In this episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott dive into the complicated relationship between money and neurodivergent brains— from impulsive spending and overdrafts to financial fear and learning to save later in life.

They share their own journey with overdrafts, dopamine-driven purchases, budgeting avoidance, and learning financial responsibility later in life — and how neurodivergent brains approach money differently from neurotypical ones.

Together, they discuss:

• How autism and ADHD affect spending, saving, and financial regulation
• The truth about the “ADHD tax” and impulsive spending for dopamine
• How demand avoidance and executive dysfunction make bills feel impossible
• Why financial shame is common for neurodivergent adults
• How to build sustainable savings systems that actually work for autistic and ADHD minds
• Learning to plan, budget, and build security without losing joy
• The emotional link between money, control, and safety

This is a real, unfiltered conversation about growing up, getting organised, and finally learning how to make money work for you instead of against you. Whether you’re deep in overdraft or learning to save for the first time, this episode offers empathy, laughter, and practical insight into financial life with a neurodivergent brain.

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