What if the biggest thing standing between you and a better life… is your job?

In this episode, Bri and Dr. Jay get real about why so many Childfree people stay in jobs they hate—and what it would take to finally walk away. From financial fears to cultural expectations to the ever-persistent voice in your head saying, “but it’s good money,” we unpack the emotional and practical sides of career change.

You don’t have to be stuck. And you definitely don’t have to do it alone.

⏱️ Timestamps:

• (00:01) The episode that made people actually quit their jobs
• (02:00) Are you trading your happiness for a paycheck?
• (03:15) Why the “25-year career plan” is outdated
• (06:15) Who picked your job—you or someone else?
• (10:25) Seasons of life, identity shifts, and rediscovering passion
• (14:00) If your job causes pain, you can walk away
• (17:30) Working with purpose vs. burning out for money
• (20:00) Career changes as value-driven life decisions
• (24:00) The financial (and emotional) math of quitting
• (26:25) Therapy, coaching, and building a support system
• (27:30) You don’t need to suffer through the rest of your career

Mentioned in this Episode:

• REPLAY: I'll Make You Quit Your Job Pt. 1 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2002436/episodes/17514288
• The Gardner and the Rose: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2002436/episodes/13190469

The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples.

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What happens when your financial planner keeps telling clients to quit their jobs? Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® and Bri Conn, CFP® unpack the now-infamous tagline: "I'll Make You Quit Your Job." From sabbaticals to soul-searching, this conversation is full of real talk, tough love, and a refreshing challenge to the status quo—especially for the Childfree crowd.

🔹 00:30 – Why Bri says Dr. Jay's tagline should be “I’ll make you quit your job”
🔹 02:25 – The truth about job dissatisfaction and the “File” lifestyle
🔹 05:00 – Why your 18-year-old self shouldn't make your lifelong career decisions
🔹 10:00 – Dr. Jay’s three-step sabbatical formula (Netflix included!)
🔹 15:30 – The $100K myth and why money doesn’t buy meaning
🔹 20:00 – The messy magic of making a change—and the light on the other side
🔹 22:00 – Whose voice is in your head... and how to find your own

Whether you're burnt out, bored, or just stuck—this episode dares you to imagine what life could look like if you actually did what you wanted.

The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples.

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If you want to join the conversation, email us at media@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com!

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What if aging didn’t have to feel like a downgrade?

In this episode, Jay and Bri explore what long-term care can look like when you’ve got the financial resources to design it your way. From high-end independent living communities to cruise ships and even Golden Girls-style co-living, this conversation is packed with creative (and practical!) ways to age with intention, dignity, and—yes—luxury.

Whether you're planning for your own care or helping someone else, this episode reminds you: your money should serve your future, not limit it.

⏱️ Timestamps:

• (00:01) Can you age in luxury? A new lens on long-term care
• (02:00) Aging at home: comfort vs. cost
• (03:50) Why hiring an aging care manager changes the game
• (06:00) Retirement communities with concierge-level perks
• (08:00) Golden Girls dreams (yes, even a castle!)
• (12:00) CCRCs: the "set it and forget it" care model
• (18:00) What to know about paying for it all—and why inheritance shouldn't come first
• (25:00) Who will actually make decisions for you?
• (27:00) Introducing: Childfree Trust® – care, covered.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Village on Morehead https://villageonmorehead.com/
• RiverWoods https://riverwoodsnh.org/
• A Change of Habit: Leaving Behind My Husband, Career, and Everything I Owned to Become a Nun https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/726581/a-change-of-habit-by-sister-monica-clare/
• CareAlly https://www.joincareally.com/
• Childfree Trust® https://childfreetrust.com/

The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples.

Like the show? Leave us a rating & review!

If you want to join the conversation, email us at media@childfreewealth.com, follow Childfree Wealth® on social media, or visit our website www.childfreewealth.com!

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