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Brain fog, weight gain, mood changes, disrupted sleep, and a fading sense of feeling like yourself can all become part of the perimenopause experience. But why do these changes happen—and why are so many women still struggling to find informed care? In Episode 347 of Money Matters, Christopher Hensley, RICP,…

Getting knocked down is part of the process. Getting back up is where growth begins. In this clip, Jabez Roberts of The Working Budget talks about Kaizen, compound interest, and the power of consistent effort over time. Whether you are working on your finances, building a business, or trying to…

Budgeting is not about restriction — it’s about giving your future self options. In this clip, Jabez Roberts breaks down why many people say they “don’t like budgeting” and how small daily spending habits, like a $10 coffee, can add up quickly. The point is not to shame spending. It…

In this episode of Money Matters, Chris Hensley welcomes Jabez Roberts, host of The Working Budget and The Boardroom Podcast, for a conversation about budgeting, financial education, entrepreneurship, Kaizen, and building better money habits. Jabez shares why he launched The Working Budget, how it connects with his mission to help…

Most AI content tells you how to use the technology. Digital Kaizen argues for what you should never give away. There are things we can delegate to AI. It's genuinely great at those things. Meaning is not one of them. Full conversation: https://youtu.be/iWs8tC1Zfqo Book: Digital Kaizen on Amazon. @Inulchowdhury786 #DigitalKaizen…

Are Federal Reserve policy decisions actually causing your rising prices? We break down how recent economic shifts at the central bank directly impact the cost of beef, gas, and your daily expenses. This analysis cuts through the bureaucratic jargon to explain what is happening to the economy right now. Watch…

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said he doesn't like forward guidance. Then his own committee members used the dot plot to signal a possible rate hike. A reporter caught the contradiction live. This is Warsh's first press conference as Fed Chair and the communication shift is already creating market uncertainty.…

I was on David Gadarian's podcast, ⁨@TheFlippedStory⁩ Flipped Story, and somewhere in the conversation I heard myself say: "When you type, you're editing yourself before the thought even exists." Spellcheck fires. Grammar police show up. The voice in your head asks if this sounds smart enough. You're killing your best…

In this episode of Money Matters, Chris Hensley sits down with Chris Clinard, host of the Books4Guys podcast and founder of the Books4Guys community. They discuss why men are reading less, how books build critical thinking, why fiction matters more than many adults realize, and how Books4Guys is working to…

I built an AI podcast that debates my life. A cognitive expert. A board of directors. And honestly, I've been in tears listening to it. This is what Digital Kaizen actually looks like at the operator level. Full conversation with David Gadarian on @TheFlippedStory Podcast: https://youtu.be/LXN2KSDYGZo Book: Digital Kaizen on…

Everyone is chasing AI tools, prompts, agents, and workflows. But the real AI advantage may be something deeper: learning how to think better while using the tools. AI is not just changing work. It is changing how we monitor, evaluate, and adjust our own thinking in real time. That skill…

Jerome Powell explains why Federal Reserve independence and credibility matter for the economy. When the public believes the Fed can make decisions based on long-term economic stability rather than political pressure, that trust supports markets, inflation expectations, families, and businesses. Fed credibility is one of the central bank’s most important…

Digital Kaizen started with a simple habit: using voice notes after meetings to capture the important thoughts before they disappeared. In this clip, I talk about how voice technology, ChatGPT, and AI note taker workflows helped me preserve the connection points I noticed after client conversations. Voice-first AI is not…

@johnhopebryant makes a powerful point: 401(k)s, budgets, and financial tactics matter — but they don’t define whether someone becomes truly successful or wealthy. You can get rich and still lose it all if the deeper principles aren’t there.

Market news comes from every direction: interest rates, oil prices, wars, supply chains, product demand, and company-specific updates. The challenge for investors is not finding information — it is understanding what actually matters. This video discusses how both macro and micro news significantly impact stock performance, offering a comprehensive view…

Sometimes the simplest sleep advice is the easiest to overlook. In this clip, Juliet Starrett shares what Kelly Starrett learned from working with Delta Force: before reaching for more tools, make sure you’ve moved enough to build real sleep pressure. ⁨@TheReadyState⁩ ⁨@TheReadyStatePodcast⁩ Discover the incredible health benefits of a daily…

The 5–10 years before retirement are incredibly important. That’s when you still have time to make meaningful adjustments. You can start visualizing what retirement might actually look like. You can estimate what you may spend. You can compare that to the income sources you expect to have. And you can…

The 4% rule is one of the most quoted ideas in retirement planning. But even Bill Bengen explains that it began as a historical worst-case scenario — not a permanent magic number. As portfolios, asset classes, inflation, and market conditions change, retirement income planning has to be more thoughtful than…

What if slowing down is actually the fastest way to succeed? Executive coach Ralph Simone explains why burnout, nonstop hustle, and constant productivity may be holding you back. #Leadership #Burnout #Productivity #SuccessMindset In this clip, we explore the biology of being constantly "on," activating the sympathetic nervous system and the…

What if slowing down is actually the fastest way to succeed? Executive coach Ralph Simone explains why burnout, nonstop hustle, and constant productivity may be holding you back. #Leadership #Burnout #Productivity #SuccessMindset This clip discusses the profound impact of the "pressure and time" individuals experience, often leading to a deep…

Aging well is about more than money. In this Money Matters clip, Kelly and Juliet Starrett explain why range of motion and mobility matter throughout life — and why small, consistent habits can help people move better as they age. They also discuss the sit-and-rise test from their book *Built…

Texas public education employees often hear about TRS, but some higher-ed employees may also be eligible for ORP — the Optional Retirement Program. In this clip, Chris Hensley explains the basic difference: TRS is the pension system many Texas public education employees are automatically enrolled in, while eligible Texas public…

What if the reason you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or constantly behind is because you’ve been taught that faster always means better? In this episode of Money Matters, Christopher Hensley sits down with executive coach and author Ralph Simone to discuss the powerful ideas behind his book Slow Down to Go…