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#611: The 5 Real Reasons People Stall on Their Finances (Even When the Plan Is Right)

The Simplicity Sessions··14 September 2026·42 min

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We're back! In this episode, Chris and I dig into something we keep running into with clients and listeners alike: why do smart, financially savvy people freeze up when it's time to actually commit to a plan? In this episode: Our wildfire summer in the Okanagan Why most of our podcast topics come straight from real client conversations (not AI prompts!) The 5 core reasons people hesitate to commit to a financial plan, even when it's mathematically perfect Why trust takes time, and how tools like podcasts and social media help people get comfortable before ever picking up the phone Credit card debt, minimum payments, and the conversation we had with our own kid about it Redefining what wealth actually means Why "you can't take it with you" isn't the full picture when you have a family relying on you Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Chris: Instagram | @chrisborsellino Finance Discovery Session | Book Here Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to hello@jennpike.com and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.