Having the Hard Money Talk: Preparing Families for Aging & Care with Cameron Huddleston | Ep 13
Release Date: 10/28/2025
Couples & Money: Build Financial Confidence and Stronger Relationships with Dr. Robin Buckley | Ep 27
Real Money, Real Life ™
🎙 Episode Description Money is one of the most common sources of stress in relationships — not because couples don’t care, but because most were never taught how to talk about it. In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Dr. Robin Buckley to explore how couples can approach money conversations with more clarity, structure, and intention. Drawing on her background in cognitive-behavioral coaching and business frameworks, Robin shares why money discussions often become emotionally charged and how couples can reduce conflict by creating shared roles,...
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Why the Financial Industry Is Broken — and What Happens When We Stop Budgeting with Lisa Chastain | Ep 26
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🎙 Episode Description Traditional financial advice wasn’t built for real life — or for women — and this episode explains why. In this conversation, Linda Grizely is joined by Lisa Chastain, nationally recognized money expert and author of Stop Budgeting, Start Living, to unpack why shame-based financial advice keeps people stuck and how money beliefs are shaped long before we ever touch a budget or an investment account. Lisa explains how neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and financial imprinting influence the way we think, feel, and act with money, especially for women who were...
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Financial Planning for Women Who Are Suddenly Single with Sara Zuckerman | Ep 25
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🎙 Episode Description Being suddenly single can feel like emotional whiplash — and money is often the first place the stress shows up In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Sara Zuckerman, a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, to talk about financial planning for women who find themselves suddenly single — whether through divorce, widowhood, a major life transition, or by choice. Sara shares what she sees most often when women are thrust into financial independence, why organization and clarity matter before big...
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Estate Planning Is an Act of Love with Tamara Marshall | Ep 24
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Episode Description Estate planning isn’t about fear — it’s about caring for the people you love, even when you can’t be there. In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with estate planning attorney Tamara Marshall to talk about why estate planning is less about legal checklists and more about protecting your people, your property, and your peace of mind. Tamara shares why so many people delay estate planning, common misconceptions around wills and trusts, and how thoughtful planning can prevent conflict, confusion, and unnecessary stress for loved ones....
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The Profit Paradox: Why Business Owners Struggle With Profit with Leanne Ozaine | Ep 23
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Episode Description If you’re running a business and still feel financial stress — even when revenue is coming in — this episode is for you. In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Leanne Ozaine to talk about why many business owners struggle with profit clarity and financial stability, even when their businesses appear successful on paper. Leanne shares how focusing on revenue alone can hide deeper profit and cash flow issues, why traditional money advice often doesn’t work for business owners, and how money stress can impact not only the business,...
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Foreclosure Explained: What You Need to Know About Being Behind on Your Mortgage with Scott Carson | Ep 22
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Episode Description Foreclosure is one of those financial topics people often avoid — until they can’t. In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Scott Carson to break down foreclosure in a way that is educational, approachable, and grounded in real-world understanding. Scott explains what foreclosure is, how it works, and why so many people misunderstand it. They talk through common myths, what happens behind the scenes, and why learning how foreclosure functions can help people feel more informed — not intimidated — when navigating their financial...
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LGBTQ+ Financial Planning: Inclusive Money Conversations with Shari Rash | Ep 21
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Episode Description Financial planning doesn’t happen in a vacuum — identity, relationships, values, and lived experience all matter. In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Shari Rash, an LGBTQ+ inclusive financial planner, to talk about what it really means to create financial plans that reflect people’s full lives — not just spreadsheets and assumptions. Shari shares how traditional financial planning often overlooks LGBTQ+ individuals and families, why inclusive language and representation matter, and how affirming conversations can change the way...
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Divorce Financial Planning: What to Know Before You Make Costly Mistakes with Jamie Lima | Ep 20
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Episode Description: In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Jamie Lima, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) and founder of Allegiant Divorce Solutions, to talk about the financial realities of divorce — and why early planning makes all the difference. Jamie shares how divorce impacts long-term finances, why relying on attorneys alone can lead to costly mistakes, and how working with a divorce financial specialist can help people make informed, less reactive decisions. They also discuss mediation, asset division, taxes, and the emotional toll...
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Rethinking Charitable Giving with Sarah Olivieri | Ep 19
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Episode Description: In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with nonprofit expert Sarah Olivieri to break down one of the most misunderstood parts of charitable giving: why unrestricted donations and funding operations actually create the greatest impact. Together, they explore how donors can rethink the way they give, why nonprofits need operational support to function and thrive, and how “restricted giving” often limits the very outcomes donors hope to achieve. This conversation will help you understand what really happens behind the scenes in nonprofits —...
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Equity Compensation Made Simple with Josh Radman | Ep 18
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Episode Descripton: In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Josh Radman, CFP®, EA and Founder of Presidio Advisors, to break down the confusing world of equity compensation — RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, vesting schedules, exercising options, and more. Josh shares how his own experience receiving equity at tech companies revealed how little most employees are taught about their stock, and why so many people freeze, overthink, or miss opportunities. They explore how to understand the real value of your shares, what “bullish” actually means, how risk tolerance and...
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In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Cameron Huddleston, journalist, author, and caregiving advocate, to talk about one of the most difficult financial conversations: talking to parents about money and aging.
Cameron shares insights from her book "Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk*", where she helps families navigate sensitive topics like estate planning, long-term care, and protecting loved ones from financial exploitation. Together, Linda and Cameron explore why these conversations are so hard, practical steps to make them easier, and how to build confidence in taking on caregiving and financial responsibility.
We Talk About:
• Why avoiding these conversations can create bigger problems later
• How to prepare for difficult discussions about money and aging
• Steps to protect parents and families financially while preserving relationships
If you’ve ever wondered how to start these conversations—or worried it might be too late—this episode provides both clarity and courage.
About Cameron Huddleston:
Cameron Huddleston is the author of Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations With Your Parents About Their Finances. She also is an award-winning personal finance journalist whose work has appeared in AARP, Kiplinger Personal Finance, Forbes, Yahoo Finance and many more online and print publications.
Connect with Cameron:
Website: https://cameronhuddleston.com
Book: https://cameronhuddleston.com/mom-and-dad-we-need-to-talk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-huddleston-187b633/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronkhuddleston/
Free In Case of Emergency Organizer https://cameronhuddleston.com/resources/
About Linda Grizely:
Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.
Connect with Linda:
Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely
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Linda's Resources/Freebies:
What’s Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
What’s Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
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