The Julia & Gino Show: Marriage, Parenting & Family Legacy

What does it really take to raise generous children? In this powerful conversation, Tracy Thomas shares why generosity isn't something you teach with words—it's something your children experience through your example. From family traditions and charitable giving to faith, purpose, and legacy, Tracy explains how parents can intentionally raise children who value serving others over chasing possessions. If you're trying to build a family rooted in faith, generosity, gratitude, and purpose, this message is for you. In this video you'll learn: • How generosity is learned at home • Why family traditions matter • Teaching children biblical values through action • Building a lasting family legacy • Raising kids in today's digital world • Trusting God while parenting • Why your example matters more than your words Whether you're raising toddlers, teenagers, or simply want to leave a meaningful legacy, this conversation offers timeless wisdom every parent can apply. If this message encouraged you, like the video, subscribe, and share it with another parent who wants to raise children with strong values. Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most couples think they're arguing about money. They're not. They're arguing about fear. About values. About childhood experiences. About what money means. One person sees security. Another sees freedom. Someone else sees generosity. Someone else fears becoming someone they never wanted to be. Until you understand the emotions behind money, you'll keep having the same argument over and over again. Healthy marriages don't avoid difficult conversations—they learn how to have them. Take time to understand your spouse before trying to convince them. Connection always comes before correction. If this encouraged you, subscribe for more conversations on marriage, family, faith, communication, finances, parenting, and building a lasting legacy.   Visit our website to start your transformation. Your journey to a fuller, more vibrant life is just a click away: https://barbaro360.com/ Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this powerful episode of The Julia & Gino Show, financial life planner Scott Frank guides Julia through the world-renowned Kinder Questions, a transformative exercise designed to uncover your deepest values, clarify your purpose, and help you build a life that truly reflects what matters most. This conversation goes far beyond financial planning. It's about human connection, healthy communication in relationships, intentional living, and creating a legacy that lasts for generations. Throughout the episode, Scott helps Julia explore the questions that challenge how we think about money, family, work, faith, and fulfillment. Together, they uncover why so many people stay stuck, not because they lack opportunity, but because they haven't taken the time to ask themselves the right questions. In this episode you'll learn: I✔ The famous Kinder Questions ✔ How to discover your true purpose ✔ Why most people stay stuck ✔ The power of living intentionally ✔ How to align your work with your values ✔ Why family and faith create lasting fulfillment ✔ How to stop living someone else's dream ✔ Practical mindset shifts for a meaningful life If this conversation challenged you to think differently about your own life, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share this episode with someone who needs these questions. What would your answers be? Personal finance, Relationships, Faith, Health & Wellness - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. But what if there was? Visit our website to start your transformation. Your journey to a fuller, more vibrant life is just a click away: https://barbaro360.com/ Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Money isn't really what couples fight about. In this conversation, Gino and Julia Barbaro share one of the biggest lessons they've learned after decades of marriage: arguments about money are rarely about dollars and cents. They're about fear, values, childhood experiences, expectations, and emotional triggers. They discuss how different upbringings shaped their views on spending, saving, health, security, and family priorities—and why understanding your spouse's perspective is more important than trying to win an argument. If you've ever argued with your partner about spending money, saving money, budgeting, investing, or financial priorities, this conversation may completely change how you think about money and marriage. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why couples don't actually fight about money • How fear and scarcity affect financial decisions • The importance of understanding your partner's values • Why "connection before conflict" changes everything • How childhood experiences shape money beliefs • Practical ways to discuss finances without fighting • How to identify the real emotion underneath money arguments • Why understanding comes before agreement One of the most powerful insights from this conversation is that financial conflict often reveals deeper emotional needs, fears, and beliefs. When couples learn to communicate with intention rather than emotion, financial conversations become opportunities for connection instead of conflict. Whether you're newly married, have been together for decades, or simply want healthier conversations around money, this episode offers practical wisdom and real-life experience. Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When people hear the word "infidelity," they usually think of an affair. But there's another form of betrayal that quietly damages relationships every day: financial infidelity. Have you ever hidden a purchase from your spouse? Opened a credit card without telling them? Lied about how much you spent? Made an investment decision on your own because you were afraid of their reaction? You're not alone. In this episode of the Julia and Gino Podcast, Julia and Gino Barbaro have an honest conversation about the financial secrets many couples keep—and the fear, shame, insecurity, and miscommunication that often drive them. Gino shares personal stories of investments he made without fully communicating with Julia, including taking out a HELOC to fund a life-changing real estate opportunity. Julia opens up about how childhood experiences, fear of judgment, and emotional reactions can shape the way we handle money in marriage. Together, they explore: • What financial infidelity actually is • Why people hide spending from their partners • The role fear and shame play in money decisions • How trust is damaged through secrecy • Why most people aren't trying to hurt their spouse • Hidden debt, secret purchases, and concealed investments • How childhood experiences affect financial behavior in marriage • Rebuilding trust after financial mistakes • The importance of weekly money meetings • Creating shared financial goals • Practicing full transparency around finances • How to discuss major purchases as a team • Questions every couple should ask about money One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation: Transparency creates trust. Trust creates unity. Unity creates a stronger marriage. If money has become a source of stress, conflict, or secrecy in your relationship, this episode offers practical tools and compassionate insight to help couples reconnect and build a healthier financial future together. Questions to ask your spouse today: ✓ Is there anything about our finances we've been avoiding discussing? ✓ What financial decision are you currently worried about? ✓ How can I better support you financially and emotionally? Healthy marriages aren't built on perfection. They're built on honesty, grace, communication, and a willingness to grow together. If this conversation resonated with you, share it with your spouse, partner, or someone who could benefit from hearing that they're not alone. Subscribe for more conversations on marriage, money, relationships, emotional health, and building a life rooted in trust and purpose. Personal finance, Relationships, Faith, Health & Wellness - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. But what if there was? Visit our website to start your transformation. Your journey to a fuller, more vibrant life is just a click away: https://barbaro360.com/ Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why do intelligent people continue making poor financial decisions? Why do some people build wealth while others stay stuck? And why do so many retirees feel lost after reaching their financial goals? In this powerful conversation, financial psychologist and researcher Dr. Charles Chaffin joins Julia and Gino Barbaro to explore the hidden psychological forces that shape our relationship with money, investing, retirement, goal setting, and personal success. Dr. Chaffin is a psychologist, financial planning expert, author, researcher, and co-founder of the Money & Risk Inventory (MRI). His work has influenced financial advisors, planners, researchers, and universities across the world. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, financial advisor, retiree, or simply someone looking to improve your financial future, this conversation offers actionable wisdom you can apply immediately. About Dr. Charles Chaffin Dr. Charles Chaffin is a psychologist, researcher, financial planning expert, author, and educator. He is the co-founder of the Money & Risk Inventory (MRI) and the Psychology of Financial Planning programs. His research has been conducted through organizations including the CFP Board, Wharton School, Columbia University, and Iowa State University. Connect with Dr. Charles Chaffin Website: CharlesChaffin.com LinkedIn: Charles ChaffinPersonal finance, Relationships, Faith, Health & Wellness - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. But what if there was? TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction & Dr. Charles Chaffin's Background 00:50 How Financial Planning Led to Psychology Research 02:13 Why Human Attention Is Our Most Valuable Resource 05:28 What Is the Money & Risk Inventory (MRI)? 