Phenomenally ADHD: Manage Money The ADHD Way

You’re successful in areas of your life that require far more complicated decisions than paying a bill or checking an account balance. So why can money be the thing you just… can’t make yourself deal with? If you have ADHD, knowing what to do with money and being able to start doing it are not necessarily the same thing. And that distinction matters. In this episode, we’re looking beneath the usual “I just need to be more disciplined” explanation and exploring what may actually be happening when you repeatedly struggle to start financial tasks you know are important. You’ll hear why something as seemingly straightforward as “manage my money” can create so much friction: too many decisions, no obvious starting point, working-memory demands, delayed rewards, boredom, overwhelm, and the emotions money itself can carry. I’ll also share what I personally do on days when my capacity seems to have taken a vacation—and why asking yourself for the three tiniest things you can start and finish may be more useful than trying to force your brain into a task it currently experiences as enormous. In this bonus episode, you’ll learn: • Why knowing what to do doesn’t automatically make starting easier • Why importance and motivation don’t tell the whole story • Four common reasons an ADHD brain can struggle to initiate a task • Why money management contains far more invisible steps than it appears to • How decision fatigue and working-memory overload can show up with finances • Why fear, guilt, frustration, and overwhelm can make ordinary financial tasks feel loaded • What happens when your physical, emotional, or mental capacity is depleted • How the “three tiniest things” approach can help reduce the activation threshold One idea to take with you You may not always need to make yourself try harder. Sometimes you need to make the starting point smaller. As I say in this episode: “Starting becomes easier for your brain when the starting threshold is reduced.” If you know what you want to change with your money but repeatedly struggle to get started or follow through, my Breakthrough Consultation is designed to help identify the ADHD money challenge creating the most friction and turn one financial goal into a personalized strategy and action plan. 👩‍💻 Breakthrough consultation with Zarina Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Quiz 💸 Join the Money Investigation Interest List Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance

You’re already juggling work, family, schedules, lunches, activities, and a million little decisions—then back-to-school hits and somehow the spending starts adding up faster than expected. If you have ADHD, that may not be a coincidence. Back-to-school can amplify the exact challenges that already make money harder to manage: time blindness, decision overload, last-minute urgency, planning friction, and the pressure to make everything work. And sometimes, overspending isn’t really about impulsiveness. It’s about your brain trying to make life easier. In this episode, I’m breaking down why back-to-school can become especially expensive when you have ADHD—and what you can do to reduce the stress, decisions, and friction that can quietly push your spending higher. You’ll learn: • How back-to-school adds dozens of small decisions that can overload your ADHD brain • Why spending can become a way to reduce friction when you’re stressed • How time blindness can make planning and saving ahead harder • Why traditional advice like “start early” or “compare prices” don't work • How creating defaults helps reduce your mental load • A simple way to make future time more visible • How to start putting money aside AND get a dopamine hit One of the most important questions in this episode is: What problem was I trying to make easier when I decided to buy this? Because when you understand what your ADHD brain was trying to solve, you can start changing the pattern without simply telling yourself to “spend less.” If back-to-school has you feeling overwhelmed, behind, or surprised by how much you’re spending, this episode will help you understand what may actually be happening underneath it. Tell me in the comments: What back-to-school decision drains your brain the fastest—meals, schedules, school supplies, activities, or something else? Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Quiz 💸 Join the Money Investigation Interest List Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 👩‍💻 Breakthrough consultation with Zarina 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance We love hearing from our listeners! Share your own stories, strategies, or questions. Your insights could be featured in a future episode! New episodes drop every other Sunday. Make sure you hit follow to stay in the loop. If you enjoyed this episode and want to help spread the word, here’s a couple of things you can do: Share this podcast with another ADHDer who needs to create a new scenario and change how they view ADHD Leave a comment and a 5-star review to help other Women with ADHD find the podcast so they too, can tap into their brilliance more 🙂.

