ADHD & Money | Budgeting Tips for Neurodivergent Families | Jules the Budget Nerd

Many ADHD and neurodivergent families struggle with budgeting, impulse spending, financial stress, and feelings of shame around money. In this conversation, Katie Connolly sits down with financial coach Jewlz the Budget Nerd (Julian Kohlbrand) to explore how ADHD impacts financial decision-making, parenting, self-care, and family wellbeing.

Jewlz shares her personal journey from over $107,000 in consumer debt to becoming debt-free, and explains how an ADHD diagnosis helped her understand the challenges behind impulse spending, organization, and financial overwhelm.

Together, Katie and Jewlz discuss practical budgeting strategies for neurodivergent families, how to reduce decision fatigue, create healthier money habits, teach children about finances, and let go of perfectionism.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by money management, struggled with impulse purchases, or wondered how ADHD affects your finances, this conversation is for you.

In this video you'll learn:
→ How ADHD affects budgeting and spending habits
→ Why impulse purchases happen and how to reduce them
→ Practical money management strategies for neurodivergent families
→ How to teach children healthy money habits
→ The connection between financial stress and nervous system regulation
→ Why perfectionism can sabotage budgeting success
→ How self-care supports better financial decisions
→ Simple ways to create a values-based spending plan

📌 Connect with Jewlz the Budget Nerd:
• Website: https://www.jewlzthebudgetnerd.com
• Podcast: https://www.jewlzthebudgetnerd.com/podcast

Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jules the Budget Nerd
01:06 From $107,000 Debt to Debt-Free Living
02:10 ADHD Diagnosis & Financial Challenges
03:45 Shame, Overwhelm & Neurodivergent Families
05:21 Mindful Spending & Breaking Impulse Purchases
08:02 Respond vs React: Better Money Decisions
09:22 Teaching Kids About Money & Budgeting
13:16 Letting Go of the Perfect Budget
16:28 ADHD, Self-Compassion & Acceptance
18:08 Exercise, Mental Health & Financial Wellness
19:25 Self-Care as a Financial Priority
20:59 Modeling Healthy Habits for Children
22:10 Where to Connect with Jules

🩵 About Katherine Connolly
Katherine (Katie) Connolly is a Neuroaffirming Somatic Clinical Counsellor, Craniosacral Therapist, and educator helping neurodivergent families better understand nervous system regulation, interoception, sensory processing, trauma, and emotional wellbeing.

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