08:05 The Evolution of Financial Planning & Behavioral Finance 09:25 Loneliness, Social Media & the Advisor's Role 11:04 Helping Clients Overcome Financial Overwhelm 12:00 Why Small Goals Beat Big Goals 13:00 The Hidden Challenge Widows Face With Money 14:20 Goal Progress vs Goal Completion 15:44 Retirement: Why We're Not Wired to Stop Growing 16:52 Dr. Charles' Personal Money Mistakes & Present Bias 19:08 Perfectionism, Failure & Learning Through Mistakes 21:34 Teddy Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" Philosophy 22:20 Why People Are Afraid to Make Mistakes 23:13 The Power of Arts, Sports & Learning Through Failure 24:13 The Beauty of Being Wrong 25:54 Process Over Product: A Better Way to Learn 26:35 Identity, Money & Becoming Financially Responsible 28:03 Climbing Ladders You Never Wanted to Climb 29:38 Building a New Identity Through Small Wins 30:02 Self-Determination Theory Explained 30:40 The Three Human Needs: Competence, Autonomy & Connection 31:20 FOMO, Social Media & Financial Decision-Making 33:46 Retirement, Identity Loss & Finding Purpose 35:46 Parenting, Empty Nest Syndrome & Reinventing Yourself 36:12 Hitting the Accelerator in Life 37:50 Retirement Success Stories & Living Authentically 38:45 What's Next for Dr. Charles? Books, Research & Content 39:43 The Importance of Attention & Financial Coaching 41:46 Designing a Meaningful Retirement Life 42:35 Where to Find Dr. Charles Chaffin 42:53 Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this powerful episode, Julia and Gino sit down with Cindi and Dr. Joe Ferrini — authors, speakers, and longtime advocates for special needs families — to discuss the emotional, mental, and spiritual realities of raising a child with special needs.  With more than 40 years of caregiving experience, the Ferrinis share the lessons behind their new book The Special Needs Parent and open up about the hidden stress, isolation, grief, marriage challenges, and personal transformation that many families experience on this journey. This conversation explores what happens when life doesn’t go according to plan — and how parents can still build hope, resilience, purpose, and even joy in the middle of overwhelming responsibility. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, family member, or simply want to better understand the special needs journey, this episode offers wisdom, compassion, and encouragement.  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction 01:41 – Meet Cindi & Dr. Joe Ferrini 04:26 – Why they wrote their book 07:58 – The hidden stress special needs parents carry 11:44 – The feeling of isolation many families experience 15:02 –  grieving expectations 18:37 – Holding grief and hope at the same time 22:06 – Building emotional capacity through difficult seasons 25:18 – How special needs parenting impacts marriage and family 29:04 – Why parents need a strong support system 32:47 – Dealing with judgment, comments, and social pressure 35:41 – Embracing transformation instead of punishment 38:26 – Advice for parents  41:02 – Final thoughts and encouragement Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if financial planning wasn’t just about growing wealth—but about designing a meaningful life? In this episode of the Julia & Gino Show, Julia and Gino sit down with Scott Frank, founder of Stone Steps Financial and educator at the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, to explore how money decisions are deeply connected to identity, purpose, legacy, and fulfillment. This conversation goes beyond numbers and investing—it’s about aligning your financial life with the life you actually want to live. Whether you're building wealth, navigating a career change, or searching for more meaning in your daily life, this episode will challenge the way you think about success and financial freedom. About Scott Frank: Scott Frank is the founder of Stone Steps Financial in Encinitas, CA, helping families align money with life. He is a CFA, CFP®, and Registered Life Planner (RLP®), a 2019 InvestmentNews 40 Under 40 honoree, co-host of Real Personal Finance, and an educator with the Kinder Institute of Life Planning.  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 01:45 – Meet Scott Frank & his background in life planning 04:20 – What the Kinder Institute approach really is 07:10 – Why traditional financial planning misses the bigger picture 10:05 – “If money wasn’t a concern…” question explained 13:40 – How money beliefs are formed in childhood 17:25 – Identity, achievement, and self-worth 21:10 – The question about having only 5–10 years left to live 25:50 – Time vs. money: what people regret most 29:30 – Defining legacy and intentional living 33:45 – Aligning financial decisions with personal values 37:20 – What people discover during life planning conversations 40:15 – Final thoughts on purpose, fulfillment, and freedom 43:10 – Where to find Scott Frank 44:20 – Closing thoughts Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if financial planning wasn’t just about growing wealth—but about designing a meaningful life? In this episode of the Julia & Gino Show, Julia and Gino sit down with Scott Frank, founder of Stone Steps Financial and educator at the Kinder Institute...

