The Reframe

The Reframe Podcast
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Welcome to The Reframe, where we delve into how we can design life on our own terms. I’m Kathleen, a lawyer and soon-to-be early retiree, here to explore how minimalism, stoicism, and financial independence can help us build lives we love. Let’s hop off the hedonic treadmill, investigate all those scripts we’ve inherited, and finally discover what brings us joy.

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep. 83 - Let's Talk 2026 Goals!

    Comin' in hot with seven joyful and adventure-filled categories this year: (1) health and wellness, (2) family, (3) solo fun, (4) friend fun, (5) giving, (6) creative projects, and (7) home and environment. Please reach out! Gmail is thereframepodcast2025@gmail.com, and Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    45 min

  2. DEC 22

    Ep. 82 - 2025 Goals Recap: The Good, the Bad, and the Surprising

    It's that time of year! I shared my 2025 goals way back in episode 30, and now it's time to review successes, flops, and everything in between. Please reach out! Gmail is thereframepodcast2025@gmail.com, and Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    1h 1m

  3. DEC 15

    Ep. 81 - 13 Things I Learned From A Year of Thrifting Fashion

    Tune in to hear 13 lessons -- from practical to philosophical -- that I learned from a year of thrifting fashion! No new clothing purchases made their way into my closet this year, but plenty of new-to-me gems did, along with a new appreciation for living la vida secondhand. Please reach out! Gmail is thereframepodcast2025@gmail.com, and Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    41 min

  4. DEC 8

    Ep. 80 - Joyful Planning with Sarah Hart Unger, author of Best Laid Plans

    What a treat we have this week! Dr. Sarah Hart Unger -- author of the upcoming Best Laid Plans book -- joins me this week to discuss joyfully planning our lives, from the years down to the days. Whether life is calm or in chaos, Sarah helps her readers level up to live their best lives. Plus, if you're entering Reflection Season and want to get a jump start on your 2026 hopes, dreams, and goals -- this episode is definitely for you! Find Sarah at ⁠The Shubox⁠. And listen to Sarah's podcasts: ⁠Best Laid Plans⁠ and ⁠Best of Both Worlds⁠. And find Sarah's book, Best Laid Plans: A Simple Planning System for Living A Life That You Love at ⁠Amazon⁠ and elsewhere. Please reach out! Gmail is thereframepodcast2025@gmail.com, and Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    52 min

  5. DEC 1

    Ep. 79 - The Unexpected Benefits of Going Part Time Between Achieving Financial Independence (FI) and Retiring Early (RE)

    If you're at FI and reading to FIRE, it's tempting to go from 100 to 0 in a day. But what if there are some unexpected benefits of taking a step-down approach and going part-time along the path to early retirement? This week, we discuss the mental, time, and financial benefits of going part-time before declaring full FIRE. Please reach out! Gmail is thereframepodcast2025@gmail.com, and Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    39 min

  6. NOV 24

    Ep. 78 - Travel Hacking 101 - Burning, Part 5: Suggests for Tracking Redemptions

    We've spent nine in-depth episodes talking about earning and burning points. Let's round this out with one final piece: how to track your points and the awesome trips that result! Please reach out! Gmail is thereframepodcast2025@gmail.com, and Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    42 min

  7. NOV 17

    Ep. 77 - Travel Hacking 101 - Burning, Part 4: The Pros and Cons of Travel Portals

    Travel portals: a simple booking dream, or a potential nightmare? Tune in this week to learn the pros and cons of booking your points-based travel through bank travel portals. Please reach out! Gmail is thereframepodcast2025@gmail.com, and Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    33 min

  8. NOV 10

    Ep. 76 - Travel Hacking 101 - Burning, Part 3: Hotel Redemptions

    Let's chat about redeeming points for hotel stays! From private plunge pool luxury to road trip spots to lay your head, we cover it all. This week, we walk through the Big Four programs (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG), including tools to help you find, book, and rebook hotel travel. We also discuss a solid points-bookable alternative for family travelers who find the drawbacks of hotels to exceed their desirability. Please reach out! Gmail is thereframepodcast2025@gmail.com, and Instagram is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kathleen at The Reframe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    58 min
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Welcome to The Reframe, where we delve into how we can design life on our own terms. I’m Kathleen, a lawyer and soon-to-be early retiree, here to explore how minimalism, stoicism, and financial independence can help us build lives we love. Let’s hop off the hedonic treadmill, investigate all those scripts we’ve inherited, and finally discover what brings us joy.

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  • Creator
    The Reframe Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The Reframe Podcast
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    The Reframe

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