Episode 21: From Financial Rock Bottom to Purpose and Prosperity: Michelle Campbell’s Story of Healing, Hope, and Financial Freedom
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses depression & suicidal ideation
In this heartfelt and deeply moving episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast, host Melissa welcomes Michelle Campbell, a serial entrepreneur, lifelong learner, and author of Bluebird: A Memoir. Michelle opens up about her emotional and financial struggles, sharing her powerful story of overcoming depression, suicidal ideation, and a toxic relationship with money.
She reminds us that financial hardship isn’t just about numbers — it’s about mental health, self-worth, and emotional healing. Michelle’s transparency about debt, money shame, and rebuilding her life from rock bottom is an empowering lesson in resilience, vulnerability, and financial empowerment for women.
As the holidays approach, a time often filled with financial pressure and emotional strain, Michelle’s message of hope and self-compassion is one everyone needs to hear. She reminds us that every day is a new opportunity to start over, and that financial healing begins with honest conversations, community support, and mindful money management.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
The emotional connection between money and mental health
How Michelle overcame depression and financial despair
Why we must break the silence around money conversations
How small acts of kindness can spark big change
Steps to begin your financial wellness and healing journey.
Ways to Engage: Keep a budgeting journal. If it’s new to you, try starting small like budgeting for those new shoes you want or a night out. Keep track of what comes in and what goes out, being more mindful with your money.
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Timestamps:
Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:09 )
Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 5:19 )
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 9:43 )
Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 25:30 )
Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 40:50 )
Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 44:50 )
Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 51:00 )
Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 53:41 )
5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:01:37 )
5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:04:51 )
Original FEEL Podcast Theme Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis
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