Mind + Money: A Podcast All About Money and ADHD

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

Why does putting your prices up or negotiating a higher salary feel so much scarier than it should?

On this episode of Mind + Money, we're joined by Kate Edwards, founder of Eight Percent Coaching, to dig into rejection sensitivity, pricing, and why so many ADHD entrepreneurs (and employees) leave real money on the table.
Here's what we get into:
Why the fear that shows up right before a price increase or a negotiation isn't really about the number at all
Kate's own 56% pay jump, and what she actually did to advocate for herself
Why women with ADHD are earning meaningfully less than neurotypical women, and what that gap adds up to over a lifetime
A simple business audit exercise that shows you exactly where your time and money are actually going
How to negotiate a job offer (or a client contract) without losing the deal
Learn more about Kate Edwards:
Website: Eight Percent Coaching (www.eightpercentcoaching.com)
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

Note that we'll be slowing down a bit for the summer and will be switching to bi-weekly episodes because, well, Summer!
Do you need a niche to run a successful business? The standard advice says yes, and it usually sounds like "pick a demographic." But what if that approach doesn't work for how your ADHD brain actually operates?

In this episode, Sherry and Val dig into what it really means to find your people as an ADHD entrepreneur. Spoiler: it has a lot less to do with age ranges and job titles and a lot more to do with values, energy, and shared interests.
They cover:
- Why demographic-based niching often falls flat for ADHD entrepreneurs
- What to look at instead when figuring out who your ideal client actually is
- How sharing your values openly (even the polarising ones) attracts the right clients and repels the wrong ones
- Why financial stability gives you the power to say no to clients who aren't a fit
- How your gut instinct is your biggest asset on discovery calls, and why ADHDers often second-guess it even when it's right
If you've been stuck trying to force your business into a niche box that doesn't feel right, this one's for you.
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