Dopamine Dollars

The neurodivergent college survival guide

Send me a text about this episode! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2366796/open_sms] In this special back-to-school episode, we dive into the unique challenges that neurodivergent students face in college. Whether you’re currently in school, thinking about going back to school, or you’ve had a negative experience with school in the past that you’d like to reframe, this episode will have something for you. I'm joined by three students—Kayla, Ren, and Haley and together we’ll explore what it’s like to manage the academic and mental load, access accommodations (or face the gaps in support), and advocate for your needs. You'll walk away with practical tips for studying and staying on track, all while taking care of your mental and emotional health.   Thanks for listening to Dopamine Dollars! If you enjoyed the episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review 💚 Show notes, resources, & transcript available HERE! [https://queerdco.com/2024/09/27/12-the-neurodivergent-college-survival-guide/] Watch this episode on Youtube! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeQodGQJyUo] Important Links Get the Dopamine Dollars budget template HERE [https://queerd-co.teachable.com/p/dopamine-dollars-spreadsheet-636576]. Learn more about the Neuro$picy Money Method HERE. [https://queerdco.com/the-neurospicy-money-method] Join the Neuro$picy Money Method waitlist HERE. [https://queerdco.myflodesk.com/hcl86qovgw] Check out Goblin Tools HERE. [https://goblin.tools/] Apply for the Canadian grant for students with disabilities HERE. [https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/education/grants/disabilities.html] Check out the Neads Scholarship HERE. [https://www.neads.ca/en/about/projects/ete2/scholarship/] Let's stay connected!! Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here [https://queerdco.com/book]. Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore [https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/] Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co [https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en] Check out my website www.queerdco.com [https://queerdco.com/] Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions, SunSmileMusic, LeChuckz, goodmoodmusic, and SoundKit, from Pond5.

Creating a budget you can actually stick to

Send me a text about this episode! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2366796/open_sms] Does the word budgeting send you into an instant shame spiral? Are you tired of starting (and quickly falling off) every budget you've tried to implement? In this episode we dive into the unique challenges neurodivergent folks face when it comes to budgeting and how to create a money plan that actually works for your brain. You'll learn tons of tips and tricks for making budgeting more approachable, sustainable, and FUN! Thanks for listening to Dopamine Dollars! If you enjoyed the episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review 💚 Show notes & transcript available HERE! [https://queerdco.com/2024/09/19/11-creating-a-budget-you-can-actually-stick-to/] Watch this episode on Youtube! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xw87ooNsC0] Important Links Get the Dopamine Dollars budget template HERE [https://queerd-co.teachable.com/p/dopamine-dollars-spreadsheet-636576]. Learn more about the Neuro$picy Money Method HERE. [https://queerdco.com/the-neurospicy-money-method] Download my free Financial Audit template HERE. [https://queerdco.myflodesk.com/audit] Download my free spending tracker HERE. [https://queerdco.myflodesk.com/spending-tracker] Check out Lina + Lubna's GoFundMe HERE. [https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-twins-and-their-family-escape-the-war] Let's stay connected!! Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here [https://queerdco.com/book]. Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore [https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/] Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co [https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en] Check out my website www.queerdco.com [https://queerdco.com/] Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions, SunSmileMusic, LeChuckz, goodmoodmusic, and SoundKit, from Pond5.

Q&A about money, burnout, relationships, productivity & more!

Send me a text about this episode! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2366796/open_sms] How do you reset your relationship with dopamine? How do you manage burnout? How do you stay focused when working from home? In this episode I answer YOUR questions about money and neurodivergence. You'll learn how complete a dopamine detox, strategies for overcoming burnout, tips for dating with ADHD, productivity hacks, and even how to combine finances with a partner. Thanks for listening to Dopamine Dollars! If you enjoyed the episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review 💚 Show notes & transcript available HERE! Important Links Get the Dopamine Dollars budget template HERE [https://queerd-co.teachable.com/p/dopamine-dollars-spreadsheet-636576]. Check out Lina + Lubna's GoFundMe HERE. [https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-twins-and-their-family-escape-the-war ] Follow LittleMissAbyss on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/littlemissabyss/] or TikTok. [https://www.tiktok.com/@little.miss.abyss] Let's stay connected!! Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here [https://queerdco.com/book]. Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore [https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/] Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co [https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en] Check out my website www.queerdco.com [https://queerdco.com/] Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions, SunSmileMusic, LeChuckz, goodmoodmusic, and SoundKit, from Pond5.

How to ditch the "shoulds" and the shame

Send me a text about this episode! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2366796/open_sms] Do you feel like your life is controlled by "shoulds"? You should have 6 months of expenses saved, you should workout 3x a week, you should have your life all figured out by now. These "shoulds" keep us trapped in pursuit of unrealistic expectations based on what society has decided is the best or right or optimal way to do something. In this episode we are going to unpack these societal "shoulds" and the shame that often accompanies them. You'll learn how they impact our mental health and financial decisions, and most importantly, how you can start to let them go. Thanks for listening to Dopamine Dollars! If you enjoyed the episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review 💚 Show notes & transcript available HERE! [https://queerdco.com/2024/07/25/9-how-to-ditch-the-shoulds-and-the-shame/] Important Links Join the budget template waitlist HERE [https://queerdco.myflodesk.com/budget-template]. Grab a copy of Keeping Finance Personal HERE. [https://queerdco.com/book] Listen to my book on Spotify premium HERE. [https://open.spotify.com/show/0NuLESuODAZX2SCfgEzmwI?si=8041b7274e0b42bb] Grab a copy of The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills by Sonny Jane Wise HERE. [https://www.amazon.ca/Neurodivergent-Friendly-Workbook-DBT-Skills/dp/B09S9JBS8G] Let's stay connected!! Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here [https://queerdco.com/book]. Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore [https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/] Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co [https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en] Check out my website www.queerdco.com [https://queerdco.com/] Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions, SunSmileMusic, LeChuckz, goodmoodmusic, and SoundKit, from Pond5.

You don't lack willpower, you just have ADHD

Send me a text about this episode! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2366796/open_sms] Are you struggling to get things done? Maybe you've internalized society's narratives that you're lazy, irresponsible, and unmotivated. One of the big reasons folks with ADHD struggle with their finances is because they lack the right motivation. In this episode, we dive into the unique ways ADHD affects motivation and explore the four types of motivation that work well for folks with ADHD. You'll learn practical strategies to leverage these motivation types, allowing you to finally follow through on those tasks you've been avoiding. Thanks for listening to Dopamine Dollars! If you enjoyed the episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review 💚 Show notes & transcript available HERE! [https://queerdco.com/2024/07/17/8-you-dont-lack-willpower-you-just-have-adhd/] Important Links Grab a copy of my book HERE [https://queerdco.com/book]. Check out the episode on gamification HERE. [https://queerdco.com/2024/06/22/5-tips-tricks-to-gamify-your-finances/] Check out Goblin Tools HERE. [https://goblin.tools/] Grab a copy of How to ADHD by Jessica McCabe HERE. [https://bookshop.org/a/102431/9780593578940] Let's stay connected!! Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here [https://queerdco.com/book]. Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore [https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/] Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co [https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en] Check out my website www.queerdco.com [https://queerdco.com/] Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions, SunSmileMusic, LeChuckz, goodmoodmusic, and SoundKit, from Pond5.