How Money Sparks Shutdown in ADHD Brains

Season #5 Episode #6

 If you’ve ever looked at your bank balance and felt shame, panic, or dread, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this eye-opening episode, ADHD & Money Coach Zarina unpacks why money feels so heavy for ADHD brains, especially during high-stress times like January.

💥 You'll learn:

Why money triggers impulsivity, shutdown, and avoidance in ADHDers

How emotional memory, shame, and executive dysfunction collide with your finances

The hidden stories your brain tells you about money—and how to rewrite them

Practical, body-based steps to regulate before making money decisions

A new way to think about ADHD and money that empowers, not shames

👉 Download the FREE ADHD + Money Quiz here: https://www.zarinaboily.com/adhd-money-quiz

🎧 Highlights & Takeaways:

ADHDers don’t suck at money—they’re overwhelmed by a system overload

"Mistakes don’t feel like mistakes. They feel like proof."

Use money as a lever to tackle deeper ADHD challenges

Replace self-blame with curiosity to change your relationship with money

Learn how to shift from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What’s being triggered?”

Download the free ADHD & Money quiz: 

https://www.zarinaboily.com/adhd-money-quiz

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