From Financial Rock Bottom to Purpose and Prosperity: Michelle Campbell’s Story of Healing, Hope, and Financial Freedom

Trigger Warnings: 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:

Start a budgeting journal. Track income and expenses, and make small, intentional financial goals. Whether it’s saving for something you love or paying down debt, mindful money management can bring clarity and peace.

Resources:

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out for help.

📞 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

🤝 Connect With Michelle Campbell

📘 Bluebird: A Memoir

https://www.amazon.com/Bluebird-Memoir-Trauma-Heartbreak-Struggle/dp/B0DM6QLB1F

🌐 Website

https://bymichellecampbell.com/

💛 Hashtag Stability (Nonprofit)

https://hashtagstability.org/

📲 Social Media

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561259970143

Facebook (Bluebird Memoir): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561311624993

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluebirdmemoir/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taxshell6072

X (Twitter): https://x.com/tax_shell

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-c-1a697b318

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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 Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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