MONEY WITHOUT MATH

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The Business Case for Humor with Andrew Tarvin

2026-11-0534:06

Could having a sense of humor actually help you earn more money? Research suggests that humor can influence how we're perceived at work, how effectively we communicate, and even the opportunities that come our way. But you don't have to be the funniest person in the room to experience those benefits. In this episode of Money Without Math, Karen welcomes Andrew Tarvin, comedian, author, speaker, and CEO of Humor That Works, to explore why humor deserves a place alongside more traditional profe...

Why You Are So Exhausted with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

2026-10-2234:34

For many high achievers, rest is something to earn after the work is done. But when the work never ends, neither does the cycle of depletion. And even a full night's sleep or a relaxing weekend may not restore the energy you’re missing. According to Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, chronic exhaustion is often the result of something deeper: a lack of true restoration. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a physician, researcher and author who joins Karen in this episode to explore why high achievers are espe...

Before Someone Else Has to Manage Your Money with Christine Moriarty

2026-10-0832:59

What happens to our money if our ability to manage it changes? In this episode of Money Without Math, Karen Coyne talks with Christine Moriarty, CFP®, founder of MoneyPeace, about the financial considerations that accompany changes in memory and cognition. Christine shares the personal experience that brought this issue into focus for her: watching her mother, a lifelong bookkeeper who balanced her checkbook to the penny, begin to struggle with financial tasks that had always been second natu...

Is Your Past Running Your Money? WIth Sarah Walton

2026-09-2436:49

What if some of the financial decisions you make today are being shaped by a story you learned decades ago? At 16, Sarah Walton faced a choice: use her first paycheck to pursue a dream she had worked toward for years, or help buy groceries for her family. She chose the groceries. Years later, despite building an impressive career, Sarah realized she had been carrying beliefs from that moment with her: she couldn't take care of her family and pursue what she wanted at the same time. In this ep...

The Hidden Power of Subtraction with Nell 3D

2026-09-1034:17

We live in a culture that celebrates more. More productivity. More habits. More goals. More optimization. More commitments. But what if the path to greater impact, fulfillment, and even financial well-being isn't adding more to your life? What if it's learning what to remove? In this episode, Karen is joined by leadership strategist, keynote speaker, author, and self-described "subtraction activist" Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey to explore why so many high achievers find themselves overwhelmed ...

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