Subscription Archaeology: ADHD And Digital Payments

Ever felt that sinking feeling when you realize money's vanishing from your account every month for services you don't even use? You're not alone.In this eye-opening conversation, Claire has reluctantly been tasked by Gen to investigate her subscriptions NOW, not tomorrow. This ends up in a financial awakening that reveals she's spending well over £125 monthly on completely unused subscriptions. From educational apps that proved too basic (but kept charging anyway) to streaming services signed up for single shows, the financial drain is both shocking and relatable.The subscription trap takes many forms. Claire discovers she's been paying for Audible despite no longer listening to audiobooks, funding a stranger's Spotify account after her device was stolen, and even continuing to pay for internet service at the house she moved out of eight months ago. The most egregious offenders include App Nibble charging her twice monthly (£40), two simultaneous Spotify accounts (£16.99 and £11.99), and a VPN service (£11.99) that's actively causing problems by randomly connecting.What makes this conversation so valuable is its honesty about the psychological barriers to cancellation. Claire describes the exhaustion of trying to navigate intentionally complicated cancellation processes, forgotten passwords for old accounts, and the way ADHD can make financial management particularly challenging. The episode offers practical solutions, including using AI assistants as accessibility tools and attempting to reclaim money for services unused due to disability or illness.Ready to stop the subscription drain on your finances? This episode might just inspire you to take a hard look at your own bank statements – and reclaim hundreds in wasted subscription fees. What forgotten services might be silently depleting your bank account right now?Support the showFurther TW: This podcast references at times: alcohol abuse, depression, mood disorders, medical emergency, miscarriage, traffic accidents, grief and loss, teen pregnancy, anxiety, abuse, PDA, low self esteem, and anti-depressant medications, disordered eating, hoarding...All music written and produced by Ash Doc Horror Lerczak.Artwork by GenFor more information about us, our podcast and our ADHD MUMS community, visit OUR WEBSITE. To make a small donation towards our podcasting expenses, visit our BUY ME A COFFEE we are eternally gratefulllllll!!!PLEASE like and subscribe, and if you enjoyed the show, leave us a review. Let's get ADHD MUMS up the pod charts and raise awareness when we all need it most! See you next Wednesday! xxx