What does success really mean if your family life is suffering behind the scenes? In this episode of the Julia & Gino Show, we sit down with entrepreneur, coach, and Mpowered Journey founder Ann Sheu to talk about what it truly means to build a values-driven life and business. After walking away from a successful legal career, Ann now helps entrepreneurial families create alignment between business, marriage, parenting, and personal fulfillment. Together, we dive into the hidden cost of chasing achievement without intention, how unresolved family conflict impacts leadership, and why your calendar often reveals your real priorities. If you’re building a business while trying to protect your marriage, family, and peace of mind, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more conversations around leadership, family, mindset, entrepreneurship, and intentional living. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro  02:10 – Ann’s transition from law to entrepreneurship  06:20 – The internal shift behind leaving a legal career  10:35 – Why entrepreneurs struggle with family alignment  15:05 – Your calendar reveals your true values  19:40 – How conflict at home impacts business leadership  24:30 – EOS and living company values authentically  28:50 – Success on paper vs fulfillment at home  33:15 – Rebuilding connection in high-achieving marriages  37:40 – Motherhood, business, and redefining productivity  41:10 – Making values-driven decisions in real life  43:30 – Frameworks to prevent drift in marriage, money, and mission  45:00 – Final thoughts Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laurie Davies joins Julia and Gino for a meaningful conversation about emotional freedom, faith, and the hidden burdens many women quietly carry every day. As an author, speaker, and counselor, Laurie shares practical wisdom on overcoming fear, guilt, shame, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion while learning how to replace emotional clutter with peace, truth, and healing. Together, they discuss forgiveness, parenting, emotional health, faith, and the first steps anyone can take toward living lighter and more freely. If you’ve ever felt emotionally overwhelmed or weighed down by life’s pressures, this episode offers encouragement, hope, and practical tools for healing.  Timestamps 0:00  Are you letting go of the stuff that keeps you stuck? 0:10  Introduction to the podcast and guest Laurie Davies. 0:44  Laurie Davies expresses excitement for the conversation. 1:05  Explanation of emotional hoarding. 2:22  Discussion on emotional hoarding and its effects. 3:20  Men's perspective on emotional hoarding. 4:33  When does emotional hoarding become destructive? 6:07  Impact of emotional hoarding on relationships. 7:49  Discussion on mom guilt and its effects. 9:42  Laurie shares personal experiences with her son. 12:33  Importance of communication in relationships. 15:58  Discussion on anger and its impact on relationships. 19:28  Men's perspective on anger. 22:40  Biblical perspective on anger. 25:08  Discussion on pride and its effects. 31:41 Steps to live a lighter emotional life. 32:40 Path to freedom from worry. 35:01  Addressing common worries. 40:44 Repairing relationships and finding freedom. 42:28 Where to find Laurie's book. Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You don’t need fewer arguments in your relationship — you need better ones. In this episode, Julia and Gino sit down with world-renowned relationship expert Dr. John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, to break down what’s really happening when couples fight… and why most people were never taught how to do it right. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, stuck in the same arguments, or unsure how to communicate without things escalating — this conversation will change the way you see conflict forever.  Dr. Gray shares practical tools to improve communication, deepen emotional connection, and turn disagreements into opportunities for growth instead of distance. This isn’t about avoiding conflict — it’s about learning how to use it to build a stronger relationship.  Dr. John Gray’s new book → Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus - For Women Only: Be Happy With or Without a Man https://www.marsvenus.com/john-gray   0:00  Introduction and welcome to Dr. Gray. 0:44 Dr. Gray discusses marriage and differences. 1:11Discussion about Dr. Gray's new book. 2:10 Emotional topics and cultural differences. 3:07  Hormonal imbalances and their effects. 4:03 Stress and hormone levels in men and women. 5:30 Communication and understanding between partners. 6:16 Solutions for balancing hormones. 7:25 Historical roles of men and women. 9:13 Modern challenges for women and men. 10:13 Analyzing problems before finding solutions. 12:03 Importance of community and spirituality. 14:16 Spirituality's role in stress reduction. 16:09 Differences in stress processing between men and women. 18:29 Therapy and talking about feelings. 20:04 Understanding partner's emotions. 22:13 Importance of connection for women. 24:05 Women's need for help and vulnerability. 26:04 Men and women's perceptions of neediness. 28:14 Sharing emotions and vulnerability. 30:31 Men's processing of stress. 32:19 Importance of mentorship for boys. 34:09 Analyzing emotions and self-reflection. 36:28 Projection of stress onto partners. 37:50 Changes in societal roles and their effects. 40:05 Techniques for reassurance and connection. 43:50 Importance of small requests and vulnerability. 46:13 Mirror neurons and their role in relationships. 48:43 Processing emotions and using tools for self-awareness. 51:05 Closing remarks and appreciation. Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Money can either create tension—or build stronger relationships. In this episode, we talk about how couples can approach budgeting, align financial goals, and improve communication around money. From avoiding common mistakes to building simple systems,...

