When You Have to Choose Between Good Things | EP 257

Sometimes the hardest decisions aren’t between something good and something bad. They’re between several good things that all matter, when there simply isn’t enough time, energy, or capacity to give yourself fully to all of them. 

Maria and Cody are both entering seasons of change, and in this conversation they share what that means for them personally and for THE Financial Coaches Podcast.

Maria explains why she has made the difficult decision to step away from the podcast for an indefinite period of time so she can be more present for her family and the work she feels called to do there. What makes the decision especially difficult is that she still loves the podcast. It’s good work, it’s producing fruit, and it’s something she genuinely enjoys. But sometimes choosing what matters most means letting go of something that still matters.

Cody shares a different but related season. After an unusually difficult year personally and financially, he has decided to take some time away as well. He talks candidly about surrender, becoming comfortable when things were going well, and being reminded what financial uncertainty actually feels like from the other side of the coaching relationship.

Together, they reflect on what it means to recognize the season you’re actually in, make space for what that season requires, and accept that letting go of something good doesn’t mean it was a mistake.

They also talk about where THE Financial Coaches Podcast goes from here. The podcast isn’t ending. Over the coming weeks and months, you’ll hear some intentionally revisited conversations along with new voices from trusted coaches Maria and Cody have known and worked with for years.

🎧 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode

If this conversation has you thinking about the season you’re in and what it may be asking of you, this is the kind of thing that can be helpful to talk through with other coaches.

THE Financial Coaches Monthly Meetup is a place to bring real coaching and practice questions into conversation with other financial coaches.

You can also start with THE Financial Coaches Network to stay connected to the conversations and resources we’re building for coaches.

If you’re looking for a clearer path to build your coaching practice, take a look at Getting Started as a Financial Coach.

You can also join our free Facebook group, THE Financial Coaches Community, to connect with other coaches, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.

If you’d like to talk through where you are or what your next step might be, you can schedule a call with us here.

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Music by Summer School.

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