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An exploration of financial independence and taking the conversation to the next level. The show features a panel discussion with top influencers in the financial independence space. Guests weigh in on the questions that don't have clear answers to help you refine your path to Financial Independence…

Paul David Thompson and DocG


    • Jun 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 652 EPISODES

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    The What's Up Next Podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in personal finance and lifestyle design. Hosted by DocG, this podcast explores the intersection between money, mindset, and life choices. Since discovering this podcast, I have been captivated by the insightful conversations and diverse perspectives shared by the guests.

    One of the best aspects of The What's Up Next Podcast is the range of topics covered. From financial independence and investing to career transitions and entrepreneurship, each episode delves into a different aspect of personal finance and lifestyle. The guests on the show are experts in their respective fields, offering valuable insights and practical advice to listeners. DocG's thoughtful questions and genuine curiosity make for engaging conversations that leave you with new perspectives on money and life.

    What sets The What's Up Next Podcast apart is DocG's ability to bring out the humanity behind personal finance decisions. He goes beyond numbers and spreadsheets to explore how our values, emotions, and experiences shape our relationship with money. This podcast challenges conventional wisdom and encourages listeners to question their own beliefs about wealth, success, and happiness.

    While there are no major flaws with The What's Up Next Podcast, one minor criticism is that some episodes may feel repetitive or overlapping in terms of themes discussed. However, this can be attributed to the nature of personal finance topics which often intersect with each other. Additionally, occasional technical glitches or audio quality issues can be distracting but are infrequent occurrences.

    In conclusion, The What's Up Next Podcast is a refreshing take on personal finance podcasts that goes beyond surface-level discussions about money. DocG's genuine curiosity as a host coupled with his ability to bring out thought-provoking insights from his guests makes each episode an enriching experience for listeners. Whether you're a financial independence enthusiast or simply seeking inspiration for living a fulfilling life, this podcast offers valuable perspectives and practical wisdom worth tuning into regularly.



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    635. The Wallet-Body Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 47:50


    We talk to Daniel Crosby, author of The Soul of Wealth, about the wallet-body connection. How does our health effect or wealth and vice versa. Daniel backs up his novel opinions with the research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    634. Ten Things About Wealth (Solo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 34:01


    Today we discuss ten things about wealth. What makes you feel wealthy? Is it spending money? In this episode we are going to talk about a different way to think about wealth outside of net worth. Plus, some community time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    633. ChatGPT for the Financial Win (Community Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 54:23


    In this community episode we discuss a Yahoo Finance article by Ivana Pino. Can and should you use Artificial Intelligence to help you budget? Ivana gives us some prompts for ChatGPT and we discuss there effectiveness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    632. Ten Things About Earn & Invest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 34:28


    In this solo episode we delve into ten things about Earn & Invest. I have been making this podcast since 2018 and it has changed in notable ways. If you enjoy the show, here is a chance to learn the backstory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    631. Revisiting The Simple Path w/ JL Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 51:11


    JL Collins joins me to discuss a revisitation of The Simple Path To Wealth. Has anything changed since this fundamental investing text was published? We chat about the newly updated version and how times are or are not different now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    630. Ten Things About Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 32:31


    In this solo episode, in run up to our episode on Thursday with JL Collin's, I will be discussing the importance of friendship. JL and I have been friends since 2018 and interviewing him again has made me think quite a bit about the role friends play in our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    629. This Parable Will Change Your Financial Life w/ Leisa Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 54:40


    Leisa Peterson's new book, The Money Catalyst, is a profound parable about the role money plays in our life. How do we take charge of this important aspect of life without succumbing to it? Leisa provides some answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    628. Ten Things About Storytelling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 33:34


    In this ten things episode we are getting ready for our discussion with Leisa Peterson about her book, The Money Catalyst. Why is storytelling important and, more importantly, what are the risks? Today we answer both questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    627. If I Had a Million Dollars w/ Sam Dogen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 49:44


    Sam Dogen is the force behind the Financial Samurai blog. He has written a new book called Millionaire Milestones. In this episode we chat about whether a million dollars is what it used to be and how to become an inevitable millionaire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    626. Ten Things About a Million Dollars

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 34:05


    On this ten things episode we chat about ten things about a million dollars. In preparation for Sam Dogen's new book, Millionaire Milestones, we discuss whether a million dollars is what it used to be. Also, how important is net worth anyway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    625. Regaining your Voice w/ Chris Rusin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 52:29


