1270 | Questions, Not Advice

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The healing power of fitness goes far beyond physical benefits—for today’s guest, it’s a form of self-expression and a celebration of what the body can do. In this episode, host Nora McInerny sits down with fitness personality Ivylis Rivera, who shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life with Chronic Migraine while holding onto her passion for movement. Ivylis opens up about the struggle of staying active while facing the fear of triggering a headache or migraine attack and the resilience it takes to keep pushing forward—a resilience that carried her through the challenging journey of finding a Chronic Migraine treatment plan that worked for her. Join Nora and Ivylis as they explore the concept of “soft living,” a philosophy Ivylis embraces—staying active, listening to your body, and building trust in oneself. Click here for Product Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide, or visit https://abbv.ie/prescribing_info See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

about a year ago 3:11

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In this gentle reminder from Behavior Gap Radio, Carl shares what to do when someone comes to you feeling nervous, scared, or uncertain—and thinks action is the answer. Instead of rushing to give advice, Carl encourages us to slow down, lead with empathy, and ask thoughtful questions. Because often, the wisest answers come not from us but from the person sitting across from us—if we’re willing to create the space for them to emerge.

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1270 | Questions, Not Advice

Behavior Gap Radio

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published about a year ago

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446 episodes

#Behavior Gap Radio #Trading #Entrepreneur #Business #Carl Richards

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1307 | A Wise Money Friend Doesn’t Have an Agenda 0:53

3 days ago0:53

0:53

In this episode of the Your Wise Money Friend series, Carl shares a simple but rare truth: A wise money friend doesn’t have an agenda. They’re not selling, fixing, or convincing. They’re just fully present—genuinely invested in your clarity. Once you’ve felt that kind of presence, you don’t forget it… and you stop settling for anything less. Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/…

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1306 | A Wise Money Friend Believes You’re Enough 2:36

4 days ago2:36

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In this episode, Carl continues the Your Wise Money Friend series with a powerful reminder: A wise money friend believes you are enough—even when you feel like you’ve screwed everything up. They don’t excuse your mistakes, they restore your dignity. Because real change doesn’t come from shame, it comes from remembering who you are. Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/…

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1305 | A Wise Money Friend Doesn’t Judge the Dream 2:51

5 days ago2:51

2:51

In episode six of Your Wise Money Friend, Carl explores what it means to honor someone's dreams—big, small, wild, or vague—without judgment. A wise money friend doesn’t roll their eyes or ask, “When are you going to get a real job?” They lean in and say, “Tell me more.” This episode is about learning to hold space for dreams—our own and others’—with curiosity, not criticism. Because dreaming isn’t naive, it’s trust. Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/…

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1304 | A Wise Money Friend Respects Your Timing 1:23

6 days ago1:23

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In episode five of Your Wise Money Friend, Carl reflects on how true wisdom isn’t pushy. A wise money friend doesn’t rush your process or pressure your decisions—they wait with you. Because they know money decisions are rarely urgent, and often about something much deeper: identity, emotion, and transition. Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/…

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1303 | A Wise Money Friend Helps You Pause 1:38

7 days ago1:38

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In episode four of Your Wise Money Friend, Carl shares how a wise money friend helps you pause, not to stop you, but to give you space. Space between the impulse and the action. Space to breathe, to feel, and to choose. Because the point isn’t control—it’s clarity. And that little pause? That’s where alignment begins. Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/…

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1302 | A Wise Money Friend Knows It’s All Connected 1:25

10 days ago1:25

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In episode three of Your Wise Money Friend, Carl reminds us that to a wise money friend, your story is never just about money. They listen between the lines—because behind every financial decision is something deeper: fear, joy, dreams, love. A wise money friend knows it’s all connected, and that’s where the real conversation begins. Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/…

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1301 | A Wise Money Friend Is Curious, Not Correct 1:02

11 days ago1:02

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In episode two of Your Wise Money Friend, Carl explores the idea that wisdom isn’t about being right—it’s about being present. A wise money friend won’t hand you a to-do list or correct your choices. Instead, they ask the deeper questions that help you see yourself more clearly. Because the goal isn’t certainty, it’s clarity. Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/…

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1300 | A Wise Money Friend Doesn’t Shame You 3:05

12 days ago3:05

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In this special 1,300th episode, Carl kicks off a new series called Your Wise Money Friend. Episode one starts with a simple but powerful idea: A wise money friend doesn’t shame you. They don’t scold, lecture, or judge—they lean in with curiosity. Instead of asking, “Can you afford it?” They ask, “Tell me more.” Because real wisdom isn’t about telling you what to do—it’s about helping you explore why. Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/…

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1299 | Wise Money Friend Intro 2:13

13 days ago2:13

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In this kickoff episode, Carl introduces a new series called Your Wise Money Friend—a collection of short, gentle reflections to help you pause, notice your money patterns, and choose on purpose. No hype. No shame. Just tiny moments of clarity, like a quiet walk with someone who really gets it. Because money isn’t just math, it’s meaning. Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/…

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1298 | What Did You Feel? 1:54

14 days ago1:54

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It’s not about what you spent—it’s about what you felt. In this field episode from Los Angeles, Carl shares a shift in how he thinks about money decisions. Whether it’s a new truck or a fancy coffee, the real question isn’t “Can you afford it?” It’s “What are you hoping this will do for you?” Because every financial choice has a feeling underneath it—and that’s where the real insight lives. Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/…

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1297 | The Spending Practice 0:52

17 days ago0:52

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Money isn’t math—it’s practice. In this episode, Carl reframes every financial decision as a chance to get more aligned with who you really are. Not perfect. Just intentional. Not based on someone else’s rules, but rooted in your own values. One choice at a time. Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/…

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1296 | Transaction to Transformation 1:31

18 days ago1:31

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What if every transaction became a moment of transformation? In this episode, Carl asks what would happen if your values showed up not after you spend, but right before—before the tap, the click, the buy. Because every transaction builds your story, and with one simple pause, you can start writing it on purpose. Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/…

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1295 | Embedding Values Into Transactions 2:02

19 days ago2:02

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What if every transaction was a chance to practice your values? In this episode, Carl explores how even the smallest purchases—coffee, groceries, flights—can move from invisible habits to intentional choices. This isn’t about spending less. It’s about spending in alignment, where your money reflects the life you actually want to live. Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/…

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1294 | The Feeling of a Transaction 2:02

20 days ago2:02

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So much of what we do with money is just autopilot—spend, save, stress, repeat. In this episode, Carl invites us to slow down, feel the pattern, and create space between the trigger and the choice. Because clarity doesn’t live in someone else’s advice—it lives in the feeling between the pattern and the pause. Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/…

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1293 | Installed by Accident 1:35

21 days ago1:35