EP 61: The ADHD Tax - How Neurodivergence Affects Finances, Debt, and Mental Health with Natasha Barber

If you have ADHD, you’re not “bad with money.”You may be paying what Natasha Barber calls the ADHD Tax — an average of $583 per month in late fees, overdrafts, duplicate subscriptions, impulsive spending, and avoidance cycles.But this episode goes deeper than budgeting.We talk about:• Why 73% of neurodivergent adults avoid their finances• Why people with ADHD are more likely to default by age 40• Why financial stress reframes this as a public health issue• Why “just get obsessed with it” misses the point• Why it’s not about hate — it’s about ability• How VC systems create executive function barriers• Why RSD doesn’t disappear — you just speed up the turnaroundThis is a conversation about money, yes.But it’s also about sovereignty, systems, leadership, and breaking generational cycles.If you’ve ever covered your bank balance with your hand while opening your banking app…This one is for you.Follow AvyHD so you don’t miss future episodes.And if you want to learn more about Natasha and Pistachio Pay — or join the waitlist — check the show notes for her links.Website: https://pistachiopay.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-barber-pistachio-payImpossible things are possible.