Welcome back my friend!
In this episode of the UnFuckYourMoney Podcast, my guest, Sam Sundius, and I dive into neurodivergence, particularly ADHD and autism, and how it can affect our relationship with money.
We explore the role of dopamine in decision-making, and the impact of capitalism on financial behaviors.
Sam generously shares personal insights and strategies for navigating finances while embracing neurodivergent traits, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, emotional support, and deprogramming shame around money, with an emphasis on the importance of playfulness and creativity in managing money, challenging traditional financial POVs, advocating for a more flexible and trauma-informed approach to financial goal setting.
Takeaways
A Quick Note from Sam on self diagnosis:
Self-diagnosis (or, better put, self-identification) of neurodivergence is totally valid and widely accepted in the self-advocacy community. Medical diagnosis from a trusted and supportive provider is valuable for getting appropriate support and/or treatment---however, in the case of autism there can be severe, life-long legal ramifications for receiving a formal diagnosis, especially if you reside in one a state with a mandatory registry. (It shouldn't be this way, but it is.) So do your research and talk to your provider *before* seeking an evaluation about the risks and benefits a documented diagnosis could bring you or your child. Use discernment. Don't deny yourself or your child the care or accommodations that you need, but do take precautions in this batshit, ableist world. You can read more about mandatory registries here: https://resiliencymentalhealth.com/2024/07/08/state-autism-databases/
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Connect with Sam:
https://www.artofundiscipline.com
https://www.instagram.com/art.of.undiscipline/
Sam Sundius is an interdisciplinary artist, non-binary hottie, and neurodivergent extraordinaire in NYC. They do cool things like make bread and speak French. In addition to being an AuDHD goddess, Sam's the one and only person behind Art of Undiscipline coaching, which transforms how people think about their businesses and creative practice to make achieving your biggest ambitions stress-free and easy as pie. Sam's big on disability justice, neuroplasticity, collective liberation, and centering humanity above all else. They live in Queens with their spouse and non-human children (cat and 1980's French touring bicycle).
Keywords
neurodivergence, ADHD, autism, money management, dopamine, capitalism, personal finance, money mindset, financial shame, neurodivergence, empowerment, self-discipline, financial goals, trauma-informed money management
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