Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of being the breadwinner. From emotional labor to financial pressure to relationship dynamics, they explore whether taking the lead on income is empowering, exhausting, or both.
Main Topics
00:00 Introduction
01:26 Running The Numbers Segment
02:52 Mental Health Impacts of Being the Breadwinner
05:54 Power Dynamics In Relationships
11:04 Financial Independence
20:13 Navigating Financial Independence
21:06 Cultural Expectations and Gender Roles
23:18 The Complexity of Financial Dependence
24:47 Balancing Career and Family
33:20 Financial Planning and Security
34:30 The Importance of Self-Reliance
35:58 Life's Unexpected Challenges
36:40 20 Cents Segment
References for Statistics
https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2023/04/Breadwinner-wives-full-report-FINAL.pdf
https://fortune.com/2023/04/13/more-american-women-becoming-breadwinners/
https://www.durham.ac.uk/business/news-and-events/news/2025/01/rising-mental-health-diagnoses-tied-to-wives-outearning-husbands/
Co-Hosts
Lizzy is a strategist, alternative investments expert, and a founding partner of Pursuit Funds. Follow Lizzy: Instagram | TikTok
Lissa is a personal finance expert and content creator. Follow Lissa: YouTube | Instagram |TikTok | LinkedIn
Credits
► Produced by Lizzy Marie and Lissa Lumutenga
► Artwork by Lizzy Marie
► Music by Lissa Lumutenga, Net Net Podcast “Theme Song”
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Disclaimer
This podcast is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and should not be constituted as financial advice or any other kind of professional advice. Views and opinions are our own, and Net Net Podcast does not serve as a substitute for personalized financial guidance tailored to your specific situation.
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