Does money stop you from pursuing your dream? In this podcast, we talk about what’s possible. Ways you can manage your finances to create the life you want. How you can change the way you view money, make it, spend it, and save it in order to live a purpose-driven life. Whether your dream is to become a single mother by choice, to travel the world, to start a business, or simply to feel financially secure, you’ve come to the right place.
Host Debra Jacobs, Ed.M., is a financial coach who has made her own dream a reality - more than once. In interviews and solo episodes, she’ll share inspirational stories, empathy, and actionable advice.
Music by Jason Shaw at audionautix.com
42. Overcoming Financial Trauma from Marriage and Divorce: A Conversation with Lucinda Testo
Trauma from the stress, anxiety, and anger of having a spouse who mismanages money - and then an ex who continues to cause financial hardship - is real! Lucinda Testo, therapist and life coach for divorced women and moms, tells her story and provides actionable steps for women experiencing a similar situation. Lucinda talks with Debra about waiting to divorce because of being “financially crippled,” pulling out of debt left from marriage, moving from a safe, corporate job as a psychotherapist into private practice and then starting a coaching business, re-marrying and what to think about financially with a new partner, dealing with a difficult medical diagnosis, and more.
For show notes, go to www.moneysmartforlife.com/podcast (http://www.moneysmartforlife.com/podcast)
19 Feb 2022
41. From Tragedy to Success: An Interview with Nutritional Coach (and Widow) Bethany Gettis
Bethany Gettis came to single parenthood as a widow, but no matter no matter how you became a single mom, you’ll take away valuable insights from this conversation. Bethany shares her story of postpartum depression; the steps she took to take back control of her life after the initial shock of losing her partner; how she faced her new financial situation and moved from fear of losing her house to creating a life that enabled her to pay the bills AND homeschool her children - all while doing work she loves. And more. So many take-aways from this conversation!
For show notes, go to www.moneysmartforlife.com/podcast (http://www.moneysmartforlife.com/podcast)
11 Feb 2022
40. Get a Life: How to Create Something Just for You, Outside of Motherhood
Our tendency as single moms is to give everything to our kids - every last bit of our energy and attention. But sooner than you know, your children will grow up and leave the nest. Then what? Looking to your children as your only source of happiness and fulfillment isn't good for you - or for them. In this episode, Debra talks about the importance of "getting a life," even if that means spending some money, and she outlines steps for how to do that.
For show notes, go to www.moneysmartforlife.com/podcast (http://www.moneysmartforlife.com/podcast)
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