Resources:

Read Melanie's Allure piece on the link between suicide and debtBuy Melanie's book, Dear DebtSuicide Prevention Blog TourStudent Loan Planner study on suicide and student loan debtCheck out financial therapists Amanda Clayman and Lindsay Bryan-PodvinUse the Crisis Text LineUse the Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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Melanie Lockert is the founder of the blog and author of the book, Dear Debt. Through her blog, she chronicled her journey out of $81,000 in student loan debt. She is also the co-founder of the Lola Retreat, which helps bold women face their fears, own their dreams and figure out a plan to be in control of their finances. She is passionate about empowering women, helping others get out of debt, and focuses on the intersection of debt and mental health. Every September she organizes a Suicide Prevention Awareness Blog Tour, to help share resources for those struggling with debt and suicide. You can find her at DearDebt.com and @MelanieLockert.

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To learn more about Maggie and her coaching and speaking services, visit www.maggiegermano.com.

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The theme music is called Escaping Light by Aaron Sprinkle. The podcast artwork design is by Maggie’s dear husband, Dan Rader.