Episode Details

Is your health budget constantly competing with your financial goals? In this eye-opening conversation with Amanda Bourbonais, founder of Health First Freelancer, we dive into what happens when you make wellness a non-negotiable. Amanda shares how she built a six-figure freelance business while managing chronic Lyme disease and dedicating a big of her budget to health expenses.

We explore Amanda's approach to health spending (treating it like rent — absolutely essential), her journey from $20/hour jobs to a thriving freelance business, and even her experience ditching traditional insurance for an alternative that costs under $200/month. 

Whether you're managing a chronic condition or just trying to prioritize wellness without going broke, Amanda offers practical strategies that don't require a six-figure income — from budget-friendly supplements to simple mindset shifts that make health spending feel less guilt-inducing.

✨ Episode Highlights ✨

• [03:00] Amanda's journey with chronic Lyme disease to creating Health First Freelancer 
• [09:00] What being a "Health First Freelancer" means in practice 
• [13:00] When health became a financial priority for Amanda 
• [18:30] Breaking down Amanda's monthly health budget
• [24:00] Budget-friendly health tips for those without six-figure incomes 
• [28:00] Overcoming limiting money beliefs as a freelancer 
• [39:00] Amanda's health budget categories and priorities 
• [42:00] CrowdHealth: Amanda's alternative to traditional health insurance 
• [49:00] Inside the Health First Freelancer community 

✨ Resources ✨

Connect with Amanda: 

• YouTube: @healthfirstfreelancer
• HFF newsletter: health-first-freelancer.kit.com

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