Do you have personal finance goals, but you’re not sure where to start? Does the idea of creating a budget feel overwhelming? Managing finances requires all of your executive function skills & special expertise, so we have a neurodivergent money coach joining us on the podcast today!

I had so much fun talking with Stephanie Berman - she makes budgeting less intimidating, normalizes impulse spending, and shares realistic strategies you can start using today to feel more confident managing your money. 

About the guest Stephanie Berman: 

Stephanie is a money coach who equips fellow neurodivergents with skills needed to achieve financial freedom.  She specializes in budgeting basics and leading clients from overwhelm to “Oh! I get it!”  She draws wisdom from lessons learned the hard way, her journey from minimum wage to debt free living,  and her financial coach master training.  Recently diagnosed with ADHD & autism, she understands the neurodivergent tendencies toward overwhelm & impulsive buying.  Since she began her coaching career in 2018, her clients have paid off over a half million dollars in debt.  

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• ADHD-friendly budgeting strategies that actually work
• How to manage money without shame or overwhelm
• Simple ways to track spending
• Tools and tips for reducing impulse buying
• How to break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle
• Why traditional budgets fail—and what to do instead
• How to use YNAB (You Need a Budget) for neurodivergent brains
• How to get Step-by-step support for building realistic money habits

Connect with Stephanie Berman: 

• Website & Free 7 Day ADHD Money Transformation Challenge: https://www.bermanbudgeting.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bermanbudgeting/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourneurodivergentmoneycoach/

About the host Sarah Lovell: 

Sarah is an executive function and ADHD coach who helps college students, professionals, and perfectionists get unstuck and take action in a way that works with their brains—not against them. With 11 years of experience and a background in social work, she combines practical tools with compassionate support so her clients can stop burning out, start making progress, and feel good doing it.

Connect with Sarah Lovell: 

• Sign up for the FREE ADHD Action Plan Private Podcast
• Join the ADHD Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started
• Website: Executive Functioning First
• Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

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