- You will gain complete clarity on the people, places and experiences that create energy for you and bring you great joy in life.
- You will feel a real sense of confidence when it comes to getting your entire financial house in order.
- You will develop a renewed level of capability in
yourself by learning how to forgive, accept, and believe in the person looking back at you in the mirror.

Rebuilding Your Relationship
With Money One Step at a Time
Does My Portfolio Fit Me?

All I ever wanted was three things
Love, recognition, and money... lots and lots of money. If I made lots of money, I could take care of my people and be their hero. Then I could look in mirror and feel good about myself
or so I thought...


What you can expect from the book?
Your Financial Sobriety Podcast · By Matthew Grishman / Jim Gebhardt on May 30, 2023
Episode 99: How Human Connection Thwarted a Suicide Attempt (replay)
Part two of a riveting discussion with David Woods Bartley takes us to the conversation of his darkness with depression and what led to his standing on the ledge of the Foresthill bridge about to release his grip on the cool steel post that was all that separated him from life and death. It's the story of human connection and hope that reveal the reason to live and the subsequent life that has been built around helping others to recognize and find hope for their survival.
Your Financial Sobriety Podcast · By Matthew Grishman / Jim Gebhardt on May 30, 2023
Episode 98: From Mental Hellness to Mental Wellness, David Woods Bartley’s Journey (replay)
May is Mental Health Awareness month and with so many things to be concerned about from the economy, global crisis with the environment and war, to Covid and our very own personal situations with whatever else it is we're all dealing with, it seemed a fitting time to address how good mental health is actually a solid path to Financial Sobriety. Today's guest, David Woods Bartley was talked off the edge of a bridge after years of mental health struggles.
Your Financial Sobriety Podcast · By Matthew Grishman / Jim Gebhardt on May 29, 2023
Episode 97: Where We’ve Been
Well, it's been a while since a new episode has dropped and there's good reason for that as well. In today's discussion, you'll get a little clarity on what Jim Gebhardt and Matthew Grishman have been up to as well as when you can expect your favorite program on personal financial well-being to resume in earnest.
Have you ever had challenges in your relationship with money?
Have those challenges affected your relationship with people?
Have they affected how you feel about yourself?
Do your find yourself...
- wondering where all your money went at the end of the month?
- afraid to look at your bills or bank account balance?
- rarely happy and wanting what others have?
- putting on a mask whenever you are in public?
- feeling like your insides don’t match your outsides?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re not alone and may need a dose of Financial Sobriety!
What people are saying...
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Matthew's story of hitting rock bottom to find the true meaning of wealth is inspiring. Financial Sobriety has the potential to help millions of people.
— Bo Eason
Best-Selling Author, Former Professional NFL Player, Acclaimed Broadway Playwright/Performer, Leadership Trainer & Story Coach
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Financial Sobriety is the textbook to help you get your financial house in order. Bravo, Matthew!
— Kurt Blakely
40-year Financial Industry Professional, CEO & Founder of Blakely Financial Services
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A great read. Matt's honest personal stories add so much to the financial lessons he teaches.
— Randy Stricklin
Retired Small Business Owner and Serial Entrepreneur