Podcasts by Calm Cash

Hot Off the Stress from 2021-06-06T15:54:01

The latest data is in...and we are still stressed out even as the pandemic continues to improve.  On this episode, Ben covers where we currently stand with stress and anxiety, and then revi...

Being Different from 2021-05-30T14:59:42

Should you stand out, be distinct, and blaze your own path? That question is more complicated than it used to be. On this episode, with the help of words from Jeff Bezos, Ben explores the challenge...

Joy from 2021-05-23T19:35:11

It’s great to be back after a short break. On this episode, Ben talks about joy, how it differs from happiness, and how you can cultivate more in your life each day. --- Send in a voice message...

How are you REALLY doing? from 2021-05-02T17:10:02

The calendar has turned to May which I consider one of the most important months of the year because May is Mental Health Awareness month. Before COVID came into our lives, many people were already...

What's A Money Script? from 2021-04-18T19:24:10

We all have unique experiences and situations that impact how we look at our money.  Dr. Brad Klontz, a financial researcher and therapist, uses the term "money script" to help define and frame how...

Planning for Uncertainty from 2021-04-12T04:11:32

Last week we kicked off April by talking about Financial Literacy Month and our opportunity to recommit to our overall financial wellness. This week, let’s do a deeper dive on one of the challenges...

Recommit from 2021-04-04T16:22:43

Money is hard. It can be hard to manage, hard to understand what is happening and money can be especially hard on our emotions and the overall impact on our physical and mental health.  But we can ...

Dealing with Disappointment from 2021-03-28T17:06:57

No one likes to be disappointed. It means our hopes, goals or expectations didn’t quite work out. And it can cause us prolonged discouragement, self-doubt and even depression over time if our feeli...

The 20 Second Rule from 2021-03-21T16:29:06

Did you know you can achieve more, boost your happiness and cut out unproductive habits in just 20 seconds? It sounds too easy but it's true. Understanding how we handle the path of least resist...

6 Tips to Help With Springing Forward from 2021-03-14T13:46:29

Feeling drained from the time change? You aren’t alone. Daylight Savings disrupts schedules and can be bad for your physical and mental health. On this episode, Ben discusses the researched impacts...

Baby Bust from 2021-03-07T17:18:44

What do newborn babies and the economy have to do with each other? A lot actually. In this episode, Ben discusses how changes in birth rates can impact your overall financial health and the broa...

Trillion! from 2021-02-28T16:03:34

Bitcoin is back in the news after hitting a $1 Trillion market cap last week. This was a big milestone for Bitcoin as an asset. On this episode, Ben discusses why this event is such a big deal and ...

It's a little...freezing! from 2021-02-21T20:11:08

The extreme weather in Texas made for a tough week. The snow, ice and frigid temperatures created physical, mental, emotional and financial setbacks for millions of people. For Ben and the Calm Cas...

Remake the Morning from 2021-02-07T15:49:22

How do YOUR mornings go? Do they set you up for success? Some of the world’s most successful people rely on a morning ritual to jumpstart their day. On this episode, we discuss the power of a morni...

Game Stop, Power and FOMO from 2021-01-31T18:02:18

What a wild week on Wall Street! Game Stop captured everyone’s attention this week but is it a one time event or a sign of something bigger? Ben gives you his take on how technology is shifting pow...

The Illusion of Confidence and Your Cash from 2021-01-24T17:11:33

Making decisions and taking action based on things we believe that turn out not to be true can be devastating, especially when it comes to our money. So today let’s talk about the illusion of co...

Strong Opinions, Loosely Held from 2021-01-18T17:46:38

Everyone has an opinion especially in a polarized world where there isn’t much time or attention that gets paid to the middle of an issue, subject or experience.  Knowledge is the backbone and fram...

Self-Care Isn't Selfish from 2021-01-10T17:55:30

Self-care was in the spotlight in 2020 but is an aspect of our wellbeing that is still misunderstood by many people. On this episode Ben discusses the five forms of self-care research has identifie...

