Episode 44

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Published on:

24th Nov 2022

ADHD and spending addiction patterns

Our powerful dopamine-seeking behaviour can lead us down some very dark roads, but having the awareness and some nurturing accountability can help us channel our hyperfocuses in a healthy way.

This week’s guest is money-saving specialist, Maddy Alexander-Grout and recently diagnosed ADHD mum of two. Her main passion is helping people save money, find discounts, and guide people to find support for their ADHD in the workplace.

During this week's episode, Kate and Maddy speak about:

How Maddy's spending addiction manifested
Dopamine seeking behaviours
Shame and guilt from spending addiction
Having a fear of dealing with money
Why it's so important for people with ADHD to talk about money
How Maddy dealt with her own debt
How to recognise our strengths and challenges in business
Finding support and understanding of our neurodivergence in business
Tips to reduce your spending with ADHD
What's changed in Maddy's life since her diagnosis
How Maddy manages with her dopamine cravings now

You can connect with Maddy via her website, myviprewards.co.uk, Tik Tok, and Instagram.

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Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity in their lives.

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