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Why Most Financial Advice Fails (And How to Finally Feel Confident With Money) | Linda Grizely

Y’know money isn't just about numbers… it's also deeply emotional. In this episode, financial wellness expert Linda Grizely explains why so many people struggle with money despite earning a good income, and why traditional budgeting advice often fails. Linda goes on to talk about how our upbringing, our personality and emotions shape every financial decision we make, and she introduces her unique Money Personalities framework and the practical "Me Money Method" to help people spend with confidence instead of guilt. We also have a good yarn about why cash flow matters more than rigid budgets, how lifestyle creep quietly steals wealth, and why financial wellness is about feeling confident and in control. Whether you're living from payday to payday, trying to save more, or simply want a healthier relationship with money, this conversation offers practical tools that can transform how you think about your finances. What You'll Learn In This Episode: • Why money is emotional, not just mathematical • The five different money personalities and how they influence financial decisions • Why traditional budgeting doesn't work for everyone • How the "Me Money Method" eliminates guilt around spending • Why tracking cash flow is the key to financial confidence• How lifestyle creep quietly sabotages wealth building• Practical ways to become more intentional with your spending • Why financial wellness is about confidence, not just net worth • Simple habits that reduce money stress and improve long-term financial health Connect with Linda Grizely: https://www.lindagriz.com/ [https://www.lindagriz.com/] https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely [https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely] https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely [https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely] https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely/ [https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely/] Linda Grizely, CFP® is a financial wellness speaker, personal finance educator, and host of the Real Money, Real Life™ podcast. Linda brings a human, judgment-free approach to money, helping people and organizations understand how financial stress impacts everyday decisions, confidence, and performance.  Her approach blends financial expertise with real-life experience, making money conversations more human, practical, and judgment-free. Links Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://therodneybullshow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://therodneybullshow.com]→ Learn more about the show and upcoming episodes Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodneybullshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/therodneybullshow/]→ Clips, updates, and behind-the-scenes Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586955773218⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586955773218]→ Join the community and conversations Podmatch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17689608734016028cb2110d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17689608734016028cb2110d2] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17689608734016028cb2110d2]→ Book an interview on The Rodney Bull Show YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheRodneyBullShow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TheRodneyBullShow]→ Watch the full episode

How to Build Wealth, Resilience & a Meaningful Life with Ari Rastegar

Well folks, this episode of The Rodney Bull Show is a doozy! My guest is Ari Rastegar, founder of Rastegar Capital and author of The Gift of Failure. Ari is an all round top bloke and he openly shares how relentless self-improvement, emotional mastery, and embracing failure as feedback helped him rise from some pretty humble beginnings to building billion-dollar ventures.  Ari and I have a good yarn about the power of meditation, managing emotions under pressure, transitioning from individual success to team leadership, and why the ability to pause before reacting can transform both business and life. Ari also talks about the financial habits that create long-term wealth, including delayed gratification, consistent investing, and the importance of patience in a world driven by instant results. We explore legacy, contribution, and why true wealth is measured not only by money, but by the attention, presence, and impact we have on others.  This conversation is packed with practical lessons on mindset, investing, and building a life of purpose; I reckon there’s something in it for everyone! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast for more conversations on entrepreneurship, investing, personal growth, and building a life of purpose. Connect with Ari Rastegar: Investment Platform: https://www.rastegarinvest.com/ [https://www.rastegarinvest.com/] Website: https://rastegarcapital.com/ [https://rastegarcapital.com/]X (Twitter): https://x.com/arirastegar [https://x.com/arirastegar]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rastegar [https://www.instagram.com/rastegar]LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arirastegar [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arirastegar] About Ari Rastegar: Ari Rastegar is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and bestselling author who built a multi-billion-dollar real estate portfolio after starting with just a $3,500 loan while attending law school. He is the founder and CEO of Rastegar Capital and has become a leading voice on investing, entrepreneurship, mindset, and personal development. Ari regularly shares insights on business, leadership, health, and wealth creation with an audience of more than 750,000 followers across social media platforms. Links Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://therodneybullshow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://therodneybullshow.com]→ Learn more about the show and upcoming episodes Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodneybullshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/therodneybullshow/]→ Clips, updates, and behind-the-scenes Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586955773218⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586955773218]→ Join the community and conversations Podmatch:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17689608734016028cb2110d⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17689608734016028cb2110d2] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17689608734016028cb2110d2]→ Book an interview on The Rodney Bull Show YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheRodneyBullShow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TheRodneyBullShow]→ Watch the full episode

