Hi friends! It’s Amanda, your host of Big Shift Energy. This episode discusses deeply personal topics of finances, anxiety, depression, and suicide ideation. Please take care of yourself and connect with support when needed - you are worth it and so loved! xx

In this episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda and Sami discuss the complexities of personal growth, mental health, and financial independence. They explore the challenges of balancing achievement with self-care, the importance of recognizing daily accomplishments, and the journey towards a financially independent life.

Amanda shares her journey towards financial wellness, emphasizing the importance of breaking free from cycles of debt and stress. The discussion also touches on the significance of redefining the meaning of success (and also rest), the complexities of finances in relationships, and the impact of grief on financial decisions. Ultimately, they emphasize the need to live fully in the present and prioritize joy over mere survival.

The conversation also covers redefining rest, financial dynamics in relationships, and grief's impact on finances. They emphasize the value of supportive networks and accountability in reaching financial goals. The conversation concludes with reflections on self-care, joy, and the idea that it's never too late to start anew.

Contact Info

• Holla at me! Instagram: BigShiftEnergy
• World Wide Web: https://bigshiftenergy.my.canva.site/sillygoose

Connect with Sami

• Instagram: Instagram (@asunnysideuplife)and Instagram (@2nd_love_nac)
• Podcast:

• • Spotify: A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast
  • Apple: A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast
  • YouTube: Welcome to A Sunny Side Up Life

• Website: A Sunnyside Up Life

Sound Bites

• "Doing a budget is not about hating your life. It is about like finding joy. And it is about also removing stress." -Sami
• “Because I'm in a time of grief, I need to be consistent with my goals.” -Amanda
• "You start to identify yourself with it... I see people do that a lot with their debt. They don't know who they are unless they're quote unquote broke or struggling or who like that's just, part of your identity after a while. It's scary, change is scary. Even if that current place that you live is really toxic." -Sami
• “While money is a part of our life, it is not our life.” -Amanda
• "People don't play enough. People don't rest enough. And this is why I'm so passionate about teaching people about their money because I want people to play more and rest more and take more vacations and not work until they literally die." -Sami
• “You don't have to figure it out by yourself. Like you can let other people help you be an adult.” -Amanda

 Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Big Shift Energy

01:22 Real Talk: Trigger Warnings Ahead

09:22 Hobbies and the Overachiever Mindset

14:28 Balancing Relaxation and Ambition

17:22 Mental Health and Daily Wins

22:06 Debt-Free Journey Meets Mental Health

25:54 Facing Struggles and Trauma

31:08 Minimalism and Financial Freedom Adventure

33:01 Living Life Fully

39:06 Cash Flow and Financial Independence

42:58 Overcoming Financial Stress

45:21 Redefining Wealth and Rest

49:59 Finances and Relationship Dynamics

52:51 Grief and Money Goals

56:35 Lessons from Our Parents

01:01:24 Joy Beyond Money

01:04:54 Accountability in Financial Health

01:07:04 Reframing Negative Thoughts

01:21:20 Celebrating Wins and Self-Care