Parenting and Finances - Reducing Stress to Increase Joy with Ryan Johnson - S7 E86

Becoming Parents Podcast · Feb 25, 2026 · 38m · transcript

Everything changed when our son entered the world almost 3 years ago. We moved to a new state, launched a business, and my wife (who originally never wanted kids) decided to stay home. We now have 2 kids (our youngest, a daughter, just turned one).

I'm excited to share parts of my own experience becoming a parent and why those early years completely reshaped how I think about money, stress, and family life. My mission now is to help parents feel more grounded and confident in their financial world so they can be more present with the people who matter most.

I work with families in their 30s…