# The Mental Health Toll of Rising Health Insurance Costs and ACA Subsidy Cuts

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Podcast: [Deciphering Growth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338)
Published: 2025-12-24T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decipheringgrowth/episodes/The-Mental-Health-Toll-of-Rising-Health-Insurance-Costs-and-ACA-Subsidy-Cuts-e3barnl
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## Resource

In this week’s Deciphering Growth , Tiffany and Eric unpack what happens when ACA subsidies change, healthinsurance costs rise, and therapy starts to feel like a luxury instead of a basic need. We talk about the real mental health impact, why so many of us are scared about coverage, and some practical options and coping strategies if you’re worried about losing access to care. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app — and get early access + extra soapbox episodes by joining our Patreon! 👉 Join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DecipheringGrowth198 #DecipheringGrowth #MentalHealth #ACA#HealthInsurance #TherapyAccess

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