In this episode, host Dr. Janice Casto sits down with Dr. Shauna Pollard, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and ADHD expert, who brings a unique mix of personal and professional experience. Diagnosed with ADHD after earning her Ph.D., Dr. Shauna has a firsthand understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come with managing ADHD as both a mental health professional and entrepreneur.

Managing money with ADHD can be tough. Forgetting to pay bills, struggling to stay organized, or making impulsive purchases are common challenges that can pile up over time. Dr. Shauna shares how these struggles, combined with the stress of being a person of color in a society with financial inequalities, can create extra layers of difficulty.

We also talk about:

• The “ADHD tax”—unexpected costs that happen because of ADHD, like late fees, parking tickets, or paying more for last-minute flights, and navigating healthcare systems.

• The financial stress of getting an ADHD diagnosis, treatment, and even pursuing higher education when you don’t come from wealth.

• How undiagnosed ADHD in Black and Brown boys can lead to them being punished in school instead of supported, A.K.A. School to Prison Pipeline, which can create a cycle of struggle that impacts their financial future.

Contact Dr. Shauna Pollard:

• Dr. Shauna's group for BIPOC therapists with ADHD: https://drspllc.com/online-therapy/adhd-groups/bipoc-clinicians-with-adhd/
• Email: [email protected]
• Follow Dr. Shauna Pollard on IG: drshaunap

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