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Love, your Money - Wealth, Money, and Financial Advisor for Women274: Skipping "I Do": How to Safeguard Your Finances as an Unmarried Couple with Melanie LockertA lot of people have purely romantic notions about marriage, but the truth is that marriage, in its simplest form, is a contract that provides legal protection. That contract is meant to cover ownership of real estate, division of assets, determination of healthcare directives, and more. Not everyone wants to enter into the terms of that contract, but their relationships still deserve respect and their wealth and assets still deserve protection. So if you’re interested in a long-term romantic partnership and want to build a life with someone–without the legal commitment–this is the ep...2025-02-2528 min
The Wealth Trifecta with Holly MorphewThriving as a Highly Sensitive Person & Breaking Up With Debt with Melanie LockertHolly chats with writer Melanie Lockert about the connection between money, debt, and mental health. As the author of Dear Debt: A Story About Breaking Up With Debt, Melanie shares her experience of paying off her student loan debt. In addition, she describes her perspective of life as a Highly Sensitive Person and outlines the actions she takes to stay grounded and avoid feeling overwhelmed.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Melanie Lockert on:
Writing her way out of debt
Depression and debt
The characteristics of Highly Se...2023-07-1144 min
Overcoming Financial Trauma"Mental Health Guardrails" w/ Melanie LockertIn this episode, Rahkim sits down with Melanie Lockert, author of the book "Dear Debt" and co-founder of the Lola Retreat, to discuss her journey in paying down debt as a freelancer.
Melanie shares her experience and advice on mental health guardrails and how to manage your time as a freelancer, as well as pivoting your focus when necessary. Her blog chronicled her journey out of $81,000 in student loan debt, and she now helps other women face their fears and take control of their finances through the Lola Retreat.
If you're looking for inspiration and...2023-03-2950 min
The Mental Health and Wealth ShowFinancial Enabling vs Financial Generosity: An Interview with Lindsay Bryan-PodvinIn this episode, I bring back financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. Lindsay is a biracial financial wellness expert, speaker, and author of the book "The Financial Anxiety Solution”. Lindsay uses a shame-free approach to help people get their minds and money in balance by focusing on the intersection of money and mental health using financial therapy. We dig deep into when do we help people and when do we harm them by giving money, how to know if we are being taken advantage of and what to consider before giving someone money. “Being an enabler prevents the pe...2023-02-1747 min
Discover More#121. How To Take Control Of Your Mental Health And Fiances? - Melanie Lockert | Mental Health and WealthHave you ever felt anxious or depressed due to your student loan debt? What is the hidden cost of America’s normalization of student debt and loans? How do you start over after a co-dependent relationship?
This week’s guest is Melanie Lockert. Melanie is a published author, freelance financial writer, and the host of her podcast: The Mental Health and Wealth Show.
Through her award-winning blog and the book, Dear Debt, Melanie chronicled her journey out of $81,000 in student loan debt. She is also the co-founder of the Lola Retreat, which empowers other badass wome...2023-02-131h 23
The Inner EditMelanie Lockert: Money and Mental Health: Is the Math Mathing?Melanie Lockert is the founder of the blog and author of the book, "Dear Debt." Through her blog, Melanie chronicled her journey out of $81,000 in student loan debt. Her work has appeared on Allure, Business Insider, Credit Karma, Fortune, and more. She is also the co-founder of the Lola Retreat and host of the Mental Health and Wealth podcast. Melanie lives in Los Angeles and enjoys jazz music, traveling, coffee, and spending time with her two cats and partner. Today Melanie takes a look back at her childhood and talks about where she believes her money mindset in large...2023-02-031h 17The Inner EditMelanie Lockert: Money and Mental Health: Is the Math Mathing?Melanie Lockert is the founder of the blog and author of the book, "Dear Debt." Through her blog, Melanie chronicled her journey out of $81,000 in student loan debt. Her work has appeared on Allure, Business Insider, Credit Karma, Fortune, and more. She is also the co-founder of the Lola Retreat and host of the Mental Health and Wealth podcast. Melanie lives in Los Angeles and enjoys jazz music, traveling, coffee, and spending time with her two cats and partner. Today Melanie takes a look back at her childhood and talks about where she believes her money mindset in large...2023-02-031h 17The Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Divorce and Bankruptcy + How to Get Control Over Your Physical, Mental, and Financial Health: An Interview with Kyle NicholKyle Nichol has experienced divorce, bankruptcy, severe mental illness, and depression. In this episode, Kyle talks about his stories and how he started over. He also shares tips from his new book “Mind Body and Money” on how to manage physical, mental, and financial health. “The one thing that people can really use more of is just control. Control over everything in their life; their thoughts, their emotions, their money.” - Kyle Nichol “The bankruptcy was a blessing and a curse at the same time. It was a wake-up call. It was scary but it also got me...2023-02-031h 10The Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Post-Traumatic Growth, Psychedelics, Overcoming Depression and Achieving a Healthy Money Mindset: An Interview with Benoit KimBenoit Kim is a US army veteran, Penn-educated former policymaker turned psychotherapist, and host of the Discover More Podcast. In this episode, he shares how he got his depression, his coping mechanism to overcome it, and how it led him to shift into a different career. We also talk about the phenomenon called post-traumatic growth (which is on the other side of PTSD), psychedelics, and what it looks like to have a healthy money mindset. “The famous mental health adage states that the opposite of depression is expression, what you don't express gets depressed. And of course, it...2022-11-111h 04The Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow to Create Wealth from a Place of Spirituality and Self-love: An Interview with Mandy CheungIn today's episode, I chat with licensed corporate finance adviser and spiritual wealth coach Mandy Cheung. Mandy helps people beat their debt, build wealth, and control their future. We talk about the relationship between spirituality and money and how self-love helps us with our money mindset. "The law of attraction is more about the universe sending you the people, the ideas, or the opportunities so that you can receive what you want.” - Mandy Cheung “Once my clients acknowledge that they are already enough, then they have so much more mental clarity in how to mana...2022-10-2142 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowWhy We’re Seeing a Drop in the Financial Health of American Households and How We Can Improve It: An Interview with Angela FontesWhat is the difference between surviving and thriving? It’s all a matter of financial health. In today’s episode, I chat with Angela Fontes of the Financial Health Network about their Financial Health Pulse report. Find out how income, race, gender, and more all impact financial health and what we can do to improve our financial health. "I think we want to sort of think about financial health as both an individual responsibility and certainly as part of a macro-environment." - Angela Fontes "So many different identities are getting left out of the conversation and it...2022-09-2337 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow to Pay Off Your Debt By Getting the Help You Need: An Interview with Tasha Bishop of ApprisenAre you struggling with debt? Do you feel depressed and anxious wondering how you can get support? Today's episode is brought to you in partnership with Apprisen, an organization that helps people with their finances and credit. I chat with Tasha Bishop, the Director of Digital Innovation at Apprisen on why debt causes so much shame and guilt, when you should reach out for help, what your options are, the difference between a non-profit debt management plan and a for-profit debt settlement, and how to use credit in a smart way. "The more that you open up a...2022-08-2655 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowThe Connection Between Gut Health and Mental Health: An Interview with Dr. Ali KazemiHave you ever felt so anxious you feel sick to your stomach or need to go to the bathroom? How about when you feel depressed and your gut isn't working properly? Did you know that your gut is referred to as your second brain and has a big impact on your mental health? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Ali Kazemi, a gastroenterologist, about mental health and gut health, celiac disease, IBS, and how to keep your gut healthy. "People refer to the gut as a second brain, but it's not because the gut...2022-07-2257 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow to Feel Good About Your Money: An Interview with Aja EvansDo you want to feel good about your money? Then listen to this episode as I chat with Aja Evans. Aja is a board-certified therapist who specializes in financial therapy. She’s coined the 'feel-good financial therapist’ because of her ability to use therapeutic approaches to improve financial outcomes for clients and listeners. Today when many people are concerned about a recession, she shares how to feel good about your money and deal with financial anxiety and low self-esteem. She also discussed how we can stop self-sabotaging our finances, reconcile our past and move on from shame and...2022-07-1542 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow to Nurture Joy, Navigate Change, and Tap Into Aliveness: An Interview with Elena SonninoElena Sonnino is a life coach, speaker, and yoga teacher who shares how her unexpected pregnancy taught her to nurture her joy. She also talks about her cancer and how it changed her money mindset. Listen in and learn simple and free ways to navigate change, find joy, and feel more alive regardless of all the uncertainties in life. "When I feel I’m a little bit off track, what brings me back is to get rooted in my body." - Elena "To stay in intensity sometimes helps us then release it." - Elena ...2022-06-1753 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowRecovering from Burnout and Starting a New Life: An Interview with Jessica from The FioneersIn today's episode, I chat with Jessica from The Fioneers, an award-winning blog that focuses on building financial freedom and designing a life you truly love. Jessica is a full-time human being and a part-time writer and lifestyle design coach. We talk about how she recovered from burnout and how she had a transformative time with her relationship with money. Learn how she manages her mental health today and uses money to design a new life. "You deserve to actually feel better." - Jessica "You don't need to stay in the difficult place that you're...2022-06-0355 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowTaking A Break for My Own Mental HealthHost Melanie Lockert is taking May off of the podcast for Mental Health Awareness Month. After experiencing burnout and testing positive for celiac disease, she is focusing on her own mental health and physical health. 2022-05-1304 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowThe Power of Stories - How They Can Improve Our Mental Health and Money: An Interview with Dr. Varun GandhiWe get to create the stories of our life. But sometimes we hold on so tightly to the stories that we create that they can negatively impact our mental health and money. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Varun Gandhi about the power of stories. Dr. Varun Gandhi is a life orchestrator, soulpreneur, Angel investor, inventor, philanthropist, and a water doctor. We talk about how to create or rewrite our life story in a way that serves our purpose, our finances, and our mental health. “Paying attention to what stories we are creating will help us re...2022-04-2258 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow Estate Planning Can Help You and Your Loved Ones’ Financial and Mental Health: An Interview with Renee FryHave you thought about what happens to your money after you die? Do you know that doing nothing at all can lead to a mess for your family left behind and can cause more pain, drama, and grief? Learn how to let your money live on long after you’re gone as I chat with Renee Fry. Renee is the co-founder and CEO of Gentreo, a next-generation financial estate planning, web-enabled software solution. Find out more about estate planning, how it can help your financial and mental health, and what you need if you want to get started. 2022-04-1551 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Wallet Activism - Using Our Money for Change: An Interview with Tanja HesterYour money is a tool to support the people and the causes that you care about. In this episode, I talk with Tanja Hester about becoming a wallet activist. Tanja Hester is the author of the award-winning book Wallet Activism: How to Use Every Dollar You Spend, Earn, and Save as a Force for Change. She is also, as The New York Times called her, “the matriarch of the women’s FIRE movement.” Listen and learn how to find out what your values are, spend on what matters, and raise your consciousness around how things are made and the impact...2022-04-0857 min
The Bay's Fuego y Sonrisa PodcastThe Bay's Fuego y Sonrisa Podcast Ep. 23 (Melanie Lockert) Debt Stinks, Why Not Pay Out To Be FreeF y S Podcast Ep 23 Whats good everyone! Today we interview Melanie Lockert. Starting off with breaking up her debt in 2013 and launched a blog called "Dear Debt", she shared her journey of tackling the enormous task of removing $81,000 of student debt. Lockert even launched a book "Dear Debt" in hopes of passing off wisdom to help others facing similar challenges. https://deardebt.com/ An established author and co-founder of the Lola retreat, a program where women can face their fears and feel in control of their dreams...debt or no debt. https://www.lolaretreat.com/ Passionate about the link...2022-03-271h 25The Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Debt and Divorce - How To Start Over and Take Control of Your Mental Health and Financial Life: An Interview with Vee Frugal FoxThere are times that you have to start from scratch and start all over again. Join me as I speak with Vee Weir about the journey she had to go through to pick herself up from ground zero. Vee is the owner and founder of Vee Frugal Fox, an inclusive online brand for those paying down debt, saving money, and living their best financial lives. We talk about paying off debt, dealing with divorce, healing, and how mental health and money are interrelated. “Ever since that divorce I've been in therapy and I will stay in therapy an...2022-03-1846 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowFinance for the People and Strategies to Manage Mental Health and Wealth: An Interview with Paco De LeonIn this week's episode, join me as I chat with my friend Paco De Leon about her new book “Finance For The People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances.” Paco is the founder of The Hell Yeah Group, a financial firm focused on inspiring creatives to be engaged with their personal and business finances. We chat about the concept of eudaimonic happiness, unhealed trauma and debt, capitalism and investing, why gratitude can change the way you think and so much more. “When it comes to really big financial decisions you want to make sure that you're in the win...2022-03-1148 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Financial Trauma, Microaggressions at Work, and Pursuing Entrepreneurship and Mental Health: An Interview with Rahkim SabreeYou don't need a major life event to have experienced financial trauma. In this episode, I chat with Rahkim Sabree who specializes in financial trauma. We talk about what it is, where it comes from, and how you can work through it to accomplish your financial goals. He also shares his story of getting out of poverty, microaggressions at work, pursuing entrepreneurship, and mental health. “You do not have to have experienced the (financial) trauma directly in order to inherit that trauma.” - Rahkim Sabree “I still believe in this idea of abundance. I still have as...2022-02-2554 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Dating Your Money and How to Have a Healthy Financial Life With Your Partner: An Interview with Nicole IacovoniHow is your relationship with your money? Would your money want to date you if it were a person? Find out how to improve your relationship with money as I chat with Nicole Iacovoni. Nicole is a Financial Therapist & Licensed Couple’s Therapist with seventeen years experience teaching women entrepreneurs how to make tending to their finances feel