August 2025 - Shame, Avoidance, and the Sacred Work of Looking at the Numbers

Photo by micheile henderson on UnsplashIn times of recession, hardship, etc. it is even more important than usual to look and know where you stand, financially. Trust me, I know… because I avoided it for years too. Whether you’re feeling the world economy right now in your wallet and accounts or not, a yearly reset of your finances is just plain smart!This month inside The Simplified Year, we’re diving into the deeply charged waters of money: finances, subscriptions, expenses, and especially the patterns we carry around them. In this short but powerful episode, I crack open the shame so many women carry when it comes to money management, overspending, and avoidance… and reframe financial clarity as a sacred act of self-trust and sovereignty.With a blend of practical guidance and soulful perspective, this is your gentle but firm nudge to stop flinching at your numbers—and start facing them with compassion, presence, and clarity.You don’t have to do it all at once. But you do have to start.Breathe deep, press play, and take it one sacred step forward at a time.August Rhythm Posts:You can start wherever you need to, or follow these in order. Each month we have a ‘Focus Post’; an overview of the month: August Focus - Money Month! (Finances, Subscriptions & Expenses)Then there are four weekly/part breakdowns of that monthly focus, which include why for the focus, some mindset shifts, habits to build that change everything, stories as medicine from my own journey, as well as the steps to take - i.e. what to declutter! August Part/Week One - SubscriptionsAugust Part/Week Two - ExpensesAugust Part/Week Three - Money-Related PaperworkAugust Part/Week Four - Financial SimplicityTo round it out and so you aren’t alone on your journey, share your wins and your struggles in our private community chat threads for each monthly focus:August’s private chat threadRemember, whether you’re doing this in rhythm with us, or whether you hopped in at this point because something just recently (or not so recently) stopped functioning the way you need it to, and it was your ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’ - you are right where you need to be!XBriP.S. Let me know how this monthly episode landed in the comments, and don’t forget to give me some love and click that heart and/or share so I can help more people like you to simplify their lives! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brihosack.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brihosack.substack.com/subscribe