Is it a spending problem, or a dopamine deficit?

This week, Emma sits down with money expert Abby Birch to tackle the final frontier of ADHD shame: Finances. Abby shares her own journey as a newly diagnosed ADHDer navigating the world of professional finance, exposing how systemic barriers and impulsive "brain-hacking" through shopping can lead to a cycle of debt and guilt.

This isn't your typical "stop buying lattes" advice. We’re reframing financial management through a neurodivergent lens, offering practical, shame-free strategies to take control of your money without fighting your brain’s natural wiring.

In this episode, we reframe:

• The Impulsivity Tax: Why we spend to feel "normal" and how to interrupt the cycle.

• Systemic Barriers: Why traditional banking and budgeting apps fail ADHD brains.

• Practical Money Hacks: Tailored tips for managing "Doom Spends" and "Boring Admin."

• The Power of Transparency: Moving past money shame into financial empowerment.

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Guest links

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbybirch/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@abbybirch

Resources

StepChange Debt Charity - https://www.stepchange.org/

Monzo Bank - https://monzo.com/

Martin Lewis's Demotivator Tool - https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/demotivator/