fun and flirty instead of boring and overwhelming. We talk about how to date your money, how to navigate finances in a partnership, deal with your own money baggage and so much more. “Where we get hung up and where...2022-02-1150 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowLearning How to Enjoy Solitude: An Interview with Rebekah IliffDo you know how to enjoy your own company and be truly alone? In this episode, I chat with Rebekah Iliff about her new book "Champagne For One: A Celebration of Solitude". Rebekah is a writer, author, and entrepreneur. Her work has appeared in Forbes, Business Insider, New York Times, HuffPost Comedy, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Be You, and countless other publications. We talk about how you can enjoy solitude, how it positively impacts your mental health, and why you should ditch the shoulds and artificial timelines and enjoy your life today. “We probably spend half of...2022-02-0451 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow the Power of Decisions Can Lead to Healing from Mental Health Struggles: An Interview with Nika KabiriEvery day we make thousands of decisions. Have you ever considered how each of your decisions may impact your mental health and money? In today’s episode, I chat with Nika Kabiri, a decision scientist who shares her story of overcoming mental health struggles and taking back her agency through the power of her decisions and choices. “My first decision I made was, what I like to call the decision you make before you make your decision, which is the decision to be physically healthy. Because if you’re not physically healthy, you aren’t capable of making th...2022-01-2139 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowMaking Money More Accessible and Fun: An Interview with Emily Guy BirkenDo you want to have a more lighthearted relationship with money? Want to learn the integral concepts about money in one single book? Then listen to this episode as I interview for the second time my friend Emily Guy Birken about her new book “Stacked: Your Super Serious Guide to Modern Money Management”. We chat about investing for retirement vs saving for retirement, disability insurance, inflation, and learning as you go with compassion, grace, and humor. “Saving for retirement is giving something up in order to get something later while investing for retirement sounds more like an opportun...2022-01-1453 min
The Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow to Achieve Your Money Goals This New Year: An Interview with Certified Financial Planner Gary GrewalIt’s the start of a new year and I know you probably have lots of money goals you’d like to reach this year. So, in today’s episode, I chat with financial planner Gary Grewal about what a Certified Financial Planner is and how one can help you get your financial life in order. Gary is the author of Financial Fives: The Top 325 Ways to Save, Earn, and Thrive to Retire Before 65. We also chat about how to negotiate, FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) and why he doesn’t agree with RE and so much more. “Bein...2022-01-0847 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowPaying Off Debt, Reaching FI, and Dealing with Online Hate: An Interview with Jillian JohnsrudIn this week’s episode, join me as I chat with my friend Jillian Johnsrud on how online hate or criticism affects our mental health. Jillian is a popular public speaker, coach, and writer. We talk about her new book “Fire the Haters: Finding Courage to Create Online in a Critical World.” She also shares her story of paying off debt, how she became financially independent, deal with bipolar disorder and retire at age 32. “Having more money doesn’t necessarily change your internal feelings about money. That fear, that scarcity, that panic of like what if I run out is...2021-12-0359 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow to Rebuild Resilience and Confidence As a Widow: An Interview with Tavona GivensAt the age of 38, Tavona Givens lost her husband due to complications related to H1N1. Today, she shares her story in service of others and works with other women to learn how to manage grief and create new possibilities with life while honoring the past. In this episode, I chat with Tavona about dealing with racism, poverty, and widowhood. Learn the tools and tips she has used to build her confidence and resilience and how she supports other widows on their journey to healing. “Ever since my husband passed away, if we are all alive and wel...2021-11-1940 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowGrief and Finding Hope after Loss of a Loved One Due to Murder: An Interview with Hope RegerHow do you deal with grief, find forgiveness and hope after the loss of a loved one due to murder? In this episode, I speak with Hope Reger who lost her son to murder and now supports others dealing with grief with her group Grief 2 Hope. Grief 2 Hope is a virtual peer grief support group that allows grievers a safe space to be their authentic selves. We chat about anger, justice, grief, forgiveness, and the financial impact of planning a funeral. “Yes, I was angry and I was mad. And it didn’t just go away, but it ta...2021-11-1241 min
The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |A Story About Breaking up with Debt with Melanie LockertStudent debt, financial literacy, and mental health are all intertwined. However, striking the correct balance between these three components is not as simple as it sounds. In today's episode of the Pursuit of Learning, we are having a mind-blowing conversation with someone who has mastered the art of balancing above three elements mentioned above through the complex and long journey she had. Melanie Lockert, a freelance personal finance writer, podcaster, event organizer at Lola Retreat, and a mental health advocate, joins us today to talk about how she reached her debt-free life after years of hard work. We...2021-11-081h 31The Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Money Trauma, First Generation Finance, and Building Wealth: An Interview with Lea LandaverdeIn this powerful podcast episode, I chat with Lea Landaverde, a first-generation queer, Latina entrepreneur and finance professional about how money trauma shaped her life and career and what she’s doing to uplift others. Learn how to break generational money curses, build wealth and provide for your family while acknowledging your parent’s money trauma. “We try to find resources (to build wealth) but none of them are made for us.” - Lea Landaverde “As a first-gen Latina, all I can say is do the work for yourself; build trust for yourself and if your paren...2021-11-0549 min
ADHD-ishWomen & Money: It's Complicated with Melanie LockertThe more women I talk to, the more I realize that almost all of us have “issues” with money. We either aren’t earning enough, are living beyond our means, are caught in the trap of student loan and/ or credit card debt, or are terrified to ask for what we actually need to float our boat. And this doesn’t even begin to cover the fact that most of us grew up hearing all manner of money nonsense from our parents that virtually guarantees we won’t be improving our relationship with money any time soon. Oh, yeah, it’s complica...2021-11-0251 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow to Trust Yourself and Deal with Sensitivity and Overthinking: An Interview with Melody WildingDo you consider yourself a sensitive person? Do you feel everything very deeply? Do you find criticism, feedback, and conflict very difficult? Learn how you can master your emotions and deal with your sensitivity as I chat with Melody Wilding, author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work. We talk about how Sensitive Strivers® can manage their mental health and achieve success in life and in the workplace. “Managing your emotions needs to start through managing your physiology so that you can manage your psychology.” - Melody Wilding “Trusting yourself...2021-10-1539 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowLooking at Money Joyfully and Stepping Into Your Financial Power: An Interview with Lauren CanafrancaWhat if we could look at our money with joy and gratitude instead of shame and blame? In this episode, I chat with money coach Lauren Canafranca about how to do just that. We also chat about her own financial journey, why judgment never works in money coaching, why we should de-stigmatize debt, and how she helps others step into their financial power. “When you have communion with your money and you are able to have a conversation around money that doesn’t put you in a defensive