029: Neurodivergent-Friendly Money & Budgeting Tips with Stephanie Berman

Do you have personal finance goals, but you’re not sure where to start? Does the idea of creating a budget feel overwhelming? Managing finances requires all of your executive function skills & special expertise, so we have a neurodivergent money coach joining us on the podcast today! I had so much fun talking with Stephanie Berman - she makes budgeting less intimidating, normalizes impulse spending, and shares realistic strategies you can start using today to feel more confident managing your money. About the guest Stephanie Berman: Stephanie is a money coach who equips fellow neurodivergents with skills needed to achieve financial freedom.  She specializes in budgeting basics and leading clients from overwhelm to “Oh! I get it!”  She draws wisdom from lessons learned the hard way, her journey from minimum wage to debt free living,  and her financial coach master training.  Recently diagnosed with ADHD & autism, she understands the neurodivergent tendencies toward overwhelm & impulsive buying.  Since she began her coaching career in 2018, her clients have paid off over a half million dollars in debt.  What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeADHD-friendly budgeting strategies that actually workHow to manage money without shame or overwhelmSimple ways to track spendingTools and tips for reducing impulse buyingHow to break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycleWhy traditional budgets fail—and what to do insteadHow to use YNAB (You Need a Budget) for neurodivergent brainsHow to get Step-by-step support for building realistic money habitsConnect with Stephanie Berman: Website & Free 7 Day ADHD Money Transformation Challenge: https://www.bermanbudgeting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bermanbudgeting/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourneurodivergentmoneycoach/About the host Sarah Lovell: Sarah is an executive function and ADHD coach who helps college students, professionals, and perfectionists get unstuck and take action in a way that works with their brains—not against them. With 11 years of experience and a background in social work, she combines practical tools with compassionate support so her clients can stop burning out, start making progress, and feel good doing it.Connect with Sarah Lovell: Sign up for the FREE ADHD Action Plan Private PodcastJoin the ADHD Coaching Membership: Stuck to StartedWebsite: Executive Functioning FirstInstagram: @executivefunctioningfirstMusic by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background