Explore every episode of the podcast Mind + Money: A Podcast All About Money and ADHD
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| Unlock Free Money the Smart Way: Rewards Cards and High-Interest Savings (Ep 57) | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:13:13 | |
In this episode of the Mind + Money podcast, hosts Val and Sherry discuss the intricacies of cash back and reward programs and high-interest savings accounts. They share personal experiences and insights on effectively utilizing these financial tools while avoiding common pitfalls. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the terms of reward programs and the actual interest rates of savings accounts, encouraging listeners to be mindful of their spending habits and financial decisions. Key Takeaways:
Connect with us: Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching
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| Co-Host Confessions of Two Financial Professionals (Ep 56) | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:23:39 | |
In this episode of Mind and Money, hosts Sherry and Val get personal with their financial confessions, sharing their challenges with impulsive buying and justifying purchases as "rewards." They reflect on how past financial decisions shaped their current money mindset and dig into how self-awareness can improve spending habits. For anyone with ADHD, this episode is packed with relatable moments, practical insights, and gentle encouragement to rethink your relationship with money. Takeaways for Listeners with ADHD:
Connect with us: Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Keywords: financial confessions, ADHD money habits, impulsive spending, personal finance, budgeting, self-awareness, financial coaching, lifestyle choices, impulsive buying, rewards, consumer behaviour | |||
| AITA: Holiday Gift Exchange (Ep 47) | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:09:59 | |
Got 10 mintues? Tune into hear the verdict to the question Am I The Asshole for this gift exchange scenario.
Val and Sherry also share about some of their holiday gifting traditions.
Connect with us: Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching | |||
| Underconsumption and Project Pan (and what we’re focusing on reducing this year) Ep 46 | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:18:17 | |
Have you heard of these trends on social media? They've been popping up in our scrolling and we wanted to share more about them and why we love them, especially for amazing ADHD brains.
Tune in to hear more about them and why we think you should embrace them to help your bank account and your brain!
Connect with us: Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching
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| Invest Today to Save Later (Ep. 45) | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:15:09 | |
How can investing today save you down the road? Val and Sherry share multiple examples in this episode to get you thinking about what areas of your life you could apply this to.
Connect with us: Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching
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| Small Shifts, Big Changes with Guest Christy Lingo (Ep 44) | 02 Jan 2025 | 00:36:51 | |
Christy breaks down strategies for creating lives that work to help ADHDers build the lives they want. With a focus on helping ADHD entrepreneur moms, we discuss managing and tracking time and adjusting how you spend your time based on your priorities. We also discuss adjusting your schedule to include time to take care of yourself, including morning and evening routines that help you start and end your days in a way that supports your brain while still working on business growth.
Check out Christy's website: https://www.theadhdmompreneur.com/ Connect with Christy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theadhdmompreneur
Connect with Val and Sherry: Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc
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| Why ADHD Folks Should Avoid New Years Resolutions (Ep 43) | 26 Dec 2024 | 00:26:07 | |
New Year's Resolutions have a low success rate for everyone, but they set ADHD folks up for failure in so many ways!
In this episode, we talk about why they aren't great for us and what you can do instead. We also walk through an example of actions you can take if you want to work towards paying off credit card debt. The task breakdown tool we mentioned: https://goblin.tools/
Connect with us on socials, or book a time to chat! Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 | |||
| How to Determine Wants vs Needs for ADHDers (Ep 42) | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:18:29 | |
In this episode, Val and Sherry talk about wants vs. needs from a place of helping you make spending decisions. They also explore a completely different way to look at things that is less black and white, which can be an impactful shift in thinking for ADHD folks.
Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
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| AITA: Couples and Money (Ep 41) | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:15:26 | |
Reddit asked AITA, and we answered! This one involves a couple in which one half thinks expenses should be split 50/50, but the other partner is not on board with that. This question brings out some great conversations around couples and money, and we hope you love it! Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 | |||
| Credit Cards: What We Wish We Knew at 18! (Ep 40) | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:30:02 | |
Oh, credit cards—where do we even start? Yes, you CAN be a great tool, but as Val mentions in this episode, so can a chainsaw! But without proper education and training on how to use them, they can be dangerous. So this episode is here to address all the things we want the young adults in your life to know about managing credit cards!
Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
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| Myth or Fact? Let’s Bust Financial ’Rules’ (Ep 39) | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:22:51 | |
There is so much noise out there about financial 'rules,' and most of the things you should always or never do, don't really apply to everyone because *shocker* everyone is different.
