{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65b019e4994e430016aee94a/690bb741b27ff20ceb31b86e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Growing Up (Financially): A Neurodivergent Guide to Money, Growth & Stability","description":"<p><strong>In this episode of <em>The Neurodivergent Experience</em>, Jordan James and Simon Scott dive into the complicated relationship between money and neurodivergent brains— from impulsive spending and overdrafts to financial fear and learning to save later in life.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>They share their own journey with overdrafts, dopamine-driven purchases, budgeting avoidance, and learning financial responsibility later in life — and how neurodivergent brains approach money differently from neurotypical ones. </p><p><br></p><p>Together, they discuss:</p><ul><li>How autism and ADHD affect spending, saving, and financial regulation</li><li>The truth about the “ADHD tax” and impulsive spending for dopamine</li><li>How demand avoidance and executive dysfunction make bills feel impossible</li><li>Why financial shame is common for neurodivergent adults</li><li>How to build sustainable savings systems that actually work for autistic and ADHD minds</li><li>Learning to plan, budget, and build security without losing joy</li><li>The emotional link between money, control, and safety</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is a real, unfiltered conversation about growing up, getting organised, and finally learning how to make money work <em>for</em> you instead of against you. Whether you’re deep in overdraft or learning to save for the first time, this episode offers empathy, laughter, and practical insight into financial life with a neurodivergent brain.</p><p><br></p><p>Our Sponsors:</p><p>🧠 <a href=\"https://www.rtndiagnostics.com/right-to-choose\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">RTN Diagnostics - Right to Choose – Autism &amp; ADHD Assessments (UK)</a></p><p>🧘‍♀️ <em>Ashley Bentley – Integrative Coaching, Breathwork &amp; Hypnotherapy</em></p><ul><li>→ <a href=\"https://bit.ly/ashleynde\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/ashleynde</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>🔗 Stay Connected</p><ul><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https://instagram.com/theneurodivergentexperiencepod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@theneurodivergentexperiencepod</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/theneurodivergentexperience\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Neurodivergent Experience</a> &amp; <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/JoeJamesNeurodiversityawareness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jordan's Facebook page</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://youtube.com/@TheNeurodivergentExperience\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@TheNeurodivergentExperience</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@neurodivergentexperience\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@neurodivergentexperience</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>❤️ Support the Show</p><p>If this episode resonated with you:</p><p>✅ Follow or Subscribe to <em>The Neurodivergent Experience</em></p><p>⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify</p><p>🔔 Turn on notifications for new weekly episodes</p>","author_name":"Jordan James and Simon Scott"}