Ep 37: Neurodiversity, Teens & Financial Skills for Life; From Home to the Workplace

In **Part 2** we continue the conversation with Áine, focusingon the emotional side of money, the impact of losing work identity, and how the **Work & Access Scheme** can fund workplace assessments and neuro‑inclusion training. ✅ What you’ll learn* When work identity falls away, financial stress spikes –recognise the emotional cues.  * Low self‑esteem often triggers impulse‑spending as a short‑term mood‑boost.  * “Pause‑before‑spend” rules, budget alerts and automatedspending caps break the impulse loop.  * Neuro‑divergent brain wiring (ADHD, dyspraxia, autism) canamplify spending triggers, tailored OT strategies help.  * The **Work & Access Scheme** (launched July 2024) provides up to **€20 000** for employer‑funded neuro‑inclusion training and OT workplace assessments – any size business can apply.   🕒 Chapter markers19:04 – Personal story: loss of work identity & financial fallout  20:30 – Why low self‑esteem fuels emotional spending  22:45 – The vicious cycle: anxiety → impulse buying →financial stress  25:10 – Neuro‑divergent wiring & spending triggers(ADHD, dyspraxia, autism)  28:00 – Practical coping tools (budget alerts, “pause”rules, apps)  30:40 – Overview of the Work & Access Scheme (launchJuly 2024)  31:55 – Funding details: up to €20 k for neuro‑inclusion training & assessments  34:20 – Employee → OT assessment → reasonable accommodations → funding flow  36:45 – Áine’s coaching for professionals, self‑employed& SMB owners  38:30 – Embedding financial literacy in everyday life &early‑year interventions  40:00 – How to contact Áine  💬 Connect with Áine  • Áine’s website: https://www.radianceconsultinghub.com  • Coaching & assessment contact page: https://www.radianceconsultinghub.com/contact 🔔 Subscribe for more Master My Balance episodes:  ▶️https://www.youtube.com/channel/mastermybalance 👍 If the strategies helped you, give this video a LIKE, SHARE it with anyone who could benefit, and let us know in the comments which tool you’ll try first!#FinancialWellBeing #WorkAccessScheme #NeuroInclusion #MasterMyBalance #OT #Financialliteracy