In this episode of the Fire Takes podcast, Tim is joined by Barb Fallon, a former forensic scientist turned financial planner, to fill in for Gwen. They dive into the psychology of money, toxic work environments, and a shocking discovery in a new marriage.Barb's Interview on the Healthy Love and Money podcast.

Welcome to the Fire Takes Podcast! Join Tim and Gwen, the Fiery Millennial (and Bartholomew the kitten co-host ), as they give hot takes on the most interesting and wildest "Am I the Asshole" Reddit stories and updates from the internet. From deadbeat ex-husbands and child support drama to houseguests with shedding dogs and husbands who lose their identity with their dream truck, we unpack the chaos. Expect lively debate, dark humor, and plenty of laughs. Subscribe now so you don't miss the next ridiculous internet story!

Tim and Gwen dive into a wild episode covering financial disconnect, deep-seated money trauma, and the complex challenge of balancing career ambition with family life.

note: We talk a bit about comments and a poll and don't mention where. Spotify is our primary host and the best place to comment and only place to find the polls.

• Pyramid Scheme Trap: A husband is working full-time and paying all the bills while his wife spends 6-7 hours a day on a "sales" job that has earned literally nothing in nine months. They discuss the "sunk cost fallacy" and the tough communication required to escape the MLM trap.

• The Audacity of Imbalance: A wife's impulse spending habits are funded by her high-earning husband, racking up debt while she enjoys multiple "girl trips" and clothes shopping. The co-hosts discuss what happens when financial imbalance meets mental health issues.

• The Cost of Coasting: The conversation shifts to the emotional side of career management when life outside of work—like a new baby—becomes more fulfilling than chasing "shiny new tools" at the office.

This episode explores why communicating about money and mental health is the only exit strategy when schemes, impulse, and burnout threaten your future.