The Most Hated F-Word

Shaun Maslyk
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The Most Hated F-Word

At 'The Most Hated F-Word Podcast,' we discuss money stories through relatable conversations with everyday people, academics, artists, and authors. Find joy in your unique money story as we explore human relationships with money, shaping evolving stories of happiness and wealth together.

  1. JAN 16

    The Philosophy of Enough: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wealth With William Irvine

    William Irvine | Author | Stoic Practitioner | Summary: Want to live a better life? Ancient wisdom might have the answer. William Irvine shows how Stoicism, a philosophy from centuries ago, can help us navigate modern life and our relationship with money. Instead of chasing external success, he suggests focusing on what we can control - our reactions and emotions. Through practices like negative visualization (imagining losing what we have), Irvine reveals how ancient wisdom can help us appreciate what we have and build resilience. Most importantly, he challenges our endless pursuit of "more" by introducing a powerful concept - "enough." The conversation explores how having a life philosophy can be like a compass, helping us make better decisions about money and find genuine contentment in our complex modern world. Highlights: Understanding 'enough' is crucial for inner peace - knowing when more won't make you happier is key to contentment. Focus on what you can control - your reactions and emotions matter more than external circumstances. Practice negative visualization - imagining losing what you have builds gratitude and appreciation for your current life. Build resilience through voluntary discomfort - facing challenges deliberately makes you stronger. Money can create anxiety, but satisfaction comes from within - external wealth doesn't guarantee inner peace. Living simply leads to greater appreciation - less complexity often means more contentment. Quotes: "Equanimity is the absence of negative emotions." "Stoics embrace positive emotions, not bottle them up." "What is it you really want?" "You're living it, doing things that will win their admiration." Links: William Irvine's website and books: CLICK HERE

    1h 2m

  2. 2024-12-20

    The Hidden Costs of Materialism with Dr. Olaya Moldes

    Dr. Olaya Moldes Andres | Senior Lecturer at Cardiff Business School | Summary In this episode, Dr. Olaya Moldes examines the fascinating connection between what we buy, who we are, and how we connect with others. She explains why understanding why we make purchases—whether for material goods or experiences—is essential for improving our well-being and relationships. Dr. Moldes explores how materialism can strain connections, why social bonds are key to happiness, and how our spending habits reflect our values and goals. This conversation encourages us to think critically about our choices and how they shape our identity and relationships. Key Takeaways Materialism can hurt our relationships, leading to loneliness or conflict. Spending on experiences isn’t always better than buying material things. Understanding why we buy what we do is crucial for happiness. Social connections play a huge role in our well-being. Basing self-worth on material possessions can leave us feeling unfulfilled. Reflecting on how we spend can lead to smarter financial decisions. Experiences shared with others are more meaningful. Finding a balance between ambition and relationships is essential for a fulfilling life. What we buy and how we interact with others shapes who we are. Sound Bites "What is the motivation behind your spending?" "Experiences don’t always deliver more satisfaction than material things." "Materialism can affect how we connect with the people around us."

    54 min

  3. 2024-12-11

    Is Financial Advice Worth It? How It Really Impacts Your Money and Life With Dr. Sarah Asebedo

    With Dr. Sarah Asebedo | School Director | Researcher | Educator | Editor Episode Summary: In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Asebedo, a seasoned financial planner turned academic at Texas Tech University. We chat about how financial planning can truly change lives, focusing on the crucial bond between clients and advisors. Sarah introduces her Financial Planning Client Interaction Theory, highlighting how our personalities and emotions play into our financial choices. We also touch on teaching kids about money and how feeling good can lead to better financial decisions. BIO: Dr. Sarah Asebedo, Ph.D., CFP®, is a leading researcher, educator, and practitioner in financial planning, dedicated to bridging the gap between research and practice. Her work focuses on applying positive psychology to financial planning, financial behaviour change, and enhancing client-advisor relationships. Sarah’s research has been widely published in top journals and recognized with awards like the Montgomery-Warschauer Award and Investment News’ Top 40 Under 40. She is a past president of the Financial Therapy Association and holds a Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University. Highlights: The Heart of Financial Planning: It's not just about numbers; it's about helping people live better lives. Defining True Value: Understanding what makes financial planning valuable is key to its growth. Client-Adviser Dynamics: The quality of interactions can make or break financial success. Holistic Engagement: Effective planning looks at all aspects of a client's resources and goals. Health Connections: There's a strong link between financial health and overall well-being. Personal Touch: Tailoring advice to individual personalities and emotions leads to better outcomes. Teaching Money Skills: Hands-on learning is essential for kids to grasp financial concepts. Connect with Dr. Sarah Asebedo: Academic Profile: Texas Tech University LinkedIn: Sarah Asebedo

