From Knowing to Doing: Your Health & Habit Action Plan That Actually Sticks _057
Managing Money Made Easy by Karen G Adams
Release Date: 06/24/2025
Investing 101: Separating Fact from Fiction _085
Managing Money Made Easy by Karen G Adams
Investing doesn’t have to be overwhelming or scary. In this episode, Karen G. Adams from Financial Management 101 chats with Michael Degtyar from Scope Advisory about the truth behind investing. Learn the basics of risk, reward, diversification, and long-term thinking - plus the myths that hold so many people back from getting started. Know more about Michael Degtyar: Connect with Karen: 🌐 financialmanagement101.com.au/contact 📧 #Investing101 #MoneyEducation #FinancialCoach #InvestSmart #FinancialPlanning #FinancialFreedom #BuildFinancialMuscle
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From Financial Goals to a Roadmap: How a Planner Helps You Get There _084
Managing Money Made Easy by Karen G Adams
Goals are great - but how do you actually achieve them? In this episode, financial coach Karen G. Adams teams up with financial planner Michael Degtyar from Scope Advisory to show you how financial goals can be transformed into a real, step-by-step roadmap. Whether you’re saving for a home, retirement, or your kids’ future, this episode shows how planning creates clarity and confidence. Know more about Michael Degtyar: Connect with Karen: 🌐 financialmanagement101.com.au/contact 📧 #FinancialGoals #MoneyMindset #FinancialCoach #FinancialPlanning #MoneyTips...
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Protecting What You’ve Built: The Role of Insurance in Your Financial Plan _083
Managing Money Made Easy by Karen G Adams
Earning money is one thing - protecting it is another. In this episode, Karen G. Adams talks with Michael Degtyar from Scope Advisory about the often-overlooked role of insurance in your financial plan. Learn how the right cover can safeguard your family, income, and lifestyle, and why insurance is a financial foundation, not just an expense. Know more about Michael Degtyar: Connect with Karen: 🌐 financialmanagement101.com.au/contact 📧 #InsuranceMatters #ProtectYourFuture #FinancialWellbeing #FinancialEducation #FinancialPlanning #MoneyCoach #BuildFinancialMuscle
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Superannuation Made Simple: How to Make It Work for Your Future _082
Managing Money Made Easy by Karen G Adams
Confused about your superannuation? You’re not alone. In this episode, Karen G. Adams, financial coach and founder of Financial Management 101, sits down with financial planner Michael Degtyar from Scope Advisory to break down what super really is, why it matters, and how to avoid the common mistakes Australians make with their retirement funds. Simple, practical, and jargon-free education you can actually use. Know more about Michael Degtyar: Connect with Karen: 🌐 financialmanagement101.com.au/contact 📧 #Superannuation #FinancialEducation #RetirementPlanning...
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Why You’re Avoiding That Money Talk (And How to Finally Have It) _081
Managing Money Made Easy by Karen G Adams
Do you keep putting off “the money talk” with your partner? You’re not alone. So many couples avoid talking about finances because of fear, shame, or past trauma, but silence creates stress, not safety. In this closing episode of the Love & Money Unfiltered series, Karen and Mauro tackle the emotions behind money avoidance and give you practical tools to start having honest, judgement-free financial conversations. This episode is your permission slip to speak up, listen better, and create a financially transparent relationship - without the drama. 💡 Perfect for couples ready to...
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Power Plays & Paychecks: Who Really Controls the Money? _080
Managing Money Made Easy by Karen G Adams
Is one partner in charge of the finances while the other feels left out - or powerless? This episode dives deep into the subtle (and not-so-subtle) power imbalances that can arise in relationships when it comes to money. Karen and Mauro break down how control, inequality, and silence around finances create emotional distance and resentment - and how couples can shift from a one-sided money dynamic to mutual respect, shared decisions, and financial empowerment. 💡 If your relationship feels unfair or lopsided when it comes to money - this conversation could change everything. Connect...
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Big Life Changes, Big Money Pressure: Staying Connected Through Chaos _079
Managing Money Made Easy by Karen G Adams
When life throws big changes your way - like buying a house, having a baby, or switching careers - financial pressure can skyrocket, and relationships can suffer. In this episode, Karen and Mauro explore what really happens to couples during these high-stress moments and how to stay emotionally connected when everything feels uncertain. From shifting roles and expectations to handling money shocks together, this episode is full of grounded advice for navigating transitions with grace, clarity, and compassion. 💡 Tune in if you’re going through a major life event - or just want to...
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When Money Becomes the Third Wheel: How Finances Quietly Ruin Relationships _078
Managing Money Made Easy by Karen G Adams
Is your relationship feeling the strain - but you’re not quite sure why? Money could be the silent saboteur. In this powerful opening episode, Karen G. Adams is joined by expert relationship counsellor Mauro Daviddi to uncover how financial stress slowly chips away at love, trust, and intimacy. We explore the emotional damage that happens when money fights become the norm, and why silence around spending, saving, or debt can be just as destructive. You’ll walk away with clear insights and practical ways to shift your dynamic and reconnect as a team - even if your partner sees money totally...
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Estate Planning Made Simple: The Missing Piece in Financial Education _077
Managing Money Made Easy by Karen G Adams
Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy — it’s a crucial part of financial education for every individual and family. In this episode, financial coach Karen G. Adams is joined by Heather Williams from Sunstone Legal to explore the bigger picture: how Wills, superannuation, trusts, and planning ahead fit into your financial literacy journey. This conversation will leave you with clarity, confidence, and practical steps to start your own estate planning — because true financial wellbeing isn’t complete without it. Get to know more about Heather: Connect with Heather for...
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Testamentary Trusts Explained: Protecting Wealth for Your Family’s Future _076
Managing Money Made Easy by Karen G Adams
A testamentary trust might sound complicated, but it’s one of the most powerful estate planning tools for families. In this episode, Karen G. Adams (Financial Management 101) sits down with Heather Williams from Sunstone Legal to break it down in plain English. You’ll learn: ✅ What a testamentary trust is and how it works ✅ How it can provide tax benefits and asset protection ✅ Why it’s especially valuable for families with young or vulnerable beneficiaries If protecting your family and your legacy matters to you, this episode is a must-listen. Get to know more about...
info_outlineYou’ve heard it all before—drink more water, eat your veggies, take the walk—but why don’t we actually do it?
In the final episode of this powerful 4-part series on health and productivity, host Karen G. Adams sits down with health coach Sharon Gleeson to unpack the real reason we struggle to take action on the things we already know are good for us. And more importantly, how to fix it.
If you’ve been nodding along to the past episodes, thinking “yep, I should do that,” but haven’t made a change yet—this episode is your gentle kick into action.
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Sharon’s 5S Success Plan to turn intentions into habits
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Why starting small is your greatest superpower
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How to get past the knowing-doing gap with real-world examples
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What to do when you “fall off the wagon” and how to get back on
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Why your brain resists change (and how to make it your ally)
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The power of tracking small wins to create massive momentum
You’ll walk away with the tools to stop talking about what you should be doing and finally take the small, meaningful steps that lead to massive change in your health, energy, and productivity.
📌 Whether you’re a business owner, busy parent, or career-driven professional, this episode will help you make your health goals stick—without judgment, overwhelm, or all-or-nothing thinking.
BOOK A CALL WITH KAREN: https://financialmanagement101.com.au/contact/
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
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Get Sharon’s FREE Success Plan Template
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Connect with Sharon Gleeson:
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Follow Karen on Instagram: @karengadams__
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Listen to all 4 episodes of this Health + Productivity Series
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Book your FREE 15-minute Health & Money Clarity Call with Karen or Sharon
📣 This episode isn’t about more advice. It’s about doing the damn thing.
#FromKnowingToDoing #HabitSuccessPlan #HealthGoalsThatStick #SmallWinsBigResults #ManagingMoneyMadeEasy #ProductivityThroughHealth