Neurodivergent Money Management | Budgeting, Debt-free, Savings, Income and Burnout | With Esther Bangura
Esther Bangura
19 episodes
22 hours ago
I’m Esther Bangura the researcher behind the Neurodivergent and Money UK Survey 2025 and a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman living with ADHD (predominantly inattentive type), dyslexia, and dyspraxia.
For years, I was stuck in vicious cycles of debt, emotional overspending, and executive dysfunction. Today, by learning to manage money in a way that works with my brain instead of against it, I’ve been able to pay off debt, regulate my emotions, and finally budget in a way that actually sticks.
This podcast is a space for late-diagnosed adults who are tired of financial advice that leaves them feeling ashamed, overwhelmed, or behind. Together, we’ll explore the intersections of neurodiversity, diagnosis, adjustments, age, culture, work, career, business, education, race, and system barriers — because money doesn’t exist in isolation, it’s shaped by every part of who we are and the systems we live in.
You can expect a blend of weekly episodes: some with just me sharing research and lived experience, and others with guests who bring powerful stories, insights, and tools.
Here, you’ll learn how to:
-Build shame-free money systems that work with your brain
-Reduce stress-spending and emotional money habits
-Create stability and confidence in your finances
-Navigate money with less overwhelm and more self-compassion
-Feel confident to navigate your diagnosis or if you self-identify in the workplace
-Thrive at work, studies and business as a Neurodivergent
With 80% of neurodivergent adults overspending when stressed, 77% struggling to plan ahead, and 73% feeling shame or fear about money, this show reminds you that you are not alone — and it’s designed with you in mind.
Because you’re not broken. You’re just learning to manage money in a way that honours how your brain actually works.
📑Download Managing Money with a Neurodivergent Brain — UK Research 2025 https://www.estherbangura.com/neurodivergentandmoneyreport
💼 Connect with Esther: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherbangura/
🌐 More resources: www.estherbangura.com
⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or provide regulated financial services.
All content for Neurodivergent Money Management | Budgeting, Debt-free, Savings, Income and Burnout | With Esther Bangura is the property of Esther Bangura and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
I’m Esther Bangura the researcher behind the Neurodivergent and Money UK Survey 2025 and a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman living with ADHD (predominantly inattentive type), dyslexia, and dyspraxia.
For years, I was stuck in vicious cycles of debt, emotional overspending, and executive dysfunction. Today, by learning to manage money in a way that works with my brain instead of against it, I’ve been able to pay off debt, regulate my emotions, and finally budget in a way that actually sticks.
This podcast is a space for late-diagnosed adults who are tired of financial advice that leaves them feeling ashamed, overwhelmed, or behind. Together, we’ll explore the intersections of neurodiversity, diagnosis, adjustments, age, culture, work, career, business, education, race, and system barriers — because money doesn’t exist in isolation, it’s shaped by every part of who we are and the systems we live in.
You can expect a blend of weekly episodes: some with just me sharing research and lived experience, and others with guests who bring powerful stories, insights, and tools.
Here, you’ll learn how to:
-Build shame-free money systems that work with your brain
-Reduce stress-spending and emotional money habits
-Create stability and confidence in your finances
-Navigate money with less overwhelm and more self-compassion
-Feel confident to navigate your diagnosis or if you self-identify in the workplace
-Thrive at work, studies and business as a Neurodivergent
With 80% of neurodivergent adults overspending when stressed, 77% struggling to plan ahead, and 73% feeling shame or fear about money, this show reminds you that you are not alone — and it’s designed with you in mind.
Because you’re not broken. You’re just learning to manage money in a way that honours how your brain actually works.
📑Download Managing Money with a Neurodivergent Brain — UK Research 2025 https://www.estherbangura.com/neurodivergentandmoneyreport
💼 Connect with Esther: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherbangura/
🌐 More resources: www.estherbangura.com
⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or provide regulated financial services.
