Budgeting for chronic illness with Health First Freelancer's Amanda Bourbonais / 24

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: @healthfirstfreelancerHFF newsletter: health-first-freelancer.kit.com📩 Get The Finance Girlies newsletter: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/newsletter💻Visit The Finance Girlies website: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/💖Email us your money questions: [email protected]📸Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thefinancegirlies/