fight-or-flight sympathetic response, when you can understand where you stan...2021-10-0850 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Time, Productivity, Money, and Mental Health: An Interview with Becca RichIn this week's episode, we're talking about something that everyone has to deal with - and that is TIME. I chat with Holistic Time Consultant and Coach Becca Rich on how time management and a feeling of time scarcity affect our mental health and our ability to earn and manage money. Find out how to spend time based on your values, allow yourself to actually rest, and know where your time is going. “You have to believe and think that you have enough time in order for you to plan your time authentically.” - Becca Rich “If...2021-09-2453 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Men and Mental Health, ADHD + How to Achieve Success in Real Estate: An Interview with Clint Robert MurphyLearn how Clint Robert Murphy achieved personal and financial success in life despite struggles with ADHD and depression. Clint is a Chief Financial Officer, real estate investor, writer, and host of the Pursuit of Learning Podcast. In this episode, he shares his story dealing with depression and ADHD, how he became successful as a real estate investor, and how he helps men deal with their own mental health issues. “I’ve achieved a reasonable level of success in my career and in my life professionally and financially. You can achieve these things despite the diagnosis, despite ADHD, desp...2021-09-1049 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Creating Financial Wellness and Financial Security: An Interview with Liz DavidsonIn this episode, I interviewed Liz Davidson about how financial wellness and security can impact all areas of your life for the better. Liz is the Founder and CEO of Financial Finesse, the leading provider of workplace financial wellness solutions in the nation. We talk about what financial wellness really means, how the pandemic changed a person’s financial awareness and concerns, and what to do if you have a mental health issue that’s hindering your financial wellness journey. “Financial wellness is the only way to achieve sustainable financial security.” - Liz Davidson What Yo...2021-08-2033 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow to Use Nutrition and Exercise as Tools To Boost Your Mental Health: An Interview with Zack RutledgeIn this episode, I chat with Zack Rutledge about how food and exercise can impact your mental health. Zack is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist and a Certified Brain Health Trainer through the Functional Aging Institute. We also talk about his personal story dealing with depression, the gut-brain connection, how a synergistic approach can help with mental health issues, and so much more. “You have to forgive yourself for eating junk food. You’re not going to feel great after you eat a pile of stuff so it’s not like you have to bea...2021-08-1343 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowMental Health During the Pandemic + How to Build Resilience: An Interview with Dr. Lindsay JerniganDr. Lindsay Jernigan is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in South Burlington, Vermont. She also has training in intuitive awareness and healing, which allows for deep, rapid change towards a state of natural health and well-being. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Lindsay about the rise in mental health challenges due to the pandemic and what we can do if we don’t have access to a therapist right now. We also talked about anxiety, depression, how to sit with discomfort or negative emotion and not numb it out, and how to build resilience whether we have access to...2021-08-0642 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow To Transform Your Life and Create True Financial Freedom: An Interview with Robert RiopelHow do you pay off $150K in debt and become financially free at the age of 32? Learn how Robert Riopel did it as he shares his inspiring story in this week’s episode. Robert is a highly sought-after speaker and trainer, entrepreneur, and best-selling author of “Success Left A Clue”. We chat about paying off debt, mindfulness, and financial freedom. He offers tips on how you can build passive income and shift your thinking to become successful. Also, learn how he has been able to pivot during Covid and so much more. “Financially free and financial freedom doesn’t...2021-07-2354 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowConnecting NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) with Mindfulness: An Interview with Tonikia SteansIn this week’s episode, I chat with mindfulness coach and life enthusiast Tonikia Steans about mindfulness, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), infidelity, being an adoptive mom and so much more. Tonikia connects some aspects of NLP with mindfulness to help her clients fulfill their life purpose. Please note that she discusses her religious faith as part of her unique perspective. At the Mental Health and Wealth Show, we believe that we can learn from a variety of different perspectives even when they don’t match our own. “In order to have a full life you have to have a full...2021-07-1644 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHealth Savings Accounts (HSA) - A Powerful Tool for Health Care Costs and Mental Wellbeing: An Interview with Begonya Klumb of Fidelity InvestmentsHealth care costs are a growing concern for many people. But there's one under-utilized tool that can really help and that is a Health Savings Account or HSA. In this episode, I spoke with Begonya Klumb, the Head of HSAs for Fidelity Investments to discuss everything you need to know about HSAs. Learn what it really is, the common myths and misconceptions about it, the advantages of having an HSA, how it can support your mental wellbeing, and how to open an account today. “HSA has this triple tax advantage in the sense that the money that you...2021-06-1831 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow to Protect Yourself From Debt Collection and Consumer Rights Issues: An Interview with Taylor KoslaCan you imagine mortgage payments being drawn from your account without your consent? Getting harassed by debt collectors? These are some situations where you need a consumer rights attorney. In this episode, I'm interviewing someone who can help you out with debt collection and consumer needs and that is Taylor Kosla. Taylor Is a Partner in Agruss Law Firm. They represent consumers harassed by debt collectors and individuals and families who have suffered an injury or loss due to an accident. Learn how to protect yourself, and your finances, as a consumer and how consumer rights attorneys may be a...2021-06-1140 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Toxic Masculinity And Mental Health: An Interview with Colin Becker Learn more about toxic masculinity and how it affects mental health as I chat with Colin Becker. Colin is a video editor based in California and a regular at the Mental Health and Wealth Hangout. We talked about what toxic masculinity is, the factors that contribute to it, and how it affects both men and women. Find out how to help men get out of toxic masculinity, how to handle or de-escalate men's bottled-up anger, and how we can get them started on talking about mental health. “Toxic masculinity is like an onion, full of iss...2021-06-0447 minThe Mental Health and Wealth Show50th Podcast Episode! My Reflections on Over A Year of Podcasting + Tips for Mental Health Awareness MonthI'm excited to share that this is my 50th podcast episode. The Mental Health and Wealth Show is officially binge-able. We have a solo episode today with me sharing some of my reflections on the past year and a half of the podcast as well as some tips to get you through Mental Health Awareness Month. Enjoy! “It can be easy to say like, I’m not drinking anymore, I quit therapy, I’m better and it’s going to stay this way forever. And that is completely illogical. It’s not rational. It’s not the way life goe...2021-05-2127 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowInvesting in Real Estate to Paying Off Debt: An Interview with Ogechi IgbokweHave you been thinking of investing in real estate but don’t know what to do? Are you hesitant to do it because of mental health reasons like anxiety and fear? Then listen to today’s episode as I interviewed Ogechi Igbokwe. Ogechi is a financial educator, real estate investor, and founder of OneSavvyDollar, a purpose-driven personal finance platform for millennials. Find out how she started investing in real estate at the age of 21 