Trauma doesn't just live in your brain—it lives in your budget. Inspired by The Body Keeps the Score, this piece explores how financial shutdown, burnout, and shame aren't just bad habits—they're somatic survival responses. Especially for neurodivergent adults with CPTSD, ADHD, or
TL;DR ADHD brains 🧠 often freeze when facing debt due to overwhelm, shame, or executive dysfunction. Body doubling—using a "Money Buddy" as an accountability partner—turns solo struggles into shared wins. How it works: A Money Buddy (cheerleader, co-struggler, etc.) creates gentle accountability, cutting through procrastination. Science-backed:
Read time: 6 minutes | Ideal for: ADHD, Autistic, & neurodivergent money-makers Walk-away wins: A 7-day rhythm, dopamine-safe tactics, burnout protocol, and downloadable planner pack Many of the articles, ok– most of the articles, here are as much for you as they are self-care for myself an the entire team at
ADHD isn’t just about distraction—it’s a full-body experience that affects how we live, spend, work, and stay well. The cost of not treating it seriously? Up to 13 years off your life. This is your ADHD health trifecta: physical, mental, and financial health. Understand how they connect,
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