EP. 17: The Real Reason ADHDers Struggle With Money - From Survival Mode to Financial Balance | ADHD with Jenna Free

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Chapters

00:00 Understanding ADHD and Money 02:16 Survival Mode and Short-Term Thinking 03:39 Shopping as a Coping Mechanism 10:27 The Rush and Its Impact on Spending 13:17 Dysregulation and Financial Avoidance 18:29 Facing Financial Discomfort 23:44 Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Goals

Summary

In this episode of the ADHD with Jenna Free podcast, I discuss the complex relationship between ADHD and money management from a dysregulation lens. I explore how ADHD (particularly dysregulated ADHD) can lead to impulsive spending, avoidance of financial responsibilities, and the impact of survival mode on long-term financial planning. We are talking about why money can be hard and what we can do to make it better.

Takeaways

• ADHD can complicate money management due to impulsivity.
• Survival mode affects our ability to think long-term about finances.
• Shopping can provide temporary relief from dysregulation.
• Rushing leads to poor financial decisions and increased spending.
• Avoidance of financial responsibilities can create a cycle of shame.
• Slowing down can lead to more thoughtful spending decisions.
• Urgent purchases often indicate dysregulation.
• Balancing short-term enjoyment with long-term goals is crucial.
• Mindfulness and regulation are key to improving financial health.

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