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Jul 2025
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$10k+ Credit Card Debt, Birth Control Si...

ALLISON WETIG AND CEARA KIRKPATRICK
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Ep 237: In the catch up segment, Allison and Ceara share what’s going on in their lives this week. Ceara is on a work trip in the South of France. Allison shares a few pregnancy milestones including choosing the baby’s name and feeling baby boy’s kicks. She expresses how grateful she is to continually feel well physically as she’s still getting 10k steps in, biking 3+ miles daily, and going to yoga classes. Her friend Jessie visited so they went on a memorable canal tour and visited cute spots around town. 

In the WWYBD part of the episode, we answer listeners' submitted questions about traveling abroad during maternity leave with a newborn, how to get your sex drive back when birth control has suppressed it, and advice for getting back on track after accumulating $10k+ in credit card debt from unforeseen circumstances. 

WWYBD (what would your bestie do) is where we answer listener-submitted questions. You can submit questions any time via our website, and then we pull questions to fit a specific theme.


TAKEAWAYS:

  • Ceara enjoys her summer trip in France, balancing work and leisure.
  • Allison is staying active during her pregnancy, feeling grateful for her health.
  • Traveling with a newborn could be manageable with a chill baby, help from a loved one and choosing a location intentionally. 
  • Exploring new places can be exhausting but rewarding.
  • Hormonal birth control might not be the best option for everyone.
  • There are multiple ways to prevent pregnancy without relying on hormonal birth control.
  • $10k+ in credit card debt can be tackled with discipline and a plan.
  • Finding a side job can help pay off debt faster, and might even lead to a new hobby, friend group or inspire a change of career paths.
  • Setting small rewards can motivate you to tackle challenges.
  • Community and support can be found in unexpected places.
  • Life changes can lead to new opportunities and growth.



RELATED EPISODES:

Episode # 197 - Work-Travel Balance, Realities of Adulting, Leveraging Debt and Independence in Relationships

Episode # 231 - Embracing Adulthood: Letting Go, Finding Joy in the Mundane and Alleviating Stress To Improve Quality of Life


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Allison Capital One Venture X Honest Review


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