About this episode
In this deeply personal episode, host Esther shares her lived experience of preparing for and receiving a neurodivergent diagnosis as an adult, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD (inattentive type).
She explores how executive dysfunction impacted her daily life, from budgeting struggles to workplace challenges, and the emotional toll of navigating burnout before and after diagnosis.
Esther walks through the entire journey—from early learning differences, her workplace diagnosis at age 35, to a comprehensive university assessment in 2025. This episode is an honest conversation about the aspects of diagnosis no one talks about: the emotional weight, grief, relief, and identity shifts that reshape your relationship with money, savings, and self-understanding.
Whether you're managing burnout or executive function challenges, this episode offers insights and support that go beyond the typical checklist. It also highlights what to expect from the assessment process and the importance of building financial routines that respect your neurodivergence.
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