How do you rewire your money mindset to match your financial plan?
In this episode, Ben walks you through a practical “Money Mindset Reset.” From no-spend safaris to brutally honest weekly breakdowns, he shows how to strip away the habits and mental blocks that sabotage financial progress. This episode is about creating momentum, building awareness, and finding financial freedom—without demanding perfection.
Topics Ben Matthews explores in this episode:
(1:59) The No-Spend Safari
* How cutting one spending category for 30 days builds awareness and control.
(3:01) Talking to Your Money
* How personifying money as a roommate creates emotional awareness.
(4:08) Brutally Honest Weekly Breakdown
* The importance of tracking income, expenses, and surprises weekly.
* Ben introduces debt dodgeball, a fun game to make resisting impulse spending rewarding.
(7:54) The Debt Sucks Plan
* Ben connects the 30-day cleanse with the Rock Pile and Pile Driver methods.
* He discusses bankruptcy as a possible reset.
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The Debt Sucks Podcast is your fun, no-BS approach to debt relief. Say goodbye to stress, shame, and debt. Hosted by consumer bankruptcy attorney Ben Matthews, this is your weekly dose of real, relatable advice on crushing debt. If you’re dealing with mounting bills or sick of living paycheck to paycheck, we’re here to help you take control of your finances and find your way out.
This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/