Tune into this episode as Val and Sherry talk about different financial rules and share their thoughts on them!
Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 | |||
| AITA: Friends and Money Addition (Ep 38) | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:09:12 | |
Reddit asks AITA, and Val and Sherry are here to share their thoughts. This one involves two friends with very different views on managing their money.
Let's connect: Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
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| Smart Financial Strategies for Navigating Lump Sum Payments (Ep 55) | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:10:58 | |
In this Mind and Money podcast episode, hosts Val and Sherry discuss strategies for managing unexpected lump sums of money, such as tax refunds, bonuses, or inheritances. They emphasize the importance of understanding one's financial situation, pausing before making decisions, and balancing debt repayment with using it for things that make you happy. The conversation also highlights the need for clarity in financial planning and the value of brainstorming potential uses for the money before taking action.Key takeaways:Pause before making financial decisions.Balance debt repayment with personal enjoyment.Emergency savings are crucial for financial security.Clarity around monthly expenses is essential.Brainstorming can help clarify financial goals.Consulting with a financial expert can provide guidance.It's okay to experiment with how to use funds.Visualizing outcomes can aid decision-making.Let's connect: Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratfordBook a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.moneySherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfcPodcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcastSherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoachinglump sum, financial planning, debt management, savings, emotional spending, financial goals, budgeting, financial advice, money management, investment strategies | |||
| Debt Pay-Off Strategies (Ep 37) | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:16:58 | |
You want to pay off your debts, but you don't know where to start or which debt you should work on paying off first. This episode is for you because, without a clear plan of attack, you end up not having a big impact on your debts, even though you're putting as much as you can towards them.
In this episode, Val and Sherry discuss four unique strategies for building a plan to pay off debts. Which one will be right for you and your situation?
Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
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| I Lost My Job! Now What? (Ep 36) | 07 Nov 2024 | 00:20:54 | |
Going through a big life change like a job loss, separation, becoming a parent? This episode can help you think about what changes you can make with your finances that can help you. Sherry shares about the changes her household made after she lost her job. Val and Sherry are glad you're here if you are going through anything big in your life and they hope this episode help you.
Check out episode 17 on Life Insurance: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sherryandrew/episodes/Life-Insurance-101-Ep-17-e2l0bam
Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
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| ADHD and Burnout (Ep 35) | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:36:15 | |
In this episode, Val and Sherry are joined by Julie, who specializes in helping her clients with stress, burnout, and anxiety. It's no surprise that she also specializes in and supports many clients with ADHD because there can be a lot of links between everything she can help with and ADHD. We focus on burnout in this episode. How can you identify that you are in or coming close to burnout? What can you do to help yourself recover from burnout and take care of yourself.
More about Julie, and how you can connect with her: Julie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (psychotherapist), National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider. Her specialties are Anxiety, Burnout/Stress Management, and ADHD. Website: https://juliebarkerclinicaltherapy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066930000615
Connect with Val and Sherry: Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
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| Goal Setting for ADHDers (Ep 34) | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:18:40 | |
Our brains are unique, and we need to find unique strategies that work for our brains when setting and working towards our goals. This week Val and Sherry talk about steps you can take to help set yourself up for success when working toward your financial goals!
Debt Pay-Off Calculator Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1clWINjzTGu3mx7h3QsaxQkBM4ziT6wyTfUV-Y0HJKOY/copy
Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 | |||
| How to Avoid Lifestyle Creep (Ep 33) | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:15:25 | |
What is it? And how can you avoid it? Is lifestyle creep holding you back from your financial goals? This week, Val and Sherry discuss how to determine whether it is and what you can do to avoid it.
Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
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| Bank Account Balance Thoughts (Ep 32) | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:10:20 | |
What bank account balance makes you feel comfortable or uncomfortable? Do you spend more when your balance is higher?
What account balance makes the most sense for you to support you and your financial goals?
In this episode Val and Sherry share some of what they see with their clients to get you thining about how you can set yourself up for success.
Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 | |||
| AITA: Family, Money, and a Wedding (Ep 31) | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:12:55 | |
We are back to weighing in on the question, am I the asshole. This one is all about a brother deciding that he was backing out on his promise to support his brother's wedding financially. Have a listen, and feel free to hit us up on social media to let us know your thoughts!
Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 | |||
| Retirement Realities in Canada (Ep 30) | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:17:30 | |
This week Val and Sherry dive into a real discussion about retirement in Canada and what the reality is for some of their clients. They talk about steps you can take to help yourself in retirement and some of the things you should be considering.
Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 | |||
| Weird Things We Do That Work for our ADHD Brains (Ep 29) | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:15:24 | |
It's incredible the systems and strategies ADHDers put in place to make life easier!
In this episode, Val and Sherry share some things that work for them.
Let's connect! Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
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| Things We Don’t Spend Money On (Ep 28) | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:18:26 | |
In this episode Val and Sherry talk about the things that they either don't spend on, or don't spend a lot on.
This isn't to shame or judge you on how you spend your money but to help you if you are looking to align your spending with what is important to you!
Let's connect! Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
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| Navigating Low Revenue: Strategies for Adjusting to a Business Income Drop (Ep 54) | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:12:46 | |
In this Mind + Money podcast episode, hosts Sherry and Val discuss the challenges entrepreneurs face when revenue is low. They explore strategies for increasing income, managing expenses, and maintaining a positive mindset. The conversation emphasizes the importance of financial clarity, networking, and proactive client engagement to navigate tough financial times effectively. Key takeaways:
Let's connect: Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching
entrepreneurship, low revenue, financial clarity, mindset, networking, client relationships, business expenses, revenue streams, financial coaching, personal finance | |||
| AITA: Landlord/Tenant Additon (Ep 27) | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:08:22 | |
We're down the Reddit rabbit hole again to answer the question, am I the asshole.
This week the question is from a landlord that had an issue with their water heater and had a tenant do something unexpected.
Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
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| Should You Save or Pay Off Debt? (Ep 26) | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:13:40 | |
Val and Sherry have had countless conversations about this exact question with clients and other financial professionals.
Which option is best for you, and how do you even begin to figure it out? There is not one hard and fast answer without learning more about you, but in this episode, we give you things to consider when deciding and what our best recommendations are!
Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
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| AITA: Parents and Money (Ep 25) | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:09:55 | |
This week we head to Reddit to answer the question, am I the asshole! And this one is recorded on the road because technology was not our friend and we had to improvise!
The question comes from a young person living with their parents who feels they are being treated differently than their siblings, especially financially.
Come and have a listen, and drop us a line to let us know if you think this person is being an asshole or not!
Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
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| Is a Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal Right for You? (Ep 24) | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:54:07 | |
This week, Licensed Insolvency Trustee Nicole Olsen joins us to talk about ADHD, bankruptcies, and consumer proposals. She shares her expertise with us and answers all your questions about your options for managing debt payments that you are having challenges with. She also shares her ADHD diagnosis story with us and some strategies that work for her to manage her career, life, and workload. Join us to hear if a bankruptcy or consumer proposal is an option you should explore. We answer so many questions, but here are a few: - Is there a cost to meeting with a trustee to explore your options? - Can all debts be included in either of these options? - How is a co-signer impacted if I file a proposal or bankruptcy? - Will I lose my car or home? - What happens to CRA debt and student loans? - Does my spouse/partner also have to participate? - Will my credit ever be able to recover?
Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleolsen/ More on consumer proposals: https://debtsolutions.bdo.ca/solutions/consumer-proposal/ and filing bankruptcy: https://debtsolutions.bdo.ca/solutions/bankruptcy/ Find BDO on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdodebtsolutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BDODebtSolutions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bdodebtsolution And connect with Val and Sherry: Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 | |||
| How to Find a Financial Professional (Ep 23) | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:26:08 | |
Are you looking to find a new professional to help you with your finances or other aspects of your life? We discuss what to look for, red flags that someone is not the right fit, and what we do when looking for someone to help us with something in our lives or businesses, including what questions to ask when first meeting them. We also discuss the process of moving investments (RRSP, TFSA, etc.) and life insurance policies to a new financial advisor.
Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
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| Everything You Need to Know About Credit Scores (Ep 22) | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:23:50 | |
We demystify all things credit scores in this episode! We answer all the credit score questions! What impacts your score, and what doesn't? What would we do to help our credit if we could go back in time? What actions can you take to improve your score? Does checking your own score hurt it? Where should you check your credit score and report, and how often? What should you do if you see errors on your credit report?
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| Time Management Tips for ADHDers (Ep 21) | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:23:49 | |
Managing our time is one of the biggest struggles for individuals with ADHD. We can get easily distracted and, in the blink of an eye, have missed an important appointment or deadline.
So what can you do? In this episode we have some tips for you and share some of the techniques that we use that help (most of the time).
