Mind + Money: A Podcast All About Money and ADHD

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...

Ever found yourself in the kitchen at 9pm, suddenly aware you have not eaten all day, and then felt that wave of shame wash over you? If feeding yourself feels weirdly hard, you are not broken and you are definitely not alone. This week we are joined by Amy Jones, a certified functional nutrition practitioner and ADHD life coach who was not diagnosed with ADHD until she was 45. She gets it, becaus...

How many bank accounts do you actually need? Where does money go once it hits your main account? And what even is a sinking fund? Should they be a part of your plan? In this episode, a financial coach and a financial planner stop talking theory and share their actual bank account setups. Sherry and Val walk through their full personal and business account structures, including the ones that are pr...

If you're Canadian and your phone and internet bill has been quietly creeping up for years, you're not imagining it. Most of us hit a point where we know we should deal with it and then... don't. This episode is about what happens when you finally get fed up enough to actually make the call. We cover: - What finally pushed Sherry to take action (and why loyalty to your provider might b...

Getting a pre-approval feels like a green light to sign on the dotted line. But the bank's math and the math of your actual life are two very different things. In this episode, Sherry and Val dig into one of the most common money traps out there: getting approved or pre-approved for a mortgage, car loan, or any big purchase and assuming that approval means you can actually afford it. Because t...

What if the thing that finally got your ADHD brain to follow through on your goals wasn't discipline or willpower, it was your own money on the line?!! In this episode, we get into a goal-setting hack that uses real financial stakes to create the urgency and motivation that ADHD brains actually run on. We break down how it works, how to structure it, and how to make it sustainable without turn...

Can you actually manifest more money? Yes, and, there's a catch. In this episode, Sherry and Val dig into one of the most misunderstood concepts in the personal finance space: manifestation. They believe in the woo woo. They also believe you need a plan. And they're here to tell you why one without the other just doesn't work. What you'll hear in this episode: Why belief alone won&...

You've got a beautiful budget. You downloaded all your transactions, colour-coded everything, and made a plan. And then what? It sits in a folder on your computer with the other 12 budget spreadsheets you've made over the years. There's a massive gap between making a budget and actually living by it. Sherry and Val break down what's missing and why most budgets fail the moment real...

Am I the asshole for wanting financial privacy? Sherry and Val break down this Reddit AITA story and explore the gray area between parental concern and financial control. Yes, technically you're an adult. But mom's probably coming from a place of wanting to help, even if it's rolling out in the worst possible way. We talk about why going through transactions line by line creates shame...

If you love what you do, how can you justify charging real money for it? If it feels easy to you, shouldn't it cost less? Nope, not at all! Sherry and Val break down why ADHD entrepreneurs, especially women, wildly undercharge for their services. We talk about the thought patterns that keep pricing low: "I love to do it so it feels weird to charge," "It feels easy to me so how c...

Some days you knock 12 things off your to-do list. The next day? You can barely get off the couch. ADHD gets called a superpower a lot, but that framing misses the whole other side of the coin. Sherry and Val talk about the polarising nature of the superpower narrative. Yes, there are areas where ADHD feels like a strength: hyper-focus as intensity, connecting dots others miss, wide awareness that...

You're getting the massage, taking the vacation, doing all the self care things. But underneath, you're still thinking about how this rest will help you do more for other people. That's mission first, and it's burning you out. Julie Barker joins Sherry to talk about the shift from mission first to joy first living. We explore why people in helping professions and those with ADHD often struggle wit...

Sherry lost her credit card two weeks ago. Is she worried? Not even a little, and she shares exactly why in this episode. This episode is about what happens when you're tuned out with your money, not from a place of shame, but from a place of how you can shift things a little to save you money and make your life easier. The costs of not looking at your statements can add up fast. From subscrip...

Some days you're on fire. You knock everything off your to-do list and half the things for tomorrow. The next day? Same list. Completely different energy. In this episode, Sherry and Val talk about the productivity cycles ADHD entrepreneurs experience and why working with your energy instead of against it changes everything. They cover what to do on the low energy days, how to stop raising the...

You put money in your RRSP because you hear that you you should, but don't fully understand how it impacts your taxes today and in the future. Is it even the best option for you and your future? In this episode, Sherry and Val break down why RRSPs may or may not be the best option for you. They talk about the traps people fall into, when RRSPs actually make sense, and the one thing you need to...

Your nervous system thinks an email is a bear chasing you. An email notification sends your brain into full worst-case scenario mode. Sound familiar? In this episode, Sherry and Val break down why ADHD brains catastrophize so easily and what actually helps when you're spiralling out of control. They share a counterintuitive technique that works to STOP the spiral, by helping you shift into sol...

Fifty lip glosses that will take 100 months to use up. Three bottles of ketchup in the fridge. A drawer full of hair products you bought because you were so excited for the hair transformation they were supposed to create, that never touch. Sound familiar? In this episode, Sherry and Val dive into why ADHD brains accumulate way more stuff than we'll ever actually use, and what to do about it....

If tax season makes you want to throw your laptop out the window, you are not alone. In this episode, Sherry and Val break down why ADHD entrepreneurs spiral every tax season, and what you can actually do RIGHT NOW to make next year completely different. They cover the systems that work , the mindset shifts that matter (yes, you can get excited about taxes), and why resisting tax prep might be blo...

Ever stood in front of a big financial decision and felt your brain completely short-circuit? You're not broken. That's just an ADHD brain doing what ADHD brains do. In this episode, Sherry and Val dig into why big financial decisions feel so overwhelming when you have ADHD, and what it looks like to make those decisions from a place of clarity instead of panic. They talk vehicles, furnace...

What you think and say about money matters more than you realize. In this episode, Sherry and Val dive into the connection between your money beliefs and your financial reality. From coffee spills to furnace bills, they explore how the Universe has taught Sherry a few lessons recently! They discuss the difference between wishing for wealth and actually building it, why your core beliefs about mone...

What really creates happiness when it comes to money? Val and Sherry tackle the age-old question with and their answers might surprise you! In this episode, they explore the relationship between income levels and life satisfaction, why some high earners still feel unhappy, and what happens when you don't have systems in place to manage your money. They dig into real client stories about inheri...

What if managing your money could feel boring instead of chaotic? In this milestone 100th episode, Sherry and Val share their top money management tips specifically designed for ADHD brains. They discuss why having all your money in one account is sabotaging your success, the power of automation, and how to break free from the restrict-then-binge cycle with credit cards. You'll learn about the...

Struggling to get started on tasks, even when you know they’re important for your business or life? In this episode of the Mind + Money Podcast, Sherry and Val dive into ADHD-friendly strategies to beat procrastination and make progress without burning out. From using yes lists and sticky notes to apps like TickTick, they break down practical ways to move from thinking about a task to actually tak...

Am I the asshole for leaving over money? We jump back into the Reddit rabbit hole and react to a post about a long term relationship falling apart under financial stress. What quickly becomes clear is that money is not the only issue. It is the catalyst exposing deeper problems like emotional labor, resentment, and power imbalance. We talk about why financial independence matters, why women are of...

This week on the Mind + Money Podcast , we’re talking websites, SEO, and how ADHD entrepreneurs can break free from perfectionism to help reach their ideal clients. Our guest, Seth Hoffman , founder of Known Creative , shares some of his experience building websites that are beautiful, functional, and conversion-focused. Seth is a Squarespace expert and StoryBrand Certified Guide, helping business...