Lindsay Barnett — Reclaiming Your Energy in a Culture of Overwork
Over the past two decades, Lindsay has dedicated her career to transforming workplace cultures, leaders, teams, and individuals. She has held progressively larger roles often in fast-growing companies in industries such as advertising, biotech, consumer products, and education. She most recently served as the Head of Talent Development and Inclusion at Kite Pharma, a Gilead company, and is now the Founder and CEO of Barnett Coaching, a boutique coaching and consulting firm.
I talk with Lindsay about her new book, Working Hell to Working Well. Lindsay shares lessons from her two decades in corporate leadership and coaching, offering practical ways to reclaim work-life harmony without waiting for organizational change. We dig into the power of boundaries, role modeling, and mindfulness practices that restore energy and prevent burnout. From “leaving loudly” to walking meetings, Lindsay shows how small, intentional actions can spark cultural change. This conversation is filled with insights on balancing ambition with wellbeing and building workplaces where people can truly thrive.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:22) - Meet Lindsay Barnett
(05:29) – Career pivots and the inspiration behind Working Hell to Working Well
(11:07) – Rethinking work-life harmony: boundaries that actually work
(13:37) – How small signals can spark cultural change
(19:44) – Mindfulness, vulnerability, and the power of taking breaks
(25:29) – What it looks like to role model wellbeing as a leader
(40:50) – One practice every leader needs to prevent burnout
(43:00) – The last thing Lindsay changed her mind about
(44:01) – Where to find and connect with Lindsay
Get full show notes and links at https://mindful.money. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MindfulMoney.
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Eric Roberge — Designing a Financial Life You Actually Want to Live
Eric Roberge is a financial advisor and the founder of Beyond Your Hammock, a wealth management firm based in Boston, helping professionals in their 30s and 40s use money as a tool to design a life they love now and in the future.
In this episode of Mindful Money, I talk with Eric about helping high-earning professionals in their 30s and 40s make smarter money decisions. We discuss how childhood scarcity can shape financial mindsets, the value of financial planning that prioritizes optionality, and why understanding your core values is critical for long-term success. Eric shares stories from his own journey—breaking into financial advising in 2007 and pioneering a subscription-based model—and gives practical advice on how to make money a tool for living well, not a source of fear or regret.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:10) - What Eric learned about money growing up
(04:45) - Childhood experiences, scarcity, shaping financial mindset
(05:08) - Eric’s career trajectory and starting his own company
(09:09) - The evolution of the subscription model
(11:01) - Avoiding regret in big financial moves
(14:11) - Optionality-focused financial planning
(16:33) - Core issues for the 30–40 demographic
(18:47) - The value of a great advisor
(21:46) - The limits of forecasting
(23:45) - One thing that would lead to better financial outcomes
(25:05) - One thing to stop doing to lead to financial success
(26:12) - Is there anything that people don’t know about you?
(28:38) - How to connect with Eric
Get full show notes and links at https://mindful.money.
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MindfulMoney.
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Jillian Johnsrud — Retire Often: A New Blueprint for Work and Rest
Jillian Johnsrud never expected to be able to retire early, so she hatched a plan to retire often. Inspired by the idea of sabbatical years, she set out to sprinkle retirements throughout her life. At 40, she has taken more than a dozen mini-retirements. These allowed her to pursue dreams like living abroad, traveling to 27 countries, adopting four kids (plus two biological kids), investing in real estate, and touring the U.S. in a camper. Jillian has taught, coached, and written about mini-retirements for almost a decade. She hosts the "Retire Often" podcast and is a popular speaker and consultant for mini-retirements.
I talk with Jillian about her philosophy of “retiring often” through mini-retirements—planned career breaks that promote purpose, balance, and long-term well-being. Jillian shares her personal journey from scarcity to financial freedom, how burnout affects us more than we realize, and why stepping away can actually accelerate your growth and income. We discuss the emotional and cultural hurdles that keep us chained to nonstop work and how to reframe rest as a strategic advantage. Whether you’re self-employed or climbing the corporate ladder, Jillian’s insights will inspire you to build a more intentional life.
In this episode:
(00:00) – Intro
(03:22) – The money moment that changed Jillian’s life
(04:55) – “I realized money gives you options”
(06:58) – How a 19-year-old found inspiration in the Old Testament
(08:24) – What is a mini-retirement (and why you need one)?
