Welcome to The Mike Litton Experience, where real conversations meet real transformation. In this powerful episode, host Mike Litton sits down with Danial Kahn—also known online as The Financial Wellness Guy—to uncover the truth behind financial wellness, student debt, and how changing your money mindset can change your life.

From his early days at the University at Buffalo to leading financial wellness programs at Stanford University and now Stanford Federal Credit Union, Daniel has helped thousands of students and professionals navigate money with confidence, clarity, and purpose. He shares how financial stress affects decision-making, why so many people avoid financial conversations, and what simple steps anyone can take to build real wealth—no jargon, no judgment.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

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  How Daniel built Mind Over Money at Stanford

  
  


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  Why financial avoidance is a silent crisis—and how to face it

  
  


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  Simple financial wins that change lives (saving, paying off debt, opening credit wisely)

  
  


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  The importance of emotional intelligence in financial education

  
  


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  His mission to democratize money knowledge across generations

  
  


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  What you really need (and don’t need) to know to build wealth

  
  


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  How he’s building financial products for students that actually work

  
  

Whether you’re a student, a parent, a working professional, or someone starting over financially, Daniel’s story is packed with wisdom, compassion, and proven strategies that will inspire you to take that first step.

About Danial Kahn

Daniel Kahn is a financial wellness educator, speaker, and strategist currently leading financial wellness at Stanford Federal Credit Union. He previously created and scaled Stanford University’s Mind Over Money program, providing coaching and education to thousands of students. With a background in psychology, Daniel brings a unique, behavior-based approach to money, helping people not just understand finance—but use it to live better.

Follow Daniel:

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  LinkedIn – Danial Kahn (Stanford)

  
  


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  TikTok / IG / YouTube – @thefinancialwellnessguy

  
  

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