    1h 4m

  4. 2024-11-28

    The Surprising Link Between Comedy, Money, Passions, and a Happier Life with Paul Ollinger

    With Paul Ollinger | Comedian | Speaker | Host at 'Reasonably Happy' Podcast | Summary: In this episode, Paul Ollinger shares heartfelt lessons about money, happiness, and fulfillment, inspired by his father’s example of frugality and contentment. Growing up in a large family, Paul reflects on how humour became a survival tool, fostering connection and resilience, and how it later shaped his career in comedy. He explores the role of laughter and joy in creating a meaningful life, highlighting how happier people often make better money decisions. Paul also examines the tension between chasing financial success and finding balance, offering insights into the difference between desire and compulsion in the pursuit of wealth. Through stories of gratitude, self-awareness, and aligning career choices with personal values, Paul provides fresh perspectives on the connection between humour, happiness, and financial well-being. BIO:After 15 years in sales at companies like Yahoo! and Facebook, Paul Ollinger left the corporate world to pursue comedy, performing at top clubs like Carolines on Broadway and Zanies, and sharing stages with stars like Norm Macdonald and Chelsea Handler. He hosts the Reasonably Happy podcast, exploring the connection between money, happiness, and meaning with guests like Judd Apatow, LL COOL J, and Nobel Prize winners. Paul’s collection of essays, Reasonably Happy, was released October 2024. He lives in New York City with his wife, two teenagers, and their French bulldogs, Theo and Colonel Tom Parker. Highlights: The best money lessons often come from family. Frugality can bring both security and peace of mind. Humor can help navigate chaos and foster resilience. True happiness isn’t tied to wealth; it’s about defining 'enough.' Career choices should reflect your passions and values. Gratitude and self-awareness are essential for fulfillment. Meaningful experiences matter more than material possessions. Personal choices and reflection shape our relationship with money. Comparing yourself to others hinders happiness. Life’s challenges and joys are both part of the journey. Quotes: "How much is enough?" "You have to be eminently unreasonable." "I wouldn't trade my life for your billions." "Life is 80% good stuff and 20% bullshit." Links: Paul's Book: Reasonably Happy: Essays on Money, Work and Other Things that Piss Me Off Paul Ollinger's Website: CLICK HERE

    56 min

  5. 2024-11-14

    Money Under the Influence: The Social Side of Spending and Saving With Dr. Shay Harris-Pierre

