Get the Hell Out of Debt

Many people focus only on budgets, income, and monthly bills, but there’s a far more powerful number quietly shaping financial outcomes. In this episode, Erin Skye Kelly talks about the habit that transforms money from a stressful guessing game into something you can actually measure, track, and improve. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brought to you by M...

Erin explains why the popular “good debt vs bad debt” debate often leads people in the wrong direction, and what actually determines whether a financial decision builds wealth or creates risk. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brought to you by Function Health. Take ownership of your health with over 100 advanced lab tests for $365 a year. Visit www.functio...

Most people think money decisions are about numbers. But what if every dollar you spend is actually about something else? Erin and Keri will change how you think about debt, spending, and building wealth.  Share your texting blunders and make Keri feel better! Do that here: www.speakpipe.com/erinskyekelly  Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brought to you by...

A consolidation loan promises simplicity: fewer bills, lower payments, and breathing room in the budget. On paper, it looks like a financial reset. Erin Skye Kelly breaks down what’s actually happening behind the scenes when debt gets consolidated and why the math alone rarely solves the problem.  Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brought to you by Function...

If you’ve ever tried to “be good with money” by tightening every screw in your life, you know how quickly that approach can wear thin. This episode digs into why so many smart, capable women swing between extreme discipline and total exhaustion, and why neither seems to stick. Erin takes a thoughtful look at the hidden patterns behind debt cycles, burnout, and the constant feeling that you should...

Most women can talk about almost anything with their friends…except money. Erin and Keri discuss why financial conversations feel so loaded, how early conditioning still shapes our reactions today, and what happens when we keep everything hidden.  Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans...

You know that tiny screen at checkout that suddenly makes you question your entire value system? This episode dives into the complicated world of tipping - not just what we do, but why we do it. From cultural expectations to quiet financial pressure, Erin Skye Kelly explores how a few dollars can carry surprising emotional weight.  Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s ep...

Sometimes the reason your finances won’t move forward has nothing to do with discipline and everything to do with the environment you’ve built around yourself. Today Erin tells us what happens when people make bold, strategic shifts to change their financial trajectory.  Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brought to you by Air Doctor Pro. Head to AirDoctorPr...

Crowdfunding has changed the way people navigate crisis, but it’s also exposed some uncomfortable truths about how we view money, privilege, and responsibility. Erin and Keri look at why public fundraisers spark such strong reactions, and what your response says about your relationship with security, scarcity, and control. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is...

Erin Skye Kelly shares the one shift that separates women who stay stuck from women who quietly build serious wealth. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brought to you by Air Doctor Pro. Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code ERIN to get UP TO $300 off today!  Leave us a voicemail message here: www.speakpipe.com/erinskyekelly  Purchase Get The Hell Out...

Two real-life relationship dilemmas. Two very different money dynamics. One common thread: what we do with money is rarely just about math. Keri shares 2 “Am I the a$$hole” situations and Erin gets into boundaries, trust, fairness, and the emotional signals behind financial choices.  If you have a different take, we would love to hear it! Send us a voice message: www.speakpipe.com/erinskyekelly  J...

If you’ve done the responsible thing for years - cutting back, being careful, trying not to mess up - but still feel like financial progress is slower than it should be, press play. Erin and Keri talk about the quiet ways fear and old money patterns can shape your choices long after your situation has changed, and what it actually takes to move from stability into growth. Join our online community...

What do you do when life hands you a big financial moment at the exact same time it pulls the rug out from under you? Erin Skye Kelly walks through a listener Kerri’s real-life crossroads involving severance, debt, job uncertainty, and the pressure to make the “right” move fast. Have you ever wondered whether the responsible choice is actually the safest one? Erin is challenging the way you think...

There’s a reason some investments get louder during moments of economic tension. Erin and Keri explore what’s driving the renewed obsession with precious metals, how fear quietly influences financial decisions, and why what feels protective on the surface may not actually help when it matters most. Erin helps us be smart without getting swept up in the noise.  Join our online community: www.getthe...

What if the reason your debt feels impossible isn’t the number, but the way you’re thinking about it? This episode speaks directly to women who’ve done “everything right,” earn good money, and still feel stuck staring at balances that don’t seem to move. If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something obvious, Erin and Keri offer a perspective shift.  Join our online community: www.getthehell...

Pay off debt first. Always. Or… maybe not? Money decisions don’t exist in a vacuum, and neither do you. If you’ve ever felt torn between paying down debt and building your future, Erin Skye Kelly offers a way to think critically instead of automatically following someone else’s rules. Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Today’s episode is brought to you by Mint Mobile. Get 50%...

Today we explore what happens when a capable, high-achieving woman realizes her biggest financial issue isn’t income or intelligence, it’s avoidance. Suzanne walks through the mindset shifts, habits, and decisions that helped her move from overwhelmed to steady, and from debt stress to long-term planning, thanks to Erin and Get The Hell Out Of Debt.  Join Suzanne in our online community: www.getth...

Money paperwork is one of the most avoided parts of personal finance, and this episode tackles it head-on. Erin and Keri break down what financial documents actually matter, what can be tossed, and how to create a simple system that doesn’t require perfection or fancy tools. If stacks of paper, unopened mail, or digital chaos have been quietly stressing you out, Erin offers a realistic way to get...

Many women say they want financial calm, but their behavior quietly signals something else. Erin Skye Kelly challenges some deeply ingrained beliefs about money, self-respect, and responsibility that keep smart, capable women stuck in stress cycles. If budgeting has felt restrictive, shame-filled, or short-lived for you, Erin and Keri reframe money management as something very different and far mo...

Valerie’s story isn’t about perfection, it’s about decision-making. Erin and Keri talk to Valerie about how one clear choice changed the trajectory of her financial life, even after setbacks that could have easily kept her stuck. It’s an honest look at discipline without punishment, progress without burnout, and why consistency matters more than motivation. Join our online community: www.getthehel...

Money stress doesn’t usually come from one big mistake, it comes from years of small decisions left unexamined. Erin and Keri are reviewing some staggering money statistics and discuss why budgeting feels optional, why debt feels permanent for so many people, and how avoidance quietly erodes financial confidence. Erin shares a direct, honest look at how real progress starts long before the numbers...

Being asked to stand beside someone on one of the biggest days of their life can quietly turn into a financial minefield. Erin Skye Kelly explores what happens when expectations go unspoken, costs keep creeping up, and staying silent feels easier than speaking honestly. Have you ever felt torn between being supportive and staying financially grounded? Listen in to shift how you think about loyalty...

This is a fan-favorite episode for a reason. Colby went from buried under six figures of debt to building a future she once couldn’t imagine, all while navigating new motherhood and a marriage carrying more weight than it appeared from the outside. This replay dives into the reality of what it takes to get out of debt when life doesn’t pause or cooperate. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, discourag...

There’s a noticeable difference between people who talk about getting out of debt and people who actually do it. And surprisingly, it has very little to do with spreadsheets, interest rates, or financial knowledge. Erin and Keri reveal the patterns, behaviors, and internal shifts that consistently show up when debt finally stops being a revolving door. Join our online community: www.getthehellouto...

If it feels like your money used to go further and now disappears faster, you’re not imagining it. Essentials are eating a bigger slice of your income, and the pressure shows up everywhere: sleep, relationships, confidence, and decision-making. Erin Skye Kelly unpacks why the cost of simply existing feels heavier than ever and how to respond without spiraling into panic or shame. Join our online c...