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A 23-year-old pregnant woman, just out of rehab, faces over $100,000 in debt, including a five-month delinquent mortgage, while her unemployed boyfriend and parents enable her financially and she continues to vape and smoke weed.
Guest is 23, 27 weeks pregnant with her second child, conceived 2 weeks post-rehab.
Faces $103,000 debt, including a 5-month delinquent mortgage and $2,000 in overdue utilities.
Both she and her boyfriend are unemployed, relying on food stamps and a tax refund while she vapes and smokes weed during pregnancy.

Summary

The episode features Sarah, a 23-year-old pregnant woman from Akron, Ohio, who recently exited rehab. She is 27 weeks pregnant with her second child, conceived two weeks after leaving rehab. Her financial situation is dire, with over $100,000 in debt, including a $77,000 mortgage that is five months delinquent, $2,000 in overdue utilities, and significant credit card debt from cash advances used for drugs. Neither Sarah nor her current boyfriend (her ex's brother, with whom she cheated on her ex) are employed, relying on DoorDash with a single broken car and awaiting a tax refund to cover immediate expenses. The host, Caleb, aggressively confronts Sarah about her irresponsible choices, including her history of drug use, serial relationships, continued vaping and smoking weed during pregnancy (claiming doctor approval), and borrowing money from family for non-essentials like Christmas gifts and a jumping spider while facing foreclosure.
This episode highlights the severe consequences of chronic financial mismanagement, addiction, and a lack of personal accountability, particularly when children are involved. It exposes how a cycle of poor decisions, enabled by family and social welfare, can lead to extreme precarity, impacting not only the individual but also their dependents and the broader community. The host's confrontational approach underscores the urgency and frustration often associated with such situations, emphasizing the need for drastic behavioral changes and financial literacy.

Takeaways

  • Sarah, 23, is 27 weeks pregnant with her second child, conceived two weeks after rehab for drug addiction.
  • She has a six-year-old son from a previous relationship, whose 'dad' is not the biological father but an ex she cheated on.
  • Her current boyfriend is her ex's brother, and they became a 'throuple' after his wife found out about their affair.
  • Sarah's debt totals $103,000, including a $77,000 mortgage that is five months behind, $2,000 in utility debt, and credit card debt from cash advances used for drugs.
  • Both Sarah and her boyfriend are currently unemployed, relying on a single broken car for DoorDash and awaiting a tax refund to pay bills.
  • She admits to vaping nicotine and smoking THC concentrate while pregnant, claiming doctor approval and that it prevents relapse on harder drugs.
  • Sarah borrowed money from her mother for Christmas presents and a $70 jumping spider while her mortgage was delinquent.
  • The host characterizes Sarah and her boyfriend as 'net takers' from society, actively choosing not to work despite having children.

Insights

1Post-Rehab Pregnancy Amidst Financial Collapse

The guest became pregnant two weeks after leaving rehab, adding a second child to her care while already struggling to support her first. This decision, coupled with her history of drug use and unstable relationships, is framed by the host as deeply irresponsible, especially given her severe financial distress.

Guest states she is 27 weeks pregnant, conceived '2 weeks after rehab' (, ). She has a six-year-old child and is 23 years old ().

2Entrenched Debt and Imminent Foreclosure

Sarah carries over $100,000 in debt, with her $77,000 mortgage being five months delinquent. She also owes $2,000 in utilities. Her plan to resolve this relies entirely on an anticipated tax refund, which the host argues is insufficient and indicative of a lack of proactive financial management.

Total debt is $103,000, with $77,000 for the mortgage (, ). Mortgage is five months behind (). Utilities debt is $2,000 (). She expects a $7,700 tax refund ().

3Unemployment and Reliance on Social Welfare

Both Sarah and her boyfriend are unemployed, with their only income source being DoorDash via a single, currently broken-down car. They rely on food stamps, and the host criticizes their 'choice' not to seek alternative employment, especially for the boyfriend, despite having children.

Guest states she does DoorDash but her car is broken down, so she's doing 'nothing' (, ). Boyfriend also does DoorDash with the same broken car (, ). She receives food stamps ().

4Continued Substance Use During Pregnancy

Despite being pregnant and having a history of addiction, Sarah admits to vaping nicotine and smoking THC concentrate. She claims her doctors approve, framing it as a harm reduction strategy to prevent relapse on harder drugs, a claim the host vehemently disputes with medical information.

Guest vapes during the show () and admits to smoking weed (). She states, 'A little nicotine is fine' and 'my doctors know' (, ). She claims, 'It's much better for me to be smoking and stay in California sober' (). The host cites CDC and Mayo Clinic data on risks (, ).

5Complex and Unstable Relationship History

Sarah's relationship history is marked by serial cheating and instability. Her current boyfriend is her ex's brother, and their relationship began while she was still with the ex, leading to a 'throuple' situation. This pattern, combined with her young age and multiple children, raises concerns about her ability to provide a stable environment.

Current boyfriend is her ex's brother (, ). She cheated on her ex with his brother, leading to a 'throuple' (, ). She also cheated on another ex with her best friend ().

Lessons

  • Prioritize immediate income generation: The boyfriend must secure any available job (e.g., fast food, retail) immediately, utilizing public transport or biking, while the guest focuses on health and childcare.
  • Address the mortgage and utility arrears: Contact lenders and utility companies to negotiate payment plans, rather than solely relying on a delayed tax refund, to prevent foreclosure and service disconnection.
  • Seek professional addiction and mental health support: Engage with medical and addiction specialists for comprehensive, evidence-based care regarding substance use during pregnancy, and address underlying mental health issues like manic episodes that impact financial decisions.

Notable Moments

Guest reveals she is 27 weeks pregnant, two weeks after leaving rehab, shocking the host.

This sets the tone for the entire audit, immediately establishing a pattern of highly irresponsible decision-making that compounds her financial and personal challenges.

The host discovers the guest's current boyfriend is her ex's brother, and their relationship started as a 'throuple'.

This revelation further illustrates the guest's complex and unstable relationship patterns, undermining the host's confidence in her ability to establish a stable family or financial future.

Guest admits to vaping nicotine and smoking THC concentrate while pregnant, claiming doctor approval.

This highlights a severe lack of judgment and disregard for the unborn child's health, prompting the host to cite medical research on the dangers and question the doctor's alleged approval.

The guest's boyfriend hangs up during a FaceTime call after being confronted about his unemployment and lack of financial contribution.

This reinforces the host's perception of the boyfriend as irresponsible and unwilling to face accountability, further highlighting the precariousness of the guest's support system.

Guest admits to borrowing money from her mother for Christmas presents and a $70 jumping spider while her mortgage was five months delinquent.

This exemplifies extreme financial irresponsibility and a distorted sense of priorities, demonstrating a pattern of relying on others for non-essentials while critical needs go unmet.

Quotes

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"Got pregnant 2 weeks after rehab. What the are we talking about here?"

Host
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"You know what people do while they're pregnant? A little nicotine is fine. And my doctors know."

Sarah
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"You're a net taker. You're not a giver. You don't provide anything to society."

Host
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"I didn't want to not give my baby a Christmas."

Sarah
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"What people are watching right now is what everyone fears their daughter to become."

Host

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