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ABOUT THAT WALLET

Anthony Weaver

269: [Aja McClanahan] From Debt to Divorce: Overcoming Financial and Emotional Hurdles

SEP 17, 202440 MIN
ABOUT THAT WALLET

269: [Aja McClanahan] From Debt to Divorce: Overcoming Financial and Emotional Hurdles

SEP 17, 202440 MIN

Description

In this powerful episode of ABOUT THAT WALLET, host Anthony Weaver sits down with Aja McClanahan, a personal finance blogger who has paid off $120,000 in debt and has been featured in publications such as Magnify Money, Yahoo Finance, and Experian. Aja opens up about her journey of overcoming significant emotional and financial challenges, including a high-conflict divorce, caring for her mother, and raising her children. She shares how her faith, resilience, and strategic financial planning helped her navigate these tumultuous times.

Join us as we discuss:

The emotional trauma of living a life that wasn't true to oneself.

Aja's journey to becoming debt-free and her passion for personal finance.

The impact of a high-conflict divorce and the importance of mental health.

How faith and therapy played crucial roles in her recovery.

Practical strategies for managing finances during and after a divorce.

Whether you're facing financial challenges or looking for inspiration to overcome life's hurdles, this episode offers valuable insights and heartfelt advice.

=||Chapters||=

00:00:00 - Pre-Intro

00:00:40 - Intro

00:02:19 - 2014

00:04:02 - 2019

00:10:12 - No Dating through my divorce

00:15:17 - Dave Ramsey

00:19:56 - Prenup?

00:22:48 - Forgiveness during divorce process

00:28:10 - Setting Boundaries

00:30:39 - Latish

00:33:13 - Third segment Aja McClanahan future

00:34:53 - Message to Audience

00:35:25 - Final 4 questions

00:37:26 - Aja McClanahan: Where could people find out more about me

00:39:13 - Bloopers

Discover more about Aja McClanahan and her work:

Website: https://principlesofincrease.com

Instagram: @principlesofincrease

YouTube: Principles of Increase TV / https://www.youtube.com/@PrinciplesofIncreaseTV

Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TBc7Fw

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

#PersonalFinance #Resilience #AboutThatWallet #DivorceRecovery #FinancialPlanning

Get My Habit Journal: https://amzn.to/3U4r44

Join the About That Wallet Newsletter! https://aboutthatwallet.com/newsletter

Continue to support the show by subscribing, sharing, and leaving comments on your favorite platforms. This helps others find valuable financial insights.

Follow Me:

IG: https://instagram.com/aboutthatwallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutthatwallet

Website: https://aboutthatwallet.com

Email: [email protected]

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DISCLAIMER: The content in this audio is for educational purposes only. Conduct your own research and make the best choice for you. If you need advice, contact a qualified professional.

Episode 269

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