No, I won’t be setting a resolution from 2021-01-05T02:42:43

Happy New Year!  The calendar has turned which is a refreshing start but you may be feeling the pressure to set some resolutions for 2021.  Today Ben talks about why he isn't setting r...

Unlock Your Best Self Through Reflection from 2020-12-13T17:13:22

If you are looking to be your best, self-reflection, also known as introspection, should be a key behavior to find meaning and learn to drive growth. As this year comes to a close, it seems more...

Calm Cash Holiday Gift Guide from 2020-12-06T17:45:15

The holiday season is here and that means gifts and presents for friends and family. And that can mean stress and anxiety on what to buy for those people that they will actually like. Well, I go...

Holiday Shopping: Make a List and Check It Twice from 2020-11-29T21:46:25

The holiday season is here and that means gift buying, celebrations and potential stress and anxiety on our minds and our wallets. So today, let’s talk about how to plan for the holidays and spread...

Gratitude and Thanksgiving from 2020-11-22T13:12:48

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and there isn’t a better day of the year to focus on and express our gratitude. Despite contested elections, pandemics, racial injustice and so many other...

Give Back. Get Back. from 2020-11-15T14:07:20

Martin Luther King Jr. said “life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” Now more than ever, we need to not only look out for each other but lend a hand throug...

Breaking S.A.D. from 2020-11-08T18:00

Today we are going to talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder or you may know it better as SAD, a serious condition if it affects you or a loved one. And with the pandemic still raging, doctors a...

The Money Talk from 2020-11-03T13:58:28

Today we are covering something that can be pretty awkward, talking to your spouse or partner about money. Let’s call it the Money Talk. But with a little bit of planning and an understanding of...

Prevention, Screening and Self Care During COVID from 2020-10-25T16:35:42

There’s been a lot of talk recently about self care and how important it is that we take seriously our physical and mental health with everything going on. There are tons of articles about mindf...

Conquer the Afternoon Crash from 2020-10-18T18:35:39

Ok, answer this question for me. It is 3 o’clock on a Monday afternoon…how are you feeling? Do you have energy? Are you crushing your to-do list? Or are you dragging through your afternoon? Most...

30 minutes or less from 2020-10-11T16:59:16

Picking a healthcare plan can be confusing and stressful but Ben has a plan you can execute in just 30 minutes to assess your options and find the right fit.  He will talk through how to al...

Choosing a Healthcare Plan: Part 1 from 2020-10-04T17:54:29

Fall is here which means it’s time for pumpkin spice everything and picking a healthcare plan. This can be a stressful decision but with some planning and a little bit of info, you can find the rig...

Mend the Gap from 2020-09-27T19:05:31

The news is full of all kinds of stats about how different groups, like women and people of color, save less or have fewer assets than white men. And those stories are true but they are just sym...

Food & Your Feelings from 2020-09-20T17:58:59

You’ve probably heard the phrase “you are what you eat”. And everywhere you look there is science or research that confirms that. Our food intake has been linked to cardiovascular disease and some ...

Laugh It Up from 2020-09-13T17:30:04

You’ve probably heard the quote “laughter is the best medicine”. That seems like a nice sentiment and something that can’t possibly be true. But it turns out that laughter is an essential part o...

Hedge Your Bets from 2020-09-06T19:09:12

While many parts of American life aren’t going the way we want in 2020 between the pandemic, social unrest that continues to rage because of racial inequality and millions still unemployed, ther...

Just Breathe from 2020-08-30T16:24:38

Proper breathing is critical to physical and mental well-being but few people prioritize their breath or have a regular practice. On this episode, Ben covers the importance of proper breathing and ...

Your Wellbeing Secret Weapon: Gratitude from 2020-08-23T18:21:06

Gratitude isn’t something that gets talked about very much. And with everything going on in the world today, it can be really hard to find things to be grateful for. This week was especially hard w...

