E32-Simon Squibb - Do You Have a Dream Or Just Debt

E32-Simon Squibb - Do You Have a Dream Or Just Debt

From Monumental Podcast by Pete Hunt

January 30, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 32

About this episode

Simon Squibb discusses the systemic issues affecting education, financial choices, and mental health.

With 500 million views a month, Simon Squibb says we’re still missing the real reasons systems keep failing us. Education, the student loan trap, AI-driven learning, home ownership, freedom and purpose…we discuss it all. ⁠ Simon Squibb is the founder of HelpBnk, has built and exited multiple businesses and partners with the likes of Sir Richard Branson and Mr Beast. Chapters: 00:00 The Burden of Financial Choices 05:56 Rethinking Education in the Digital Age 11:40 The Role of Social Media in Mental Health 17:20 Challenging Traditional Career Paths 23:32 The Reality of Home Ownership and Debt 29:12 A Vision for the Future of England To learn more about our Network for men in leadership, please visit: https://monumental.global/the-network/ Sponsor This episode is proudly supported by Burgess Mee, a family law firm helping individuals navigate the emotional and legal complexities of relationship breakdown with clarity and dignity. Learn more at https://burgessmee.com

People in this episode

Host: Pete Hunt

Guest: Simon Squibb

Topics covered

  • financial choices
  • education
  • mental health
  • career paths
  • home ownership
  • debt
  • future vision

Keywords

  • student loans
  • AI learning
  • social media
  • career
  • home ownership
  • debt
  • freedom
  • purpose

Sponsors

Burgess Mee

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HelpBnk

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