18: Why Your Budget Is Always Falling Apart as a Neurodivergent Adult — and 3 Easy Ways to Fix It
Neurodivergent Money Management | Budgeting, Debt-free, Savings, Income and Burnout | With Esther Bangura
18 minutes
23 hours ago
18: Why Your Budget Is Always Falling Apart as a Neurodivergent Adult — and 3 Easy Ways to Fix It
In this episode, Esther Bangura, financial coach for neurodivergent adults, unpacks why traditional budgeting systems often fail for neurodivergent brains. She shares her personal journey with budgeting struggles and reveals the real reasons behind budget “collapses”—from emotional spending and executive dysfunction to perfectionism and shame spirals. Esther shares three practical, neurodivergent-friendly fixes you can start using today to make budgeting feel manageable, not overwhelming.
Highlights:
Esther’s personal story of budget frustration and self-blame
The top three reasons neurodivergent adults struggle with budgeting
The “three number budget” method for simplicity
How to use weekly budgeting for quick wins and less overwhelm
The “pause plan” to interrupt emotional spending
Actionable examples for handling overwhelm, stress, and dysregulation
Homework: Try one fix for seven days and see the difference
Why You Should Listen:If you’ve ever felt like budgeting just doesn’t work for you—no matter how hard you try—this episode will help you understand why it’s not your fault. Esther’s insights and strategies are designed for real neurodivergent brains, not one-size-fits-all advice. You’ll learn how to stop blaming yourself, break the cycle of shame, and finally build money habits that fit your life.
What You’ll Get Out of It:You’ll walk away with a new perspective on budgeting, three easy-to-implement fixes, and the confidence to manage your money in a way that works with your brain, not against it. Plus, you’ll feel less alone and more empowered to take control of your finances—without shame or overwhelm.
Links and resources
📑 Free Neurodivergents and Money Report 2025: Download Managing Money with a Neurodivergent Brain — UK Research 2025
CTA — Take the Next Step
If today’s episode resonated with you and you’re ready for personalised, shame-free financial support designed for ADHD, dyslexic, and dyspraxic adults…
👉 Join the waitlist for 1:1 coaching at estherbangura.com/waitlistBe 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.
Neurodivergent Money Management | Budgeting, Debt-free, Savings, Income and Burnout | With Esther Bangura
I’m Esther Bangura the researcher behind the Neurodivergent and Money UK Survey 2025 and a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman living with ADHD (predominantly inattentive type), dyslexia, and dyspraxia.
For years, I was stuck in vicious cycles of debt, emotional overspending, and executive dysfunction. Today, by learning to manage money in a way that works with my brain instead of against it, I’ve been able to pay off debt, regulate my emotions, and finally budget in a way that actually sticks.
This podcast is a space for late-diagnosed adults who are tired of financial advice that leaves them feeling ashamed, overwhelmed, or behind. Together, we’ll explore the intersections of neurodiversity, diagnosis, adjustments, age, culture, work, career, business, education, race, and system barriers — because money doesn’t exist in isolation, it’s shaped by every part of who we are and the systems we live in.
You can expect a blend of weekly episodes: some with just me sharing research and lived experience, and others with guests who bring powerful stories, insights, and tools.
Here, you’ll learn how to:
-Build shame-free money systems that work with your brain
-Reduce stress-spending and emotional money habits
-Create stability and confidence in your finances
-Navigate money with less overwhelm and more self-compassion
-Feel confident to navigate your diagnosis or if you self-identify in the workplace
-Thrive at work, studies and business as a Neurodivergent
With 80% of neurodivergent adults overspending when stressed, 77% struggling to plan ahead, and 73% feeling shame or fear about money, this show reminds you that you are not alone — and it’s designed with you in mind.
Because you’re not broken. You’re just learning to manage money in a way that honours how your brain actually works.
📑Download Managing Money with a Neurodivergent Brain — UK Research 2025 https://www.estherbangura.com/neurodivergentandmoneyreport
💼 Connect with Esther: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherbangura/
🌐 More resources: www.estherbangura.com
⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or provide regulated financial services.