ADHD women are smart. They've built careers, show up, and deliver. But for many of them, money is the ball that keeps dropping. Why is that? If you've ever wondered why you can manage a career, a family, a household, and countless responsibilities, yet still struggle to submit an insurance claim, check your bank account, or stay on top of your finances, hit play! In this episode, Zarina introduces a powerful concept she calls The Interest Gap — the space between knowing finances are important and having enough interest, motivation, and dopamine to engage with them consistently. Maybe you've automated your bills but still avoid checking your bank account. Maybe impulsive spending keeps derailing your goals, or financial tasks that should take only a few minutes feel overwhelming. If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Zarina shares her personal journey from debt, financial anxiety, and avoidance to building a healthy relationship with money. You'll learn how ADHD affects attention, motivation, and money management—and how creativity can become your greatest financial superpower. In This Episode: ✔ What the Interest Gap is ✔ Why ADHD brains struggle with money ✔ The connection between dopamine and spending ✔ How attention creates better financial decisions ✔ Simple strategies to reduce money chaos ✔ How to stop impulsive spending without relying on willpower ✔ Why creativity is your secret financial advantage Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Quiz 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance We love hearing from our listeners! Share your own stories, strategies, or questions. Your insights could be featured in a future episode! New episodes drop every other Sunday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified and be in the loop. Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review and share it with someone you love 🙂. It helps spread the message to other ADHDers who need to hear it and creates a new scenario for how we view ADHD.

Are you a Gen-X woman who received a late diagnosis and are just beginning to see the impact it had on your life? What about your professional life and career which ultimately, reflects on your financial situation due to how ADHD challenges hinder the ability to manage money? Job hopping to avoid boredom Missed opportunities like promotions or career advancement Burnout from trying to meet expectations and demands Unemployment or underemployment There’s a lot to advocate for with ADHD and even more so when it comes to women and, to a certain extent, gen-x women who fall short as they approach retirement and face many financial struggles. Impulsive spending due to the difficulty of delaying gratification Lack of sufficient retirement savings because of irregular contributions Carrying debt, including credit card balances, mortgages, or personal loans into retirement. Despite the beliefs, baggage and habits you carry about money, lack of interest is probably what’s at the top of the list when you live with ADHD. This episode covers many aspects to help you become knowledgeable about ADHD, the way it shows up in women and what changes when you start paying attention to your money and finances, so you can see what gets in the way and see a beacon of hope pointing toward a brighter future as you enter your third act. Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Quiz 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance We love hearing from our listeners! Share your own stories, strategies, or questions. Your insights could be featured in a future episode! New episodes drop every other Sunday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified and be in the loop. Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review and share it with someone you love 🙂. It helps spread the message to other ADHDers who need to hear it and creates a new scenario for how we view ADHD.

There’s a kind of resistance that shows up around money — and it makes no sense. You’re decisive everywhere else. You handle pressure. You solve complex problems. But with money? You stall. In this episode, Zarina reveals the deeper emotional drivers behind financial resistance in ADHDers — and guides you through a powerful tapping exercise to reduce stress instantly. What You’ll Learn: Why resistance isn’t about discipline How childhood labels shape financial confidence The subconscious money beliefs you inherited Why ADHD amplifies money stress How to calm your nervous system around finances Why money work creates a ripple effect in your life Key Takeaway: You don’t have a money problem. You have a resistance pattern — and it can be softened. 👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Quiz 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching 💥 Book your Brilliance Call Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance I'd love for you to help spread the word by following and sharing this podcast with another ADHDer or someone you love so they can tap into their brilliance 🙂. Leaving a comment and a 5⭐️ review are also helpful ways for Phenomenally ADHD to reach more brilliant brains like yours 🤙.

What if money isn’t the problem… staying connected to it is? If you have ADHD, financial chaos isn’t about laziness or lack of intelligence. It’s about executive function friction. In this episode, Zarina shares the exact 3-step monthly reset she uses to prevent financial overwhelm — without rigid budgeting or tracking every expense daily. ✨ What You’ll Learn: Why traditional budgeting fails ADHD brains The power of visual money systems How to reduce impulsive spending without restriction Why ADHD money management is cyclical, not linear How your money archetype creates friction The reset points your brain actually needs 💡 Key Takeaways: ADHD needs reliable reset points, not perfect consistency. Visibility reduces anxiety. Money awareness ≠ judgment. Decision fatigue fuels impulsivity. Closing the mental loop creates clarity. This episode is your permission to stop forcing yourself into systems that don’t fit — and start building one that does. 👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Quiz 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching 💥 Book your Brilliance Call Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance I'd love for you to help spread the word by following and sharing this podcast with another ADHDer or someone you love so they can tap into their brilliance 🙂. Leaving a comment and a 5⭐️ review are also helpful ways for Phenomenally ADHD to reach more brilliant brains like yours 🤙.