Book a free call with Val (financial planner 🇨🇦) Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach)
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| ADHD Friendly Travel Tips (Ep 20) | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:21:31 | |
Travelling with ADHD can often lead to many challenges. In this episode, we share some of the things that we do to make travel go a little smoother.
We talk about both flights and car trips! So if you've got travel in your future, have a listen, and please share any of your tips that help you with us!
Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393
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| Automations and Tech to Help in Your Business (Ep 19) | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:22:58 | |
Life is busy, and that is even more so for ADHD entrepreneurs. Sherry is a big fan of finding 'lazy' ways to make her life easier! In this week's episode, she shares all about the tech and automation she uses to make her life easier and help make things easier for her financial coaching clients, too!
Tech Links Acuity: client scheduler Repurpose.io: content repourposing Buffer: social media scheduler Metricool: social media scheduler Zapier: automation tool JotForm: online contracts Riverside: podcast recording/editing | |||
| Our Financial Mistakes! We’re sharing so you can learn from us (Ep 18) | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:14:35 | |
Everyone has made financial mistakes. It's not something we normally talk about so this can leave us feeling alone with things we've screwed up. Today, we are sharing the things we wish we had done differently in the past. We are sharing because mistakes are normal and we want you to ditch the shame you may be feeling around your mistakes and move forward.
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| How to Get $hit Done with ADHD, with Guest Erica Lem: ADHD Coach (Ep: 53) | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:37:38 | |
In this episode of the Mind and Money podcast, hosts Val and Sherry welcome Erica Lem, an ADHD coach, to discuss the unique strengths and challenges faced by individuals with ADHD. Erica shares her insights on leveraging ADHD traits for innovation and creativity, the importance of self-awareness, and effective motivational strategies tailored for the ADHD brain. Connect with Erica: website: https://ericalemlifecoaching.com check out a recent blog post: https://www.ericalemlifecoaching.com/blog/wicked-and-the-adhd-experience Takeaways
Connect with Sherry and Val: Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching
ADHD, financial coaching, strengths, motivation, self-awareness, task initiation, coaching strategies, entrepreneurship, neurodiversity, mental health | |||
| Life Insurance 101 (Ep 17) | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:22:22 | |
It's not fun or sexy, but it is important. Join us as we dive into: - what it is - if you need it - what are the different types - which type is best for you We'd love to connect with you: Book a free call with Val (financial planner 🇨🇦) Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach) FREE RESOURCES for managing biz finances
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| Car Buying Tips (Ep 16) | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:29:40 | |
Buying a car is a big financial decision. The decisions you make when buying a car can lead to supporting your longer-term financial well-being, or they can add to your financial stress.
In this episode, we share what we would do differently if we could go back in time and tips on getting into a car without being car payment-poor!
Connect with us: Book a free call with Val (financial planner 🇨🇦) Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach) FREE RESOURCES for managing biz finances (partner with episodes 14 and 15) | |||
| Managing Your Business Finances for ADHDers: Part 2 (Ep 15) | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:23:24 | |
⬇️ Link to resources ⬇️ Last episode was all about why this system works and a little bit of how Sherry and Val use it in their business. In this episode, Sherry walks you through using the shared resources for your unique personal and business numbers. As you work through things, remember to be patient with yourself. The first 3-4 months are the most challenging and often require some tweaks to make it work because you still have to pay your bills. Connect with us! Book a free call with Val (financial planner 🇨🇦) Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach)
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| Managing Your Business Finances for ADHDers: Part 1 (Ep 14) | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:32:30 | |
Imagine being able to pay yourself consistently despite a variable income, have clarity on your business costs, be ready for tax time with money saved and be able to clearly see when you can give yourself a raise!
