Rethinking Money Systems for ADHD & Neurodivergence

When money feels hard, it is often the system, not you. This week on The Wallet, Emilie Bellet (Vestpod) is joined by Krystle McGilvery, behavioural finance expert and Chartered Accountant, to unpack why traditional money advice fails so many people, especially those who are neurodivergent. They cover: Why financial avoidance is often a form of protection How time blindness impacts spending and planning The link between impulse spending and frictionless payments Why “discipline” is the wrong framework for money What a system that actually works for your brain looks like The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Resources Connect with Krystle via Krystle McGilvery and NeuroFinance OS Instagram: @krystle_mcgilvery LinkedIn: Krystle McGilvery AD | This episode is sponsored by Wealthify. Wealthify makes investing simple by managing your investments for you. And if you deposit or transfer into their Stocks and Shares ISA, you could earn between £50 and £1,000 in cashback. Open your account at Wealthify.com . T&Cs and minimum investments apply. Registration closes on 31st May 2026. Cashback varies by total investment amount. With investing, your capital is at risk. Wealthify is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Connect with Vestpod: Sign up to The Edit newsletter: Courses and bootcamps: Follow on Instagram: Emilie’s book: You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rethinking Money Systems for ADHD & Neurodivergence is an episode from The Wallet by Emilie Bellet.

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This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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