How Does Money Shame Keep You Stuck When You Have ADHD?
Episode Summary
Money shame is a big bag, and it's filled with a lot of heavy stuff. In this episode of the Mind + Money podcast, Val (a financial planner) and Sherry (a financial coach) open it up and talk about how financial shame keeps so many folks with ADHD stuck in avoidance.
What This Episode Is About
Shame is one of the biggest reasons people put off looking at their numbers, booking a call with a financial planner or coach, or asking for support at all. Val and Sherry get into why that happens, why your brain tends to build things up to be way worse than they really are, and why you don't have to have it all together to get started.
They also talk about the "shoulds" that pile on top of money stress, and how small, realistic habits can help you feel better about your money even before your bank balance changes.
Key Topics
How avoiding your numbers makes money shame stronger
Why celebrating wins matters, even when you want to keep the momentum going
What "shoulding" yourself does to your money plan
Looking forward versus cleaning up the past
Building small habits that give you dopamine and ease shame
What to do when a missed payment or overdraft fee sends you spiraling
Who Will Benefit
This one is for anyone with ADHD who feels embarrassed about their finances, has been avoiding their money, or keeps telling themselves they're "bad with money." It's also a good listen if you've tried the apps, the budgeting tools, and the colour coded spreadsheets, and you're starting to wonder if the problem is you. (It isn't.)
