Crush Debt & Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Author: Carmen Hecox
Published: Thu 26 Jun 2025
Episode Link: https://createthebestme.com/ep122

Are you tired of feeling shackled by student loans, credit card debt, or the endless cycle of living paycheck to paycheck? In this episode, I dive deep with U.S Army Veteran, financial coach, fintech manager, and opera singer Veronica Deraleau to reveal real-world strategies to crush debt and stop living paycheck to paycheck, no matter your starting point.

Veronica’s story is proof that massive change is possible. She paid off $100,000 in student loans on just one income in three years, without sacrificing the things she values most. In “Crush Debt & Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck,” Veronica shares the mindset shifts, budgeting secrets, and strategic trade-offs that helped her and her clients achieve true financial freedom. We explore why even millionaires skip the daily latte, what it means to align spending with your truest values, and how to spark honest conversations about money with your partner, even if you don’t see eye to eye.

If you’re ready to transform your relationship with money, this episode is packed with actionable insights for your next big leap.

5 Key Lessons:

Mindset Unlocks Your Money Breakthrough: Before budgets come, belief. Adopting a “yes, I can” approach is the starting point for debt freedom.
Intentional Trade-offs Are Non-Negotiable: The wealthy master difficult choices for a reason. Learn how to spend in alignment with what matters most to you.
Discipline ≠ Deprivation: Cutting back isn’t punishment; it’s a path to living your dreams instead of chasing someone else’s highlight reel.
Tackling Debt Is a Team Sport: Honest, thoughtful conversations with your partner make shared goals achievable (even when you disagree).
Action Breeds Confidence: Veronica’s ARIA model (Awaken, Reframe, Intention, Action) is your roadmap from doubt to done, no matter your income or background.

Call to Action:

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📕 Resources:

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