ADHD with Jenna Free21 Juli 2025

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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