What does it really mean to build a legacy that lasts? In this powerful episode, Julia and Gino sit down with Bill High to explore how intentional families create multi-generational impact rooted in purpose, faith, and values. “If you don’t have a pict...

Money isn’t just about numbers—it’s about the stories we carry. In this episode, Julia and Gino dive into how each partner’s relationship with money is shaped over time, and how those individual experiences come together in a relationship. They explore...

In this episode of Julia & Gino Podcast, Meg Tuohey—relationship expert and podcast host—joins the conversation to explore how emotional patterns formed early in life shape the way we experience love, connection, and identity. We discuss why unhealthy ...

Why don’t schools teach kids about money? In this episode of Julia and Gino, we sit down with Will Rainey, former investment consultant and founder of Blue Tree Savings, to talk about the financial education children actually need—but rarely receive. F...

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Bill Donaghy 01:29 Bill's Journey to the Theology of the Body 08:58 Understanding the Theology of the Body 12:29 Misconceptions About Sexuality 15:11 Living with a Mindset of Gift 20:28 The Balance Between Action and Pre...

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas 02:50 The Journey of Understanding Aquinas 05:30 Practical Applications of Aquinas' Teachings 08:26 The Nature of God and Simplicity 11:12 Aquinas and Moral Clarity in a Confusing World 14:14 The Histo...

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Marriage Coaching 02:27 Understanding Relationship Dynamics 06:02 The Role of Therapy vs. Coaching 11:27 The Importance of Money in Relationships 18:24 Defining a Healthy Marriage 21:10 Understanding Each Other Through C...

Takeaways Build psychologically resilient children. Create a family culture based on love. Criticism should be ethical and constructive. Timing and permission are key in criticism. Meet children where they are in their development. Have you ever felt l...

Takeaways: Jonathan Tuttle emphasizes the importance of challenging oneself in business. Travel can be optimized for work and personal enjoyment. Testing business ideas is crucial for success. Persistence and iteration are key in marketing strategies. ...

On today's show, we sit down with Dennis Harhalakis, a Certified Money Coach and founder of Cambridge Money Coaching. After 30 years in corporate financial services, Dennis realized that while he knew everything about the math of money, he knew very li...

We dive deep into a topic that many couples struggle with but rarely discuss: Apologies. Did you know that just like love languages, we all have specific "Apology Languages"? Dr. Chapman breaks down why simply saying "I'm sorry" often isn't enough and ...

We dive deep into the challenges parents face when finding quality books for their children and how to encourage a love for story—even if your child isn't a "natural" reader. Amanda shares her unique insights on writing the Tree Street Kids series, the...

Jamie shares her transition from a traditional classroom teacher to a homeschooling mom, revealing why the system often fails "out-of-the-box" kids. We tackle the biggest fears parents face—from socialization myths to academic inadequacy—and offer prac...

On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Jolene Philo. Jolene is a published author, speaker, wife, and mother of a son with special needs. Her first book, A Different Dream for My Child: Meditations for Parents of Critically or Chronically Ill Childr...

Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Things I Wish I Knew Before We Became Parents 03:25 Analyzing situations 06:50 Family first and me-time 09:10 Outside influence 15:30 Whole family growing together 16:30 Realistic expectations 21:21 Defining bound...

In this fascinating discussion, Gino and Julia welcome New York Times bestselling author Jay Heinrichs (Thank You For Arguing and Aristotle's Guide to Self-Persuasion). Jay, who has advised everyone from NASA to Southwest Airlines, reveals how ancient ...

On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Timmy Bauer. Timmy lives in Orlando, Florida. He is the author and illustrator of the 5 star children’s book 'Billy the Dragon' and its upcoming sequel 'The Poisonous Woods'. When not writing, illustrating, or ...

Key Takeaways-✅ Vulnerability is a Strength: Mark shares how his willingness to be vulnerable and apologize for his mistakes as a father was the key to rebuilding a strong relationship with his children, proving that true strength lies in humility and emotional honesty.✅ Behavior Over Time Equals Trust: The Tim family uses this powerful equation to explain how consistent, positive behavior builds trust. It's a reminder that while you can't control the time it takes, you can control your actions and show up consistently for those you love.✅ The Power of Contagious Proximity: Mark emphasizes that the best lessons are often "caught, not taught." By involving his children in his business life—from sitting under his desk during meetings to traveling with him—he created a powerful environment for them to absorb key lessons on money, business, and values.What's one small change you can make today to create a stronger legacy for your family?   Have you ever felt like life is a maze that you can’t seem to navigate? 🤷‍♂️ Parenting, relationships, spirituality, health - it’s all overwhelming and there’s no clear map to guide you. 🗺️ But what if there was? 🤔 Welcome to the ‘Family Coaching’ podcast, where Gino and Julia help you navigate the complexities of life with ease and grace. 🎙️ We dive deep into the subtle nuances of relationships, offer advice for the joyous challenges of parenting, explore spirituality and provide practical tips for healthcare. 💑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🙏💊 Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, because let's face it, life is hard! 💪 Tune into our podcast for a refreshing take on navigating life's most complex challenges. It's like having a secret weapon in your back pocket. 🎧🔑 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join our free Skool community and connect with a fast-growing network of like-minded individuals: https://www.skool.com/barbaro360 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #educationforlife #familylife #parentingtips #relationshiptips #personalfinance #lifecoaching #personalgrowth  #lifecoaching Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the Julia & Gino Podcast, we sit down with Phil McKernan — a powerful speaker, author, and coach who helps people cut through the noise to find clarity and purpose. Known for his raw honesty and piercing questions, Phil challenges us to stop c...

