When the Brain Needs a Defrag: ADHD, Money and Impulse Buys

Hosts Claire and Laura chat from an unexpectedly windy McDonald’s car park about how ADHD showed up for them this week — from sudden brain shutdowns and social overwhelm at a pizza party to the emotional highs and lows around money. They explore the two money modes many with ADHD experience: strict budgeting and sudden comfort spending, share real-life examples (apps like YNAB, secondhand wins on Vinted) and small practical strategies to reduce harm, like mindful small buys and distraction techniques. This episode is a no‑shame conversation about recognizing patterns, managing impulses, and finding realistic, compassionate ways to handle spending and overwhelm.