In ADHDland, everything we feel is more acute: emotions, feelings, and fear. When fear of lack enters the picture, it doesn't just show up as worry. It quietly shapes how you spend, how you avoid or how you try to control your finances. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why fear feels more intense with ADHD The 8 hidden ways scarcity shows up in your spending The difference between avoidance mode and hyper-control mode Why you swing between extremes How to stop fighting your brain and start working with it ✨ Key Takeaways: You’re not bad with money — your brain is trying to create safety. Scarcity isn’t about numbers. It’s about confidence. Avoidance and overcontrol are both attempts at relief. Awareness is the first shift out of shame. 👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Quiz 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching 💥 Book your Brilliance Call Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance I'd love for you to help spread the word by following and sharing this podcast with another ADHDer or someone you love so they can tap into their brilliance 🙂. Leaving a comment and a 5⭐️ review are also helpful ways for Phenomenally ADHD to reach more brilliant brains like yours 🤙.

Taxes and ADHD don’t mix — unless you use the right system. If tax season triggers feels like executive function overload, task paralysis, document chaos, and last-minute panic, tune in and learn about the ADHD-friendly tax prep framework that shows you exactly how to file without overwhelm. Because lets face it, filing your income tax return requires: • sustained attention • sequencing • organization • working memory • decision making • energy regulation In other words? The Olympics of executive function. In this episode, Zarina breaks down 5 ADHD-friendly strategies to transform tax chaos into clear, manageable steps. You’ll walk away knowing: ✔ Why vague tasks paralyze ADHD brains ✔ How to create a tax “container” that prevents money leaks ✔ The 3-stage system that restores clarity and momentum ✔ How to protect your cognitive bandwidth ✔ Why timing matters more than pressure If tax season scrambles your brain — this episode gives you the roadmap. Brilliant brains don’t need pressure. They need better conditions. Click here to get the ADHD-Savvy Tax Prep Checklist Want to help spread the word? Here’s a couple of things you can do: 1. Share this podcast with another ADHDer who needs to create a new scenario and change how they view ADHD. 2. Leave a comment and or a 5-star review to help other Women with ADHD find the podcast so they too, can tap into their brilliance more 🙂. Get the ADHD-Savvy Tax Prep Checklist: https://www.zarinaboily.com/offers/PRdx22CL/checkout 👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Quiz 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching 💥 Book your Brilliance Call Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance I'd love for you to help spread the word by following and sharing this podcast with another ADHDer or someone you love so they can tap into their brilliance 🙂. Leaving a comment and a 5⭐️ review are also helpful ways for Phenomenally ADHD to reach more brilliant brains like yours 🤙.

Tax season stresses you out, feels like a cognitive ambush — it can also shut you down completely. If you have ADHD and filing taxes feels overwhelming, paralyzing, or shame-filled, this episode reframes it in a way that allows you to get unstuck and take action with a simple 3-step system to prevent tax overwhelm. Zarina explains why tax season creates executive function overload and how low interest + high demand equals total brain freeze. But this isn’t about capability. It’s about ignition. Inside this episode: The real reason taxes feel impossible Why urgency works (and why it drains you) How shame keeps ADHDers stuck Why tuning your systems beats forcing discipline Want to help spread the word? Here’s a couple of things you can do: 1. Share this podcast with another ADHDer who needs to create a new scenario and change how they view ADHD. 2. Leave a comment and or a 5-star review to help other Women with ADHD find the podcast so they too, can tap into their brilliance more 🙂. Get the ADHD-Savvy Tax Prep Checklist: https://www.zarinaboily.com/offers/PRdx22CL/checkout 👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Quiz 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching 💥 Book your Brilliance Call Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance I'd love for you to help spread the word by following and sharing this podcast with another ADHDer or someone you love so they can tap into their brilliance 🙂. Leaving a comment and a 5⭐️ review are also helpful ways for Phenomenally ADHD to reach more brilliant brains like yours 🤙.

