
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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