Busy Getting Better

5 Common Money Moves That Keep You Stuck in Debt

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In this power-packed solo episode, Madison is getting loud about the one thing we don’t talk enough about: debt. From personal experience paying off $70K to helping dozens of women rewrite their money stories, Madison is on a mission to strip away the shame and create an open, honest conversation around debt payoff and financial identity. You’ll learn the five most common money moves that keep people stuck in debt and the mindset shifts that can change everything. Madison also breaks down the difference between “wanted” and “unwanted” debt, explains why making more money isn’t always the answer, and shares how community, celebration, and clarity are game-changers on the journey to becoming debt-free.

 

What You’ll Learn

  • Why debt feels so shameful—and how to take that power back
  • How to map your full debt picture (balances, interest rates, minimums) and choose a starting point.
  • How minimum payments might be keeping you stuck (even if you're "doing everything right")
  • Why making more money isn’t always the answer to paying off debt
  • How accountability and celebration rewire your brain to stay consistent.
  • Why generic budget advice fails—and how to build a values-aligned spending plan.
  • Why focusing on what you want (not what you're running from) changes everything

    • This Episode Is For You If…

    • You’re stuck in the cycle of minimum payments and feel overwhelmed by your debt.
    • You’ve ever felt shame or isolation around your finances.
    • You think “I’ll pay off my debt once I make more money.”
    • You want to build a spending plan that reflects your future self, not your past patterns.
    • You’re ready to rewire your money mindset and stop hiding your goals.

      • Quotes to Remember

      “The more clarity you have about your debt, the more power you have.”

      “Money isn’t just logic; it’s emotion. Plan for the feelings or lifestyle creep will plan for you.”

      “Celebration is a strategy—reward milestones to train your brain to want the journey.”

      “Stop focusing only on ‘debt.’ Focus on the life you’re building instead.”

       

      Connect with Madison

      📲 DM @newmoneymadison with your money move of the week.

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