(09:22) – Three smart ways to take a break without blowing up your career
(11:35) – Why everyone needs a mini-retirement “go bag”
(14:30) – Why waiting for burnout is the worst strategy
(16:56) – Breaking the workaholic mindset and rewriting the narrative
(21:24) – Rest = rocket fuel for your career
(24:33) – Will I lose momentum if I step away?
(29:24) – The fear that stops most people—and how to face it
(32:39) – Mini-retirements aren’t just for the wealthy
(36:51) – Why it’s harder (but more powerful) for entrepreneurs
(40:34) – The invisible story holding you back
(43:25) – The mindset shift that changed everything for Jillian
(47:40) – How to connect with Jillian and learn more
Get full show notes and links at https://mindful.money.
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MindfulMoney.
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Nadjeschda Taranczewski — Why More Money Never Feels Like Enough
Nadjeschda (Nadja) Taranczewski is a psychologist and works as a coach and facilitator. As a coach, her specialty is supporting high-net-worth individuals to become money-conscious and align money, investing, and purpose. Through her company Conscious U, Nadja supports organisations in reinventing themselves as a Conscious Tribe—a thriving community where people invest in inner work, understand the big picture, live deep connections, and cultivate conscious rituals.
In this episode of Mindful Money, I talk with Nadja about the deep psychological roots of our financial behaviors. Nadja explains how we unconsciously project parts of ourselves—like freedom, fear, or shame—onto money, and how this creates limiting beliefs that trap us in patterns of scarcity or greed. We unpack how childhood experiences, generational trauma, and hidden identity fragments influence our money mindset. Nadja shares practices for self-discovery and integration, showing how becoming conscious of these dynamics is the key to financial and emotional freedom. This conversation was eye-opening, personal, and incredibly powerful.
In this episode:
(00:00) – Intro
(02:34) – A childhood surrounded by artists, comedians, and entrepreneurs
(05:33) – Choosing psychology to heal generational wounds
(09:29) – The stories that define us (and how to change them)
(15:40) – The hidden traps in how we see ourselves
(20:23) – What we really see in money (hint: it’s not about money)
(28:24) – Shadow work: greed, fear, and the parts we deny
(32:09) – What if manipulation isn’t a bad word?
(36:05) – Money is identity work
(41:04) – Unlocking the inner house
(44:40) – Practices for reclaiming the self
(48:09) – One small step toward wholeness
(51:54) – The last thing Nadja changed her mind about
(53:16) – How to connect with Nadja
Get full show notes and links at https://mindful.money.
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MindfulMoney.
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Aaron Thomas — How a Prenup Could Save Your Relationship Before It Starts
Aaron Thomas is a nationally recognized family law expert, Harvard Law graduate, and three-time winner of Atlanta’s Best Divorce Attorney. With over 1,000 clients—including NBA Hall of Famers, Super Bowl champions, and Grammy-winning artists—he has built a career helping high-profile and everyday couples navigate marriage, divorce, and financial security.
In this episode of Mindful Money, I talk with Aaron about the modern case for prenuptial agreements. Far from being a sign of distrust, Aaron reframes prenups as a tool for clarity, fairness, and long-term harmony. We discuss how finances reflect deeper relationship dynamics, the importance of transparency before marriage, and how prenups can evolve as couples grow. Aaron shares practical strategies to prevent conflict, protect both partners, and avoid the heartbreak and financial devastation of a messy divorce.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:21) - Meet Aaron Thomas
(03:02) - Lessons learned about money growing up
(04:56) - What led Aaron to Family Law
(06:41) - What inspired The Prenup Prescription?
(07:40) - Why divorce rates spike during hard times
(08:33) - Prenups aren’t just for the rich: Changing public perception
(14:03) - With or without a prenup: What really changes in divorce
(16:58) - How prenups can reduce conflict and build stronger relationships
(29:14) - What happens when life outgrows the prenup?
(33:18) - How shifting norms are reshaping modern prenups
(34:44) - Why millennials are embracing prenups like never before
(37:33) - Helping couples avoid the pitfalls no one warned them about
(39:06) - The one thing couples should do before getting married
(41:59) - How to connect with Aaron
Get full show notes and links at https://mindful.money.
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MindfulMoney.
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