Are you struggling with overspending and feeling trapped in a cycle of debt due to stress and anxiety? This episode of Neurodivergent Money Management delves deep into why becoming debt-free is not just a financial goal but a journey through your nervous system. Host Esther Bangura, a financial coach specializing in neurodivergent adults, shares her personal experience with overcoming overspending and managing money anxiety through approaches tailored for brains that think differently.

Learn how to interrupt stress spending, build a budget that fits your unique needs, and reframe your relationship with money to finally achieve financial freedom without shame or overwhelm. Whether you're battling executive dysfunction, burnout, or emotional spending, this conversation offers practical insights to help you regain control over your finances and find calm in the chaos.

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Are you struggling to manage debt or relying on credit to get by on a low income? In this episode, we dive deep into how the nervous system response influences our relationship with debt and financial stress. If opening bills or managing payments triggers anxiety and overwhelm, you're not alone.

Neurodivergent Money Management helps you understand the intersection of low income, credit reliance, and emotional regulation. Hosted by Esther Bangura, a financial coach specializing in neurodivergent adults, this episode explores practical strategies to cope with debt without shame and build healthier financial habits using systems that work with your brain.

Join Esther as she shares her journey from stress and overspending to becoming debt-free by managing anxiety around money and creating adaptable budgeting routines. If you're ready to reduce financial stress and take control of your money—even on a tight budget—this episode provides the insights and support you need.

Apply for 1:1 Neurodivergent and Money Coaching and tailor your finances to your unique brain and life circumstances. Your brain works differently. Your money can too.

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Struggling with pricing your services or managing business finances as a neurodivergent entrepreneur? In this transformative episode, host Esther interviews Krystle McGilvery, a Chartered Accountant, behavioral finance expert, and neurodivergent money coach, to explore how ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurodivergent traits influence confidence, pricing strategies, and money management in business.

Discover why 70% of Krystle's clients are neurodivergent business owners and learn practical methods for overcoming pricing anxiety, building financial systems that accommodate neurodivergent brains, and transforming scarcity mindset into robust financial confidence. This episode dives deep into the psychological and systemic barriers faced by neurodivergent entrepreneurs and offers strategies to break through them.

You'll learn about the unique money psychology related to neurodivergence, practical business finance tactics tailored to neurodivergent entrepreneurs, and confidence-building approaches for self-advocacy and sustainable financial success. Whether you struggle with pricing your services, managing money systems, or overcoming imposter syndrome, this episode provides valuable insights to empower your neurodivergent business journey.

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Connect with Krystle McGilvery

• Website: https://www.neurofinanceos.com/
• Personal Website: https://www.krystlemcgilvery.com/
• LinkedIn: Krystle McGilvery
• Instagram: @krystle_mcgilvery

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This episode dives into the increasing diagnoses of adult ADHD and why the rise reflects real recognition rather than a passing trend. Esther Bangura, a financial coach for neurodivergent adults, shares her lived experience and professional insights into why many adults, especially women, are only now being diagnosed with ADHD. Topics include the systematic underdiagnosis of women, the role of masking behaviours that hide symptoms for years, and how life changes such as parenthood and menopause can reveal underlying challenges.

Listeners will learn about the emotional and financial hurdles adults face when seeking an ADHD diagnosis, the importance of accessible language for neurodivergent experiences, and how therapists and coaches are adapting their approaches. The episode also highlights common struggles like money management and executive dysfunction, explaining why coaching and tailored support are crucial for neurodivergent individuals.

Esther's expertise and personal journey offer validation and practical advice for anyone questioning their own neurodivergence or navigating adult ADHD for the first time. Tune in for an in-depth conversation about adult ADHD, late diagnosis, and finding effective strategies to thrive.

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January is often filled with pressure to set goals, make resolutions, and embrace a “fresh start.” But for neurodivergent adults, this time of year can feel overwhelming, discouraging, or even shame-inducing. In this episode, Esther shares why January needs to work differently for neurodivergent brains, and how you can approach the new year with more compassion, clarity, and self-understanding.

Highlights

• Why the “fresh start” energy of January can trigger shame and overwhelm for neurodivergent people
• The difference between motivation and orientation—and why orientation is essential before taking action
• How societal expectations around January are built on neurotypical assumptions
• Practical ways to create safety and clarity for your brain at the start of the year
• Gentle approaches to money and planning that honor your unique needs

Why You Should Listen

• You feel behind or resistant to the pressure of New Year’s resolutions
• You’re neurodivergent (ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, etc.) or support someone who is
• You want to understand why January feels hard—and how to make it easier
• You’re looking for a compassionate, shame-free approach to personal growth and money

What You Will Learn

• The science behind why urgency and pressure can dysregulate neurodivergent nervous systems
• How to use orientation (reflection and understanding) as a foundation for change
• Why it’s okay to slow down, observe, and settle before making big plans
• Tips for approaching money and budgeting in a way that feels safe and sustainable

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In this episode of Neurodivergent Money Management, host Esther Bangura speaks directly to high-earning neurodivergent adults who still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stressed about money despite earning a good income. Esther unpacks why traditional money advice often fails neurodivergent brains, explores the emotional and cognitive challenges behind money stress, and offers practical, shame-free steps to help you find calm and clarity with your finances.

