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The Burnout CollectivePrioritizing yourself out of spiteThis week we had an impromptu slumber party that was a little unhinged (but in the best way). Elyssa was visiting Jamie, so we took advantage and brought her on to chat about prioritizing and rehumanizing ourselves. We discuss setting boundaries, being vulnerable, and not being responsible for other people's reactions to you. We also talk about how vital it is to do the things that are important to you and keep the promises we make to ourselves. Rebecca admits her garden is mostly just there to spite the HOA, Jamie thinks more people should cr...
2025-04-291h 44The Burnout CollectiveThe millennials who ruined everythingWe made it to Episode 10! Our tiny, black neurodivergent hearts thank all of you for that. Our special episode needed a special guest (and our first!) and we're so happy it was Elyssa. Elyssa is one of our good friends that we both met at work and she hasn't been able to get rid of us since. She is a a creator in so many ways—artist, writer, podcaster, TikTok creator, personal finance expert, and so much more. Elyssa talks about her year-and-a-half struggle with unemployment, discussing the emotional toll, tough job market, and the impo...
2025-02-111h 34
The Other AutismExposing Violence in ABA With Ciara HarteCiara Harte is a neurodivergent counsellor based in Victoria, British Columbia. In this episode, Kristen and Ciara chat about Ciara's critical discourse analysis of ABA. Ciara has firsthand experience working with applied behaviour analysis principles and practices, and was heavily involved in ABA for a few years. Topics discussed also include:A brief history of ABAThe interactional and discursive view of violence and resistance + response-based practiceThe problem of informed consent and ABAThe ways autistic children enact resistance during applied behaviour analysisIf you'd like to know more about topics discussed in this episode, check out:
2023-02-1450 min
Plutus Awards PodcastHow Your Financial Advice Is Stronger With Empathy and ValidationPersonal experiences shape the way we approach our finances, and sometimes those experiences hinder us from making the best financial decisions. How do we go about empathizing with the experiences of our audience to better provide more nuanced, applicable, and actionable financial advice? In this episode, Sarah Li Cain speaks with Elyssa Kirkham, the founder of Brave Saver, about Elyssa’s emphasis on honoring the experiences of her audience, acknowledging how personal experience informs financial decisions, and creating nuanced financial advice. Episode highlights How Elyssa’s relationship with money inspired the start of Br...
2021-03-1734 min
Why'd You Buy That?Pre-Marriage Conversations about $, Packs of Wedding Rings on Amazon and Convo with Swell AdvisorsDrew and Dan talk with, friend of the podcast, Jessica Steele. In this episode, their conversation is spurned by the article, “7 Must-Have Money Conversations You Need to Have Before Getting Hitched,” which was published on the website WalletJoy. Drew and Dan also talk with Sandra Merrill and Chris Zimmermann of Swell Advisors. They discuss their trip around the world (on a budget) and the lessons they learned while on that journey. Then Drew, Dan, and Jessica round out the episode for a rousing round of “Why’d You Buy That.” If you would like to give us your input...
2020-09-1700 min
Why'd You Buy That?Pre-Marriage Conversations about $, Packs of Wedding Rings on Amazon and Convo with Swell AdvisorsDrew and Dan talk with, friend of the podcast, Jessica Steele. In this episode, their conversation is spurned by the article, “7 Must-Have Money Conversations You Need to Have Before Getting Hitched,” which was published on the website WalletJoy. Drew and Dan also talk with Sandra Merrill and Chris Zimmermann of Swell Advisors. They discuss their trip around the world (on a budget) and the lessons they learned while on that journey. Then Drew, Dan, and Jessica round out the episode for a rousing round of “Why’d You Buy That.” If you would like to give us your input...
2020-09-1700 min
Gay Therapy LA with Ken Howard, LCSW, CSTEpisode 61: Must-Have Money Conversations for Every Gay RelationshipKen discusses an article by Elyssa Kirkham on the 7 must-have money conversations to have before cohabitation or marriage, but from a gay male perspective.
2020-07-181h 00
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingMormonism, Money & Motherhood With Elyssa KirkhamSend us a textElyssa Kirham speaks about the conflict she felt as a member of the Mormon church when it came to becoming financially secure. She talks about how growing up, she was taught being a mom is her only goal in life, why wanting to work is frowned upon, the conflict she felt at wanting her own version of financial freedom, and why it’s OK for moms to want something for themselves. What You Hear in This Episode:Why Elyssa had a fatalist approach when it came to her wo...
2020-05-1336 min
Beyond The Dollar - Deep and Honest Conversations On How Money Affects Your Well-BeingMormonism, Money & Motherhood With Elyssa KirkhamElyssa Kirham speaks about the conflict she felt as a member of the Mormon church when it came to becoming financially secure. She talks about how growing up, she was taught being a mom is her only goal in life, why wanting to work is frowned upon, the conflict she felt at wanting her own version of financial freedom, and why it’s OK for moms to want something for themselves. For resources mentioned, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/76
2020-05-1336 min