Stop Funding the Trash: Why You’ll Buy Toilet Paper & Not Transformation EP: 163
Stop Funding the Trash: Why You’ll Buy Toilet Paper & Not Transformation EP: 163  
Podcast: Michael Hicks The Liv2thrive Podcast
Published On: Wed Dec 17 2025
Description: Thank you for being a listener. Kindly give us a review. You’ll buy toilet paper, paper towels, snacks, streaming subscriptions, Target runs, Amazon boxes, and late-night DoorDash without thinking twice…However, the moment it’s time to invest in your mindset, health, healing, or coaching, suddenly it’s:“I can’t afford it.”“Not right now.”“Maybe next year…”In this powerful episode of Framing New Heights, host Michael Hicks — life coach and founder of Liv2Thrive — exposes one of the biggest mindset traps holding people back:We consistently fund the trash but hesitate to invest in our own transformation.This isn’t an episode about budgeting toilet paper.It’s an honest look at why:You feel guilty spending money on yourselfYou stay stuck in cycles of burnout, overwhelm, and self-doubtYou say you want change, but your bank statement and calendar say otherwiseMichael shares real-life coaching stories (with clients’ identities protected) of high-achievers, parents, and leaders who spent years buying things that went into the garbage, while their mental health, physical health, and spiritual alignment were quietly falling apart.Through the lens of the Liv2Thrive framework, he unpacks:Why “I can’t afford it” is often really “I don’t believe I’m worth it yet”How “trash spending” feels safe because it doesn’t require growth, accountability, or identity shiftsWhy your nervous system would rather stay in a familiar struggle than risk unfamiliar freedomHow your bank account is a mirror of what you truly value and believe about yourselfYou’ll be challenged to take an honest look at:Where your money goes each monthHow much you’ve leaked on things that didn’t change your lifeWhat your life will look like in 6–12 months if nothing changesWhether you’re truly “unable” to invest in yourself — or just unconvinced that you are a safe place to investThis is a confronting but compassionate episode that invites you to stop treating yourself as the last line item on your own priority list. Michael doesn’t just talk about self-investment from a mindset lens — he ties in faith, identity, and purpose, showing how investing in your growth is often a way of partnering with what God is already trying to do in you.You’ll walk away with:A new way to look at spending vs. investingAwareness of the hidden beliefs driving your financial and life decisionsA deeper conviction that you are more valuable than your distractionsThe motivation to stop funding your numbness and start funding your becomingIf you’ve ever said:“I’m always there for everyone else, but I’m exhausted.”“I wish I had more energy, clarity, or confidence.”“I know I’m made for more, but I feel stuck.”…this episode was recorded for you.Keywords (for SEO):boundaries, investing in yourself, self worth, personal growth, Christian mindset, life coaching, Liv2Thrive, Michael Hicks, mindset shift, burnout recovery, people-pleasing, time management, emotional health, faith and mental health, transformation, coaching program, self-sabotage, money mindset, personal development podcast, Framing New HeightsSuggested Hashtags (YouTube/Shorts/Reels):#FramingNewHeights #Liv2Thrive #InvestInYourself #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #ChristianMindset #SelfWorth #BurnoutRecovery #LifeCoaching #TransformationJourneySupport the showTo Gain instant access to my new podcast drops subscribe here: https://youtube.com/@framingnewheightspodcast?si=An1To91cUDrk6JSBL.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.EHow to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose?Schedule a free call with coach Michaelhttps://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10fJoin the 1% Better Facebook community(Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click belowhttps://bit.ly/41Ue7tJCheck out his website:www.liv2thrive.com  for more info.or email: michael@liv2thrive.comPlease if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :)Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ framingnewheights@gmail.comSponsorshipHow is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp.3rd party tested. The best.Go to: www.superfungummies.comThanks to Elite NutritionEnter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code. You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils. Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg  and $101 for the 1500mg.With our Promo Code you will p...