If you’ve ever told yourself you’re lazy with money, this episode will change how you see your ADHD brain. Seven out of 10 adults with ADHD struggle with money management — and it’s not because they’re irresponsible. In this episode of Phenomenally ADHD, Zarina breaks down the real reason ADHD brains avoid money tasks, why guilt and shame make it worse, and how to interrupt the avoidance loop with a simple 4-step momentum shift designed specifically for ADHD brains. If you’ve ever delayed paying a bill, avoided checking your bank account, or felt that tight-chested anxiety opening your money app — this episode will change how you see yourself. You’ll learn: Why money avoidance is a protective response (not a character flaw) How ADHD wiring fuels short-term relief and long-term dread The hidden emotional cost of money tasks The difference between readiness and engagement A 4-step ADHD-friendly method to break avoidance Want to help spread the word? Here’s a couple of things you can do: Share this podcast with another ADHDer who needs to create a new scenario and change how they view ADHD. Leave a comment and or a 5-star review to help other Women with ADHD find the podcast so they too, can tap into their brilliance more 🙂 . 👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Quiz 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching 💥 Book your Brilliance Call Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance I'd love for you to help spread the word by following and sharing this podcast with another ADHDer or someone you love so they can tap into their brilliance 🙂. Leaving a comment and a 5⭐️ review are also helpful ways for Phenomenally ADHD to reach more brilliant brains like yours 🤙.

If you have ADHD and your partner doesn’t bring up money… and you don’t either… this episode is for you, plus, it will change the way you see those conversations forever. Money conversations don’t just bring numbers into the room — they bring pressure, shame, fear of judgment, rejection sensitivity, executive dysfunction, and emotional overload. In this episode of Phenomenally ADHD , you'll learn: Why money hits differently in ADHD relationships How rejection sensitivity dysphoria fuels avoidance Why secrecy and defensiveness aren’t about love — they’re about regulation The 3 must-have money conversations every couple needs ADHD-friendly scripts to start the conversation safely A powerful 10-minute reset exercise to lower emotional load If you're a Gen X woman with ADHD who feels behind financially, struggles with impulsive spending, debt, or money shame — this episode will help you reframe everything. Want to help in spreading the word? Here’s a couple of things you can do: Share this podcast with another ADHDer who needs to create a new scenario and change how they view ADHD . Leave a comment and or a 5-star review to help other Women with ADHD find the podcast so they too, can tap into their brilliance more 🙂 . 👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Quiz 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching 💥 Book your Brilliance Call Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance I'd love for you to help spread the word by following and sharing this podcast with another ADHDer or someone you love so they can tap into their brilliance 🙂. Leaving a comment and a 5⭐️ review are also helpful ways for Phenomenally ADHD to reach more brilliant brains like yours 🤙.

If your relationship with money feels all or nothing—motivated one moment and avoidant the next—this episode will help you understand why. In this episode, Zarina breaks down why ADHD amplifies our love–hate relationship with money, how early programming, culture, and belief systems shape financial behavior, and what you can do to break the cycle. This episode will hit home if: You feel motivated about money… until you don’t You swing between financial hope and avoidance You judge yourself for inconsistency You crave security but struggle with follow-through Highlights The real reason ADHD and money feel emotionally charged How childhood + culture quietly program financial behavior Why shame keeps repeating the cycle A mindset shift that turns money into a learnable skill Key Takeaways Intensity ≠ immaturity Avoidance ≠ laziness Money problems ≠ character flaws Your brain isn’t broken—it’s overwhelmed 👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Quiz 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching 💥 Book your Brilliance Call Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance I'd love for you to help spread the word by following and sharing this podcast with another ADHDer or someone you love so they can tap into their brilliance 🙂. Leaving a comment and a 5⭐️ review are also helpful ways for Phenomenally ADHD to reach more brilliant brains like yours 🤙.

Impulsive spending isn’t random—it’s not a flaw, and isn’t about willpower, discipline, or being “bad with money.” In this episode, you’ll discover why ADHD brains use spending as a regulation shortcut , especially during stress, boredom, overload, and emotional exhaustion. Highlights: • Why ADHD brains crave fast relief • How dopamine drives impulsive spending • Why guilt after spending proves it’s not recklessness • The hidden emotional triggers behind money decisions • A powerful reframe that can interrupt the pattern If you’ve ever said “I’m just bad with money” , this episode will change how you see yourself—and your brain. Key Takeaway: You’re not reckless. Your brain is regulating. 👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Demystified 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching 💥 Book your Brilliance Call Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance I'd love for you to help spread the word by following and sharing this podcast with another ADHDer or someone you love so they can tap into their brilliance 🙂. Leaving a comment and a 5⭐️ review are also helpful ways for Phenomenally ADHD to reach more brilliant brains like yours 🤙.

