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In the first part of my talk with Dr. Leah Ruppanner, a sociologist and author of Drained, we talked about what the mental load really means. It’s the unseen emotional work that keeps work, family, and life running smoothly. We also looked at how many women end up carrying more of this load, even when both partners have jobs and help out at home. ​ In the second half of our conversation, we moved from the problem to practical ways couples can be more fair with each other. Wha

My wife and I both put in a lot of effort. Like many couples with two careers, we split up chores, juggle busy schedules, and do our best to support each other as a team. Still, even when things seem balanced, one person often ends up carrying a heavier, hidden burden: the mental load. ​ The mental load goes beyond just doing chores. It means always remembering, planning, coordinating, and worrying about everything needed to keep family life running smoothly. This invisible w

Many couples assume that spending power equals happiness. If you make more, you’ll enjoy experiences more, right? Dr. Jenny Olson, consumer psychologist, assistant professor at Indiana University, and Modern Husbands Advisory Board Member, challenges that assumption with compelling new research. In a recent conversation on the Modern Husbands Podcast, Dr. Olson revealed a surprising insight: "Income doesn’t determine how much joy people get from shared experiences. In fact, c

Managing a household while juggling work, family, and personal growth can feel overwhelming. Tyler Moore, known as Tidy Dad, offers an inspiring and practical approach to navigating these challenges. I recently interviewed Tyler and share in this post his insights on instilling responsibility in children, working collaboratively with a partner, and maintaining balance at home. Teaching Responsibility: Start at Home One of Tyler's core values as a parent is teaching his childr

Although this episode of the Modern Husbands Podcast is not pushed out until November 6th, you can listen to the embedded episode now. Adrian Brambila, the son of immigrant parents from Mexico, rose to TikTok stardom by redefining “real wealth,” and showcasing his journey of earning $1.7 million in one year while living in a van. Bradley T. Klontz, Psy.D., CFP® is a financial psychologist, professor, and researcher who has co-authored eight books on the psychology of money. H

Aja Evans is a speaker and soon-to-be author of her debut book, Feel Good Finance. She is the incoming President of the Financial Therapy Association, consults with fintech companies, and has been featured in major news outlets such as The New York Times, Business Insider, NerdWallet, and CNBC. Today, we discuss the essentials of a good relationship, such as managing finances as a couple, handling income swings, and dividing household responsibilities. She discusses joint fin

🤔 Is the more effective money management approach to have lots of different banking buckets and strategic credit cards, or is the elegant simplicity of a checking account, savings account, and credit card more effective? 🎙️ Our latest Modern Husbands #Podcast guest is Mikelann Valterra. She is a financial psychologist and author of "Rise Above the Money Fog.” 📚 Mikelann shares key insights from her book, sharing with listeners how to break free from the shackles of financ

Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team. Today we welcome Adrienne Hines, Ohio's renowned bankruptcy expert with nearly three decades of experience. Adrienne has redefined bankruptcy, transforming it from a daunting concept into a tool for financial wellness and dignity. She's more than a lawyer; she's an ally who com

Each week, Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team. For our latest episode we welcome Sean Mullaney who is the President of Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. Through Mullaney Financial & Tax, Sean provides advice-only financial planning for a flat fee. Sean writes the Plutus Award winning blog FITaxGuy.com on the intersection of tax and financial independence and has been quoted in me

The Modern Husbands Podcast Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team. Today we welcome Dr. David Smith who teaches at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. A former Navy pilot, Dr. Smith led diverse organizations of women and men culminating in command of a squadron in combat and flew more than 3,000 hours over 30 y

In this episode of the Modern Husbands Podcast, we discuss how the common challenges couples encounter when planning for retirement together and how they can be addressed, among other essential topics to help married couples realize their retirement dreams. Questions Addressed 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:30 How can listeners know whether or not their financial planner is putting their interests ahead of their own? 0:07:50 We keep seeing influencers on social media tell us that

We are thrilled to announce our guests for the upcoming Modern Husbands winter series. Be sure to subscribe on YouTube, where we have a Podcast Playlist, or on Buzzsprout (Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Castbox, Castro, Podfriend, Goodpods, or RSS Feed) Philip's "Two Cents" on Managing Money in Marriage Philip Olsen You may know Philip Olson (and his wife Julia Lorenz-Olson) for their quirky, fun web series Two Cents, a weekly personal finance show on PBS ai