When writer and producer Jamie Feldman found herself $18,000 in credit card debt after a layoff, she didn’t hide — she started talking. In this episode of the HerMoney Podcast, Jamie joins Jean Chatzky to share how to pay down credit card debt while breaking free from the shame and stigma that so many of us carry. From No Restaurants July to Cash-Only November, Jamie reveals the creative challenges that helped her cut spending, pay off debt, and rebuild her relationship with money. She also opens up about the mental health struggles, grief, and people-pleasing habits that fueled her financial choices — and how she’s rewriting her money story today. We’ll dig into: Why debt and shame go hand in hand — and how to separate your self-worth from your balance The predatory credit card practices you need to watch for (and how to protect yourself) Simple, real-life strategies to pay off credit card debt faster How to build deeper relationships without spending a dime If you’ve ever wondered how to get out of credit card debt, stay motivated, and feel good about your money, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Listen to Jamie’s Podcast – Debt Heads: https://debtheadspodcast.com/ 💵 Build Financial Confidence: https://hermoney.com 📚 FinanceFixx – 4 or 6 Week Coaching Program: https://portal.financefixx.com/coastal/s/ 📈 InvestingFixx – Our Investing Club for Women: https://portal.investingfixx.com/s/ 📰 Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter: https://hermoney.com/subscribe 📢 Got Money Questions? Comment below or email: mailbag@hermoney.com Follow the Podcast: 🎙 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3lyZs59 🎙 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Rb4nYM 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hermoneymedia/ Listen to This Episode: "$18K in Debt → Debt-Free Mindset: Jamie Feldman’s Story" YouTube: https://youtu.be/O_8VX1i_61s Full Podcast Feed: https://pod.link/1098802558 Subscribe to the Channel: https://bit.ly/4agSrxo Take Our Money Type Quiz: https://moneytype.hermoney.com/ Follow Jean Chatzky: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanchatzky/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeanchatzky Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeanChatzky LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanchatzky/ X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeanChatzky ❤️ Liked this episode? Give it a thumbs up and share with a friend who needs to hear it. 🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a new episode! #HerMoney #CreditCardDebt #DebtFreeJourney #PayOffDebt #MoneyTips #JeanChatzky