ADHD Money

If budgeting has never worked for you, it’s not because you’re bad with money.Most budgeting systems are too complicated, too rigid, and not built for real life — which is why so many people start strong and then fall off.In this episode, I break down the real reasons budgeting hasn’t stuck for you, and what actually needs to change.If you’re ready for a simpler, more practical way to manage your money, this is where to start.--------------------------------------------------------Waitlist for The Budget That Actually Works course: https://beacons.ai/adhdmoneyPodcast Request Form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSBSNNlG5lswwD7StMUdsDe4D6Fd97cscK0PEOCir-Kk64lw/viewform?usp=header⁠⁠⁠Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions, if you'd like to submit a question for the podcast, or would like to request podcast topics. You can also use the form above if you prefer to ask anonymously.Order ADHD Money book on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4kpvLjY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alternatively, you can google ADHD Money book to get stockists in your region.Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhdmoneypodcastFollow Tina on Instagram & TikTok: @theadhdaccountantDisclaimer: This podcast is not financial or tax advice, nor intended to be a substitute for a health professional. If you need help on your specific personal situation, please contact the appropriate professional.Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videosArtist: Benjamin TissotLicense Code: IGYCSAE8PI57BRSN

Why does earning more money sometimes leave you feeling like you’re no further ahead financially?In this episode, we’re talking about lifestyle creep — and why it can hit people with ADHD especially hard.Lifestyle creep happens when your spending increases as your income increases, often without you even noticing. But when you have ADHD, this pattern is often driven by dopamine, emotional regulation, and the need to reduce overwhelm in daily life.Instead of treating this like a discipline problem, we explore the real reasons lifestyle creep happens and how ADHD-friendly systems can help you stay in control of your money as your income grows.If you’ve ever wondered why earning more hasn’t automatically improved your financial situation, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on — and what to do about it.-----------------------------------------------------------Podcast Request Form: ⁠⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSBSNNlG5lswwD7StMUdsDe4D6Fd97cscK0PEOCir-Kk64lw/viewform?usp=header⁠⁠Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions, if you'd like to submit a question for the podcast, or would like to request podcast topics. You can also use the form above if you prefer to ask anonymously.Order ADHD Money book on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4kpvLjY⁠⁠⁠⁠Alternatively, you can google ADHD Money book to get stockists in your region.Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhdmoneypodcastFollow Tina on Instagram & TikTok: @theadhdaccountantDisclaimer: This podcast is not financial or tax advice, nor intended to be a substitute for a health professional. If you need help on your specific personal situation, please contact the appropriate professional.Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videosArtist: Benjamin TissotLicense Code: IGYCSAE8PI57BRSN

If you think that finance is just about budgeting, saving and investing... think again!In this episode, we talk about what our self-concept is and how it can affect our finances - positively and negatively.------------------------------------------------------Find me at the ADHD Conference in May 2026: https://www.myspiritedchild.com/upcoming-events/qac-2026/ Podcast Request Form: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSBSNNlG5lswwD7StMUdsDe4D6Fd97cscK0PEOCir-Kk64lw/viewform?usp=header⁠Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions, if you'd like to submit a question for the podcast, or would like to request podcast topics. You can also use the form above if you prefer to ask anonymously.Order ADHD Money book on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4kpvLjY⁠⁠⁠Alternatively, you can google ADHD Money book to get stockists in your region.Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhdmoneypodcastFollow Tina on Instagram & TikTok: @theadhdaccountantDisclaimer: This podcast is not financial or tax advice, nor intended to be a substitute for a health professional. If you need help on your specific personal situation, please contact the appropriate professional.Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videosArtist: Benjamin TissotLicense Code: IGYCSAE8PI57BRSN

If you’ve been ignoring your bank account, putting off your budget, or telling yourself you’ll “deal with it next week”… this episode is for you.In this conversation, I’m unpacking why money avoidance isn’t laziness or irresponsibility — especially for those of us with ADHD. We’ll talk about nervous system responses, emotional overload, and why shame actually makes financial avoidance worse.You’ll also learn some gentle 5-minute resets to help you re-enter your finances without overwhelm.Because managing money isn’t about becoming more disciplined.It’s about building safety and self-trust.----------------------------------------------------------Podcast Request Form: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSBSNNlG5lswwD7StMUdsDe4D6Fd97cscK0PEOCir-Kk64lw/viewform?usp=headerEmail me at [email protected] if you have any questions, if you'd like to submit a question for the podcast, or would like to request podcast topics. You can also use the form above if you prefer to ask anonymously.Order ADHD Money book on Amazon: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4kpvLjY⁠⁠Alternatively, you can google ADHD Money book to get stockists in your region.Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhdmoneypodcastFollow Tina on Instagram & TikTok: @theadhdaccountantDisclaimer: This podcast is not financial or tax advice, nor intended to be a substitute for a health professional. If you need help on your specific personal situation, please contact the appropriate professional.Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videosArtist: Benjamin TissotLicense Code: IGYCSAE8PI57BRSN

Podcast Request Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSBSNNlG5lswwD7StMUdsDe4D6Fd97cscK0PEOCir-Kk64lw/viewform?usp=headerIn this episode, I dive into four ways I'm teaching my kids about money. This first part is all about their environment and how this might shape their money story and beliefs.If you have kids yourself, or you are around children, this is a great episode to have a listen to. It's not a coaching or mentoring episode, more so my own ways I am doing this when it comes to my children.Either take away the parts you find interesting, or just sit back and have a listen! Either way you will be able to enjoy what we talk about!---------------------------------------------------------------Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions, if you'd like to submit a question for the podcast, or would like to request podcast topics. You can also use the form above if you prefer to ask anonymously.Order ADHD Money book on Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4kpvLjY⁠Alternatively, you can google ADHD Money book to get stockists in your region.Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhdmoneypodcastFollow Tina on Instagram & TikTok: @theadhdaccountantDisclaimer: This podcast is not financial or tax advice, nor intended to be a substitute for a health professional. If you need help on your specific personal situation, please contact the appropriate professional.Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videosArtist: Benjamin TissotLicense Code: IGYCSAE8PI57BRSN

