The Anti-Stress ADHD-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide (Ep 88)
The holidays shouldn’t come with a credit card hangover! In this episode of The Mind + Money Podcast, Sherry and Val share ADHD-friendly ways to give meaningful gifts without overspending or adding to your financial stress.Whether it’s Christmas, birthdays, or just-because moments, you’ll learn creative, low-cost, and no-cost gift ideas that still feel personal and thoughtful. From thrifted treasures to experience-based gifts, to ideas that support your community, this episode will help you enjoy giving again, without the guilt or debt.This one’s especially for ADHDers who love to give but hate the financial aftermath. It’s time to ditch the “buy everything” pressure and focus on gifts that matter more.🎙️ Tune in to learn how to give with heart, not with financial stress.Val’s InstagramSherry’s InstagramPodcast TikTokPodcast InstagramLearn more about coachingBook a free call with Val (financial planner) Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach)Sherry’s TikTok
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The ADHD-Friendly Benefits Checkup You Actually Need (Ep 87)
Ever realized in December that you still haven’t used your health or dental benefits? 😬 You’re not alone because most people forget about them until it’s too late. In this episode, Sherry (a financial coach) and Val (a financial planner) dive into the ADHD-friendly way to make the most of your benefits before they reset.We talk about how to figure out what’s actually covered, how to plan ahead for massages and therapy, and why understanding your benefits is part of your financial wellness strategy.We’ll also break down:How to coordinate benefits with your spouse or partnerWhen upgrading your plan isn’t worth itWhat your benefits might cover that you didn’t even know aboutADHD-friendly hacks for planning and schedulingSo grab your benefits booklet (or the HR portal you’ve been ignoring) and let’s make sure you’re not leaving money on the table.🎧 Tune in now and learn how to make your benefits work for you — not against you.Let's connect:Val’s InstagramSherry’s InstagramPodcast TikTokPodcast InstagramLearn more about coachingBook a free call with Val (financial planner) Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach)Sherry’s TikTok
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ADHD and Goals: Why “Set It and Forget It” Doesn’t Work (Ep 86)
If you’ve ever set goals, got distracted, and then realized months later that you completely forgot about them, this episode is for you.In this episode of The Mind &+Money Podcast, Sherry (a financial coach) and Val (a financial planner) get real about what it actually looks like to check in on your goals as an ADHD entrepreneur. They talk about setting “good, better, best” goals, creating dopamine-friendly tracking systems, and why it’s totally okay to adjust your goals mid-year instead of starting over.You’ll learn:💡 How to set ADHD-friendly goals that keep you motivated🧠 Why regular check-ins matter more than the “perfect plan”📊 Simple ways to track progress without overwhelm💬 How to separate your goals from other people’s expectationsWhether your goals are about business, money, or just feeling more in control, this episode will help you reset, refocus, and move forward, without the burnout or guilt.Listen now and start checking in with your goals like the ADHD entrepreneur you are.Val’s InstagramSherry’s InstagramPodcast TikTokPodcast InstagramLearn more about coachingBook a free call with Val (financial planner) Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach)Sherry’s TikTok
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ADHD and Impulse Spending: Why You Buy Things You Don’t Need, and How to Stop (Ep 85)
If you’ve ever stared at your Amazon cart and thought, “I deserve this” — only to regret it later — this episode is for you. Sherry (Financial Coach) and Val (Financial Planner) are diving deep into ADHD impulse and emotional spending, how dopamine drives our money habits, and what you can do to create financial systems that work with your brain, not against it.They’ll share actionable steps to stop the impulse-buy-shame cycle, how to set up ADHD-friendly cash flow systems, and why having separate accounts can change everything.You’ll walk away with real-world tools and a reminder that you’re not broken — your brain just needs a different system.What we cover:Why ADHD brains crave dopamine through spendingHow emotional spending differs from impulsive spendingSystems that make managing money easierWhy “out of sight, out of mind” can actually work in your favourHow to start small and build sustainable money habits💡 Want more ADHD-friendly money support? Let's connect!Val’s InstagramSherry’s InstagramPodcast TikTokPodcast InstagramLearn more about coachingBook a free call with Val (financial planner) Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach)Sherry’s TikTok
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ADHD and Perfectionism: Why “All or Nothing” Keeps You Stuck (Ep 84)
In this episode of the Mind & Money Podcast, Sherry (financial coach) and Val (financial planner) dive into how ADHD and perfectionism can feed the all-or-nothing mindset, and how that mentality can sabotage your money, your business, and your peace of mind.They share personal stories, call out toxic trends like “75 Hard” and “no-spend challenges,” and break down why moderation and accountability matter so much for ADHD brains.If you’ve ever said “I’ll start when it’s perfect” or “I blew it, so what’s the point?”, this one’s for you.You’ll learn:Why perfectionism keeps ADHD entrepreneurs stuckHow to replace “all or nothing” thinking with progress and flexibilityWhy accountability helps you actually follow throughThe truth about moderation (and how it applies to money and life)Simple ADHD-friendly ways to start taking action — even when you don’t feel ready👉 The takeaway? Perfection isn’t required; consistency (and your own unique version of consistency) is. Start messy, stay kind to yourself, and remember that small steps still count.Val’s InstagramSherry’s InstagramPodcast TikTokPodcast InstagramLearn more about coachingBook a free call with Val (financial planner) Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach)Sherry’s TikTok
About Mind + Money: A Podcast All About Money and ADHD
We are two financial professionals with ADHD, and we are here to share strategies for changing your finances that align with how your unique brain works! We’ll also dive into different ADHD topics!
The number of personal finance experts out there can feel overwhelming, and when we try to follow their ’must-follow’ steps to financial success and fail, we can feel defeated.
Together, we will help you ditch the shame and make changes that feel aligned with the life you want to live!
We’ll also share things we learn about ADHD along the way and what works for us to find balance in our lives.
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