EP. 17: The Real Reason ADHDers Struggle With Money - From Survival Mode to Financial Balance | ADHD with Jenna Free
Podcast: ADHD with Jenna FreePublished On: Mon Jul 21 2025
Description: Get your spot in the Free ADHD Beliefs Workshop here - adhdwithjennafree.com/beliefs You can get your free ADHD Regulation Guide here - adhdwithjennafree.com/adhdguide Chapters 00:00 Understanding ADHD and Money 02:16 Survival Mode and Short-Term Thinking 03:39 Shopping as a Coping Mechanism 10:27 The Rush and Its Impact on Spending 13:17 Dysregulation and Financial Avoidance 18:29 Facing Financial Discomfort 23:44 Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Goals Summary In this episode of the ADHD with Jenna Free podcast, I discuss the complex relationship between ADHD and money management from a dysregulation lens. I explore how ADHD (particularly dysregulated ADHD) can lead to impulsive spending, avoidance of financial responsibilities, and the impact of survival mode on long-term financial planning. We are talking about why money can be hard and what we can do to make it better. Takeaways ADHD can complicate money management due to impulsivity. Survival mode affects our ability to think long-term about finances. Shopping can provide temporary relief from dysregulation. Rushing leads to poor financial decisions and increased spending. Avoidance of financial responsibilities can create a cycle of shame. Slowing down can lead to more thoughtful spending decisions. Urgent purchases often indicate dysregulation. Balancing short-term enjoyment with long-term goals is crucial. Mindfulness and regulation are key to improving financial health. Connect with Jenna Instagram TikTok
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