Groceries are one of the biggest monthly expenses, and if you’re living with ADHD, food shopping can feel like a black hole for your time, money, and mental energy.

In this episode of the Mind + Money Podcast, Val (financial planner) and Sherry (financial coach) dig into ADHD-friendly ways to get a handle on grocery spending without ending up with seven jars of pasta sauce hiding in your pantry.

They share real-life grocery strategies, from Costco budgeting and meal planning to online ordering hacks that save money and reduce overwhelm. Whether you’re feeding a family or just yourself, you’ll find practical, judgement-free tips to help you stick to your grocery budget while still enjoying food that works for you.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why grocery budgets are sneaky and how ADHD makes them harder to track

• Simple tricks to avoid overspending at Costco (and how to actually budget for those big trips)

• ADHD-friendly systems for meal planning and grocery lists

• How online grocery ordering can save time, money, and stress

• Realistic numbers for what families and adults are spending on food right now in Canada

If groceries are eating up more of your money than you’d like, this episode will help you take back control — without adding more shame, guilt, or boring budgeting rules.

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