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Money, Mistakes, and Milestones: 50 Lessons from Deb Meyer

Beyond Budgets Podcast

Release Date: 10/30/2025

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🎉 It’s a celebration! In this milestone 50th episode of the Beyond Budgets® podcast, Deb Meyer takes a seat on the other side of the mic while her husband, Bryan Meyer, steps in as guest host. This heartfelt and insightful episode explores how Beyond Budgets® came to be, what Deb has learned along the way, and what’s ahead for the podcast and the families it serves.

From her earliest days running WorthyNestÂŽ and writing Redefining Family Wealth to launching this podcast, Deb shares her motivation to help parents build wealth aligned with faith, family, and personal values.

💡 You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories about:

  • (2:24) Why the podcast was launched after Deb’s mother passed away

  • (6:41) How Deb records episodes without a fancy studio

  • (7:41) How her own parenting and financial mindset evolved through 50 episodes

  • (11:46) The real impact of moving cross-country multiple times

  • (16:32) What Deb learned from expert guests on college planning and allowance strategies

Plus, Deb reveals what’s next for Beyond Budgets®. Whether you’ve been here since episode one or just discovered the show, this is a warm, wisdom-filled episode packed with encouragement for every parent navigating money and meaning.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

  • The origins and evolution of the Beyond BudgetsÂŽ podcast

  • Balancing podcasting with parenting and real-life moves

  • Why your financial mistakes don’t define your future

  • How podcast guests have influenced Deb's family decisions

  • Plans for future episodes and how listeners can get involved

📘 Related Episodes to Check Out

  • Ep 5: Understanding College Financial Aid with Joe Messinger

  • Ep 13: Raising Financially Savvy Kids with Clifton Corbin

  • Ep 18: Turning Dreams Into Reality With Values-Based Financial Planning

  • Ep 33: College Funding Secrets Every Parent Needs to Know

  • Ep 44: Wellness as Wealth with Rita Johnson

 

Connect with Host Deb Meyer, CFPÂŽ

Founder of WorthyNestÂŽ, helping faith-driven parents build financial plans that reflect their values.

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