Can you actually manifest more money? Yes, and, there's a catch.

In this episode, Sherry and Val dig into one of the most misunderstood concepts in the personal finance space: manifestation.

They believe in the woo woo. They also believe you need a plan. And they're here to tell you why one without the other just doesn't work.

What you'll hear in this episode:

• Why belief alone won't move the needle on your finances
• What it actually looks like when mindset and action work together
• The sneaky way avoidance mode blocks abundance from coming in
• How small financial actions build the belief that bigger things are possible
• What it means to give your money a job (and why that matters more than you think)

Whether you're all in on manifestation or more of a show-me-the-spreadsheet person, this episode will meet you where you're at and give you something to work with.

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

You've got a beautiful budget. You downloaded all your transactions, colour-coded everything, and made a plan. And then what? It sits in a folder on your computer with the other 12 budget spreadsheets you've made over the years.

There's a massive gap between making a budget and actually living by it. Sherry and Val break down what's missing and why most budgets fail the moment real life happens. Bad news: you need more than a pretty spreadsheet.

We talk about the number one question your budget should be able to answer before you spend money, why tracking every transaction won't save you, and the account setup that makes overspending way harder. Plus, what to do when the dopamine wears off, and you stop caring about your budget categories.

If you've ever wondered why you keep making budgets that go nowhere, this episode walks you through what actually works for ADHD brains. Less tracking, more structure. Less shame, more systems.

ADHD Money Starter Kit: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/g9v9u3

Connect with us: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/@moneymindsetcoaching

Am I the asshole for wanting financial privacy?

Sherry and Val break down this Reddit AITA story and explore the gray area between parental concern and financial control.

Yes, technically you're an adult. But mom's probably coming from a place of wanting to help, even if it's rolling out in the worst possible way. We talk about why going through transactions line by line creates shame and resentment instead of trust, how to have the boundary conversation without yelling, and why mom might be dealing with her own money trauma or insecurity.

This episode covers setting firm financial boundaries while living at home, why mom might be freaking out about your spending even when you're doing fine, the secret bank account strategy if things get really bad, and how to shift the conversation from berating to support. We also dig into why this kind of control accelerates the timeline for moving out and damages the relationship long term.

Not the asshole. But both sides need to talk about why this is happening and what boundaries look like going forward.

Connect with us: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/@moneymindsetcoaching