EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 31 MIN
How to Handle Finances When You Have ADHD with Julian Kohlbrand | Ep. 164
from Autistic and ADHD Kids Parenting Strategies: Every Brain is Different · host Samantha Foote
Connect with Samantha: https://everybrainisdifferent.com/ Join the Neurodivergent Parenting Community: https://www.everybrainisdifferent.com/membership Samantha and Lauren interview Julianne Kohlbrand, an ADHD financial coach who became debt-free after $107,000 in consumer debt and a later-in-life ADHD diagnosis at 42, and now helps neurodivergent families simplify money management. Julianne shares how motherhood intensified overwhelm and led to her diagnosis, and explains that neurodivergent people often need different, less perfection-driven approaches than strict dollar-by-dollar budgets. Key strategies include giving yourself grace, automating bills, weekly calendar check-ins, reducing tempting triggers (like removing budget apps), using visuals and a “would you rather” gamified decision tool, and adding accountability partners while avoiding shame through agreed budgets and separate “fun money” line items for each spouse. They discuss impulse spending, the 24-hour cart rule, a separate email for bills, and ways to teach kids about money through open conversation, goal-setting, savings accounts, and age-based paid home tasks. 00:00 Meet Julianne Kohlbrand 01:04 Late ADHD Diagnosis Story 02:42 Money Shame and Coaching Fail 04:35 ADHD Friendly Money Systems 07:16 Gamify Spending Decisions 07:54 Accountability Without Shame 09:41 Fun Money and Boundaries 12:20 Impulse Control Tricks 15:28 Teaching Kids Money Habits 18:39 Allowance And Budgeting 19:42 Kids Savings Account Setup 20:18 Home Tasks For Pay 22:17 Earning Extra Money Struggles 23:56 Grace And Small Systems 25:16 Resources And Where To Find 27:14 Fun And Farewell 28:06 Post Show Highlights 29:44 Lego Dopamine Spending 31:13 Play Money Chore System 32:18 Final Wrap And Comments Connect with Julian:https://debtrebelpodcast.com/https://www.instagram.com/jewlzthebudgetnerdhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/juliankohlbrand/ Connect with Samantha Foote!Website: https://everybrainisdifferent.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybrainisdifferentYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everybrainisdifferent
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Samantha and Lauren interview Julianne Kohlbrand, an ADHD financial coach who became debt-free after $107,000 in consumer debt and a later-in-life ADHD diagnosis at 42, and now helps neurodivergent families simplify money management. Julianne shares how motherhood intensified overwhelm and led to her diagnosis, and explains that neurodivergent people often need different, less perfection-driven approaches than strict dollar-by-dollar budgets. Key strategies include giving yourself grace, automating bills, weekly calendar check-ins, reducing tempting triggers (like removing budget apps), using visuals and a “would you rather” gamified decision tool, and adding accountability partners while avoiding shame through agreed budgets and separate “fun money” line items for each spouse. They discuss impulse spending, the 24-hour cart rule, a separate email for bills, and ways to teach kids about money through open conversation, goal-setting, savings accounts, and age-based paid home tasks.
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