Episodes

  • 745. Ten Things About the Achievement Treadmill

    745. Ten Things About the Achievement Treadmill
    Jun 25 2026
    In this solo "10 Things" episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G explores the psychological trap of the "achievement treadmill." Similar to the hedonic treadmill—where the joy of buying something quickly fades—the achievement treadmill is a cycle where the temporary dopamine hit of reaching a goal quickly wears off, leaving high achievers running relentlessly toward the next major milestone without ever feeling satisfied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • 744. Are You Holding Your Advisor's Feet to the Fire? W/ Roger Whitney

    744. Are You Holding Your Advisor's Feet to the Fire? W/ Roger Whitney
    Jun 22 2026
    In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Roger Whitney, a certified financial planner (CFP), creator of the Retirement Answer Man podcast, and author of Rock Retirement. The conversation centers on redefining the true value of financial advisors, particularly pushing back against the early days of the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement, which heavily favored a "do-it-yourself" (DIY) and anti-advisor approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • 743. Conquering The Cult of Never Enough (Rewind) w/ Manisha Thakor

    743. Conquering The Cult of Never Enough (Rewind) w/ Manisha Thakor
    Jun 18 2026
    In this rewind episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Manisha Thakor, founder of the financial well-being consultancy MoneyZen and author of MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough. The conversation dives deep into the psychological traps of modern work and wealth, focusing on how individuals can escape the "Cult of Never Enough"—a societal mindset that brainwashes us to confuse fiscal wealth with personal enoughness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • 742. Are You Taking Stock of Your Life (Rewind) w/ JL Collins

    742. Are You Taking Stock of Your Life (Rewind) w/ JL Collins
    Jun 15 2026
    Welcome back to a 2022 rewind of the Earn and Invest podcast! In this milestone episode from August 2022, the tables are turned on usual host Doc G (Jordan Grummit) as legendary financial author JL Collins hijacks the microphone to interview him. The occasion is the launch of Doc G’s foundational book, Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 741. Ten Things About Our Healthcare System

    741. Ten Things About Our Healthcare System
    Jun 11 2026
    In this ten things episode, I celebrate the publication of my new book, The Healthcare Heist. Follow me down the rabbit hole of where our system has gone wrong and how we can fix it. Feeling like healthcare is a lost cause? Listen up to hear a different perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • 740. The House Fidelity Built w/ Justin Baer

    740. The House Fidelity Built w/ Justin Baer
    Jun 8 2026
    In this episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Justin Bayer, an award-winning Wall Street Journal journalist and author of House of Fidelity: The Rise of the Johnson Dynasty and the Company That Changed American Investing. The episode explores the history and evolution of Fidelity Investments, revealing how the financial behemoth is ultimately a family business that has been run by three generations of the Johnson family: Ted, Ned, and Abby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • 739. Ten Unexpected Joys of Retirement

    739. Ten Unexpected Joys of Retirement
    Jun 4 2026
    This episode of the podcast focuses on the "10 Joys of Retirement." Doc G reflects on his transition to semi-retirement in 2018 after reaching financial independence and stepping back from his clinical medicine responsibilities. He shares ten unexpected and unique benefits he has experienced since making this transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • 738. Teach Our Children Well w/ Joy Berry

    738. Teach Our Children Well w/ Joy Berry
    Jun 1 2026
    This episode of the "Earn and Invest" podcast features host Doc G interviewing Joy Barry, the widely recognized inventor of self-help books for kids. With over 200 titles and 85 million copies sold, Barry discusses her philosophy of teaching children how to handle their own emotions, behaviors, and practical life challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins