Financial stress affects millions of people and can impact far more than your bank account. It influences your mental health, relationships, and overall well-being.
In this episode of Beyond the Dose, host Michelle Harrell speaks with financial coach Sarah Van Hoose about overcoming debt, building financial awareness, and creating a path toward financial freedom. Sarah shares her personal journey from overwhelming debt to financial independence and explains how budgeting, values-based spending, and intentional financial planning helped transform her life.
Together they explore the emotional side of money — including shame, guilt, and avoidance — and how financial coaching and community support can help people take control of their finances with confidence.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by debt, struggling with budgeting, or looking for practical steps toward financial freedom, this conversation offers empowering insights and real strategies to help you build a healthier relationship with money.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
• Why financial stress impacts mental health and well-being
• How financial awareness helps you manage debt and spending
• Practical budgeting strategies for financial freedom
• The power of values-based spending
• How to overcome shame and guilt around money
• Why flexibility matters in financial planning
• How financial coaching can transform relationships and personal empowerment
• The role of community support in achieving financial goals
🔗 Connect with Sarah VanHoose:
Instagram: @journeytoinfluence
Facebook: @journeytoinfluence
Website: https://www.myjourneytoinfluence.com/
🔗 Connect with Michelle:
Instagram: @purplecityexperience | @treeoflifefacilitator
Facebook: @purplecityexperience
LinkedIn: /mharrell73
Website: https://www.purplecityexperience.com/
Newsletter: https://substack.com/@michelleharrell
Book for a free consultation: https://calendly.com/michelle-gtu/introductory-call
Subscribe to Michelle’s Substack articles: https://michelleharrell.substack.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Financial Stress and Coaching
03:18 Sarah's Journey from Debt to Financial Freedom
05:55 Strategies for Managing Debt and Financial Awareness
08:35 The Importance of Values-Based Spending
11:13 Setting Financial Goals and Sustainable Plans
13:50 Overcoming Shame and Guilt in Financial Conversations
16:45 Teaching Financial Literacy to the Next Generation
22:24 Navigating Life's Pivots
24:21 Mastering Personal Finances
27:16 The Journey to Financial Independence
29:41 Finding Room for Coaching
31:28 Transformative Client Experiences
34:44 Community and Support in Financial Coaching
38:26 Outro
About Beyond the Dose
Beyond the Dose is a podcast exploring healing, personal growth, and transformative conversations about wellness, mental health, and intentional living.
Subscribe for new episodes and conversations that help you live with more clarity, connection, and purpose.
#FinancialFreedom #DebtFreeJourney #FinancialCoaching #BudgetingTips #MoneyMindset