8 Ways to Simplify Your Day from 2020-08-16T17:34:38

Looking for ways to simplify your day, set boundaries but also boost your productivity?  On this episode Ben talks about 8 strategies to prioritize your Most Important Tasks (MITs), enhance your fo...

Save the Day from 2020-08-09T18:08:34

This is the fifth and final episode dedicated to the 50/30/20 spending plan (aka budget). Hear why personal savings is now more important than ever because of changes no one bothered to tell you. T...

How to Drain Your Debt from 2020-08-02T14:30:02

Debt can be a stressful part of our financial picture, but with some basic understanding and a solid plan, you can drain your debt and its impact on your well-being. In this episode, Ben explores 5...

When Buying Has Benefits from 2020-07-26T18:34:16

I fully embrace that there are things or experiences that I want to buy. And I fully allocate my 30% Wants bucket of my spending plan to fund these things I love or passions I want to pursue with m...

20 Ways to Save On Your Needs from 2020-07-19T20:36:23

50% of your spending plan will go towards your Needs...the basic necessities to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy.  Those basic necessities include things like housing, utiliti...

50/30/20 from 2020-07-12T19:52:02

There aren’t too many words that I hate because it is kind of weird to hate a word. But I hate the word budget. For most people they hear that word and just shut down. I know that is the way I f...

The Halfway Point from 2020-07-05T16:37:40

Ben discusses where we've been and where we are going with our mental health and money health in 2020. Topics include the latest information on how coronavirus and social change is impacting the ec...

Money, COVID & Sleep from 2020-06-28T16:34:06

On average we spend about a third of our entire lives sleeping and we know that adults need on average about 7 hours of sleep every night to function effectively throughout the day. Now we are all ...

Grit from 2020-06-21T20:40:31

Times continue to be really tough and stressful and right now we need grit and persistence more than ever.  Today we are going to talk about the characteristic of grit, the combination of passion a...

Empathy: What It is & Why It Matters from 2020-06-14T20:44:54

Empathy is an essential skill that is in short supply in 2020. Our collective empathy is diminishing and we need it now more than ever. On this week's episode we discuss what IS empathy and ways we...

Listen. Learn. Act. from 2020-06-07T20:02:29

Hi and welcome to Calm Cash. A lot has happened since last week. While our country continues to be plagued by the coronavirus pandemic, an old, insidious plague that has existed since the founding ...

Telling Your Story from 2020-05-31T20:23:13

May is an important month to me. I got married in May, I started the job I’ve been in for over 10 years now in May but May is also important because it is Mental Health Awareness month. I usually r...

Investing in a COVID Market: Part 2 from 2020-05-24T20:17:37

Our economy is going through lots of change right now as this virus creates significant disruption for people and businesses. Small businesses are really hurting as forced closures and stay at home...

Investing in a COVID Market: Part 1 from 2020-05-17T21:36:16

Kicking off a multi-week discussion about investing in a market impacted by COVID.  Topics discussed include: 

- how much money to have in your emergency fund before investing&n...

15 Pick Me Ups from 2020-05-10T19:26:15

One of the hardest things about this entire situation is the uncertainty of when things will get better and the feeling of powerlessness to do anything about it for yourself or someone you love ...

Achieve Big Goals: Create Tiny Habits from 2020-05-03T17:00:09

Robin Sharma has a pretty cool quote about change. It goes “change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and so gorgeous at the end.” I feel like we are still in the middle because things sure fee...

It's Time to Build from 2020-04-29T22:05:59

***Bonus Episode***

Ben discusses 3 questions that have been on his mind the past few weeks and how he found answers, information and new ideas in an article by Marc Andreessen titled "It...

COVID & Our Money: By The Numbers from 2020-04-26T20:00

All the numbers you need to know about how COVID has impacted our money.

The first number today is 26 Million. That is the number of Americans that have filed for unemplo...