#educationforlife #addictionfreelife #addictedtolife On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Rob & Claudia Rowsell. Rob Rowsell has a truly incredible story! Just a few short years ago, in 1999, he was living on the streets—homeless and unemployable....

🔑 Key Takeaways- ✅ Adopt a Family Office Mindset: Regardless of your net worth, you must treat your personal finances and legacy with the structure of a family office: setting core values, having a mission statement, and actively directing your own inv...

Key Insights 00:00 Introduction 02:22 Racism in the foundation of creation 06:20 Inviting conflict with respect 10:51 Stimulus versus response 15:20 Handling negativity from peers 19:30 Think about long term and speak up 24:15 Finding truth through per...

On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Frank McKinney. Frank is a true modern-day Renaissance man who has pushed the limits of success in his every endeavor. His early years were not very promising: upon attending his 4th high school in 4 years (he ...

We expose the real reason most people avoid planning: fear and avoidance, often rooted in money archetypes (like the "Tyrant" or "Innocent"). You'll hear a powerful story about waiting too long and why the solution isn't just a legal document, but a pr...

On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Philip and Pauline McKernan. Philip is an inspirational speaker, writer and filmmaker. He works with entrepreneurs and business leaders all over the world. When people are seeking clarity about their future or ...

On this episode, Julia and Gino Barbaro interview Dr. Travis Corcoran. Dr. Travis is an author, philosopher and liberal arts enthusiast helping people pursue a self-taught education in critical thinking using the ancient philosophy of the Trivium. His ...

Dr. Jennifer M. Thomas is a TEDx speaker and the co-author, along with Dr. Gary Chapman (who wrote The Five Love Languages) of The 5 Apology Languages and Making Things Right at Work. She consults with companies on leadership and trust issues. Jennifer...

Luke Hohmann is the Founder and CEO of Conteneo, Inc. (formerly, The Innovation Games® Company). He is also the co-founder of Every Voice Engaged Foundation, a 501 3(c) nonprofit that that helps citizens, governments and nonprofit organizations collabo...

Key Takeaways- ✅ The Power of Journaling: When high-risk pregnancies forced Fran onto bed rest, journaling became her primary coping mechanism. By writing down her fears, hopes, and observations, she unknowingly created the foundation for her book and ...

People see the world as they are, not as it is. If you can change, you can see the world through different lens. However it is a challenge to work on oneself. If you can do that you will be able to grow and see the world with different light. Chapters:...

Key Takeaways- ✔️ The Problem with Procrastination: People often spend more time worrying about making a will than it actually takes to create one. ✔️ The Government's Plan: Without a will or trust, the state decides who gets your assets and who cares ...

Mindset transforms when we pay attention and pay attention to our thought process. It is about being aware of our thoughts that are either making us a hero or a villain of our own story. On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Matt and Erin Ingold. T...

On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Father Leo Patalinghug. Born in the Philippines and raised in the Baltimore area, Fr. Leo actually developed his love for cooking while attending the seminary at the North American College in Rome. There, he be...

This week, Julia and Gino talk with Adam Mitchell. Adam is dad to four kids. He has been teaching families the skills of personal protection for over 20 years at his school in New York. In 2006, he recognized a specific need that most men yearned for a...

About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $225,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teac...

Paul shares why money is like gasoline—it can fuel your dreams or cause an inferno. We explore how money reveals your character, and why finding a sense of "enough" is key to a happy and fulfilled life. This conversation isn't just about financial less...

Gino shares how we should have the vision for our family to look like in the future and how we can work towards it through the old family traditions as well as by bringing up the new ones. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction: What are your family traditio...