About this episode
Summary
In this episode Esther Bangura shares the story behind launching the 2025 UK Neurodivergence and Money Survey. She opens up about her own ADHD inattentive diagnosis, money shame, and cycles of overspending and reveals what 279 neurodivergent adults across the UK told us about stress spending, executive dysfunction, and financial goals. This episode is for professionals, workplaces, and ND adults who want to understand the barriers and the solutions that really work.
Highlights:
Story: Esther's turning point after her ADHD inattentive diagnosis
Barrier and breakthrough: Why 80 percent overspend when stressed, and why it is not about laziness
Tools that actually help ND adults: money day routines, calm budgeting, and human support
Survey insights: the top four things ND adults really want — resilience recognised, clear financial goals, inclusive workplaces, and personalised support
The change we need: workplaces, banks, education, and government systems designed with ND brains in mind
Links and Resources:
📑 Free Neurodivergents and Money Report 2025: Download Managing Money with a Neurodivergent Brain — UK Research 2025
💼 Connect with Esther: LinkedIn
🌐 More resources: www.estherbangura.com
