Episode 203: Rachel Martin

 

 


I am so happy to welcome Rachel Martin to the show. Connecting with people has been the greatest part of this show and I am so glad to be connected to Rachel. She has 7 kids and after a divorce, she was a single mom for 7 years.

We talk about navigating that sense of loss with her kids after her divorce and advice for the woman who is in the middle of marriage loss. We talk about how she climbed out of a mountain of debt, how gender roles affect how we handle money and advice on changing the narrative around the phrase “cutting cost”. If life has ever felt less than you imagined, this conversation will be an encouragement to you. 

 
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Survival Kit:

  • Her morning routine - check out Patreon for what that looks like for her

  • Taking care of herself - acupuncture & walks

Takeaways:

  • “Sometimes you have to let go of the picture you thought life was supposed to be like and learn to find joy in the story you are actually living."

  • “You can’t live life walking the line between bitterness and joy.” Find the extraordinary in the ordinary.

  • With debt: be willing to accept small gains; figure out some financial benchmarks.

  • Advice for women in regards to money: understand money, be willing to dialog about it. Take a class on investments and figure out your credit score.

  • Change the narrative from cutting costs to living abundantly. Spend within my means and live abundantly; make a smart decision today for the life you want to live.

Discussion Questions:

  • What part of this conversation really resonated with you?

  • Has there been a time in your life where you thought that life looked less than you imagined? What happened?

  • Sarah and Rachel talked about finances a lot.

    • Who handles the finances in your house?

    • Do you feel like you are in the know?

    • What peaked your interest during this part of the conversation?

  • What does courage look like for you right now?

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