Episode

ADHD and Catastrophizing: How to Stop Your Brain from Spiraling Out of Control (Ep 106)

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Mind + Money: A Podcast All About Money and ADHD
Published
Mar 12, 2026
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701
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Summary

Your nervous system thinks an email is a bear chasing you. An email notification sends your brain into full worst-case scenario mode. Sound familiar? In this episode, Sherry and Val break down why ADHD brains catastrophize so easily and what actually helps when you're spiralling out of control. They share a counterintuitive technique that works to STOP the spiral, by helping you shift into solution mode instead of staying stuck in panic. If you've ever felt your brain racing through a hundred terrible scenarios before you even know what the actual problem is, this episode will give you practical strategies to interrupt the spiral and create calm. 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