{"podcast":{"title":"Big Swings Only","slug":"negotiate-anything-5844366","podcast_index_feed_id":5844366,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/LI9239874689","website_url":"http://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/17f9602a-ee8c-11ec-92bf-d711c1f4acfb/image/6855b3ea37e51bfd9caf2a499d1f3ad1.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"American Negotiation Institute","episode_count":1861,"summary":"Playing it safe is easy. It’s comfortable. And it will never take you to the next level.If you’ve got what it takes to hit the ball out of the park, the only thing holding you back is whether you’re brave enough to take a big swing.Big Swings Only is for people who were meant for more — the ones done playing by rules that were never built for them.Hosted by Kwame Christian, each week brings you the real stories of people who fought their fear, went after the life they actually wanted, and became who they had to become to get it.The psychology behind the swing. The strategy behind the risk. The nerve it takes to go all in.You were built for more, and this show was built for you. Subscribe now. About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. Kwame Christian the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's known for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and is a bestselling author of two books: • How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022) • Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020) Tune in to Transform Your Life: Join millions of listeners who have already unlocked the power of negotiation. Subscrib…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-10T16:17:40.778620+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/negotiate-anything-5844366"},"episode":{"title":"The Reason You Lose Every Money Argument","slug":"the-reason-you-lose-every-money-argument","published_at":"2026-04-25T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/negotiate-anything-5844366/the-reason-you-lose-every-money-argument","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/negotiate-anything-5844366","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/s.gum.fm/s-68b9f3f0d5d94d8302cbc0c0/traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP3261708090.mp3?updated=1776713685","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/s.gum.fm/s-68b9f3f0d5d94d8302cbc0c0/traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP3261708090.mp3?updated=1776713685","summary":"What if the real reason money conversations feel so uncomfortable… has nothing to do with money at all? In this Masterclass Episode, we unpack the deeply emotional, psychological, and relational layers behind how we talk about money — and why so many of us avoid it. Through powerful conversations with financial experts and real-life stories, you’ll discover that money isn’t just numbers — it’s identity, upbringing, fear, love, and everything in between. From understanding your “financial blueprint” to navigating conflict with partners who see money completely differently, this episode reveals why even the smartest, most successful people struggle with financial conversations — and how to change that. You’ll learn how childhood experiences shape your money habits, why empathy beats judgment every time, and how shifting from “my way vs. your way” to “our way” can transform relationships. We also dive into the hidden dynamics of shame, blame, and self-worth — and introduce practical tools to help you build confidence, communicate clearly, and negotiate not just for more money, but for a richer, more aligned life. Whether you’re navigating finances with a partner, preparing for a high-stakes negotiation, or simply trying to feel more in control of your financial future — this episode will challenge how you think about money and give you a new way forward. Because mastering money conversations isn’t about having the right answers — it’s about asking better questions, starting with yourself.","meta_description":"What if the real reason money conversations feel so uncomfortable… has nothing to do with money at all? In this Masterclass Episode, we unpack the deeply…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4587,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/negotiate-anything-5844366/episodes/the-reason-you-lose-every-money-argument/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/negotiate-anything-5844366/the-reason-you-lose-every-money-argument.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}