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#92: Breaking the cycle in your life isn’t supposed to be easy or fun all of the time. So let’s take a short break from the stories and do a recap - what does breaking the cycle mean? What are some ways to recognize your life isn’t working? What are some myths when it comes to breaking the cycle in your own life? And perhaps most importantly, what role does money play in all this?For resources mentioned, head tp http://beyondthedollar.co/92*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

#91: One night, Jackie's house burnt down through a freak accident. Jackie and her husband had nowhere to go — thank goodness the firefighter staff called the Red Cross for them, got a few hundred dollars so they could go stay a hotel. She comes on the show to talk about the time her house burnt down and had to fight with the insurance company for eight months to pay her the full amount she was owed. She goes into detail who she hired, what she regrets not doing before buying a home insurance policy and what she’s most thankful for through this entire ordeal.For resources mentioned, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/91*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

#89: Miranda reveals in detail how she shifted from parenting that focused on her worth as a mother to one that was the best for her son. She talks about how she was raised, what her tactics used to be when it came to raising her son, and how she deconstructed her beliefs and most importantly, her relationship with her son to parent in a way that enables him to reach his version of success.For resources mentioned, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/89*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

#88: Emily who, after her dad passed away (and was worth 5.5 million dollars) ended up fighting tooth and nail to ensure that her stepmother didn’t steal all of her and her sister's inheritance.  Listen to find out why she was going to allow her stepmother to do whatever she wanted with her father’s estate until one incident which led her to saying “oh hell no!” She goes into detail about the legal battle, what was in the estate planning documents that allowed her stepmother to spend all that money and how Emily stopped feeling angry so she could finally grieve her father.For resources mentioned, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/88*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

#87: Taking a different path in life is hard - but how do you do it without "ruining" your financial life? How can you take these sorts risks when everyone else around you doesn't understand (and let's be honest, aren't supportive)?Cait Flanders, bestselling author of The Year of Less and her latest book Adventures in Opting Out comes on the show to talk about making why changes in our lives that are so scary, how can we navigate changes if nobody else is supportive, and even what if we *gasp* fail.For resources mentioned in this episode, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/87*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

No doubt 2020 has been a wild ride. Join host Sarah Li-Cain as she previews stories of those who were able to break the cycle in their own lives, both financial and beyond. Season 7 premiers October 21, with honest conversations all around "breaking the cycle" from humans just like you. Subscribe for free for updates. *theme music by Donovan Dorrance

#86: Yup, we're talking about your legacy - both financial and beyond. What does that even mean, and why is it so important to think about it right now, or no matter how young or old you are? And what does legacy have to do with “breaking the cycle” of harmful financial or other forms of behavior for yourself and those around you?For resources mentioned, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/86*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

This bonus episode explores why the conventional way of thinking about the concept of money mindset is problematic. Like, what does money mindset even mean and can it help us rake in the dough or solve all our money problems? Let’s tackle this, including why money mindsets as the only solution is problematic, and how we can approach it in a more nuanced and effective manner.For resources mentioned, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/85*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

#84: What does self-trust have to do with your financial life? This episode will show you some specifics  and offer some guiding questions to help you make some small steps to trust yourself to make the best choices in your financial life. For resources mentioned, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/84*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

#83: Giving money advice is touchy territory, but should you do it? As in, if you see a friend or family member enacting behaviors that look like they’re sabotaging their financial life,should you intervene? What about if someone is directly asking you for advice? If so, how can you approach it in a way that doesn’t end up in disaster?For resources mentioned, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/83

#82: Sarah Potter comes on the season finale to talk about the time she she had to pay half her salary in medical bills, and how long it took for her to finally get a diagnosis for her debilitating illness. She also talks about why she married her now husband (it does have to do with love, but money was also involved), the shame she felt over her financial situation and why “safe” is her word of the year as it relates to her finances.For resources mentioned, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/82*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

#81: Winter Redd, host of the podcast Still A Part of Us, comes on the show to talk about how one year ago she and her husband had to bury their stillborn child. She goes into detail about what the costs were - both at the hospital and for the funeral - the grieving process, and how the power of community was the saving grace during such a trying time. For resources mentioned, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/81*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

#80: Michelle Jackson comes on the show to talk about the time she quit her extremely stable job without a backup plan and bought a one way ticket to Australia to recuperate from job related stress. She talks about how she managed to still pay off — get this— over 30 different debt accounts, how she found work afterwards, and the one question she asked herself before making such a drastic life change. For resources mentioned, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/80*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

#79: This week’s episode is all about why your values with your finances are more important than ever. Using values as way to guide your financial life is going to help you, whether you’re coming to grips with your current money situation or your bank account is stuffed to the max.For resources mentioned, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/79*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

#78: Cait Howerton, financial counselor and coach, comes on the show to talk about the time she left for college and her parents finding out she’s a lesbian. She chats about how she was still able to afford college, what the true costs were for her after she came out, and how her money relationship has changed since fully becoming part of the LGBTQ community.For resources mentioned, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/78*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

#77: This week’s episode is all about removing your self worth from your net worth. As in, you’re still a person of value whether or not you have a lot of money or earning power. In general, society teaches us that we need to constantly produce or have proof of wealth in order for us to feel good about ourselves. So let’s dig a little bit deeper about what this means and how can we start to remove our financial situation from our self worth.For resources mentioned, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/77*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

#76: Elyssa Kirham speaks about the conflict she felt as a member of the Mormon church when it came to becoming financially secure. She talks about how growing up, she was taught being a mom is her only goal in life, why wanting to work is frowned upon, the conflict she felt at wanting her own version of financial freedom, and why it’s OK for moms to want something for themselves. For resources mentioned, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/76*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

#75: We're talking about *cue dramatic music* emotional spending. Whether you’ve had a bad day at work, or you’re just feeling down for whatever reason, some of us, myself included, turn to retail therapy. Let’s talk about the good and bad parts of emotional spending are, some practical ways to deal with it and forgive yourself for past mistakes.There is a lot of information packed into this episode, but don’t worry about scrambling to take notes down, I’ve created the tips I’m about to share in a downloadable guide. To download it, head to beyondthedollar.co/spending*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

#74: Melissa Becker talks about her experience adopting four children - two from the foster care system and two through private agencies. She chats about how much she spent in total (we’re talking about tens of thousands of dollars just on lawyers fees alone), her mental health during that time,and what she’s most thankful for throughout the whole process.For resources mentioned, head to http://www.beyondthedollar.co/74*theme music by Donovan Dorrance

#73: Host Sarah Li Cain talks about the overwhelming emotions you may currently be experiencing. Believe it or not, it might actually be grief - it’s a lot more complicated than you may think. She chats about how grief can manifest in different ways in your financial life when you’re experience a major change. Learn what it means to process your emotions, why it’s ok to do what you need to do to take care of yourself, stop thinking you’re failing, and why community is more important than ever.For resources mentioned, head to http://beyondthedollar.co/73*theme music by Donovan Dorrance