029: Neurodivergent-Friendly Money & Budgeting Tips with Stephanie Berman
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Do you have personal finance goals, but you’re not sure where to start? Does the idea of creating a budget feel overwhelming? Managing finances requires all of your executive function skills & special expertise, so we have a neurodivergent money coach joining us on the podcast today!
I had so much fun talking with Stephanie Berman - she makes budgeting less intimidating, normalizes impulse spending, and shares realistic strategies you can start using today to feel more confident managing your money.
About the guest Stephanie Berman:
Stephanie is a money coach who equips fellow neurodivergents with skills needed to achieve financial freedom. She specializes in budgeting basics and leading clients from overwhelm to “Oh! I get it!” She draws wisdom from lessons learned the hard way, her journey from minimum wage to debt free living, and her financial coach master training. Recently diagnosed with ADHD & autism, she understands the neurodivergent tendencies toward overwhelm & impulsive buying. Since she began her coaching career in 2018, her clients have paid off over a half million dollars in debt.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- ADHD-friendly budgeting strategies that actually work
- How to manage money without shame or overwhelm
- Simple ways to track spending
- Tools and tips for reducing impulse buying
- How to break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle
- Why traditional budgets fail—and what to do instead
- How to use YNAB (You Need a Budget) for neurodivergent brains
- How to get Step-by-step support for building realistic money habits
Connect with Stephanie Berman:
- Website & Free 7 Day ADHD Money Transformation Challenge: https://www.bermanbudgeting.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bermanbudgeting/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourneurodivergentmoneycoach/
About the host Sarah Lovell:
Sarah is an executive function and ADHD coach who helps college students, professionals, and perfectionists get unstuck and take action in a way that works with their brains—not against them. With 11 years of experience and a background in social work, she combines practical tools with compassionate support so her clients can stop burning out, start making progress, and feel good doing it.
Connect with Sarah Lovell:
- Website: Executive Functioning First
- Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst
- Free training: Creating a Formula to Overcome Procrastination and Get Unstuck
- Join the ADHD Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started
Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background
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