EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 8 MIN
ADHD Impulse Spending: "Oops, I Bought a Kayak!"
from A Solo Person's Guide to ADHD · host Christine
Ever opened a package and thought, “Wait… when did I order this?” If so, you’re in the right place.In this episode of A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHD, I’m talking all things impulse spending:Why ADHD brains are wired for “add to cart”How solo living makes it easier (no one there to say, “Another planner? Really?”)The most common ADHD impulse buys—Amazon rabbit holes, subscription creep, and emotional spendingSimple hacks to pause before your wallet taps outYou’ll also hear some personal stories (like my three-microphone saga), plus strategies to get that dopamine hit without draining your bank account.💡 Quick stats you’ll learn today:58% of adults with ADHD say impulse spending makes money harderThe average ADHD brain loses about $2,000 a year to impulse buysCompulsive buying hits up to 21% of ADHD adults (vs. 6% in the general population)👉 Next up: Episode 11 on tackling debt (because sometimes our impulse buys live on our credit cards long after delivery day).✨ Share your funniest impulse buy with me—I’d love to hear it!📍 Resources & Coaching: TwoCatsCoaching.comLooking for freebies? Click here
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Ever opened a package and thought, “Wait… when did I order this?” If so, you’re in the right place. In this episode of A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHD, I’m talking all things impulse spending: Why ADHD brains are wired for “add to cart”How solo living makes it easier (no one there to say, “Another planner? Really?”)The most common ADHD impulse buys—Amazon rabbit holes, subscription creep, and emotional spendingSimple hacks to pause before your wallet taps outYou’ll also hear some personal stori...
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