and how she used it to pay off her debt. Also, learn if investing is suitable for you, what you can do if you’re concer...2021-05-1444 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowChronic Pain and Emotional Trauma: An Interview with Kent Bassett and Dr. Howard Schubiner of This Might Hurt FilmAre you suffering from chronic pain and have already tried a lot of different treatments but still no results? Your pain may have an emotional root. Learn more about an alternative way of treating chronic pain as I interviewed Kent Bassett, one of the directors of the documentary film This Might Hurt, and Dr. Howard Schubiner. We talk about their film that addresses the fact that sometimes pain can have emotional causes and how you can take the steps to heal and eliminate pain. “There’s no such thing as negative emotions. Emotions are there to help, prot...2021-05-0755 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Neuroplasticity, Codependency, and Rewiring for Wealth: An Interview with Barbara HusonIs your money mindset holding you back from wealth? Then listen to this episode as I chat with personal finance best-selling author Barbara Huson. Barbara is the leading authority on women, wealth, and power. She shares how neuroplasticity can change your mindset and rewire your brain for wealth. We also talk about codependency, how to face the fear of change and what differentiates highly successful women from the rest. Also, learn about our upcoming Mental Health and Wealth Summit. “In order to change our life we need to rewire our brain... And in order to change our br...2021-04-3036 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Adoption and Mental Health: An Interview with Dannie Lynn FountainIn this week’s episode, listen to Dannie Lynn Fountain’s adoption story and how it affected her mental health and wealth. Dannie is a passionate storyteller, marketing strategist at Google, strategic businesswoman, author, doctoral student, and debt-free millennial. She shares her experience of being adopted as a teenager and her grounding techniques when she’s feeling the uncertainty and anxiety caused by the loss of her original family. She also discusses how she deals with anxious attachment and being estranged from a family member and why that can actually be okay. Lastly, Dannie talks about re-inventing her life and ho...2021-04-2326 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowSurviving a Traumatic Accident and Undergoing a Career Transition: An Interview with Elizabeth WestendorfElizabeth Westendorf is an Associate for Atwood Financial Planning, LLC and a comprehensive fee-only by the hour financial planner. She specializes in working with young professionals to help them start financially strong and meet their goals. In today’s episode, Elizabeth shares how she manages her money and mental health after surviving a traumatic accident. Also, after reaching what she thought was success and realizing from her mistakes the connection between money and mental health, Elizabeth left her full-time job and shifted careers. Learn how she was able to rebuild a vision for her life into something new. ...2021-04-1645 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Financial Feminism, Building Generational Wealth and Self-Love: An Interview with Miracle OlatunjiThere are still a lot of inequalities that women face with regards to finances like the gender wage gap and the gender investing gap. In this episode, learn how Miracle Olatunji is bridging those gaps and advocating for financial equality among women. Miracle is an amazing college student, entrepreneur, speaker, and author. At 17, she founded OpportuniMe, a digital media and education company which empowers the next generation of leaders to develop life, leadership, and career skills. We talked about financial feminism, navigating college debt-free as well as money mindset. We also touched on the importance of investing, building generational...2021-04-0952 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow Affirmations + Action Can Help With Your Mental Health and Wealth: An Interview with Terri HugginsIn today’s episode, I'm interviewing my friend Terri Huggins. Terri is a freelance journalist, blogger, dance fitness instructor, and is a self-proclaimed queen of expression who’s convinced life becomes terrific once you say it is. She shares her story on how affirmations with an action plan can actually change your life. We also talk about imposter syndrome which is something we all deal with, motherhood in the pandemic, and why she slowed down her debt repayment for her mental health. “These inspirational quotes and motivational things, they’re supposed to light the fire. They are not the...2021-04-0252 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow Clutter Affects Your Mental Health and Wealth: An Interview with Monica LinDo you have a clutter problem? Has the lockdown made you buy stuff online that only ends up as additional clutter? In this episode, I interview my friend Monica Lin of Make Room by Monica. Monica is a professional home organizer and clutter coach. She’ll teach you the different types of clutter, how spending habits lead to clutter, and how clutter can affect your mental health and wealth. Listen and learn how to declutter and improve your well-being through your environment. “We’ve been staying safer at home, but for those of us who are overwhe...2021-03-2643 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowLooking at ADHD in Women: An Interview with Diann WingertWomen may suffer from ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and never even know it. Unfortunately, they don't get diagnosed as a child and as a result, they are often misdiagnosed and it goes untreated for years. In today’s episode, I chat with Diann Wingert, a coach who specializes in adult ADHD, to uncover what it is really about, how it interferes with a person’s life, and how women can come to terms with this often confusing disorder. “I was very proud of the fact that I passed for normal without realizing how much damage I was actual...2021-03-1948 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowMental Health and Wealth Issues Don’t Discriminate 👑In this bonus episode from Melanie, she discusses the infamous Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Oprah interview. In the interview, Meghan admitted feeling suicidal and reaching out for help and getting none, which was part of the reason why they "left". Mental health issues don't discriminate or care about who you are. Listen to Melanie's thoughts and why it's important to take care of yourself. 2021-03-1507 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow to #StopAsianHate and Deal with Grief on the Covid Anniversary: An Interview with Sheila HoulahanSince the pandemic began, there have been so many violent attacks and other forms of racism towards Asian-Americans. Unfortunately, this Covid-related violence is not getting talked about as much as it should. So in this episode, I speak with Indian-American actress and singer Sheila Houlahan who is outspoken about what is going on in the Asian-American community. We talked about dealing with grief and trauma on the Covid anniversary and how you can be an ally and help stop the hate toward Asian-Americans in this very important time. Plus, learn how being a creative actually affects your mental health...2021-03-1245 min
Social Media TherapyBONUS Episode - With Melanie Lockert and Sarah Potter on Women's Equal Pay and Becoming an Entrepreneur With this episode this week, we’re doing something a little different. Back in 2016 and ‘17 I had a little podcast called Monday Morning Mimosas. This is a podcast I did completely on my own and really enjoyed doing. My focus was on interviewing up-and-coming entrepreneurs in the personal finance space and beyond. There was one conversation I had with one of my online friends, Melanie Lockert, that really resonates today. So I’m going to be sharing this episode in honor of women’s history month, and Melanie and I are going to talk about becoming an entrepreneur as a woman a...2021-03-101h 04
Health: It's PersonalFinancial Series: Breaking Up with Debt with Dear Debt founder Melanie LockertWriting break-up letters to debt is the philosophy that allowed Melanie Lockert to get out from under crippling student loans. After sharing her reflective journey online, others all around the world chimed in with their debt stories and started the phenomenon "Dear Debt." Melanie reminds us that, "you are not alone, and you are not a loan." She balances authentic and transparent truth with positive steps and dreaming about life after debt.
