Mind + Money: A Podcast All About Money and ADHD27 Mar 2025

Co-Host Confessions of Two Financial Professionals (Ep 56)

In this episode of Mind and Money, hosts Sherry and Val get personal with their financial confessions, sharing their challenges with impulsive buying and justifying purchases as "rewards." They reflect on how past financial decisions shaped their current money mindset and dig into how self-awareness can improve spending habits. For anyone with ADHD, this episode is packed with relatable moments, practical insights, and gentle encouragement to rethink your relationship with money.

Takeaways for Listeners with ADHD:

Sherry and Val's personal confessions reveal how impulsive buying often feels justified as self-rewarding.
Reflecting on past financial decisions can lead to powerful "aha" moments about current habits.
Self-awareness is the cornerstone of managing impulsive spending.
Small wins in money management deserve to be celebrated!
Understanding needs vs. wants is a game-changer in decision-making.
Personalized budgeting rules help tackle impulsive purchases.
Lifestyle purchases like home goods often come with surprise costs.
Youthful financial choices can leave lasting ripples—good and bad.
Budgeting helps make space for ADHD-friendly spending strategies.

Connect with us:

Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford

Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393

Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money

Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc

Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast

Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching

Keywords: financial confessions, ADHD money habits, impulsive spending, personal finance, budgeting, self-awareness, financial coaching, lifestyle choices, impulsive buying, rewards, consumer behaviour

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