Episode 81: The ADHD Tax: Where Your Money Is Really Going

Have you ever wondered where your money is actually going - even when you’re trying your best to stay on top of things?

In this episode of the ADHD Families Podcast, ADHD parenting expert Sharon Collon unpacks the very real cost of the “ADHD tax” and how small forgotten admin tasks can quietly drain thousands from family finances.

Sharon shares honest stories about impulsive spending, budgeting struggles, dyscalculia, and the emotional load many ADHD households carry during a cost-of-living crisis. You’ll learn why ADHD brains often avoid money management, how financial overwhelm builds silently, and the practical systems Sharon used to finally regain control.

If you’ve been feeling stressed, avoidant, or ashamed about money, this episode will help you feel less alone - and give you practical next steps to start reducing the ADHD tax immediately.

👀 In This Episode, Sharon Covers:

✅ What the “ADHD tax” actually is and why so many families experience it

✅ How forgotten subscriptions, overdue admin, and delayed decisions quietly cost families thousands

✅ The emotional side of money avoidance and financial overwhelm

✅ Living through the collision of ADHD, rising living costs, fuel prices, and family stress

✅ Why dyscalculia and ADHD can make budgeting feel impossible

✅ The truth about impulsive spending in ADHD households

✅ Simple systems Sharon used to uncover hidden financial leaks