Sean, Karen and McKenna chat about how the realities of life can have an impact on our financial journeys and how the absence of shame i...2021-03-1048 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHappy Money - How to Improve Your Relationship With Money: An Interview with Ken HondaWhen it comes to money, there can be lots of feelings of shame, guilt, anxiety, and even sadness. So, how can we prevent those negative feelings and even attract abundance? Find out as I interview Ken Honda, author of the book, “Happy Money: The Japanese Art Of Making Peace With Your Money”. Ken shares his tips on transforming your money mindset, how to cultivate the feeling of ‘enoughness’, and enjoy a happy relationship with money. “Arigato your money… Thank your money when it comes in and thank your money when it goes out... It doesn’t really matter how muc...2021-03-0534 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowThe Tulsa Race Massacre and How It Affected Black Wealth: An Interview with Kevin Matthews IITo close out Black History Month, I interviewed my friend Kevin Matthews about the Tulsa Race Massacre also known as the Black Wall Street Massacre. In this episode, learn the mental health and wealth implications of this massacre - the generational trauma and racial wealth gap - and how to help close that gap. Plus, find out how Kevin is building intergenerational wealth for his family and learn what happened with GameStop a few weeks ago. "I have to wonder how much different my community would look like today. Like that’s not too far removed, my gr...2021-02-2639 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowManaging Mental Health After a Breakup: An Interview with Amalia MiralríoIn this episode, we are chatting about something we can all relate to at one point or another and that is breakups. I'm interviewing Amalia Miralrío who is a therapist in private practice based out of Detroit, Michigan and serving Michigan and Pennsylvania virtually. She specializes in helping women, queer, and trans individuals overcome the belief that they have to be perfect to be lovable after a breakup. Breakups can have a huge impact on your mental health, self-esteem, and day-to-day life. Learn how to get through these difficult times and manage your mental health. “I abs...2021-02-1940 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowLove and Money - How to Handle Awkward Money Conversations: An Interview with Erin LowryIn this special Valentine’s Day-themed episode, we’re going to talk about love and money. I chat with my friend Erin Lowry aka Broke Millennial about having these awkward financial conversations with the people we love. Like what happens if someone earns significantly more than the other person? What do you do about debt? And we talk about the ‘P’ word - Prenup! Listen and learn the best ways to handle these difficult conversations with your partner. “You should try to find somebody who compliments you when it comes to emotional spending patterns and saving patterns with money...2021-02-1251 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHypnosis as a Tool to Manage Your Anxiety and Mental Health: An Interview with Doug SandsWhat comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘hypnosis’? Do you think of weird circus acts or mind control? In this episode, Doug Sands breaks down the myths and misconceptions about hypnosis. Doug is a consulting hypnotist who helps would-be adventurers overcome fear and anxiety. He shares his mental health journey with depression and anxiety and how he used hypnosis to heal himself. Listen and learn how hypnosis can be a tool to manage your anxiety and mental health. “You have to be the one willing to make that change and so when a person is rea...2021-02-0535 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowA Look at Eating Disorders, Body Image and Diet Culture: An Interview with Rachelle HeinemannEating disorders are psychological conditions and affect all kinds of people but are commonly diagnosed in women. Find out how someone may get into this disordered state and its connection to money and mental health as I chat with Rachelle Heinemann. Rachelle is a licensed mental health counselor and trained as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. She talks about diet culture, eating disorders, and the effects on mental health, and how to seek help and improve your relationship with food and money. “We are so much deeper than what meets the eye and it's such a shame to keep fo...2021-01-2932 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow Gambling Addiction Affects Your Mental Health and Wealth: An Interview with Ambus HunterGambling excessively can lead to financial and mental health problems. In this episode, learn how Ambus Hunter overcame his gambling addiction. Ambus is a Baltimore-area Accredited Financial Counselor and blogger. He talks about his gambling addiction and how it affected his mental health and finances. Find out how he was able to change his money mindset and behavior, recover his financial losses and get his finances back on track. Timestamps 2:16 - How Ambus’ gambling addiction (specifically with roulette) started 8:49 - Symptoms of gambling addiction - what led him to become more addic...2021-01-2256 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowWhat You Should Know About Death and Taxes: An Interview with Eric NisallThere are two certainties in life – death and taxes. Learn more about these sensitive subjects as I talk with my very own accountant Eric Nisall. Eric is a blogger and founder of Accountlancer.com which provides accounting and tax consulting services for all freelancers. Learn how he dealt with financial matters after his brother suddenly passed away and what you should know about protecting your money in life and in death. Timestamps 2:19 - How the sudden death of his brother affected Eric’s mental health 5:14 - What we can do to support someone who’s...2021-01-1546 min
Everyday Bucket List: Travel Ideas, Local Adventures & Money Hacks#6: Bucket List Things to Do in Hollywood, California with Melanie Lockert of The Mental Health & Wealth Show#6 Heading to Hollywood, CA? Here are some low-key things to do. In this Everyday Bucket List episode, we get tips to explore Hollywood from a local! We cover: Creative bucket list ideas: Local attractions, Hollywood visits Mindfulness and joy: Appreciating everyday moments Finding purpose: Embracing simple pleasures, Hollywood inspiration I chat with Melanie Lockert of the Mental Health and Wealth website & podcast. She discusses creative and affordable bucket list ideas and some fun things to do in & near Hollywood, CA. These ideas include visiting historical & architectural landmarks, including The Frank Lloyd Wright creations...2020-12-2333 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHoliday Bonus Episode: On Gratitude and Cultivating AweIn this special holiday bonus episode, host Melanie Lockert acknowledges how hard the holidays can be and talks about creating a gratitude practice. She used to think gratitude was too new-agey but she shares how it has shifted her thinking and helped her mental health and wealth. Learn how to create a gratitude practice and why cultivating awe can lead to more fulfillment and enjoyment in life. 2020-11-2615 min
Financially Savvy in 20 minutesS5: Talking mental health and wealth with Melanie LockertMelanie Lockert is a writer, creator of Dear Debt, she is the host of the mental health and wealth show podcast and the founder of Lola retreat. She has also been featured in the New York Times and Marketwatch.
