How would your relationship with money change if you had a terminal illness? Let me tell you right now, it would have a huge impact on it! This is why I wanted to have Jeremie Saunders on the show to share his story. He's the co-host of the Sickboy Podcast and lives with cystic fibrosis. From an early age, he knew that having CF would cut his lifespan short, which on the one hand made him live life to the fullest but on the other, meant he didn't think too far into the future when it came to his money. That is until he was introduced to a new drug that would lengthen his life exponentially. This meant that things like getting married and starting a family were no longer out of reach, but it also meant he needed to start thinking about tackling his finances and building long-term wealth. In this episode, Jeremie provides insight into his battle with CF, how provincial healthcare has played a significant role in his life and career, and how he hopes his Sickboy Podcast can not only put a spotlight on living with illness but why it's so important to have open conversations about health, wealth, and our own mortality. I’m also giving away a copy of last week's podcast guest's book, so make sure to visit https://jessicamoorhouse.com/contest to enter to win! This episode of the More Money Podcast is presented by The Globe and Mail. Visit https://tgam.ca/jessica to get unrestricted access to The Globe and Mail for only $1.99/week for 52 weeks (plus tax). ============================= CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 03:48 - Jeremie Saunders Joins the More Money Podcast 06:48 - Living with Cystic Fibrosis 11:48 - The Impact of Healthcare on Life Choices 16:48 - The Cost of Health Issues 22:48 - The Lack of Support for Caregivers 27:48 - The Birth of the Sickboy Podcast 35:48 - The Impact and Success of the Sickboy Podcast 37:53 - The Power of Vulnerability 39:53 - Financial Planning with a Shorter Lifespan 45:24 - The Shift in Perspective 48:57 - ADHD and Emotional Regulation 54:08 - Managing Emotions and Money 58:53 - Planning for the Future 59:51 - Renewed Sense of Life 01:01:13 - Sick Boy Podcast and Guest Highlights ============================= TAKEAWAYS • Living with a chronic illness can have a significant impact on life choices and career paths. • The cost of health issues, including medications and treatments, can be a financial burden for individuals and families. • Caregivers often face challenges and lack support in their role, highlighting the need for better resources and assistance. • The Sickboy Podcast provides a platform for open conversations about illness and aims to connect individuals with shared experiences. • There is hope for positive change in the healthcare system, with individuals and organizations working towards improving support and access to care. Vulnerability is a sign of strength and can lead to more open and meaningful conversations. • Financial planning may change for individuals with a shorter lifespan, requiring a shift in priorities and goals. • Managing emotions and removing emotional attachments can help make better financial decisions. • It is important to have open and honest conversations about money and to seek support or guidance when needed. ============================= RESOURCES 📌 Sickboy Podcast https://sickboypodcast.com/ 📌 Snack Labs https://www.wearesnack.io/ 📌 Show notes & transcript https://jessicamoorhouse.com/388 ============================= GET STARTED ➡️ BUDGET SPREADSHEETS & MERCH https://jessicamoorhouse.com/shop ➡️ INVESTING COURSE https://jessicamoorhouse.com/course ➡️ EMAIL LIST https://jessicamoorhouse.com/subscribe ➡️ RESOURCE LIBRARY https://jessicamoorhouse.com/resources ➡️ RECOMMENDATIONS https://jessicamoorhouse.com/recommendations FOLLOW ME ✏️ BLOG https://jessicamoorhouse.com/blog 🎙 PODCAST https://jessicamoorhouse.com/podcast 📺 PODCAST YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqn4iwsORrFmWRCDdIc_nMg 🐥 TWITTER https://twitter.com/jessi_moorhouse 📘 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/jessicaimoorhouse 📸 INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jessicaimoorhouse ABOUT ME I'm Jessica Moorhouse, a money expert, Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada®, speaker, content creator, and host of the More Money Podcast. I'm based out of Toronto, ON, Canada and run my own business, MoorMoney Media Inc., to educate others about financial literacy. To learn more, check out my website https://jessicamoorhouse.com/ #personalfinance #financialliteracy #sickboy --- DISCLAIMER & DISCLOSURE The content I produce is for education and entertainment purposes only. Nothing on this YouTube channel, my website or affiliated channels should be considered financial, investment or legal advice, or an endorsement for any type of service, product, or brand. Some links in this description may be affiliate links in which I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Please read my disclaimer to learn more: https://jessicamoorhouse.com/disclaimer/