Even financial coaches slip up! Discover how I forgot to budget, what I learned from it, and why building strong financial habits can keep you on track—even when life happens. Progress isn’t about perfection!

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Welcome to the Debt Rebel Podcast: Where we discuss the ins and outs of personal finance for families so you can eliminate the burden of debt, create financial margins, and learn a new way to interact with money.

I’m your host, Jewlz The Budget Nerd. And I’ve been in your shoes. My husband and I have paid off over $107k in consumer debt until we finally threw in the towel and decided it wasn’t for us. Throughout our journey, we learned another way to do life without debt and that’s my hope for you.

Oh and the icing on the cake, my degree is in Economics! Managing our money is not all about the numbers and spreadsheets!

In this engaging conversation, Life Strategist Trish Raap and I explore the journey to debt freedom, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's motivations and the necessity of self-care. We discuss practical strategies for personal growth, including the creation of vision boards, the significance of simplicity in life, and the development of new habits. The dialogue is filled with actionable insights and relatable anecdotes, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their financial and personal well-being.

Get Trish's Downloadable: https://yourlifestrategist.com/

Learn more about The Alliance Coaching Membership and More Money Than Month: Finding Financial Margin in 2025 & Vision Board Workshop: www.jewlzthebudgetnerd.com

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In this episode, I share more of my personal journey towards debt freedom and the lessons learned along the way including when my parents told me they were done supporting me financially. I illustrated the importance of financial education and setting boundaries with your adult children. I also introduce 'The Alliance', a debt elimination support community.

You might also like: Building and Sustaining a Debt-Free Life: A Spouse's Perspective with Adam Kohlbrand

Learn more about The Alliance launching on January 28th, 2025 with the workshop, More Money than Month: Finding Your Financial Margin in 2025.

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Want to find out if financial coaching is a good fit for you? Schedule a call with Julian "Jewlz The Budget Nerd" Kohlbrand today.