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2020-10-2016 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowFrom Suicide Survivor to Suicide Prevention Advocate : An Interview with Lawrence SprungLawrence Sprung is a Certified Financial Planner and President and Founder of Mitlin Financial Inc. In this episode, Lawrence shares how he turned a loss of a loved one to suicide into a platform to be an advocate on suicide prevention, while also putting up a firm as a financial advisor. He talks about how important it is to prioritize mental health, seek the help needed, and focus on the financial aspects in order to manage mental health and wealth while dealing with loss. Plus, Melanie and Lawrence discuss why suicide is not the answer to your debt problem.2020-09-2542 min
The Student Loan Podcast3. Melanie Lockert | Your Net Worth Is Not Your Self WorthSo you're in over your head in student loan debt and you don't know where to turn. It feels like this weight that you can't shake off or a thought that is constantly repeating in your head like a broken record. If you've been in that situation, you're not alone and Melanie Lockert is here to help. Melanie has been to the student loan debt mountaintop and she has great advice to share on how she paid off over $80,000 in student loan debt but more importantly, she shares resources that you can use to help cope with...2020-09-2150 min
Everyone's Talkin' MoneyThe Powerful Connection Between Mental Health and Wealth | Melanie Lockert
How does debt make you feel? Maybe you feel anxiety, stress, fear, outrage, or even depression when you think about your debt. If this is you, please, first know you are not alone in these feelings. Debt is one of the #1 reasons for anxiety and depression and has even been described as a heavyweight that is pushing down on you every second of the day. Melanie Lockert, the brains behind the successful blog Dear Debt, and the Mental Health and Wealth podcast, is sharing her story of dealing with debt, depression, and how she paid off over $81,000...2020-08-2546 min
Martinis and Your Money PodcastMental Health and Wealth with Melanie LockertIf you’ve been listening to the show for a while, you’re going to be very familiar with my guest today, Melanie Lockert, who is a regular on our monthly happy hour episodes and a long time business bestie of mine. Over the past six years, Melanie and I have been part of a mini-mastermind group each encouraging and helping the other navigate the crazy world of running a business. Melanie joins me today to talk about her latest business endeavor, Mental Health and Wealth dot com and the Mental Health and Wealth Show. She is lite...2020-07-2456 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowDebt, Suicide, COVID anxiety and Minority Mental Health: An Interview with Financial Expert Kassandra DasentJuly is Minority Mental Health Month and in this episode, Melanie talks with financial expert Kassandra Dasent. Kassandra shares her personal story about debt, depression, and a suicide attempt while addressing mental health barriers that people of color experience today as well as the Black Tax. She also shares her experience with COVID-related anxiety and how she's managing today. Listen to the end for a fun surprise. 2020-07-1854 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowParenting During a Pandemic: An Interview with Child Psychologist Robert FriedbergIn this episode, Melanie discusses parenting during a pandemic with child psychologist Robert Friedberg. He answers parents’ pressing questions about parenting while dealing with anxiety, uncertainty, development and isolation during a pandemic.2020-07-0245 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowHow Grief Affects Your Finances: An Interview with Emily Guy BirkenIn this episode, Melanie interviews financial expert Emily Guy Birken on how grief affects your finances. Emily talks about how losing her dad affected her finances, the unexpected feelings around getting a life insurance payout, and how grief can rewire your brain. Hear Emily's personal story and get tips on how to make your money an ally during tough times and manage your grief and finances. 2020-05-2442 minThe Mental Health and Wealth ShowSuicide and Student Loans: An Interview with Travis Hornsby of Student Loan PlannerIn this interview, Travis Hornsby of Student Loan Planner and Melanie discuss the mental health survey they did that found that 90 percent of borrowers are anxious about debt and 1 in 15 have considered suicide because of their student loans. The episode offers hope and some solutions for borrowers feeling the weight of debt. 2020-04-2731 min
Plutus Awards PodcastMelanie Lockert Tackles the Intersection of Mental Health and MoneyGetting out of debt is not just about spending less and saving more. For many, there are many emotional and psychological factors that affect their ability to move forward toward being debt-free. Chris Browning talks with Melanie Lockert about her own journey to deal with the mental and practical aspects of dealing with debt and how her voice resonates with many others who have similar struggles. Melanie shares her most memorable Plutus award and what made it so poignant at that time she received it Her passion for bringing conversations and situations to the forefront to...2019-11-1325 min
More Money PodcastMoney and Its Effect on Your Mental Health - Melanie Lockert, Author of Dear Debt & Founder of Lola RetreatMoney and mental health, have you ever wondered if there is a connection? Because there absolutely is. And surprisingly, even though this is something I’ve known for a while, and even experienced in my personal life, I’ve never had anyone on the podcast to talk about it with me. Luckily, I know people. Like Melanie Lockert, who was on episode 21 of the podcast all the way back in 2015. A lot has happened since we recorded that episode. She published a book called Dear Debt, moved from Portland to L.A., and founded a women’s financial literacy event cal...2019-11-0641 min
Strong RootsBreaking up with Debt with "Dear Debt" Author Melanie LockertIn this episode of Strong Roots, Amy and I sit down with “Dear Debt” Author Melanie Lockert. Melanie shares her inspiration for the her book and the concept of “Breaking up with your debt”. Melanie also has a blog where she discusses similar topics, and as you’ll hear, she has a real passion for helping people not feel overwhelmed. It was truly a pleasure to chat with Melanie and if your interested to find out more, check out the show notes below. Thank you for listening and be sure to rate and subsribe!
Melanie Lockert@dearde...2019-10-1146 min
BiggerPockets Money PodcastDebt is NOT a Death Sentence with Melanie Lockert of Dear Debt
Melanie Lockert joins us today to share her story of student loan debt and her subsequent inability to find a job when she graduated into one of the worst job markets America had ever seen, and her spiral into depression and shame over her debt.Melanie is not alone - as of 2018, more than 44.2 MILLION borrowers owe more than $1.5 TRILLION! (link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Student_debt)September is National Suicide Prevention month - and Melanie hosts a Suicide Prevention Blog Tour every year due to the sheer number of people who find her...2019-09-231h 20
Work Your Wealth PodcastFacing Your Money Fears & Figuring Out Your Finances with Melanie LockertThis week I sat down with blogger and author Melanie Lockert to discuss the struggles people face when it comes to debt. Melanie is the founder of the blog and author of the book, Dear Debt. Through her blog, she chronicled her journey out of $81,000 in student loan debt. Her work has appeared on Business Insider, Time, Huffington Post and more. She is also the co-founder of the Lola Retreat, which helps bold women face their fears, own their dreams and figure out a plan to be in control of their finances. HERE’S WHAT YO...2019-04-2235 min
Wellness for Financial GrownupsWhatever Lola wants Lola has to ask for with Melanie LockertWhen Melanie Lockert and her partner launched the Lola Retreat in 2017, profits were at the bottom of their list. So low they did not even try to go for sponsors until just a few weeks before the event. What happened then was shocking. Plus a money tip for the luxury lover. For more information, go to http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/melanielockert2018-04-1816 min
Chain of Wealth - Debt, Investing, Entrepreneurship, Wealth & MoreMelanie Lockert on Student loans, debt, suicide, bloggingOriginal show notes: Melanie Lockert on Student loans, debt, suicide, blogging Today we have one of our favorite bloggers on the show- A theatre student turned professional blogger, Melanie Lockhart and her blog is called Dear Debt. On her blog, she writes some personal thoughts but she also invites others to write break-up letters with debt; something that most find liberating and esteem-building and liberating. Welcome Melanie. [0:51] question Please tell us some more about yourself. $81,000 in student loan debt In 2011 couldn’t find a job [3:53] question If you could go back...2017-11-1023 min
CoffeeTalk JAZZ RadioCoffeeTalk JAZZ Radio Chat's with Melanie Lockert Personal Finance Expert AuthorFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ms.bridgettelewis/
CoffeeTalk Conversations Melanie Lockert is the personality behind the award-winning blog, Dear Debt, where she chronicled her journey out of $81,000 in student loan debt. Through her blog, she inspires readers to break up with debt by writing their very own breakup letter to debt.
