In this week’s episode, join me as I chat with my friend Jillian Johnsrud on how online hate or criticism affects our mental health. Jillian is a popular public speaker, coach, and writer.
We talk about her new book “Fire the Haters: Finding Courage to Create Online in a Critical World.” She also shares her story of paying off debt, how she became financially independent, deal with bipolar disorder and retire at age 32.
“Having more money doesn’t necessarily change your internal feelings about money. That fear, that scarcity, that panic of like what if I run out is still there even when people have large net worths unless they do the internal work.” – Jillian Johnsrud
“Whatever you’re dealing with is still what you’re going to be dealing with; receiving a bipolar diagnosis does not attract symptoms than you already have.” – Jillian Johnsrud
“I always try to make sure that my work is helpful for my mental health. Not neutral. Not negative. Helpful.” – Jillian Johnsrud
“Whenever I see people throwing tantrums online I’m like, nobody’s cutting me a check to help this person grow and develop and become the best version of themselves.” – Jillian Johnsrud
What You Will Learn From This Episode
- Paying off $55K in debt and having financial awareness at a young age
- How to achieve FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) and really do it by experimenting with it
- What is a ‘quit list’ and how it can help with your money and mental health
- Common misconceptions about bipolar disorder and why some people struggle with being medicine compliant
- Work tips to manage money and mental health
- How to set online boundaries and deal with the emotional impact of doing that
- How online hate or criticism affects our mental health and how to deal with it
About Jillian Johnsrud:
After becoming financially independent at 32 years old, Jillian turned her personal and professional experience towards a creative life. She is a popular public speaker, teaches online classes, coach, and writer. Her book Fire the Haters: Finding the Courage to Create Online in a Critical World helps creatives and entrepreneurs share their best work with the world. She hosts the Everyday Courage Podcast. Her husband and she live in Montana, near Glacier National Park with their 5 kids. She’s an avid traveler and drinker of hot tea.
Resource:
- Fire the Haters: Finding Courage to Create Online in a Critical World (affiliate link) by Jillian Johnsrud
- FIRE Movement
- Chris Brogan
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