Moving For Smarties
by Mariette Frey
S4, Ep 14: Finances- Why You Can't Afford To Move (Until You Do This)
About this podcast
Moving For Smarties, hosted by Mariette Frey of Mariette’s On The Move, started as an interview-driven podcast exploring the real stories behind relocation, reinvention, and life transitions. Across 60+ conversations with first-time homebuyers, repeat movers, industry experts, and everyday people navigating major life changes, this show opens the curtain on what moving is really like—from the joyful and exciting to the unexpected, chaotic, and downright overwhelming.
In the first 60 episodes, the show dives into the human side of moving: identity shifts, decision-making, financial realities, emotional resilience, community building, and the brave moment when someone decides, “It’s time to go.” These episodes are long-form, honest, and full of lived experience you won’t find in a checklist.
Moving forward, we're excited to bring you the more educational, structured, step-by-step side of relocation, and changing our name to Moving For Smarties. This show is built as a bingeable class on YouTube and we're making it available everywhere you listen as well. We take the full FRED Framework journey (Finances, Robustness, Ecosystem, Dreams) through curated playlist paths that guide your decision-making from the ground up.
Both shows work together:
• (The old) Mariette’s On The Move = real conversations and lived experiences.
• (The new) Moving For Smarties = the coaching, tools, and frameworks to help you make a values-aligned move.
Whether you’re preparing for a move, considering a major life shift, or simply love hearing the behind-the-scenes stories of people rebuilding their lives, you’re in the right place.
For deeper support, join The Smart Move Society, a community that offers group coaching, 1:1 coaching options, workshops, and city-focused guidance to help you relocate with confidence. Find it on our website.
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Episodes
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- S4, Ep 14: Finances- Why You Can't Afford To Move (Until You Do This) · 5 min · Season 4 Episode 14Your moving money might already be in your life. It's just trapped inside your debt. In Episode 5, Kate has $20,000 in student loans, plus credit card debt and a car payment. She…
- S4, Ep 13: Finances- Bonus Episode! 4 Hidden Fees of a Big City Move · 12 min · Season 4 Episode 13Mariette Frey explains why big-city moving quotes often leave out substantial costs, drawing on her experience living in New York, San Francisco, and Chicago. She breaks down…
- S4, Ep 12: Finances- 5 Sites to Research Any City Like a Pro · 11 min · Season 4 Episode 12Ready to explore a new city—but not sure where to start? In this episode of Moving for Smarties, Mariette Frey shares 5 websites to help you research places to live, compare cost…
- S4: Ep 11- Finances- Do you REALLY know if you can afford to move? · 10 min · Season 4 Episode 11This is the Moving For Smarties YouTube Channel Finances Playlist, Episode 2 This episode emphasizes the importance of understanding your financial baseline to make informed…
- S4: Ep 10- Are You Moving for the Right Reasons? · 5 min · Season 4 Episode 10YouTube's Moving For Smarties Channel, Episode 1 of the Finances p This episode introduces Kate, a 20-something Broadway hopeful in Chicago who is deciding whether to move to New…
- S4: Ep 9- Finances Playlist Intro: The True Cost of Moving · 7 min · Season 4 Episode 9Welcome to Moving For Smarties, the podcast for people who are asking one of life’s biggest questions: should I stay or should I go? Should I pack, pause or pivot based on the…
- S4: Ep 8- The Courage Check · 15 min · Season 4 Episode 8Mariette Frey closes out the first Dreams playlist with a practical courage check for anyone considering a move, a major life change, or a bigger version of themselves. She turns…
- S4: EP 7- The Limiting Stories You Don't Even Know You're Telling Yourself · 16 min · Season 4 Episode 7In this episode, Mariette Frey guides listeners through a reflective exercise to clarify their dreams and identify the mental barriers that may be holding them back. She…
- S4: Ep6- Ambition, Detours, & Divine Redirection · 12 min · Season 4 Episode 6This episode encourages listeners to release old dreams with gratitude and embrace new paths aligned with their true purpose. Mariette shares her personal journey of pursuing her…
- From Notes to Themes: Building Your Future Self with Anchors · 10 min · Season 4 Episode 5Mariette Frey guides you through transforming scattered notes into clear themes that define your future self. Learn how to identify your core anchors—community, health…
- Dreams Part 1: Visualizing Your Future Self · 17 min · Season 4 Episode 4Caution- this is a guided visualization exercise *Do Not Listen While Driving* In this episode of Moving for Smarties, host Mariette Frey guides listeners through a…
- Before You Move: Are You Chasing a Dream or Repeating the Same Year? · 14 min · Season 4 Episode 3In this episode, I'm introducing you to the Dreams Part 1 playlist from the Moving For Smarties YouTube channel which tells you about what and discusses the importance of living…
- Planning For Living, Not Dying: Life Insurance & Estate Planning Essentials With Stephanie Prestridge · 41 min · Season 4 Episode 2Life insurance disputes are not only legally exhausting but also emotionally draining. Mariette Frey talks about the right way to deal with them with Stephanie Prestridge, an…
- Sunday Surprise! Season 4 Is Kicking Off TODAY!! · 17 min · Season 4 Episode 1Moving For Smarties, hosted by Mariette Frey of Mariette’s On The Move, started as an interview-driven podcast exploring the real stories behind relocation, reinvention, and life…
- Crazy About Money: Why We Make Irrational Choices (Especially When Moving!) · 34 min · Season 3 Episode 10In this episode of Moving Tips + Tricks, I sit down with Dr. Maggie Baker, author of Crazy About Money, to explore the hidden emotions behind our financial decisions—especially…
- The Psychology Of Moving: How To Heal, Adapt, And Thrive In A New Place · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 9The psychology of moving goes far beyond logistics—it’s a profound emotional journey of loss, adaptation, and self-discovery. In this inspiring conversation, psychotherapist and…
- You're Not Crazy, You're In Transition · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 8And Your Body Knows It In this insightful episode, Mariette Frey delves into the often-overlooked biological effects of major life transitions, such as moving. As a relocation…
- Choosing the Right Movers: Your Rights and Responsibilities Explained · 34 min · Episode 6From Selection to Protection: Picking Movers and Knowing Your Rights In this episode of the Moving Tips and Tricks podcast, host Mariette Frey discusses two crucial topics for…
- Survival Starts At Home: Gardening Hacks & Self-Reliance Tips With Marjory Wildcraft · 50 min · Season 3 Episode 5In this engaging conversation, Mariette Frey interviews Marjory Wildcraft, a leading figure in the survival and preparedness movement. They discuss the importance of…
- Moving Company Insurance Options · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 4In this episode, Mariette Frey discusses the critical differences between valuation coverage and moving insurance, emphasizing the importance of understanding what each option…
