Episode 8: That's another ADHD tax

ADHD Tax: The Hidden Cost No One Talks About Ever bought something… lost it… then bought it again? Or filled your fridge with “healthy food” only to throw it all out a week later? Welcome to ADHD tax. In this episode, Alisha and Rhiannon unpack the very real (and often expensive) ways ADHD shows up in everyday life — from impulse spending and forgotten bills to unused subscriptions, wasted groceries, and hobby graveyards. It’s funny. It’s painfully relatable. And it’s probably costing you more than you realise. 💡 What We Talk About What ADHD tax actually is (and why most people don’t realise they’re paying it) Buying things twice because you lost them Letting bills go unpaid → then paying fees or fines Wasting money on groceries you don’t cook Ordering takeaway when food is already at home Subscriptions you forgot to cancel The “I’ll be this person” hobby purchases Storage units, offices, and unused spaces Delivery convenience vs saving money Why autopay is both a saviour and a trap The cost of needing convenience to function Decision fatigue and avoidance behaviours 🔑 Key Takeaways ADHD tax isn’t about being “bad with money” — it’s about how your brain works. You often spend more to compensate for executive function challenges. Convenience (like delivery or pre-made food) isn’t laziness — it’s a support strategy. Avoidance (like not opening mail) can lead to bigger financial consequences. Subscriptions and systems only work if they match your behaviour — not your intentions. Awareness helps reduce shame… even if it doesn’t fix everything. 👩‍👧 Who This Episode Is For Women with ADHD (diagnosed or questioning) Mums feeling overwhelmed by life admin Anyone who impulse buys or forgets to cancel things Women trying to “get organised” but struggling People constantly starting systems… and abandoning them 💬 A Message From This Episode You’re not lazy. You’re not careless. You’re not “bad with money.” You’ve just been trying to survive in a system that wasn’t designed for your brain. And sometimes… that comes with a price tag. 📲 Follow & Connect Follow for more real, unfiltered conversations: @motherhoodunmaskedunfiltered 🎧 Subscribe Follow Motherhood: Unmasked & Unfiltered for: ADHD in women Real mum life Emotional regulation Overwhelm & identity Systems that actually work