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ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

ChooseFI | Financial Independence Podcast

621 | The Math Says You're Fine. Why Don't You Feel Fine? | Cody Garrett

Oct 12, 2026 · 1h 18m

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You've reached financial independence. The spreadsheet says you're ready. But you still can't pull the trigger on retirement—or spending. A couple with $10 million sits paralyzed, unable to retire despite every calculator saying they're fine. What's happening isn't a math problem. It's a psychology problem. Key Topics Discussed 00:00:00 Introduction and Guest Background Cody Garrett shares his journey from musician to CFP® and his deep dive into financial psychology, including CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and financial therapy—exploring why people who've reached FI still can't enjoy it. 00:08:30 The Paradoxical Pattern: Objective Reality vs. Subjective Identity Case study of a…