    Chris Rusin is a personal finance blogger behind the blog Life Outside the Maze. After receiving chemotherapy for an advanced stage cancer, he lost his ability to sing. Years later, he now has created an album highlighting his recently recoverd singing voice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    624. Ten Things About Doing Hard Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 32:52


    In this solo episode in preparation for Thursday's chat with Chris Rusin, we talk ten things about doing hard things. We often mistake little p purpose for being easy. But, most of the truly enduring things we do in life will be difficult and cause a certain amount of struggle. This is good! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    623. Are We Headed Toward Stagflation? Community Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 59:22


    In this community episode we join Joe Saul-Sehy and Madison RJ to discuss a recent article discussing Jerome Powell's comments about the fed and his expectations surrounding rate cuts. Are we headed toward stagflation? What can we do about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    622. Ten Things About Me (Solo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 33:20


    In this ten things episode, I tell you all ten things about me. This is my chance to go back and provide some depth about why I do what I do. This is a companion to Thursday's community episode coming up later on this week. I hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    621. When Loss Defines Community w/ Chuck Jaffe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 60:07


    We are joined by Chuck Jaffe from Money Life With Chuck Jaffe and we discuss the recent death of one of his community members. How dis we become part of a community of people who discuss money. And what does being a community member really mean as a host and as a fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    620. Ten Things: Money and Dying

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 34:19


    This ten things episode is prep for our discussion with Chuck Jaffe on Thursday. Today I discuss ten things about money and dying. Hear what I have experienced people say about money on their death beds and how this can relate to have better money behaviors for those of us full of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    619. Wealth 3.0 and Financial Advice w/ Sandi Bragar and Cammie Doder (Rewind)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 51:46


    In this rewind episode we talk with Sandi Bragar and Cammie Doder about wealth 3.0. The idea that financial advice should be wholistic and investor centered. In this episode we talk about the importance of financial advice. Do you need it? Can you self manage? If you are looking for financial advice, how can we learn how to trust a new advisor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bonus Episode: An Unpopular Opinion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 10:47


    After being on social media for the last week, I feel like I need to say something. This opinion will be unpopular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    618. How to Take Control and Get Your Financial Life Together w/ Erin Lowry (Rewind)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 61:07


    In this rewind episode we talk with Erin Lowry about her new Broke Millennial workbook. We discuss how to take control and get your financial life together. We further talk about the difference between knowledge and action, and how to start taking action in your life. Finally, we chat about the generational differences when it comes to money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    617. Is It Already Too late? W/ Bill Yount and Jackie Koski

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 57:18


    In this episode we chat with Bill Yount and Jackie Cummings Koski of the Catching Up To FI Podcast about the current environment for late starters. With a recession possibly coming and policy changes with the current administration, we chat about what late starters can do to stay ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    616. Ten Things About Work/Life Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 32:59


    I think we get the idea of work/life balance wrong. We are working till the day we die and whether we get paid for or not it is a completely separate issue. Because of this misperception, the concept of retiring and work/life balance becomes skewed. Here is a better way to think about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    615. Should We Have a Crypto Reserve? Community Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 51:33


    In this episode we are joined by Paula Pant of the Afford Anything Podcast and community member Paul Lambert. We discuss an article from the Atlantic about the current administration's plan for a strategic cryptocurrency stockpile and reserve. Good or bad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    614. Ten Things About Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 33:40


    In this solo episode we explore ten things about communities. Why are communities important? What are the different types of communtiies? What does all this have to do with money? Listen to this prequil to Thursday's community episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    613. First they Made Dollars, Now they Make Music w/ Alan and Katie Donegan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 53:42


    Today we are joined by Alan and Katie Donegan. After finding financial independence they have engaged in many fulfilling activities including their most recent venture--a musical collaboration with Finn Forte. We discuss their new album (click here) as well as creativity in their post-fi life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    612. Ten Things About Creativity (Solo Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 32:18


    In this solo episode, I talk ten things about creativity over money. This is a springboard into our Thursday interview with Alan and Katie Donegan. Although a stand alone episode on its own, it will wet your lips for what I am going to talk about with my guests. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a slightly different perspective on the prominence of creativity over money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    611. 20 Things I've Learned in 10 years of Financial Independence w/ Jordan Grumet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 41:36