    Dr. Shay Harris-Pierre | Professional Counselor | Associate Professor | Certified Financial Therapist Summary: Ever wonder why you think and act the way you do with money? In this episode, Shaun chats with Dr. Shea Harris-Pierre to uncover the hidden forces of financial socialization—the powerful influence of family, culture, and society on our money choices. Dr. Shea shares her own journey of redefining wealth as more than just financial success, exploring how well-being and emotional health play a part. Together, they reveal how family dynamics, early lessons, and even our own self-awareness shape the financial habits we pass on. Tune in to discover insights that could reshape your own money mindset and help you build healthier financial habits. BIO: Dr. Shay Harris-Pierre, PhD, LPC, CFT-I TM, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Associate Professor, Certified Financial Therapist, and Family Dynamics Consultant. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. She has 7 years of experience as a counselor educator and 10 years clinical experience as a therapist. Through her private practice, Shades of You Counseling and Consulting, PLLC, Dr. Shay serves high achieving women of color, couples, and families as they navigate trauma, relational, and intergenerational concerns. Highlights: Wealth is defined by personal feelings and experiences. The pandemic prompted a reevaluation of what wealth means. Financial socialization influences our relationship with money. Family dynamics play a crucial role in shaping financial beliefs. Emotional regulation is essential for healthy financial discussions. Conscious awareness of financial behaviours can lead to better choices. Teaching children about money should include emotional context. Parentification can complicate financial education in families. Self-exploration is necessary for understanding financial anxieties. There is no finish line in personal growth regarding finances. Quotes: "Wealth is a feeling, not a number." "The forced slowness of the pandemic helped me to slow down." Links: Shades of Wealth Podcast: CLICK HERE Shades of You: CLICK HERE Consulting for Finance Professionals: CLICK HERE

    54 min

  6. 2024-11-07

    Feeling Awe Can Make You ‘Richer’ in Life & Money – Part 2 with Jake Eagle

    Jake Eagle | Psychotherapist | Mindful Instructor | Author Summary: Psychotherapist, mindfulness instructor, and author Jake Eagle joins Shaun Maslyk to explore awe's transformative power for lasting well-being, and happiness, and even how we relate to money. Jake shares his inspiring journey from business success to becoming a meta-therapist, where he now helps others tap into awe to enrich their lives. Together, they discuss the Awe Method—a simple, fast technique to experience awe—and its potential to reset the nervous system, build resilience, and even reshape our financial mindset. Discover how a practice of awe can help you feel more at peace with your finances and more fulfilled in life. They dive into the three levels of consciousness—safety, heart, and spaciousness—offering an approach that goes beyond positive psychology and into a deeper, more expansive way to grow. This episode will intrigue you to explore awe as a tool for happiness and personal transformation. Highlights: Awe is a powerful emotion that can be accessed quickly for greater well-being. Taking responsibility for our emotions is crucial for personal growth and healthy financial decisions. The past can guide us, but it doesn’t have to define us. Awe can be cultivated through simple, daily practices. The Awe Method enables quick shifts in emotional state. We can create new narratives around our experiences and financial stories. We can create new, empowering narratives around our experiences. The three levels of consciousness—safety, heart, and spaciousness—support deeper well-being. Awe can reset our nervous system and enhance resilience. Every interaction is an opportunity for greater consciousness. Awareness of our values is essential for meaningful growth. Quotes: "The past can inform us, but it shouldn't define us" "Finding beauty every day is a high value" "Generosity is a powerful perspective to carry" Links: The Power of Awe Book: CLICK HERE Jake's Be Conscious Now: CLICK HERE

    1h 2m

  7. 2024-10-31

    Feeling Awe Can Make You 'Richer' in Life & Money – Part 1 with Michael Amster

    Dr. Michael Amster | Mindfulness Researcher | Author | Interventional Pain Management Specialist Intro: When was the last time you felt a true sense of awe? Perhaps it was while gazing at a breathtaking landscape, watching a mesmerizing sunset, or savoring a moment of pure wonder. These extraordinary scenes often inspire awe, yet as our guest, Dr. Michael Amster, co-author of The Power of Awe, explains, awe isn’t limited to grand spectacles or rare events. It’s something we can experience every day—in the warmth of sunlight, a kind gesture, or even the intricate details of a simple leaf. And during this podcast, Dr. Amster discusses how awe is accessible to us all and can have dramatically powerful, positive impacts on our lives. These moments of everyday awe do more than create beautiful memories; they have a profound impact on our mindset, especially when it comes to money. When we allow ourselves to experience awe, we see how "rich" life can be in the truest sense. We begin to rely less on external “things” to make us happy, knowing that they often bring only fleeting satisfaction. Instead, awe-inspired moments lead us to find fulfillment in experiences, connections, and simple joys. In this way, awe shifts us from seeking happiness through material accumulation to cultivating a lasting sense of inner wealth. BIO: Michael Amster, MD, is a physician and awe researcher, writer, and teacher at the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center. With twenty years as a pain management specialist, he is currently the founding director of the pain management department at Santa Cruz Community Health. A practitioner of meditation for over thirty years, he is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher. He splits his time between clinical work, research on awe, teaching mindfulness, and leading awe-inspiring retreats around the world. Highlights: Practicing awe can lead to a more fulfilling life. Awe connects us to our intuition and self. Experiencing awe can slow us down and enhance our presence. Awe can be found in ordinary moments, not just extraordinary ones. The AWE method is a simple practice to cultivate awe. Awe has significant psychological and social benefits. Awe can expand our identity beyond material possessions. Experiencing awe can change our perception of time. Awe is contagious and can inspire generosity in others. Links: The Power of Awe Book: CLICK HERE Dr. Michael Amster LinkedIn: CLICK HERE