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| Strategies to Help Our ADHD Brains (Ep 13) | 30 May 2024 | 00:20:38 | |
Our brains are amazingly unique, and the strategies that help us get shit done often have to be creative and constantly changing. Today, we talk about what's working for us now and to help you find systems and tools that help you. Connect with us: Book a free call with Val (financial planner 🇨🇦) Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach)
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| We Can’t Do It ALL! ♥️ (Ep 12) | 23 May 2024 | 00:17:45 | |
In this episode, we discuss how to adjust your days and expectations depending on your energy level and how to be kind to yourself when you can only do the essentials. We talk about how we adjust our schedules and days so that we can lean into our energy levels and not beat ourselves up for having low-energy days! ♥️ | |||
| Is it ADHD? Part 2 (Ep 11) | 16 May 2024 | 00:17:58 | |
Is it ADHD? Are we ADHD enough??!! In this episode we run down part 2 of a list of ADHD symptoms from the book 'The ADHD Toolkit for Women' and check in with ourselves to see if each symptom is something we see in ourselves. These questions focus more on hyperactivity symptoms. For women with ADHD our symptoms tend to look a little different. Come join us and see if you resonate with the symptoms and with some of our personal insights. | |||
| Is it ADHD? Part 1 (Ep 10) | 09 May 2024 | 00:18:55 | |
Is it ADHD? Are we ADHD enough??!! In this episode, we run down part 1 of a list of ADHD symptoms from the book 'The ADHD Toolkit for Women' and check in with ourselves to see if each symptom is something we see in ourselves. Join us and see if you resonate with the symptoms and with some of our personal insights. | |||
| Delegation to help your ADHD brain (Ep 9) | 02 May 2024 | 00:18:58 | |
Join us as we discuss different ways to overcome some of the fears and reservations about delegating things in your life and regain more time and mental space. We also discuss the benefits not only for yourself but for your family as a whole. We touch on what we see as financial professionals with our clients, and *shocker* we end up on a few side quests, including a look into both of our donation boxes and processes (or lack of processes)! Connect with us: | |||
| Impulse Spending + ADHD (Ep 8) | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:26:43 | |
This week, we talk all about impulse spending, strategies to reduce it, create boundaries around it, and shift your focus away from that thing you are ready to add to cart right now!
1. Examples of impulse spending that we, as financial professionals, have each been hit with! 2. How to create a pause when you get hit with the urge to spend. 3. Tips on reducing the temptation to keep more money in your bank account. 4. How to create limits for different spending categories that help you see at a glance how you are doing. 5. Shifting your focus to alternate ways to get what you want without getting that thing you think you want to buy that has a big price tag. 6. Creating boundaries around impulse spending so it still has room in your life and budget, because full restriction is not sustainable beyond a VERY short period of time! | |||
| Creating Consistency with ADHD (Episode 52!!!!!!!) | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:11:02 | |
In this milestone 52nd episode, Val and Sherry get real about how they have built consistency with their podcast—despite their sometimes scattered, always busy ADHD minds! Are you curious how a couple of ADHD entrepreneurs managed to crank out a full year of weekly episodes? Tune in to catch our behind-the-scenes chat and steal a few nuggets of inspiration for your own entrepreneurial or life journey to find strategies to help you build consistency. It’s a damn good listen if you’re ready to kick procrastination to the curb and make some magic happen. Our podcast recording/editing program: Riverside- https://www.riverside.fm/?via=sherry-andrew Connect with us: Book a free call with Val (financial planner):https://calendly.com/valerie-stratford Book a free call with Sherry (financial coach):https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393 Val’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.money Sherry’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfc Podcast Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcast Sherry’s TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching
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| Our ADHD Challenges in Life (Ep 7) | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:16:40 | |
We're all just works in progress. In this episode we share about some of the things we struggle with and what actions or systems we are working on to help us. 1. Sleep 2. Time management, efficiency 3. Idea overwhelm 4. Task avoidance/procrastination Connect with us on social media! | |||
| ADHD Taxes and How You Can Avoid Them (Ep 6) | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:18:03 | |
In this episode we talk about different ADHD Taxes and how you can avoid or reduce them, including: - impulse spending - NSF Charges and extra fees - small leaks draining your bank account and more | |||
| Budgeting with ADHD (Ep 5) | 04 Apr 2024 | 00:21:55 | |
In this episode we talk about: - how to get started with budgeting so it doesn't feel overwhelming - creating systems for managing a variable income - things we do to manage our money and more. 🤑
If you are ready to start putting your numbers together, you can grab Sherry's free budget template: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/g9v9u3 | |||
| Income Tax Filing Info for Canadians (Ep 4) | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:17:27 | |
Getting your taxes filed can seem daunting - especially for us ADHDers because we can feel overwhelmed and worry about missing details. Today, Sherry, a financial coach and tax preparer, discusses the things you need to know about taxes! You can book an appointment to chat with her to get support with filing your Canadian taxes. She has two different options: 1 - Done for you taxes where she does everything for you, including supporting you with knowing what documents she will need. 2 - Tax coaching where she walks you through how to file your taxes on your own, and makes sure you include everything you need to. | |||