/  
Buy Brian’s Book: https://timefreedom.life/ 
Brian’s Time Freedom Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-time-freedom-podcast/id1676158930 
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In this episode of Don’t Go Broke Trying, Reni is back with another round of Coinfessions, unpacking tough money dilemmas that sit at the intersection of finances, values, and relationships. From a husband demanding his wife quit her job, to parents navigating how much financial transparency is too much for kids, to friendships and weddings strained by money expectations, nothing is off-limits.
With honesty and real-world perspective, Reni breaks down who’s being reasonable, who’s crossing boundaries, and what financial self-protection really looks like in everyday life.
What you'll learn in this episode:
How money conversations can shape a child’s future mindset

Why “doing the easy thing” financially isn’t always the right thing

How to navigate career vs marriage conflicts without sacrificing financial security

How to repair relationships after money mistakes

Wedding etiquette around last-minute cancellations

How generosity (or lack of it) reveals people’s true values

If you’ve ever felt conflicted about money and the people you love, this episode will help you think more clearly and respond with confidence.

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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. This is NOT financial advice. Always do your own research and due diligence before investing.

In this special FinCon edition of Don’t Go Broke Trying, Reni is joined by a very familiar guest — her dad, Bode the Finance Dad for a heartfelt and practical conversation about raising kids who truly understand money.
Recorded live at the Adobe Podcast booth in Portland, this short but powerful episode breaks down the early habits, lessons, and mindsets that shape a child’s financial future. Bode shares how he went from not understanding money to becoming financially savvy through self-education and how he passed that financial literacy down to his daughters starting as early as age two.
Together, they dive into:
Why financial literacy should start early

Practical ways to teach kids about needs vs wants

How to use allowance, real cash, and everyday moments as teaching tools

The MKM Formula (Make, Keep, Multiply) and why it’s the key to generational wealth

How parents can model healthy money habits without burdening their kids

Whether you’re a parent, future parent, or someone healing from childhood money lessons, this episode offers simple, relatable, and actionable insights you can start using today.
Tune in to learn how to raise financially confident kids and make sure you don’t go broke trying.

Connect With Bode, the Finance Dad:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bode.thefinancedad/?hl=en 

Resources Mentioned: 17 to Millionaire by Douglas Price 

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Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/dontgobroketrying 
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Follow on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/dgbtpod⁠⁠⁠⁠
Subscribe to Reni's YouTube: https://youtube.com/xoreni

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. This is NOT financial advice. Always do your own research and due diligence before investing.

If you've ever set New Year’s financial resolutions that fade by March, this episode is for you.
In this episode, Reni breaks down the money truths you need to hear even if they sting a little. From understanding your real numbers to aligning spending with priorities, building systems over relying on fleeting motivation, and embracing the “boring steps” that lead to financial freedom, Reni lays it all out. 
This episode is a reset, helping you start 2026 with clarity, structure, and practical strategies that actually work. Whether you want to save more, invest consistently, or simply feel less stressed about money, this episode makes taking action approachable and realistic.

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Follow the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/dontgobroketrying 
Follow Reni on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/xoreni 
Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠renitheresource.com/category/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
Follow on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/dgbtpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
Subscribe to Reni's YouTube: https://youtube.com/xoreni 

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. This is NOT financial advice. Always do your own research and due diligence before investing.