Mile High FI Podcast

• Backpacking, Beer, and Global Adventures after FI - Jackie & Jacob | MHFI 285

  Doug chats with Jackie and Jacob, a couple who left their W2 jobs to pursue Financial Independence and extensive travel adventures.  They discuss traveling in South America, living a minimalist lifestyle, navigating challenges of geo-arbitrage, and how they manage finances while optimizing for travel & embracing flexibility.  They also share financial mistakes they’ve made along the way while providing tips & advice for others who may want to follow a similar path in life. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses?  Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers?  Of course you do!  We ALL do!  Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links Connect with Jackie & Jacob: Get Lost Blue blog Get Lost Blue YouTube Instagram Get Lost Blue favorite YouTube videos: “Extreme hiking in ARGENTINA, PATAGONIA region – Nahuel Huapi National Park outside of Bariloche” “Colorado Beer! Brewery crawl in LONGMONT on a rainy night.” David on MHFI 277, “Early Retirement Nightmare: Retiring Into a Bear Market” JL Collins, “The Simple Path to Wealth” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 3:20 Discovering Financial Independence  9:39 Embracing FI &...

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• Retire Often: Mastering the Art of Mini Retirements - Jillian Johnsrud | MHFI 284

  Doug chats with Jillian Johnsrud about all-things mini retirement including preparation, challenges, and key insights.  They explore how to test what retiring might look like through sabbaticals and mini retirements, touch on the importance of adapting to a new lifestyle, and address common issues that arise, such as maintaining productivity and managing professional identity post-retirement.  Jillian also offers practical tips from her new book ‘Retire Often’ and discusses the importance of being prepared for the emotional and practical adjustments that come with early retirement. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses?  Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers?  Of course you do!  We ALL do!  Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links Connect with Jillian: Retire Often Website Book Purchasing Link Free Opt-In Worksheets: Planning Negotiating Afford Anything, “Mini-Retirements Are the New Early Retirement – with Mom of Six, Jillian Johnsrud” MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 1:11 Journey to early retirement & work-life balance 9:52 Testing retirement 14:15 Challenges of early retirement 20:24 Professional identity & personal value 29:29 Not as important as you think 33:57 The Messy Kitchen 38:51 Importance of rest & avoiding burnout 43:15 Retire Often 48:28 Soundcheck – Walking challenge

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• Mr. Money Mustache Defines Cheap vs. Frugal (Live CampFI) | MHFI 283

  Doug chats with a variety of guests at CampFI Rocky Mountain Week 1.5 including Pete Adeney (Mr. Money Mustache), Kristen Knapp (FI Friends Travel), and camp attendees Amanda, Tyler, & Roxanne.   Pete & Kristen delve into the distinction between being cheap and frugal, sharing personal anecdotes and philosophies.  The conversation shifts into other topics such as partner dynamics amongst FI couples, challenges & rewards of embracing frugality, and the power of community building & relationships. Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses?  Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers?  Of course you do!  We ALL do!  Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links CampFI Pete Adeney/Mr. Money Mustache MUSTACHIANISM – The Music Video! Kristen Knapp/FI Friends Travel NoCo/SoCo Mustachians Roxanne/FinanceRox Bill Perkins, “Die With Zero” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook ChooseFI Local Groups MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 3:16 Cheap vs. frugal 11:07 Getting out of the cheap mindset 16:54 Amanda – First CampFI experience 24:10 Amanda – Partner dynamics & power of community 30:29 Tyler –  SoCo Mustachians 35:26 Tyler – FI meetups 41:48 Roxanne – Journey to Lean FI 49:50 Roxanne – Stand-up comedy 53:37 Soundcheck – R...

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• Mr. Money Mustache: Tesla, Health at 50, Passions & Projects [bonus] MHFI 282.5

  Mr. Money Mustache joins me to answer YOUR questions. It’s part 2 so if you missed part 1, check it out from July 18, 2025. If you dig the show, see ways to support mile high FI since we’re ad-free. Questions… [time stamps below] What have you changed your mind on? Is Pete still Snowbirding to Arizona in the winters down to cul-de-sac? And was that an experiment or a permanent thing? What’d you learn from the experience? At age 50 plus, what are you focusing on for your health and fitness besides biking and eating healthy? What things are you working on these days that light you up? What’s your current stance and practice on charitable giving? MMM charitable links: Notes on Giving Away my First $100,000 How to Give Money (and Get Happiness) More Easily Do you wish you lived a less frugally when you were younger? What’s the biggest project that you’ve taken yourself and how did that go? And any advice for people that wanna do more repairs and improvement projects on their own? Asked During the Conversation Can you imagine working for someone else again? Or why not? (Doug to Pete) Are there any other electric cars that are worth considering? (This was part of Neil’s longer question about buying a Tesla.) —- Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses?  Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers?  Of course you do!  We ALL do!  Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles   00:00 Welcome to the Mile High Five Podcast 00:30 Introversion vs. Extroversion: A Personal Journey 02:59 The Power of Mental Framing 05:36 Snowbirding to Arizona: Pete’s Experience 09:04 Health and Fitness at 50: Weight Training and More 11:15 The Benefits of Cold Plunges and Saunas 17:27 Sleeping Tips: Earplugs and Vulnerability 21:42 Current Projects and Passions 26:08 The Tesla Controversy: To Buy or Not to Buy? 27:36 Tesla: The Ultimate Hybrid 27:5...

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• Is $1.7M Enough To Retire? … It’s Not So Simple… [rebroadcast] | MHFI 282

  Doug and Carl chat with listener Steve to review his plans for early retirement.  Steve discloses his financial background, asset allocation, and current expenses, including a net worth of about 1.7 million dollars.  The group addresses retirement projections along with potential risks of retiring in a down market and the importance of having a contingency plan.  Beyond money, they talk about the psychological and lifestyle adjustments that come with early retirement, including how to fill one’s time meaningfully, potential lifestyle changes, and the importance of staying engaged and balanced. Note: This is a rebroadcast of MHFI episode 098 Do you like the podcast and want to support the show?  Follow the link to find out how: https://milehighfi.com/support/ Curious to know exactly what products Doug uses?  Check out his Amazon lists below. *Affiliate links below, so if you buy something or spend money, we might earn a commission. That helps the show and doesn’t cost you anything extra. Thank you! Guitar Accessories Hiking & Outdoor Essentials for Sleep Want to order MHFI stickers/temporary tattoos or create your own custom stickers?  Of course you do!  We ALL do!  Order them here using our affiliate link so that we might earn a commission: https://www.stickermule.com/dougcunnington Links MHFI Facebook group Doug’s site Check out Producer Chris’s new blog: Epic Financial Journey — Join the Mile High FI Club – It’s the email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shirts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won’t even make such a claim. You shouldn’t take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren’t certified financial planners or advisors. We’re not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles Email the show: [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 3:54 Background & discovering FIRE 6:55 Steve’s financial situation 12:38 Separate finances 21:36 Considerations for withdrawing money 28:35 Exploring hobbies & passion projects 35:52 Community & networking 44:32 Soundcheck – Shaving

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