In 2015, Melanie (and her journey out of debt) was named one of the top five most inspiring personal finance stories of the year by Yahoo! Finance. She currently works as a freelance writer and event planner. Melanie and her work have appeared in Business Insider, The...2017-09-1032 min
CoffeeTalk JAZZ RadioCoffeeTalk JAZZ Radio Chat's with Melanie Lockert Personal Finance Expert AuthorFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ms.bridgettelewis/
CoffeeTalk Conversations Melanie Lockert is the personality behind the award-winning blog, Dear Debt, where she chronicled her journey out of $81,000 in student loan debt. Through her blog, she inspires readers to break up with debt by writing their very own breakup letter to debt.
In 2015, Melanie (and her journey out of debt) was named one of the top five most inspiring personal finance stories of the year by Yahoo! Finance. She currently works as a freelance writer and event planner. Melanie and her work have appeared in Business Insider, The...2017-09-1032 min
CoffeeTalk JAZZ RadioCoffeeTalk JAZZ Radio Chat's with Melanie Lockert Personal Finance Expert AuthorFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ms.bridgettelewis/
CoffeeTalk Conversations Melanie Lockert is the personality behind the award-winning blog, Dear Debt, where she chronicled her journey out of $81,000 in student loan debt. Through her blog, she inspires readers to break up with debt by writing their very own breakup letter to debt.
In 2015, Melanie (and her journey out of debt) was named one of the top five most inspiring personal finance stories of the year by Yahoo! Finance. She currently works as a freelance writer and event planner. Melanie and her work have appeared in Business Insider, The...2017-09-1033 min
Her Dinero MattersThe One Bold Declaration That Changed It All With Melanie Lockert | HMM 109Sometimes the odds feel to be against us. This was the case with Melanie Lockert. She had $81,000 in student loans and wanted to get rid of them pretty fast. From the outside looking in with her income at the time and her daily expenses, it didn’t seem possible. Melanie decided enough was enough and shared her bold declaration publicly. She shares all the details in this episode! What you'll learn about in today's episode:
She shares the moment she realized the importance of money and how it followed with selling her parents CDs
What exactly happened when she signed up...2017-08-0339 min
HerMoney with Jean ChatzkyEp 68: Dear Debt, I’m Not That Into You With Melanie LockertMelanie Lockert, author of the book Dear Debt, shares how she finally made the critical mid shift from complete denial of her own $81,000 in student loan debt, to being obsessed about paying it off — and then got other people to face the financial music, too. In Mailbag, 403(b)s, the hidden allure of tag sales and the importance of saving automatically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-07-2632 min
Pocket of Money PodcastPOM019: Breaking up with $80k of Debt & Becoming an Entrepreneur with Melanie LockertGetting rid of student loans is a journey so many of us take and many of us are still on this journey. In this episode,…
The post POM019: Breaking up with $80k of Debt & Becoming an Entrepreneur with Melanie Lockert appeared first on Pocket of Money, LLC.2017-07-2023 min
Hustle to Financial FreedomWriting a Dear Debt Breakup Letter with Melanie LockertWe are joined today by Melanie Lockert the the personality behind the award winning blog DearDebt.com. Melanie encourages people with debt to write their breakup letter to debt each day. Melanie is an incredible example of how you can completely change your life. She used to be living off food stamps and now makes a 6-figure…
The post Writing a Dear Debt Breakup Letter with Melanie Lockert appeared first on Hustle to Financial Freedom.2017-01-2922 min
The Financial Freedom Community Podcast: Personal Finance | Get Out of Debt | Financial Independence | Financial CoachingMoneySmarts 002: Writing a Dear Debt Breakup Letter with Melanie LockertWe are joined today by Melanie Lockert the the personality behind the award winning blog DearDebt.com. Melanie encourages people with debt to write their breakup letter to debt each day.2017-01-2822 min
The Wander Wealthy Podcast | Financial Coaching for High EarnersW+M 055: Dear Debt, I'm So Over You with Melanie LockertMelanie Lockert is a debt master. From her blog, Dear Debt, and her book by the same name, Melanie has personally paid off over $80,000 in debt and has heard from hundreds of her blog readers in their own "Dear Debt," letters share their experiences at doing the same. Melanie is now a freelance writer and event planner while she also keeps up with her blog. In this episode we talk all about mindset shifts needed to achieve financial greatness, whether college is really worth it, and if waiting 20 to 50 years for your student loans to be forgiven is really...2016-12-2246 min
More Money PodcastHow to Break Up with Your Debt - Melanie Lockert, Blogger at Dear DebtI talk to Plutus Award winner and debt blogger Melanie Lockert about her experience tackling $81,000 in student loan debt and becoming a full-time freelancer and debt crusher advocate. For full episode show notes visit jessicamoorhouse.com/21Follow meInstagram @jessicaimoorhouseThreads @jessicaimoorhouseTikTok @jessicaimoorhouseFacebook @jessicaimoorhouseYouTube @jessicamoorhouseLinkedIn - Jessica MoorhouseFinancial resourcesMy websiteMy bestselling book Everything but MoneyFree resource libraryBudget spreadsheetWealth Building Blueprint for Canadians course Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2015-10-0726 min
Mo' Money, Mo' Progress3: Melanie Lockert, DearDebt.com - Mo' Money, Mo' ProgressMelanie Lockert is a freelance wordsmith and a passionate debt fighter who writes at DearDebt.com. She is sharing her journey is paying off $81,000 in student loan debt.She invites others to break up with debt and encourages people to take control of their finances. She is a travel lover, music junkie, and ceviche connoisseur.2015-05-1230 min