Raising Financially Fit Kids in Abundance (with Joline Godfrey)
Raising kids in a world of abundance isn’t about shielding them from complexity—it’s about giving them the tools, language, and values to navigate wealth with confidence, resilience, and authenticity. Join me and Joline Godfrey on Treussard Talks as we unpack what it really takes to raise financially fit kids in today’s world.
In this episode, I sit down with Joline Godfrey, a true pioneer in the field of financial education for families, to explore what it really means to raise financially fit kids in a world of abundance.
We begin by tracing Joline’s journey from her early work empowering young girls to her decades-long commitment to helping families navigate the complexities of wealth across generations.
Our conversation goes deep into the F.I.S.H. framework (Financial, Intellectual, Social, and Human Capital) which Joline uses to help families take a more holistic, intentional approach to wealth.
We discuss why it’s just as important to review your family’s intellectual growth, social connections, and well-being as it is to review your investment portfolio. These intangible forms of wealth, when made concrete and operational, are essential for building resilience and thriving as a family.
We also tackle the psychological side of money: the shame and silence that can pervade financial conversations, regardless of where you fall on the wealth spectrum. Joline makes the point that children are ready to talk about money much earlier than parents realize, and that the real work is giving them low-stakes opportunities to practice these conversations.
We talk about the dangers of “wealth gaslighting”—hiding or downplaying financial realities—and why authenticity and modeling healthy financial behaviors are so critical for the next generation.
Throughout the episode, we share personal stories and reflections, grounding the conversation in real-world challenges and solutions. If you’re looking for practical guidance and reassurance on raising confident, resilient, and financially fluent kids in today’s complex world, this episode is for you.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by podcast participants are their own and should not be interpreted as the official views of Treussard Capital Management LLC. Nothing discussed in this podcast constitutes financial advice.