Earn & Invest

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G welcomes back personal finance expert and bestselling author Anthony O'Neal to discuss his book, Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck: The Proven Path to Break Free from Debt, Build Real Wealth, and Live Free on Any Income. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo "10 Things" episode, inspired by his recent conversation with personal development trainer Michelle Masters, host Doc G explores the psychological and emotional underpinnings of behavioral finance. He argues that our financial outcomes have far less to do with math and much more to do with how our brains process fear, safety, and self-worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Michelle Masters, an internationally acclaimed personal development trainer and author of Wired for Money: Change the Patterns That Block You From Thriving. The conversation explores the intersection of neuroscience, generational patterns, and personal finance, focusing on how our subconscious beliefs dictate our relationship with wealth, success, and self-worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspired by his recent conversation with Dana Anspach, Doc G dedicates this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast to exploring when you should manage your own finances and when you should hire professional help. He structures his advice by splitting the episode into five insights focused on the accumulation phase and five insights focused on the de-accumulation phase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Dana Anspach, a certified financial planner, retirement management adviser, and the author of Living Off Your Acorns: Your Guide to the Four Phases of Retirement. The conversation revolves around the emotional and financial transitions of aging, detailing Anspach’s framework of the four seasons of retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G sits down with a powerhouse panel of Financial Independence (FI) leaders: JL Collins (author of The Simple Path to Wealth), Bryce and Christie (Millennial Revolution), and Alan and Katie Donigan. Together, they explore the history, mechanics, and life-changing magic of Chautauqua—a series of intimate, week-long retreats dedicated to financial freedom, early retirement, and finding happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Victor Haghani, founder of Elm Wealth and former co-founding partner of the hedge fund Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM). The conversation centers on Haghani's book, The Missing Billionaires: A Guide to Better Financial Decisions, exploring why holding onto wealth is often more difficult than making it, and why "how much" to invest (bet sizing) is far more critical than "what" to invest in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G shares ten pieces of life advice. Inspired by his previous conversation with Dr. Santi Tanikella regarding the "guttural loneliness" many adults feel, Doc G draws on his 53 years of life experience as a hospice physician, podcaster, and coach to offer wisdom on aligning the mind, body, and soul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Dr. Santi Tanikella, a board-certified pediatrician, integrative medicine specialist, and certified life coach. The conversation explores how to combat "burnout of the soul" and the profound, guttural loneliness many adults feel by realigning with their true selves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G outlines ten ways he and his wife manage their wealth that completely defy the traditional rules of the personal finance and FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Jesse Mecham, founder of the highly popular financial software YNAB (You Need A Budget), to discuss his upcoming book, Never Worry About Money Again. The conversation centers on a radical shift in Mecham's philosophy: abandoning the word "budget" in favor of mastering intentional spending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G pushes back against the popular "Die with Zero" ethos, arguing that there is no shame in dying a millionaire. Inspired by his recent Substack post titled "Escape Velocity," Doc G aims to relieve the anxiety and guilt many early retirees feel when they realize they have accumulated far more money than they could ever spend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Dr. Darren Lipomi, a prominent scientist, University of Rochester engineering professor, and author of Science Non-Fiction: Behind the Scenes in University Research. The episode explores the grueling yet profoundly magical world of academic bench research, highlighting it as a career path overflowing with purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G shares his personal insights on branding, inspired by his previous interview with publicist Sarah Snyder. Though he admits he is not a marketing expert, he emphasizes that in the digital age, everyone creates a brand when they post online, whether they realize it or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Sarah Snyder, the head of partnership development at Wasabi Publicity. The conversation demystifies the world of public relations and explores why publicity is no longer just for celebrities and massive brands, but an essential tool for everyday professionals and creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G follows up on a previous conversation with Dr. Jaspal Singh by clarifying a major misconception about his career. While Doc G frequently discusses his burnout and early retirement from traditional medicine, he explicitly states that he did not hate his job. To prove this, he structures the episode around ten specific things he genuinely loved about being a doctor: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G sits down with a longtime college friend, Dr. Jaspal Singh, a board-certified pulmonologist and critical care physician. Despite Doc G having left his own full-time medical practice to focus on part-time hospice work, he uses this episode to fiercely advocate for building a big, bold career and striving to be "in the room where it happens". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G explores the psychological trap of the "achievement treadmill." Similar to the hedonic treadmill—where the joy of buying something quickly fades—the achievement treadmill is a cycle where the temporary dopamine hit of reaching a goal quickly wears off, leaving high achievers running relentlessly toward the next major milestone without ever feeling satisfied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Roger Whitney, a certified financial planner (CFP), creator of the Retirement Answer Man podcast, and author of Rock Retirement. The conversation centers on redefining the true value of financial advisors, particularly pushing back against the early days of the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement, which heavily favored a "do-it-yourself" (DIY) and anti-advisor approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rewind episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Manisha Thakor, founder of the financial well-being consultancy MoneyZen and author of MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough. The conversation dives deep into the psychological traps of modern work and wealth, focusing on how individuals can escape the "Cult of Never Enough"—a societal mindset that brainwashes us to confuse fiscal wealth with personal enoughness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to a 2022 rewind of the Earn and Invest podcast! In this milestone episode from August 2022, the tables are turned on usual host Doc G (Jordan Grummit) as legendary financial author JL Collins hijacks the microphone to interview him. The occasion is the launch of Doc G’s foundational book, Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this ten things episode, I celebrate the publication of my new book, The Healthcare Heist. Follow me down the rabbit hole of where our system has gone wrong and how we can fix it. Feeling like healthcare is a lost cause? Listen up to hear a different perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Justin Bayer, an award-winning Wall Street Journal journalist and author of House of Fidelity: The Rise of the Johnson Dynasty and the Company That Changed American Investing. The episode explores the history and evolution of Fidelity Investments, revealing how the financial behemoth is ultimately a family business that has been run by three generations of the Johnson family: Ted, Ned, and Abby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the podcast focuses on the "10 Joys of Retirement." Doc G reflects on his transition to semi-retirement in 2018 after reaching financial independence and stepping back from his clinical medicine responsibilities. He shares ten unexpected and unique benefits he has experienced since making this transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the "Earn and Invest" podcast features host Doc G interviewing Joy Barry, the widely recognized inventor of self-help books for kids. With over 200 titles and 85 million copies sold, Barry discusses her philosophy of teaching children how to handle their own emotions, behaviors, and practical life challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode. Doc G breaks down confidence. Not only how there are two kinds, but he also discusses how it relates to our future happiness. If you have ever wondered how to have more confidence, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Dr. Jennifer Reid, a board-certified psychiatrist and author of Guilt-Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations. The conversation centers on the overwhelming burden of guilt, particularly the unique guilt experienced by women in modern society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this "10 Things" episode of the Earn & Invest podcast, host Doc G discusses the complexities of navigating life transitions. Prompted by his daughter's recent high school graduation and the impending shift to becoming empty nesters, he shares ten principles for managing both expected and unexpected life changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn & Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Carrie Joy Grimes, the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Work Money and author of the upcoming book The Joy of Money. The conversation explores the critical balance between personal financial responsibility and systemic economic change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn & Invest podcast, I share a "10 Things" list focusing on how my wife and I handle money with our kids now that they are 18 and 21. My approach has shifted significantly since they were little, and I realize it might be a bit unconventional compared to how others parent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Cody Berman, an entrepreneur and co-founder of Gold City Ventures, about his new book, Retire by 30. Berman represents a new vanguard in the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement that rejects the traditional approach of grinding through a miserable corporate job for decades just to reach a target net worth using the 4% rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Thursday "10 things" episode of the Earn & Invest podcast, host Doc G shares the top ten financial mistakes he made throughout his life. Despite talking extensively about building wealth, he admits he messed up in several small, recoverable ways, starting with his first mistake: buying a whole life insurance policy in his twenties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G sits down with Kara Perez, a financial educator, founder of Cara Explores Money, and author of Money for Change. Perez, who successfully paid off $25,000 in student loan debt on a modest salary, joins the show to explore the intersection between the Financial Independence (FI) movement and environmentalism. She argues that true sustainability isn't about buying expensive eco-friendly products; instead, it looks a lot like what lower-income individuals already do out of necessity, such as upcycling, repairing items, and using what you already have rather than buying new. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this community episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G speaks with Samantha Pillion, a former Big Four consultant who stepped away from the traditional corporate grind to pursue a life optimized for adventure, curiosity, and personal growth. Samantha shares her journey into the Financial Independence (FI) movement, which began at age 26 when she used a life insurance payout from her father's passing to start investing. After discovering the FI community and attending an event where peers enthusiastically supported her decision to take a sabbatical, she fully embraced an abundance mindset and began prioritizing life experiences over endless saving. However, while recently attending the EconoMe conference, she noticed a concerning shift in the community back toward scarcity and fear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices