VOICENOTES FROM THE EDGE: Emo, The Robot Dog. Impulsive Spending And Shame With ADHD

We share a listener confession about a £400 AI robot called Emo, the rush of impulse buying around the holidays, and the slow slide into shame when the box stays hidden under a cupboard. We sit with the humor and the sting, and map gentler ways to unhook from targeted ads, hyperfocus, and regret.• how hyperfocus and novelty feed impulsive buys• the shift from excitement to shame after delayed gratification• using kids and gifts to justify personal wants• the real cost of secrecy and money stress• algorithms, micro-targeting and ADHD vulnerability• practical speed bumps for big purchases• options for unboxing, enjoying, or reselling with support• building kinder systems: dopamine budgets and deadlinesSend us a voice note on 07308-450-037Support 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