The Reframe

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 our goals. But at the same time, what advantages did we enjoy along the way? This week, I zero in on ten distinct advantages our family had on the path to financial independence (FI) and early retirement (FIRE). Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Gmail is thereframepodcast2025@gmail.com, and Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kathleen_at_thereframe_podcast/].

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 week, we talk about three questions to ask when deciding whether to design a new life system, and five areas where we just might tend towards a little bit of unnecessary over-systematizing -- along with lower-key alternative solutions. Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Gmail is thereframepodcast2025@gmail.com, and Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kathleen_at_thereframe_podcast/].

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 "houseplants to heels" to "planes to games" and more. Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Gmail is thereframepodcast2025@gmail.com, and Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kathleen_at_thereframe_podcast/].

Ep. 103 - Listener Questions!

From earning points and miles post-FIRE, to navigating health insurance in retirement, to favorite books and much more, tune in for this special listener question episode! Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Gmail is thereframepodcast2025@gmail.com, and Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kathleen_at_thereframe_podcast/].

Ep. 102 - We Retired at 44 & 45… Despite These Mistakes

Shhh, here's a secret: you don't have to bullseye all opportunities for financial optimization in order to retire early. In fact, we made nine notable "mistakes" along the way to reaching retirement in our mid-40s. Tune in to hear about those nine mistakes, plus the four Big Rocks that made it possible to retire well before going grey. Please reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts. Gmail is thereframepodcast2025@gmail.com, and Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kathleen_at_thereframe_podcast/].