    In this solo episode I discuss the hard earned lessons of being financially independent. I chat about not only money, but also purpose and how it plays out in our lives. This is also the beginning of a format change for Earn & Invest in which I will being doing more solo episodes along with the interviews that you have grown to love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    610. How to Tap in to your Inner Entrepreneur w/ Grant Sabatier

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 55:31


    In this episode, we sit down with Grant Sabatier to discuss his latest book, Inner Entrepreneur, which explores the mindset shifts needed to build a meaningful business. He shares how entrepreneurship isn't just about making money—it's about aligning your work with your values and long-term fulfillment. Grant breaks down practical steps to tap into your entrepreneurial potential, overcome fear, and create a business that truly matters. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, this conversation will inspire you to build with purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    609. He Retired Twice: Is He Happy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 48:37


    Leif Dahleen has retired twice. He originally left his job as an anesthesiologist. Then he eventually sold his blog. We talk about what happiness looks like after leaving organized work, letting go of the lure of achievements, and how his life has changed. Are you contemplating leaving your job...this episode is a must listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    608. Are We Teaching Our Kids Wrong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 55:13


    Ken and Teresa Carfagno escaped from corporate America and began their own cleaning business. In the meantime, they had five kids, homeschooled, and took a very attitude when it came to their careers. Are we teaching kids wrong when it comes to career, passion, and making a living? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    607. Finfluencers: Great Advice or Hoax? Featuring the Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 52:44


    In this community episode we are joined by David Barcal and Joe Saul-Sehy to discuss the crazy world of finfluencers. How do you know if the advice you are getting on line is good? Here are some signs that you are being misled and how you can sort through the junk to find the gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    606. The Difference Between Rich and Happy w/ Paul Ollinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 52:34


    Paul Ollinger is a multifaceted entrepreneur, speaker, and comedian who made a significant impact as one of Facebook's first 250 employees. After retiring at 42, he explored the intersection of wealth and happiness, launching the podcast Reasonably Happy (formerly Crazy Money), where he engages with influential guests on topics related to money, success, and fulfillment. In addition to his business accomplishments, Paul pursued a stand-up comedy career, headlining at renowned venues like Caroline's on Broadway and opening for the band Styx. His most recent book is Reasonably Happy: Essays on Money, Work and Other Things that Piss Me Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    605. In Business-You Have to Walk the Walk w/ Josh Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 56:07


    Josh Brown is a highly regarded attorney specializing in franchise law, serving as the chair of Taft Law's Franchise and Distribution group. He brings a unique combination of legal expertise and business experience to help entrepreneurs and franchisors grow and navigate legal challenges in the franchise industry. We chat about how to build a business, franchise or otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    604. Impact Investing-Moving Past Philanthropy w/ Janine Firpo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 53:00


    Today we chat with Janine Firpo about impact spending, investing, and philanthropy. While we often think of philanthropy as our main tool, Janine argues that how we spend and invest money can make even more of a difference. Are your actions and your values aligned when it comes to money? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    603. What's Your Relationship with Money? w/ Shannah Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 52:13


    Shannah Game is the host of Everyone's Talkin money and the author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money: Ditch Your Money Trauma So You Can Live an Abundant Life. We discuss how to tackle both generational and lived money trauma. Why is money so hard? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    602. Creativity, Happiness, Wealth: A Neuroscientist's View w/ Indre Viskontas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 53:04


    Indre Viskontas is both a neuroscientist and an opera singer. In this fascinating discussion we chat about the neural stimulation of creativity and how it relates to happiness and flow. We also touch on the role of wealth on our brain and hedonic adaption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    601. Navigating a Dark Night of the Soul w/ Amy Minkley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 48:22


    We chat with Amy Minkley and discuss what happens when financial independence isn't enough to protect you from life's hardships. It is, however, a very helpful tool. Plus, we detail Amy's retreat, The FI Freedom Retreat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    600. It's the People w/ Vincent Pugliese

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 55:49


    For years Vincent Pugliese has brought people together to build relationships and businesses. He is the creator of the Membership Freedom platform, courses, and mastermind. Today we talk about the importance of other people in your trajectory as well as his upcoming Unconference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    599. Just Keep Buying (Rewind) w/ Nick Maggiulli

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 58:10


    In this eye-opening rewind episode, we dive deep into the world of personal finance rules and their validity in light of compelling data-driven insights. Join us as we explore the thought-provoking concepts presented in Nick Maggiulli's acclaimed book, "Just Keep Buying." We challenge conventional wisdom and examine how data analysis can make us question long-standing financial advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    598. The Four Pillars of a Successful Retirement (Rewind) w/ Casey Weade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 68:04


    In this rewind episode we chat with Casey Weade the creator of the Retire with Purpose Podcast and author of the book Job Optional. He outlines the four pillars of a successful retirement and the role of meaning and purpose in our "post work" life. What role does work play on our lives and should we abandoned in retirement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    597. Are You Saving Enough? Community Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 50:51


    For this community episode we discuss a Yahoo Finance/Marist Poll about how people are feeling about their savings rate. As you might have guessed, they are generally pretty unhappy. Is there a connection between perception and reality? We are joined by Joe Saul-Sehy and Matt Sly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    596. How to be Busier Than Ever in Retirement w/ Carl Landau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 51:18


    Carl Landau spends a lot of time talking about unretirement. He is the host of the I Used to Be Somebody podcast where he discusses how to help people prosper in their second act after leaving formal work. In this episode we talk about how to become happily busy in retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    595. How to Mess Up Retirement w/ Benjamin Brandt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 50:34


    It turns out that it is really easy to mess up retirement. In fact, most retirees make two big mistakes. Benjamin Brandt joins us to chat about his new book, Retirement Starts Today. We discuss specifically the non-financial aspects and mindsets that people tend to get wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    594. Who Sits at the Head of Your Table w/ Anthony O'Neal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 41:57


    Who sits at the head of your table? In this sweeping episode with Anthony O'Neal we discuss how we exert agency over our lives, define a sense of purpose, and even discuss the role of religion. His new book is Take Your Seat at the Table: Live an Authentic Life of Abundance, Wellness, and Freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    593. Buy What You Love w/ Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 56:31


    Today we discuss both spending on what you value and aligning your spending with your values. Jen and Jill's new book is titled Buy What You Love Without Going Broke. How do we balance frugality with living the life we want to live? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bonus: The Purpose Code Out Today w/ JL Collins and Jillian Johnsrud

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 25:45


    Join JL Collins and Jillian Johnsrud for this bonus episode in which we celebrate book launch day for The Purpose Code. It is now available wherever books are sold. Join the celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    592. The Call That Woke Me Up w/ James Dahle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 42:55


    James Dahle and I sit down and talk about events that change our lives. For me, it was a call from him to review his book. For him, it was a life threatening fall. What will wake you up? We also touch on the White Coat Investor Conference coming up in February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    591. The Disengaged Teen w/ Rebecca Winthrop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 52:17


    Do you have a disengaged teen? Do you know one? In this episode we talk with Rebecca Winthrop about her new book, The Disengaged Teen, and more importantly how to help kids who are not thriving in our educational system. I highly recommend this episode for parents and non-parents alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    590. Are We Weird? Jay Zigmont on Childfree Wealth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 52:56


    This episode is all about childfree wealth and why it is important even to those who have children. I welcome Jay Zigmont to discuss his new book, The Childfree Guide to Life and Money: Make Your Finances Simple So Your Life Without Kids Can Be Amazing. This episode has a little something for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    589. Chat GPT's Top News Stories of 2024 w/ Joe Saul-Sehy and Paula Pant

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 57:34


    Since I couldn't find any great financial wrap up articles for the year, I asked Chat GPT about the biggest financial and personal finance stories of 2024. I discuss with Joe Saul-Sehy and Paula Pant about what it suggested. Hang on...this is a fun one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    588. Leveraging the Power of Your Story w/ Sara Lohse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 54:01


    We all know the power of a great story, but many don't know how to develop and tell their own. According to my guest today, Sara Lohse, we all have meaningful stories to tell that can help establish us as thought leaders. Her new book is titled Open This Book: The Art of Storytelling For Aspiring Thought Leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    587. How to Become a Writer Today w/ Paulette Perhach

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 46:30


    Ever find yourself interested in freelance writing? Today we talk with Paulette Perhach from The Finishing School about building a writing side hustle or possible career. In this episode we discuss not only how to make money, but also how to go viral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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