Why Capitalism Creates Wealth & Why Socialism Struggles | Doug Cardell

Is capitalism really the problem, or is it the reason modern prosperity exists? In this episode of The Rodney Bull Show, I have a good yarn with Doug Cardell and we explore the fundamental differences between capitalism and socialism, why wealth is created through value rather than labor alone, and how government policies influence economic outcomes. Doug breaks down complex economic concepts into practical, real-world examples, explaining why capitalism has historically expanded wealth, how incentives drive innovation, and why centralized economic planning repeatedly struggles. We also discuss government overreach, central banking, corruption, investing, and the importance of understanding economic trade-offs in everyday life. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, business owner, or simply curious about how economies function, this conversation offers a thought-provoking perspective on wealth creation, personal responsibility, and economic freedom. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast for more conversations on business, investing, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and financial freedom. Guest Bio: Dr Doug Cardell is an economist and an economic policy expert with a unique perspective.  He is the author of the best seller, Why Socialism Struggles: Exposing the Economic Errors That Undermine Utopian Ideals.  He has had a diverse career and his expertise spans economics, economic policy, mathematical modelling and system dynamics modelling.  His comprehensive understanding of economics, both from a theoretical and practical standpoint, his proficiency in mathematics and modelling, and his success as an educator make him uniquely qualified to explain economics and evaluate economic systems and ideas.   Links Website:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://therodneybullshow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://therodneybullshow.com]→ Learn more about the show and upcoming episodes Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodneybullshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/therodneybullshow/]→ Clips, updates, and behind-the-scenes Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586955773218⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586955773218]→ Join the community and conversations Podmatch:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17689608734016028cb2110d⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17689608734016028cb2110d2] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17689608734016028cb2110d2]→ Book an interview on The Rodney Bull Show YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheRodneyBullShow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TheRodneyBullShow]→ Watch the full episode Guest links: https://dougcardell.com [https://dougcardell.com] https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-cardell-phd-66693336 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-cardell-phd-66693336]

How to Create Passive Income & Become Work Optional | Chris Miles

In this episode of The Rodney Bull Show my guest is Chris Miles, who retired twice before the age of 39 by focusing on income-producing assets instead of traditional “save and hope” strategies.  He and I have a good yarn about how and why cash flow and passive income matters more than chasing stock market growth or relying on retirement accounts. We also have a talk about alternative investments like private lending, self-storage and infinite banking, as well as covering the mindset shifts required to become financially free. Chris explains why controlling your cash flow is the first step toward wealth, how to spot investment scams, and why building multiple income streams is becoming essential in today’s economy. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why passive income is critical for financial freedom * The dangers of relying solely on savings and the stock market * How private lending and alternative investments can create steady cash flow * Why tracking your expenses and eliminating “money leaks” matters * How infinite banking strategies work through life insurance policies * The importance of due diligence before investing your money * Why cash flow beats appreciation-focused investing long term * How to become “work optional” instead of trapped in a 9-to-5 If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast for more conversations on business, investing, mindset, and financial freedom. Guest Bio: Chris Miles, the Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor, is a leading authority teaching entrepreneurs and professionals how to get their money working for them TODAY! He’s an author, podcast host of the Money Ripples Podcast, has been featured in US News, CNN Money, Entrepreneurs on Fire, BiggerPockets, and has a proven reputation with his company, Money Ripples (https://moneyripples.com/) getting his clients fast, financial results. Guest Links: * ⁠https://moneyripples.com/⁠ [https://moneyripples.com/] * ⁠https://www.facebook.com/moneyripples⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/moneyripples] * ⁠https://x.com/Moneyripples⁠ [https://x.com/Moneyripples] * ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriscmiles/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/chriscmiles/] Links Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://therodneybullshow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://therodneybullshow.com]→ Learn more about the show and upcoming episodes Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodneybullshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/therodneybullshow/]→ Clips, updates, and behind-the-scenes Facebook:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586955773218⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586955773218]→ Join the community and conversations Podmatch:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17689608734016028cb2110d⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17689608734016028cb2110d2] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17689608734016028cb2110d2]→ Book an interview on The Rodney Bull Show YouTube:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheRodneyBullShow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TheRodneyBullShow]→ Watch the full episode

How Money Printing Is Quietly Destroying Wealth

G’day G’day and we’re back with the second part of my conversation with Paul Musson.  If you didn’t catch the start of this yarn be sure to check it out!   Most people believe debt fuels economic growth… but what if the system has gone too far? In this episode, Paul tells us about the dangerous difference between productive debt that creates real value and consumption-driven debt that slowly weakens the economy from within. We talk about how central banks manipulate interest rates, why rising asset prices create the illusion of wealth, and how inflation transfers purchasing power away from ordinary people. From housing affordability and wealth inequality to the risks facing future generations, Paul reveals why today’s financial system may be heading toward a breaking point and also what folks can do to protect themselves before it happens. What You’ll Learn: • The difference between productive debt and destructive debt • How low interest rates distort the economy and reduce productivity • Why rising GDP and asset prices can create false wealth illusions • How inflation silently erodes savings and purchasing power • The long-term risks of debt-driven economic policies • Why younger generations face growing financial disadvantages • Strategies to protect wealth through diversification and quality assets • How education and grassroots awareness can help drive systemic change Links Website:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://therodneybullshow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://therodneybullshow.com]→ Learn more about the show and upcoming episodes Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therodneybullshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/therodneybullshow/]→ Clips, updates, and behind-the-scenes Facebook:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586955773218⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586955773218]→ Join the community and conversations Podmatch:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17689608734016028cb2110d⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17689608734016028cb2110d2] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17689608734016028cb2110d2]→ Book an interview on The Rodney Bull Show YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheRodneyBullShow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TheRodneyBullShow]→ Watch the full episode Guest Bio: Paul Musson, author of “Capital Offence: Why Some Benefit At Your Expense,” is a veteran investment professional with over 30 years of experience, including leading the Ivy Funds at Mackenzie Investments. He founded Paddington Capital Management and writes the Paulitical Economy™ blog, offering insights into economic systems and advocating for financial reform. Guest links: ⁠https://paddingtoncapitalmgmt.com⁠ [https://paddingtoncapitalmgmt.com] ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbmusson⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbmusson]