Mind + Money: A Podcast All About Money and ADHD

In a constant cycle of knowing you should do the things, but not sure how to actually get them done?
In this episode, Sherry and Val get into the some of the deals they quietly make with themselves to get things done, and what tricks can help you when literally nobody is watching.
They get into:
Why deadlines, even fake self-imposed ones, are so effective for ADHD brains, from closing a bank account to save $20 in fees to booking a doctor's appointment before the meds run out

The sticky note trick for when the big to-do list feels like too much

Why so many ADHD entrepreneurs avoid invoicing, and what actually gets it done

Giving your inner critic a name (yes, really) so you can tell it where to go

How gamifying boring tasks keeps the dopamine coming when the usual tricks stop working

If there's something that's been sitting on your list for a week and a half, this episode might be the push you need.
Connect with us:
Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford
Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
Val's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money
Sherry's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc
Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast
Sherry's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching

What actually happens when you hand your real money details over to a financial coach and a financial planner?
Tune in to find out!
In this episode, Sherry and Val walk through a live money coaching session with a listener named Tracy, who volunteered to have her whole financial picture reviewed on air.
Here's what gets covered:
Why following a budget is so much harder than making one, especially for ADHD brains

The "if there's money in the account, I have money" trap, and why it's so easy to fall into

How one big annual expense can throw off an otherwise solid system

What changes when bills and spending finally get separated

Tracy's honest reaction to hearing the truth about her own numbers

No lecture, no shame, just a real look at what's actually getting in the way, and what to try instead.
Learn more about Tracy:
Tracy is a professional woman living in the U.S. who was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, shortly after her son's own diagnosis. She's happily divorced (twice) and sharing her life these days with her true love, her dog, Bruno.
Connect with us:
Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford
Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
Val's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money
Sherry's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc
Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast
Sherry's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching

Ever build the "perfect" money system (or any other system or plan in your life), get three weeks in, and then completely abandon it?
You're not alone, and it's not a discipline problem. Sherry and Val dig into why trying to fix everything about your money all at once is the fastest way to burn out an ADHD brain, and why going slower and smaller actually gets you further, faster.
And check out this episode with more about account set ups that can help you: https://www.moneymindsetfc.com/mind-money-podcast/adhd-bank-accounts-setup

This episode covers:
Why "do it all now" thinking backfires, and how it shows up in money, fitness, and social media, not just budgeting

What separating a spending account from bills and savings can do for your stress levels

How to build small dopamine rewards into boring money tasks so they actually stick

Why celebrating tiny wins matters more than hitting the big number

Why comparing your money journey to a marathon, not a sprint, changes how you set goals

Quick heads up: they also recorded a full episode about a client story (hi, Tracy), but a technical hiccup, aka Sherry hit record without actually hitting record, means a modified version of that episode is coming your way next episode instead.
Connect with us:
Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford
Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
Val's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money
Sherry's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc
Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast
Sherry's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching

Ever kept a secret tally of what your partner owes you? Or have your partner agree to something and then not hold up their end of the agreement?
This week we're digging into a Reddit AITA post about a couple stuck in a slow-motion money standoff, and it's messier (and more relatable) than it sounds.
The original poster has been quietly tracking IOUs for over a year: Venmo requests that go unanswered, dinners he always ends up covering, and a running total that's crept past a thousand dollars. He wants to know if keeping that list makes him the asshole.
We dig into:
- Why "not the asshole" doesn't mean the relationship is actually fine
- The difference between tracking money and avoiding a real conversation
- What a shared "fun account" could solve that a Venmo request never will
- Why a cohabitation agreement is worth the awkward conversation, especially when only one of you owns the home
This one's a good gut check for anyone who's ever let a money frustration fester instead of naming it out loud.
Connect with us:
Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford
Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
Val's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money
Sherry's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc
Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast
Sherry's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching

Dating someone new and things are going well? Before it gets too far, there's one conversation you don't want to keep putting off: money.
In this episode, Sherry and Val talk about the financial red flags (and green flags) worth paying attention to when you're building a new relationship, whether you're a few dates in or already picturing a future together.
They get into:
- What actually counts as a financial deal breaker, and why you need to name yours before you're in too deep
- How to bring up money without it turning into an interrogation
- Why someone's money mindset can matter more than their credit card balance
- What it means when debt shows up in the conversation, and how to talk about it without shame
- How to build a shared money system that doesn't turn into an admin nightmare (especially with ADHD in the mix)
This one's for anyone who's ever wondered how soon is too soon to talk about money with someone new. Spoiler: probably earlier than you think.
Connect with us:
Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford
Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
Val's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money
Sherry's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc
Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast
Sherry's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching