029: Neurodivergent-Friendly Money & Budgeting Tips With Stephanie Berman From Stuck To Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching To Take Action podcast

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:

Sign up for the FREE ADHD Action Plan Private Podcast
Join the ADHD Coaching Membership: Stuck to Started
Website: Executive Functioning First
Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

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