    1h 8m

  8. 2024-10-24

    How a Broke Mindset Is Holding You Back from Wealth With Dr. Brad Klontz & Adrian Brambila

    Dr. Brad Klontz, Psy.D., CFP® | Financial Psychologist | Author | Professor | Adrian Brambila | Entrepreneur | Author | Summary: In this conversation, we explore how to start thinking rich by shifting from a poor mindset to a rich mindset. There’s no limit to how much you can earn, but once you achieve financial freedom, it's your responsibility to find your purpose. While money can provide safety and security, it’s essential to use it wisely and not rely on material possessions for happiness. The discussion highlights how a poor mindset—believing the system is rigged and feeling powerless—can hold people back, even those with significant wealth. Success comes from changing your beliefs about money, adopting the right behaviours, and consistently challenging your mindset to create lasting change. BIOs: Adrian Brambila Adrian Brambila is an internet entrepreneur and former professional dancer for T-Pain, who has become a leading voice in online marketing. With over 1.7 million social media followers, Adrian’s unconventional journey saw him living in a van and travelling the USA during the pandemic, while making over $100K per month online. He’s passionate about showing how wealth and minimalism can coexist. Adrian is the founder of Bramify.com and BrambilaMethod.com, and the author of Start Thinking Rich. Dr. Bradley T. Klontz, Psy.D., CFP® Dr. Brad Klontz is a leading expert in financial psychology, financial planning, and behavioral finance. He’s an Associate Professor of Practice at Creighton University’s Heider College of Business, Co-Founder of the Financial Psychology Institute, and Managing Principal of YYMW Advisors. Dr. Brad has co-authored eight books on the psychology of money, including Psychology of Financial Planning and Mind Over Money. His work bridges the gap between financial behaviour and emotional well-being, helping people create healthier relationships with money. Episode Takeaways: Money can offer safety, security, and freedom, but it’s important not to rely on material possessions for happiness. The first step to financial freedom is believing you can change your financial situation. Taking responsibility for your financial choices helps you understand and navigate the system. While the system isn’t necessarily rigged, it’s crucial to recognize and address issues like racism, sexism, and classism. Being poor is a mindset, not just about lacking money, and even wealthy people can have a poor mindset. Changing our beliefs about money is essential for achieving financial success. A mindset shift is necessary for long-term, sustainable change. Continuously challenging and upgrading your beliefs about money is key. Content that provokes emotional reactions and inspires action is powerful. Being open-minded and learning from others' perspectives helps foster growth. Click here for a copy of START THINKING RICK: 21 Harsh Truths to Take You from Broke to Financial Freedom Links: Dr. Brad Klontz Information & Books: CLICK HERE * TikTok: CLICK HERE * LinkedIn: CLICK HERE * Instagram: a href="https://www.

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At 'The Most Hated F-Word Podcast,' we discuss money stories through relatable conversations with everyday people, academics, artists, and authors. Find joy in your unique money story as we explore human relationships with money, shaping evolving stories of happiness and wealth together.

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    Shaun Maslyk
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
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    © 2023 Shaun Maslyk & The Most Hated F-Word
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