Heart, Health & Hustle with Mei

Mei Acosta

This podcast is where health, personal growth, and entrepreneurship collide. I’m Mei Acosta, also known as MoneyMei, and I’m documenting my journey of optimizing my health, building a purpose-driven business, and creating a life aligned with what actually matters. From inflammation and nutrition to mindset, discipline, and income… this is a real, unfiltered look at what transformation actually takes. If you’re someone who wants more energy, more clarity, and more control over your life… you’re in the right place. Heart. Health. Hustle. Where transformation becomes a lifestyle. ⚡Stay connected with Mei: https://linktr.ee/Money_Mei

  1. Sep 22

    LEEP Surgery vs. Escharotic Treatment: My Personal Decision at 34

    Getting an HPV diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Here is how I navigated the fear and uncertainty after my results came back. It started with a routine annual check-up that quickly turned into a stressful situation. After that unexpected call from my gynecologist visit, I had to process the news and prepare for a medical biopsy. It is easy to feel isolated when you are facing these kinds of health challenges, but talking openly about the process helps remove the stigma. Dr. Nick Leroy joins me to break down the reality of these findings and the steps forward. We discuss the emotional weight of test results anxiety and the practical realities of managing the virus. Whether you are currently waiting on results or just want to understand the process better, this honest conversation is for you. Subscribe for more honest health and lifestyle conversations, and let me know in the comments how you handle stressful medical news. ⚡Stay connected with Mei: https://linktr.ee/Money_Mei Featuring: Dr. Nick LeRoy https://drnickleroy.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@DrNickTargetsHPV 00:00 The scary call that started this 02:30 Why I feared LEEP surgery at 34 05:15 What HPV and cervical dysplasia really are 08:40 Why surgery can miss the root cause 12:10 What escharotic treatment is 16:45 Nutrition, lifestyle and immune support 20:30 What to do after a diagnosis More from me on Heart • Health • Hustle — documenting the pursuit of Longevity & Legacy. New videos weekly. Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. This video shares my personal story and an educational conversation with my doctor. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified provider.

  2. Sep 1

    High Achiever Burnout: Why More Momentum Needs Better Boundaries

    My weekly reflection tracking 17 first-time appointments, a debt payoff, and fat loss progress. See how I managed burnout this week. This week of August 29th, 2026, brought significant shifts in my routine. I managed to secure 17 first-time appointments, successfully paid off a high-interest credit card, and lost four and a half pounds of body fat. While these wins feel great, the real breakthrough came from realizing I need to avoid burnout rather than simply doing more work. I am documenting this journey to build a life worth living. This video is for anyone trying to balance high-performance habits with sustainable mental health. It covers how I track personal growth and the specific lesson learned when things finally start working. I break down my approach to debt management and physical health without the pressure to constantly increase my workload. Subscribe for weekly life optimization breakdowns, and comment below on how you handle the pressure when your projects finally start taking off. ⚡Stay connected with Mei: https://linktr.ee/Money_Mei CHAPTERS: 00:00 Why momentum needs structure 00:45 Welcome to Heart • Health • Hustle 01:30 Hustle: 17 appointments & BNI update 04:02 Financial win: Paid off 28.9% debt 05:32 Heart: Marriage, faith & baby talks in October 07:02 Health: -4.5 lbs & final challenge week 08:30 The bigger lesson: Becoming capable of carrying more Let me know if you can relate — what structure are you adding to carry your momentum? Let me know in the comments. #burnoutrecovery #highachiever #personalgrowth

  3. Aug 10

    668 Calls Later: What Consistency Actually Looks Like

    ⚡Stay connected with Mei: https://linktr.ee/Money_Mei Starting a 3 day tea cleanse fast to jumpstart my fitness progress. Follow along as I document day one of this specific health challenge. This video documents the beginning of a 3 day tea cleanse fast as part of my ongoing Fit6 challenge. If you are curious about how fasting integrates into a broader fitness regimen, this update shows the reality of managing energy and hunger while working toward specific body goals. I am currently in the thick of a washboard abs journey, and this cleanse is a strategic step within that 60 to 90-day plan. I share the raw experience of day one, focusing on the mental and physical adjustments needed for success. Whether you are attempting a Fit6 challenge or simply interested in how a 3 day fast fits into a sustainable routine, you will see exactly how I handle the initial hurdles. This washboard abs journey requires discipline, and seeing real-time results helps keep the motivation high. Subscribe for weekly fitness progress updates and honest challenge breakdowns. Share in the comments if you have ever completed a tea cleanse fast yourself. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Zero Caffeine & Day One of the Tea Cleanse 02:00 — Fitness Update: Leaning Out & Eating Intentionally in Vegas 05:30 — Wellness: Red Light Therapy, Infrared Sauna & Recovery 08:45 — The Hustle: 600 Calls & Why Consistency Compounds 13:00 — Las Vegas: The Conference, Old Friends & Feeling Like a Magnet 16:30 — Life Behind the Business: Graveyard Shifts, Japan & Flight Training 19:15 — This Coming Week: BNI Presentation & Learning What to Cut 22:00 — My First Hate Comment (And Why I Actually Smiled) 24:30 — Closing: There Is No Champion Without Challenge 💡 Key themes this week: • Consistency is boring until it starts working — 25 calls a day adds up • Just because you CAN do something yourself doesn't mean you need to • There is no champion without challenge — I'd rather be criticized for doing • Clarity comes from elimination — what can you stop doing completely? 👇 If you're willing to share — what's one thing you're staying consistent with right now, even when it feels boring? Let me know in the comments. #consistencymotivation #entrepreneurlife #weeklyrecap #wellnessjourney #teacherretirement #personalgrowth #recoveringoverachiever #fulllifeexperiment

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This podcast is where health, personal growth, and entrepreneurship collide. I’m Mei Acosta, also known as MoneyMei, and I’m documenting my journey of optimizing my health, building a purpose-driven business, and creating a life aligned with what actually matters. From inflammation and nutrition to mindset, discipline, and income… this is a real, unfiltered look at what transformation actually takes. If you’re someone who wants more energy, more clarity, and more control over your life… you’re in the right place. Heart. Health. Hustle. Where transformation becomes a lifestyle. ⚡Stay connected with Mei: https://linktr.ee/Money_Mei