4 Great Wines Under $20 from 2020-04-19T20:00

First Ben talks about some strategies to regulate emotions, specifically one called Cognitive Reappraisal that helps you change your narrative about the emotions and feelings impacting your life...

How to Spend Your Coronavirus Payment from 2020-04-13T00:02:57

Today we are going to talk about the money from the government that may be coming to your checking account soon. We will talk about how much people are getting and if you get a refund, how you shou...

Your Annual Money Check-Up from 2020-04-08T02:51:54

Just like we get a physical for our health, this is a version of it for our money.  Ben explores the areas of your financial picture where you should spend some time including: Reviewing Your Spend...

3 Good Things from 2020-03-31T02:44:10

Happiness researcher Shawn Achor teaches the importance of the "3 Good Things" exercise in his book the Happiness Advantage.  Ben talks about that exercise and wants you to add your good things to ...

How To Make Your Quarantine Time Quality Time from 2020-03-24T00:17:34

Make your quarantine time quality time and learn some new things. Here are ways to do that: Learn to Cook If you want to learn cooking skills and get access to some great recipes, I recommend the w...

Coping with COVID Stress from 2020-03-14T21:00:28

Welcome to a bonus episode of Calm Cash…Coping with COVID. So needless to say, this wasn’t in the plan for my podcast. A couple of months ago I sketched out the topics I wanted to cover and in a ge...

Bad Stuff Happens…Here’s How to Bounce Back from 2020-03-08T13:41:43

Resilience is a buzzy word that you’ve probably been hearing for a couple of years now. It is all about your capacity to bounce back from adversity or difficult situations. The reason it is importa...

Should I Buy Bitcoin? from 2020-03-01T20:41:59

This week we are going to talk about one of the most polarizing and emotional topics of the last few years…cryptocurrency. Specifically, we will focus on Bitcoin but it is important to understand t...

Reset Your New Year's Resolutions from 2020-02-23T21:52:04

A new year is a great time for a reset. For 2020, an estimated 164 Million Americans made a New Year’s resolution. 50% of all people make a resolution about getting healthy or losing weight and 49%...

How to spend your tax refund from 2020-02-17T03:30

Today is February 15th, exactly 2 months away from Tax Day…April 15th. If you are new to Calm Cash, you should know we talk about money and mental health and ways to be happier and less stressed, e...

Save When You Shop With These 4 Apps from 2020-02-10T02:50:04

There is so much innovation happening with financial technology making it easier than ever to save, invest and understand where our money is going.  The rise of the FinTech industry is still in its...

Make More Luck...Make More Money from 2020-02-01T15:58:17

Have you heard someone say “he was just born lucky”. Today we will talk about the science of luck, optimism, mindset and ways you can change your luck to create more opportunity in your life. Sp...

4 Questions To Ask Before Starting a Side Hustle from 2020-01-24T19:46:19

Having different sources of income to save money or pay down debt faster is a great idea.  Side hustles are a great way to supplement your paycheck and reach your money goals faster.  But are they ...

Happiness Hack: 2 for 1 from 2020-01-10T13:04:24

Does it feel like bad news is everywhere?  Let's change your mindset to focus on the positive!  Ben discusses a happiness hack to help train your brain to scan for positive things happening in the ...

Should I Ask For A Raise? from 2020-01-01T21:14:03

Maximizing our income is always a priority for Calm Cash.  On this episode, Ben walks through the Six Steps to consider when asking your boss for a raise. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anc...

Manage Your Emotions Before You Manage Your Money from 2019-12-27T22:02:29

Start your New Year's Resolutions for your money with Calm Cash to learn how emotions cloud our financial decision making, ways we can manage our emotional state with Box Breathing and Calm Breathi...

Calm Cash: Trailer from 2019-12-10T04:31:55

Do you ever stress out about money?  You're not alone!

Calm Cash explores strategies to manage stress, boost optimism and grow resilience while helping you turn your money dreams int...