Earn & Invest

Recorded live at CampFI Midwest 2026, this collaborative episode of the Earn and Invest podcast features host Doc G (Jordan) and Mark Trautman of Mark's Money Mind exploring the life-changing power of in-person community. Doc G opens the show by reflecting on how modern life has grown increasingly virtual and isolated (such as virtual work and kids watching YouTube in bed). He and Mark emphasize that getting together in person, off our screens, creates an electric energy that can completely change how we interact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc G sits down with Jean Chatzky. Jean is an award-winning personal finance author, founder and CEO of Her Money, host of the Her Money with Jean Chatzky podcast, and the former financial editor for NBC’s Today Show. Together, they explore the themes of her book, The Forever Paycheck: The New Retirement Strategy to Spend More, Worry Less, and Never Run Out of Money, diving deep into why the transition from saving to spending is so difficult and how retirees can successfully navigate it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G explores the surprising emotional and psychological realities of reaching financial independence (FI). While many people anticipate a state of perfect nirvana on the other side of FI, Doc G outlines ten counterintuitive lessons about what life actually looks like once you achieve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building on our recent discussions about branding and professional communication, host Doc G interviews Gina London—an Emmy award-winning former CNN anchor, CEO of Language of Leadership, and author of Amplify You: How to Connect More Powerfully in an AI World—to demystify public speaking and explore how to communicate with impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G shares his personal insights after entering the decumulation (spending down) phase of retirement with his wife a year and a half ago. Because his wife retired and his own part-time income covers only about a third of their spending, they are actively drawing from their assets, though Doc G notes that the compounding power of their portfolio means their net worth could still continue to grow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G welcomes back personal finance expert and bestselling author Anthony O'Neal to discuss his book, Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck: The Proven Path to Break Free from Debt, Build Real Wealth, and Live Free on Any Income. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo "10 Things" episode, inspired by his recent conversation with personal development trainer Michelle Masters, host Doc G explores the psychological and emotional underpinnings of behavioral finance. He argues that our financial outcomes have far less to do with math and much more to do with how our brains process fear, safety, and self-worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Michelle Masters, an internationally acclaimed personal development trainer and author of Wired for Money: Change the Patterns That Block You From Thriving. The conversation explores the intersection of neuroscience, generational patterns, and personal finance, focusing on how our subconscious beliefs dictate our relationship with wealth, success, and self-worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspired by his recent conversation with Dana Anspach, Doc G dedicates this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast to exploring when you should manage your own finances and when you should hire professional help. He structures his advice by splitting the episode into five insights focused on the accumulation phase and five insights focused on the de-accumulation phase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Dana Anspach, a certified financial planner, retirement management adviser, and the author of Living Off Your Acorns: Your Guide to the Four Phases of Retirement. The conversation revolves around the emotional and financial transitions of aging, detailing Anspach’s framework of the four seasons of retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G sits down with a powerhouse panel of Financial Independence (FI) leaders: JL Collins (author of The Simple Path to Wealth), Bryce and Christie (Millennial Revolution), and Alan and Katie Donigan. Together, they explore the history, mechanics, and life-changing magic of Chautauqua—a series of intimate, week-long retreats dedicated to financial freedom, early retirement, and finding happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Victor Haghani, founder of Elm Wealth and former co-founding partner of the hedge fund Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM). The conversation centers on Haghani's book, The Missing Billionaires: A Guide to Better Financial Decisions, exploring why holding onto wealth is often more difficult than making it, and why "how much" to invest (bet sizing) is far more critical than "what" to invest in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G shares ten pieces of life advice. Inspired by his previous conversation with Dr. Santi Tanikella regarding the "guttural loneliness" many adults feel, Doc G draws on his 53 years of life experience as a hospice physician, podcaster, and coach to offer wisdom on aligning the mind, body, and soul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Dr. Santi Tanikella, a board-certified pediatrician, integrative medicine specialist, and certified life coach. The conversation explores how to combat "burnout of the soul" and the profound, guttural loneliness many adults feel by realigning with their true selves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G outlines ten ways he and his wife manage their wealth that completely defy the traditional rules of the personal finance and FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Jesse Mecham, founder of the highly popular financial software YNAB (You Need A Budget), to discuss his upcoming book, Never Worry About Money Again. The conversation centers on a radical shift in Mecham's philosophy: abandoning the word "budget" in favor of mastering intentional spending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G pushes back against the popular "Die with Zero" ethos, arguing that there is no shame in dying a millionaire. Inspired by his recent Substack post titled "Escape Velocity," Doc G aims to relieve the anxiety and guilt many early retirees feel when they realize they have accumulated far more money than they could ever spend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Dr. Darren Lipomi, a prominent scientist, University of Rochester engineering professor, and author of Science Non-Fiction: Behind the Scenes in University Research. The episode explores the grueling yet profoundly magical world of academic bench research, highlighting it as a career path overflowing with purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G shares his personal insights on branding, inspired by his previous interview with publicist Sarah Snyder. Though he admits he is not a marketing expert, he emphasizes that in the digital age, everyone creates a brand when they post online, whether they realize it or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Sarah Snyder, the head of partnership development at Wasabi Publicity. The conversation demystifies the world of public relations and explores why publicity is no longer just for celebrities and massive brands, but an essential tool for everyday professionals and creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices