We didn’t grow up learning how to budget, invest, or plan for the future — but somehow we’re expected to have it all figured out as adults.

In this episode of Herm’s House, Kristin and Herm sit down for an honest conversation about family finances, financial planning, and the money habits we inherited (for better or worse). They reflect on how their upbringing shaped their relationship with money, why having a financial advisor isn’t just for the wealthy, and what it looks like to unlearn bad habits while raising kids of their own.

The conversation blends real-life parenting challenges, nostalgia for the MTV era, and the reality of adulthood — where financial decisions carry more weight and planning ahead matters more than ever.

This episode is for anyone who grew up on pop culture, learned money lessons the hard way, and is trying to do things differently for their family.

💡 Episode Highlights

• Why financial advisors are for everyday families — not just the wealthy
• How childhood experiences shape adult money habits
• Breaking unhealthy financial patterns
• Budgeting and planning for long-term stability
• Inflation, adulthood, and why “winging it” doesn’t work anymore
• Parenting through financial responsibility
• Nostalgia, MTV, and how culture has changed
• The importance of open conversations about money at home

🔊 Sound Bites

• “We didn’t grow up learning this stuff.”
• “You need a plan to get there.”
• “You don’t do your own dental work — why do your own finances?”

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Why money conversations matter

10:02 – MTV, nostalgia & growing up

17:51 – Parenting decisions & financial stress

28:01 – Sleep deprivation & real-life chaos

30:53 – Family dynamics & comfort zones

33:27 – Cooking, responsibility & division of labor

36:41 – Growing up & changing family needs

44:07 – Work-life balance & generational differences

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As 2025 comes to a close, Herm’s House Podcast takes a moment to slow down and reflect on a year filled with growth, parenting milestones, coaching memories, and big family transitions.

In this episode, Kristin and Herm talk about why New Year’s resolutions aren’t enough, how mindfulness and intention shaped their year, and what it’s like watching your kids grow faster than you’re ready for. From launching the podcast and building a new studio space, to coaching youth sports and navigating the bittersweet reality of raising kids, this conversation is honest, reflective, and deeply relatable.

Instead of focusing on January goals, this episode is about setting intentions all year long, creating a supportive family environment, and learning how to hold pride and letting go at the same time.

If you’re a parent, a coach, or someone navigating change while trying to stay present — this one’s for you.

✨ Episode Highlights

• Reflecting on 2025 and what truly mattered
• Why goals matter more than New Year’s resolutions
• Parenting through growth, change, and milestones
• Coaching youth sports and building community
• Mindfulness, intention, and personal growth as a family
• Documenting memories before they slip by
• Navigating the bittersweet season of kids growing up

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Herm’s House

02:39 – Reflecting on 2025

07:06 – Mindfulness & personal growth

10:57 – Coaching, community & showing up

16:47 – Creating lasting family memories

24:20 – Looking ahead to 2026

33:08 – Navigating family milestones

35:35 – The challenge of letting go

40:38 – Bittersweet transitions

47:16 – New interests & growing independence

51:30 – Goals beyond New Year’s resolutions

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*DISCLAIMER* In typical Herm's House fashion we had some technical difficulties with sound for this episode but it was too good not to share. Thanks for supporting us through our flaws.

Birthdays aren’t always about cake, candles, and celebration—sometimes they bring old baggage, unspoken expectations, and a deep desire to feel seen.

In this episode of Herm’s House, Kristin and Herm unpack the emotional weight birthdays can carry, especially when childhood experiences quietly shape how we show up as adults. What starts as a conversation about birthday stress turns into an honest reflection on emotional labor, gift-giving misunderstandings, and the pressure many partners feel to “get it right.”

Herm opens up about why birthdays can feel overwhelming—not because of extravagance, but because of past moments where he didn’t feel prioritized. Kristin shares his perspective on intention versus impact, and together they explore how communication (not perfection) is what actually makes someone feel valued.

This episode is a reminder that it’s rarely about the cake—it’s about feeling understood, appreciated, and chosen.

✨ Episode Highlights

• Why birthdays can trigger more emotions than we expect
• The deeper meaning behind gifts (yes, even gift cards 😅)
• How childhood celebrations shape adult expectations
• The mental load of planning and wanting someone to feel seen
• Learning to communicate needs instead of carrying them silently

🔊 Sound Bites

• “It’s not about the gift—it’s about what it represents.”
• “Birthdays bring up old feelings you didn’t realize were still there.”
• “Feeling seen matters more than doing it perfectly.”

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome back to Herm’s House

02:10 – Birthday expectations & stress

07:45 – The gift card story

15:30 – Emotional labor & planning pressure

23:40 – Childhood birthdays & adult reactions

32:15 – Communication over perfection

41:20 – Final reflections

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In this special birthday episode of Herm’s House, Kristin and Herm hit pause to celebrate a major milestone — Herm turning 40.

From childhood memories and early life lessons to fatherhood, marriage, and the moments that shaped who Herm is today, this episode is equal parts reflection, humor, and heart. Kristin walks Herm through the lessons learned along the way, the mistakes that mattered, and the growth that came from becoming a husband, a dad, and a more intentional partner.

There’s plenty of laughter, a light roast (because it wouldn’t be a birthday without one), and honest conversation about what 40 really feels like — listening more, failing forward, choosing family, and learning to be deliberate with the life you’re building.

This episode is a reminder that milestones aren’t about perfection — they’re about perspective, gratitude, and showing up for the people who matter most.

✨ Episode Highlights

• Herm reflects on childhood memories and how they shaped his outlook

• Lessons learned from relationships, marriage, and fatherhood

• Why being deliberate matters more than being perfect

• Humor as a survival tool (and love language)

• Loyalty, legacy, and the Cowboys (because of course)

• A birthday roast and a look ahead at what the next chapter holds

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Celebrating a milestone: Turning 40

04:32 – Childhood memories & early life lessons

17:51 – Growth, responsibility & fatherhood

26:17 – Resilience, failure & learning the hard way

34:00 – Love, marriage & showing up

39:05 – Life reflections & unforgettable moments

51:50 – Looking ahead: goals, family & what’s next

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In this episode of Herm’s House, Herm and Kristin catch up after a chaotic few weeks filled with sickness, travel, football hype, and some major parenting wake-up calls.

They recap their whirlwind trip to Washington D.C., where Herm sang the national anthem (while feeling sick), celebrated their friend Desmond’s promotion to Senior Master Sergeant, and squeezed sightseeing, metro rides, and tight living quarters all into one unforgettable adventure.

Then it’s off to Texas, where Thanksgiving brought Cowboys and UT wins, a Texas State game, and one big realization:

👉 They are absolutely not ready for their kids to go to college.

Dorms, applications, finances, letting go? Yeah… still processing.

It’s travel stories, football energy, parenting panic, and plenty of laughs — all wrapped in that real, honest Herm’s House storytelling.

✨ Episode Highlights

• Getting sick right before the big D.C. trip

• National Anthem nerves & military promotion pride

• Exploring D.C. landmarks on a time crunch

• Thanksgiving in Texas

• Cowboys & UT wins 🏈🔥

• Texas State game family memories

• Real talk about preparing kids for college

• Parenting through big transitions

• Why shared experiences matter more than perfect trips

✨ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome back to Herm’s House

02:18 – The sickness saga & almost-canceled trip

05:44 – D.C. travel chaos & promotion ceremony

12:30 – National Anthem performance (while sick)

18:12 – Exploring monuments & scooter debates

22:55 – Texas Thanksgiving recap

27:30 – Cowboys & UT win!

31:48 – Texas State game & college panic

39:10 – Parenting reality checks

45:22 – Final thoughts & episode wrap

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In this episode of Herm’s House, Kristin and Herm get real about one of the toughest parts of parenting: raising strong, confident kids who won’t always need you — even though you’ll forever need them. They unpack how childhood experiences shape adult behaviors, why every family defines “right” and “wrong” differently, and how intention matters more than perfection.

They also reflect on their recent SSG Kasson's Veteran's Day Four-Day March and the emotional shift it caused in how they view the unhoused community, service, and compassion. From the heavy stuff to the hilarious everyday parenting moments, the conversation stays honest, heartfelt, and full of the real-life perspective listeners love.

Whether you’re navigating boundaries, breaking generational habits, or learning to let go just a little — this episode brings comfort, clarity, and community.

Takeaways

• Raising independent kids is the hardest and most important job.
• Our childhood shapes how we see the world — often more than we realize.
• Every parent is trying their best with the tools they have.
• Right and wrong look different in every family.
• Intentions matter deeply in parenting (even when the execution flops).
• Perspective shifts — like the Veterans Day march — can completely reshape empathy.
• Parenting grows us just as much as it grows our kids.

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In Beyond the Uniform: Transition, Purpose & Partnership, Herm and Kristin open up about their journeys from military life to civilian living — the highs, the hard truths, and the moments that reshaped who they are today. 🇺🇸

They share their stories of service, basic training memories, and the reality of navigating identity and purpose after hanging up the uniform. From learning how to communicate through transition to leaning on each other for strength, this episode dives deep into what it means to rebuild — as a veteran, a spouse, and a team.

💭 Whether you’re a veteran, a military spouse, or someone walking through a major life change, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone — and that the mission may change, but the purpose continues.

🎧 Listen now to Herm’s House: In the Studio for honest stories, laughter, and real talk from a veteran couple who’s been there.

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In High Notes & Heist Stories, Kristin and Herm hit all the right notes — from National Anthem nerves to unexpected laughs at the Louvre. 🎶🇫🇷💎

Herm shares what it’s like to perform in front of large crowds, the mix of pride and panic that comes with singing the National Anthem, and why embracing your talents is just as important as preparing for the moment.

Then things take a hilarious turn as the duo dives into Kristin’s “Louvre jewel heist” story — a chaotic reminder to keep your passwords strong and your sense of humor stronger. 😂

They wrap up with reflections on parenting, family moments, and the importance of community during events like Veterans Day — where connection and gratitude shine brightest. 💙🇺🇸

🎧 It’s part inspiration, part comedy, and totally Herm’s House — reminding us all to take pride in what we do, laugh through the nerves, and never underestimate the power of a good password.

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Chapters

00:00 Singing the National Anthem 🎤

06:00 Performing Nerves & Lessons Learned 💭

12:00 The Louvre “Jewel Heist” Story 💎🤣

18:00 Passwords, Parenting & Perspective 💻👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

25:00 Veterans Day Reflections & Family Moments 🇺🇸

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