EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 11 MIN
ADHD and Catastrophizing: How to Stop Your Brain from Spiraling Out of Control (Ep 106)
from Mind + Money: A Podcast All About Money and ADHD · host Sherry + Val
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 solution mode instead of staying stuck in panic.If you've ever felt your brain racing through a hundred terrible scenarios before you even know what the actual problem is, this episode will give you practical strategies to interrupt the spiral and create calm.Connect with us:Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratfordBook a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393Val's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.moneySherry's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfcPodcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcastSherry's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching
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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 solution mode instead of staying stuck in panic.If you've ever felt your brain racing through a hundred terrible scenarios before you even know what the actual problem is, this episode will give you practical strategies to interrupt the spiral and create calm.Connect with us:Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratfordBook a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393Val's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.moneySherry's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfcPodcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcastSherry's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching
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