Regaining Control—Without Shame

Liberation of the ADHD Mind: S2 E16 Mini segment: Impulsive Spending In this episode of the Chatterbrain Mommy Podcast, I share personal experiences related to family celebrations and the challenges of managing finances as a parent, particularly in the context of ADHD. The conversation explores the emotional aspects of spending, the importance of setting budgets, and practical strategies for regaining control over finances without shame. I emphasize the need for community support and encourage listeners to forgive themselves for past financial mistakes while focusing on building a healthier relationship with money. Takeaways Celebrating family traditions can lead to unexpected expenses. Setting a budget often leads to overspending due to spontaneity. Building memories is more important than material gifts. Money visibility is key to financial empowerment. Creating a guilt-free spending budget helps manage impulsivity. Deleting shopping apps can reduce temptation. The 48-hour rule can help curb impulsive purchases. Forgiving past financial mistakes is essential for growth. Community support is vital for parents managing ADHD. You can design your own financial system that works for you. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 💬 Need personalized support? Book 1-on-1 sessions through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chatter Coaching ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and get tailored strategies that honor your life, your brain, and your motherhood journey. Overthinking everything? Brain in a blender? Constantly procrastinating daily? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brain Bloom Bootcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is your ADHD-friendly reset. 4 weeks. Zero fluff. All clarity. Tap in now — your calm’s been waiting. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brain Bloom Bootcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a self-paced course designed for busy brains who need calm, clarity, and confidence, not more chaos. If ADHD, overwhelm, or just plain life has your mind running laps, this 4-week series will give you the mindset tools, practical strategies, and support to start feeling grounded again. 👉 Tap the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ above to download today and start blooming where you’re planted. If you need to know how to focus holistically and get that energy that you long for, look no further. This ADHD friendly book is a must-have for making your mind work for you. Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Focus, Energize, and Thrive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ eBook now.