Highlights

• Why earning more doesn’t automatically reduce money stress for neurodivergent adults
• Survey insights: 77% struggle with financial planning, 68% experience avoidance, and 61% feel out of control despite earning enough
• The three main reasons money stress persists are increased cognitive load, emotional weight of money, and systems that don’t fit neurodivergent needs
• Practical strategies: automating one payment, creating a “money home” for documents, and practicing neutral awareness
• A compassionate reframe: you are not broken—your brain just works differently

Invitation to Esther’s workshop for high earners who want to build money systems that actually work for their brain.

Why You Should Listen & What You’ll Get Out of It

If you’re a high earner who still feels tense, disorganised, or overwhelmed by money, this episode will help you understand that you’re not alone—and you’re not failing. You’ll learn:

• The real reasons behind persistent money stress (it’s not about willpower or discipline)
• How to start building supportive, neurodivergent-friendly money systems
• Simple, actionable steps to reduce overwhelm and regain a sense of control
• How to shift from self-blame to self-compassion in your financial journey

Tune in for validation, practical advice, and a path toward calmer, more confident money management—no matter how much you earn.

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👉 Join the waitlist for 1:1 coaching at estherbangura.com/waitlist Be the first to know when spaces open and get early access to tools that help you feel calmer and more in control of your money.

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In this episode of Neurodivergent Money Management, host Esther Bangura dives deep into the unique financial challenges faced by neurodivergent adults. Whether you’re a high earner who still feels anxious about money or someone in crisis mode avoiding money admin, this episode is for you. Esther shares insights from her recent survey and debunks common myths about neurodivergent money struggles. Esther explores why traditional money management systems often fail neurodivergent adults, even those who are outwardly successful. She discusses the emotional side of money, the importance of reflection over shame, and how understanding your brain can be the key to financial freedom. The episode also introduces a live workshop, "Money Without the Overwhelm: A Neurodivergent Reset," focused on gentle reflection, practical strategies, and building habits that stick.

Highlights

• The myth that neurodivergent adults struggle with money due to carelessness or low income is debunked.
• Many high-earning neurodivergent individuals still feel anxious, disorganized, or out of control with money.
• The real issue is not mindset or discipline, but using systems not designed for neurodivergent brains.
• Reflection, not shame, is the key to understanding and changing money behaviours.
• Introduction of a live workshop to help neurodivergent adults reset their financial habits for the new year.

Why You Should Listen & What You’ll Get

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by money, struggled to follow through on financial plans, or felt shame about your financial habits, this episode will help you feel seen and supported. You’ll learn why your struggles aren’t your fault, discover the power of reflection, and get practical steps to start the new year with less overwhelm and more clarity. Plus, you’ll hear about a supportive workshop designed specifically for neurodivergent adults.

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If today’s episode resonated with you and you’re ready for personalised, shame-free financial support designed for ADHD, dyslexic, and dyspraxic adults…

Ready to build money habits that work with your brain? Join Esther’s coaching waitlist at estherbangura.com/waitlist and register for the "Money Without the Overwhelm: Neurodivergent Reset" workshop at estherbangura.com/neurodivergentmoneyreset.

If you found this episode helpful, please leave a review and share it with a friend who deserves shame-free support!

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Struggling to make your income feel “enough”? This episode unpacks the 7 key reasons why neurodivergent adults; especially those with ADHD—often feel stuck in a cycle of never having enough money, no matter how much they earn. We break down the impact of executive function, the “dopamine economy,” and the infamous ADHD tax on your budget and savings.

Highlights

• The 7 real reasons your income never feels sufficient
• How executive function challenges affect budgeting and saving
• What the “dopamine economy” means for your spending habits
• Practical strategies to avoid the ADHD tax and build financial security

Why Listen If you’re tired of feeling behind financially, this episode offers actionable tips and mindset shifts tailored for neurodivergent adults. Learn how to budget, save, and outsmart the traps that keep your income from working for you.

Links and resources

📑 Free Neurodivergents and Money Report 2025: Download Managing Money with a Neurodivergent Brain — UK Research 2025

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