If you have ADHD and feel out of control with money, impulse spending, or online shopping… this might explain why.This episode breaks down why traditional budgeting fails ADHD brains, and what actually works instead.We’re talking about dopamine-driven spending, impulsive purchases, money shame, and the simple systems that help you reduce overspending without relying on willpower.If you’ve ever said “it was only $20” five times in one day, struggled with impulse buying, or felt frustrated that your ADHD affects your finances, this conversation will make you feel seen and give you practical tools you can actually use.Because managing money with ADHD isn’t about discipline.It’s about designing better systems.---------------------------------------------------------------Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, if you'd like to submit a question for the podcast, or would like to request podcast topics.Order ADHD Money book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kpvLjYAlternatively, you can google ADHD Money book to get stockists in your region.Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhdmoneypodcastFollow Tina on Instagram & TikTok: @theadhdaccountantDisclaimer: This podcast is not financial or tax advice, nor intended to be a substitute for a health professional. If you need help on your specific personal situation, please contact the appropriate professional.Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videosArtist: Benjamin TissotLicense Code: IGYCSAE8PI57BRSN

Budgeting doesn’t work when your nervous system is in survival mode. In this episode of ADHD Money, we explore how money anxiety, shame, and stress shut down planning and impulse control - and why regulation must come before budgeting for ADHD brains.Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, if you'd like to submit a question for the podcast, or would like to request podcast topics.Order ADHD Money book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kpvLjYAlternatively, you can google ADHD Money book to get stockists in your region.Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhdmoneypodcastFollow Tina on Instagram & TikTok: @theadhdaccountantDisclaimer: This podcast is not financial or tax advice, nor intended to be a substitute for a health professional. If you need help on your specific personal situation, please contact the appropriate professional.Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videosArtist: Benjamin TissotLicense Code: IGYCSAE8PI57BRSN

In this week’s episode of The ADHD Money and Finance podcast, we discuss emotional spending – a challenge many face, especially within the ADHD community. We explore how emotional spending is often a response to underlying feelings, rather than a lack of financial discipline. We talk through tools like the emotions wheel, along with practical strategies such as the 24-hour rule and tuning in to your self-talk, to help manage spending habits more mindfully.Plus, we chat about an upcoming workshop focused on emotional spending, packed with tools, insights, and support. If you’d like to register, please see the link below.Register for the Emotional Spending Workshop: https://www.adhdmoney.com.au/emotional-spending-workshopEmail us at [email protected] if you have any questions, if you would like to submit a question for the monthly ADHD Money Hotline episodes, or if you would like to request podcast topics!   Pre-Order My ADHD Money Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4hyfSEZ⁠⁠   IG: @adhdmoneyandfinancepodcast FB Group: ⁠ADHD Money Community⁠ Tina's IG: @theadhdaccountant TikTok: @theadhdaccountant   Disclaimer: This podcast is not financial nor tax advice. If you need help on your specific personal situation, please see a certified financial advisor, certified accountant or tax agent. 

We’re having a bit of a fun episode this week, diving into a social media trend that caught my eye - the most unhinged money-saving tips from TikTok!From hacks like putting a picture of your mum on your debit card to stop impulse spending to setting up a “too annoying to access” savings account - I’m unpacking which of these actually work (and which ones I’ve tried myself ).Plus, I’m so excited to finally share that my brand new group coaching program, The ADHD Money Crew, is officially live! It’s a supportive coaching community to help you take action with your finances and shift the way you think about money — complete with live calls, practical tools, and fellow ADHDers cheering you on.To find out more (and access the founding members offer), head to: https://www.adhdmoney.com.au/offers/am8BqcPw/checkoutEmail us at [email protected] if you have any questions, if you would like to submit a question for the monthly ADHD Money Hotline episodes or you would like to request podcast topics!   Pre-order my ADHD Money Book:⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4hyfSEZ⁠⁠   IG: @adhdmoneyandfinancepodcast FB Group: ⁠ADHD Money Community⁠ Tina's IG: @theadhdaccountant TikTok: @theadhdaccountant   Disclaimer: This podcast is not financial nor tax advice. If you need help on your specific personal situation, please see a certified financial advisor, certified accountant or tax agent. 

Is it ever too late to turn your finances around? In this weeks episode, we dive into a powerful question from a recent ADHD Money workshop: if you're in the second half of life, can you still make meaningful changes to your financial situation? Spoiler alert - yes, you can! We chat about the emotional and mindset shifts that play a huge role in money management, why it's never too late to start, and how improving your relationship with money can have a ripple effect on your financial future. Plus, some exciting updates - including book news and upcoming guests! Tune in for an insightful and encouraging conversation. Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, if you would like to submit a question for the monthly ADHD Money Hotline episodes, or if you would like to request podcast topics!   Pre-Order My ADHD Money Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4hyfSEZ⁠⁠   IG: @adhdmoneyandfinancepodcast FB Group: ⁠ADHD Money Community⁠ Tina's IG: @theadhdaccountant TikTok: @theadhdaccountant   Disclaimer: This podcast is not financial nor tax advice. If you need help on your specific personal situation, please see a certified financial advisor, certified accountant or tax agent.