If you’ve ever looked at your bank balance and felt shame, panic, or dread, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this eye-opening episode, ADHD & Money Coach Zarina unpacks why money feels so heavy for ADHD brains, especially during high-stress times like January. 💥 You'll learn: Why money triggers impulsivity, shutdown, and avoidance in ADHDers How emotional memory, shame, and executive dysfunction collide with your finances The hidden stories your brain tells you about money—and how to rewrite them Practical, body-based steps to regulate before making money decisions A new way to think about ADHD and money that empowers, not shames 👉 Download the FREE ADHD Money Friction Quiz here: https://www.zarinaboily.com/adhd-money-quiz 🎧 Highlights & Takeaways: ADHDers don’t suck at money—they’re overwhelmed by a system overload "Mistakes don’t feel like mistakes. They feel like proof." Use money as a lever to tackle deeper ADHD challenges Replace self-blame with curiosity to change your relationship with money Learn how to shift from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What’s being triggered?” 👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Quiz 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching 💥 Book your Brilliance Call Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance I'd love for you to help spread the word by following and sharing this podcast with another ADHDer or someone you love so they can tap into their brilliance 🙂. Leaving a comment and a 5⭐️ review are also helpful ways for Phenomenally ADHD to reach more brilliant brains like yours 🤙.

As women ADHDers, we’ve been conditioned to try harder, make more effort and apply ourselves more because it was perceived as laziness, character flaws, attitude problems, defiance and brokenness. Instead of feeling safe you felt insecure because who you were didn’t even come close to matching others’ expectations. If your uniquely wired brain went unnoticed or overlooked and you’re tired of trying to please everyone at your own expense, you’re in the right place. This is where you say goodbye to old patterns, stop trying harder and discover how you can actually support your ADHD mind, and the one of those you love. 👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Quiz 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching 💥 Book your Brilliance Call Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance I'd love for you to help spread the word by following and sharing this podcast with another ADHDer or someone you love so they can tap into their brilliance 🙂. Leaving a comment and a 5⭐️ review are also helpful ways for Phenomenally ADHD to reach more brilliant brains like yours 🤙.

Are you one of the one billion women going through perimenopause? This inevitable life transition can leave you feeling like a total stranger in your own body — and like you're completely losing your mind. But you're not. If you’re a woman with ADHD, perimenopause can make your symptoms more intense, more unpredictable, and far more confusing than anyone warned you about. I know — because I’ve been living it. In this deeply personal and practical episode of Phenomenally ADHD , I’m sharing what really happens when hormones drop and ADHD ramps up — the signs I missed, the chaos that followed, what helped, and what I wish I knew years earlier. What You’ll Learn: Why ADHD symptoms worsen in perimenopause — and how to recognize it How estrogen and progesterone affect focus, memory, motivation , and emotional regulation The 4 dimensions perimenopause impacts: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual Natural support strategies I tried (and what actually worked for me) Why Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) became a necessary next step How to track your cycle and symptoms in an ADHD-friendly way Highlights & Key Takeaways: “I felt like a stranger in my own body.” My usual ADHD systems suddenly stopped working — and I thought I was failing Hot flashes hit out of nowhere (and yes, I brought a fan to the mic) Strength training + acupuncture helped more than I expected Accepting this phase instead of resisting it became the most powerful shift You’re not broken. You’re rebuilding. 🎧 Listen if you’re: A woman with ADHD feeling more overwhelmed, foggy, and emotional than usual Wondering if your focus and memory issues are just ADHD — or something more Looking for validation, answers, and relief during this transition Links mentioned in this episode: Zarina's list of non-negotiable supplements Strength (and fun) workout Youtube channel 👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Demystified 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching 💥 Book your Brilliance Call Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance I'd love for you to help in spreading the word to other ADHDers who need to create a new scenario for how they view ADHD leaving a 5-star review on this podcast and share it with someone you love 🙂. It helps spread the message to other ADHDers who need to hear it.

