S1 E35 The ADHD Tax Is Real: Subscriptions, Spending & Everything That Quietly Adds Up

There’s a kind of cost that doesn’t show up all at once. It’s not one big purchase or one obvious mistake. It’s the subscriptions you meant to cancel. The return you fully intended to make. The groceries you bought with a plan… and didn’t use. The late fees, the duplicate purchases, the “it’s only $4.99” decisions that quietly stack up over time. People call it the ADHD tax. In this episode, Jess and Jeannine talk about what that actually looks like in everyday life especially for women with late-diagnosed ADHD. Because it’s not just about money. It’s time blindness. Working memory. Decision fatigue. Avoidance. And the systems that make everything just a little harder to manage. They also get into something that doesn’t get talked about enough how sometimes spending money isn’t the problem it’s the solution. Things like grocery delivery, pre-cut food, or appointment reminders can actually reduce the overall cost when you’re working with your brain instead of against it. This isn’t about budgeting better or trying harder. It’s about recognizing the patterns, understanding why they happen, and realizing you’re not the only one navigating this. If you’ve ever wondered where your money went or felt frustrated trying to “stay on top of things” this episode is for you.