Could ADHD struggles be shaped by something deeper — something personal ? This is a question I've asked myself every time I did a personality quiz because interestingly enough, there were a number of similarities pointing directly to ADHD traits. In this episode, I dig into the science behind why ADHD symptoms might actually reflect who you are — your personality — not just the label we slap on. We’ll unpack the famed “Big Five” personality traits, explore how they overlap with ADHD, and give you concrete tests you can take (and what to do with the results). If you’ve ever felt like ADHD is only part of your story, this one’s for you. Expect science + self‑awareness + a little Gen X sass. What you’ll learn: The Big Five personality traits (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism) — what they are, how they show up. How these traits map onto ADHD symptoms and executive‑function challenges. That ADHD isn’t the only explanation for why you act, feel, think the way you do. Your personality plays a huge role. Practical tests you can take (Big Five, 16 Personalities, Sacred Money Archetypes) to get clearer on you . Why knowing your personality and ADHD profile helps you build strategies that amplify your strengths (instead of just “fixing your deficits”). 16 Personalities Quiz Myers Briggs personality test Sacred Money Archetypes assessment 👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Demystified 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching 💥 Book your Brilliance Call Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance I'd love for you to help in spreading the word to other ADHDers who need to create a new scenario for how they view ADHD by sharing this podcast with them or someone you want to see tapping into their brilliance more, rather than banging their head on the wall like Toby in Harry Potter 🙂 . Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review and share it with someone you love 🙂. It helps spread the message to other ADHDers who need to hear it and creates a new scenario for how we view ADHD

A more fulfilling life awaits beyond challenges and difficulties when your attention is on what you're good at, talented in and gifted for. In this episode, Zarina shares three simple ways to be in better mental health, make your inner sage speak louder than your inner critic and stop trying to cope and begin to thrive with ADHD. 👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Demystified 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching 💥 Book your Brilliance Call Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance I'd love for you to help in spreading the word to other ADHDers who need to create a new scenario for how they view ADHD by sharing this podcast. Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review and share it with someone you love 🙂. It helps spread the message to other ADHDers who need to hear it and creates a new scenario for how we view ADHD.

October is ADHD Awareness Month Flipping the ADHD script changed everything for me. In this episode, discover the three life-changing lessons ADHD has taught me — from time blindness and impulsivity to money management. If you’ve spent most of your life not knowing you had ADHD, this episode will feel like a heart-to-heart with a friend who truly gets it. Despite the challenges, ADHD can teach you a lot about yourself, allow you to write your own guide book, play by your own rules and do things the ADHD way. Because the truth is, there isn’t any other way if you want to tap into your brilliance and thrive with ADHD. You’ll walk away with fresh insights, practical coaching tips, and the permission to finally do things the ADHD way. 👀 Watch on YouTube and subscribe Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Free resources 🧠 ADHD Money Friction Demystified 💸 From Financial Fog to Money Momentum Coaching 💥 Book your Brilliance Call Socials 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook How I can help 🌐 Visit the Website 📚 Order your signed copy of the book A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance I'd love for you to help in spreading the word to other ADHDers who need to create a new scenario for how they view ADHD by sharing this podcast with them or someone you want to see tapping into their brilliance more, rather than banging their head on the wall like Toby in Harry Potter 🙂. Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review and share it with someone you love 🙂. It helps spread the message to other ADHDers who need to hear it and creates a new scenario for how we view ADHD.

You've had it with strategies that don't work and are looking for ones that do, especially when it comes to money management? FREE training here _ You try to see the positive sides of ADHD but find it hard, especially when it's been perceived as a problem for years. Or maybe you're reminded of your challenges more than your strengths and what you are talented in. This episode reveals the truth about the biggest lie about ADHD from a scientific point of view. Zarina Boily shares what studies show when it comes to the positive aspects of ADHD, and why being unsuccessful at believing it's not a problem has nothing to do with you or the fact that you see the glass half empty. She breaks down the steps to identifying what you appreciate about your uniquely wired brain and tap into your strengths. From divergent-thinking to the willingness to help others, you will get science-baked proof that the spectrum of the positives aspect of ADHD is real and expanding. Any questions? Email me at zb@indigo.coach Links + Resources 💥 Book your Brilliance Call 🎁 Download the first chapter of A-Bun-Dance 4 Your Finance 📚 Order your signed copy of the book 🌐 Visit the Website 📲 Connect on Instagram | Follow us on Facebook I'd love for you to help in spreading the word to other ADHDers who need to create a new scenario for how they view ADHD by sharing this podcast with them or someone you want to see tapping into their brilliance more, rather than banging their head on the wall like Toby in Harry Potter 🙂. Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review and share it with someone you love 🙂. It helps spread the message to other ADHDers who need to hear it and creates a new scenario for how we view ADHD.