Best Dave Dewitt Podcasts (2024)

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Mastering Career and Finances with ADHD: Insights and Strategies from Shell Mendelson 52:26

1M ago52:26

52:26

Unlock the secrets to mastering your career and finances, especially if you have ADHD, with insights from our 35-year veteran ADHD career coach, Shell Mendelson. We kick off the episode with an exciting announcement of our new project aimed at helping ADHDers gain better control over their financial lives. Shell shares her invaluable wisdom, includ…

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Balancing Financial Coaching with ADHD: Insights, Tools, and Personal Growth on the ADHD Money Talk Journey 15:38

5M ago15:38

15:38

Discover the interplay between financial coaching and the unique challenges that come with ADHD as I bare all in a transparent reflection of ADHD Money Talk's journey. Step into the heart of my endeavors where I grapple with balancing the creation of engaging content and the depth of client work, all while evolving my business to meet the diverse f…

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Community Question: How To Pay Less Taxes in 2024! 7:40

6M ago7:40

7:40

Ever feel like Uncle Sam is reaching too deep into your pockets? We've got you covered! On today's lively episode, we're unraveling the complex world of taxes for our ADHD community, tackling a tough question from Yvonne in our ADHD Money Talk Facebook group. She's got a state pension and a 403(b), but no 401(k)—so how can she keep a tight grip on …

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Why You Feel Overwhelmed, Dumb, and Lost When Faced With Financial (Or Any) Decisions 18:17

7M ago18:17

18:17

In this episode, we dive into the brain's role in financial decision-making, with a special focus on individuals with ADHD. We follow the story of Jordan, who grapples with typical financial decisions, such as whether to make an extra mortgage payment or invest in stocks. Experts like E Sonuga-Barke, G Fairchild, and A Stringaris provide insights i…

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ADHDers Don't need to Go Broke Every Christmas: Try this Instead 22:38

8M ago22:38

22:38

Ever wondered how to keep your holiday spending in check while living with ADHD? If so, this heart-to-heart conversation is for you. We're tackling the challenging dance of handling personal finances during the festive season, particularly for those of us with ADHD. This episode promises to provide you with tools to combat the cycle of impulsive sp…

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The Black Friday ADHD Shopping Personas 13:01

8M ago13:01

13:01

Subscribe to the new and improved newsletter! https://www.adhdmoneytalk.com/ Ready to tackle the chaos of Black Friday shopping with an ADHD twist? Buckle up as we navigate the bustling aisles and virtual carts, unveiling the unique shopping personas you may embody with a sprinkle of ADHD. From the unchecked dopamine chaser, caught up in the frenzy…

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Start an LLC and Make your Hyperfocus your Business 24:28

9M ago24:28

24:28

Does this sound familiar? Have you been told to simply focus harder or try harder to achieve financial success with your hobbies, only to feel frustrated and overwhelmed? It's time to break free from ineffective actions and the pain of not getting results. Starting an LLC can unlock the power of your ADHD hyperfocus, protect your business, streamli…

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ADHD and the Art of Productive Procrastination: A Self-Reflective Journey 17:04

9M ago17:04

17:04

In the world of productivity, there's a hidden trap that many fall into. It's a cycle that gives us a false sense of accomplishment, but leaves us feeling empty and unfulfilled. Just when you think you have it all figured out, there's an unexpected twist in the story. A twist that reveals the true nature of your pseudo-productivity habits and chall…

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ADHD Does Not Cause Your Money Struggle (Hot Take) 18:35

10M ago18:35

18:35

If you're feeling constantly overwhelmed and defeated by your financial situation, despite your best efforts to manage your money, then you are not alone! Many individuals with ADHD struggle to establish effective financial habits, often facing difficulties with budgeting, impulsivity, and organization. Despite your intentions, you may find that yo…

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Introducing The Broadside: weekly news and stories from the South 1:50

10M ago1:50

1:50

From news to arts and culture, The Broadside dives into issues that might not be on a front page, but deserve a closer look. Along the way, host Anisa Khalifa explores the nuances of our home—and how what happens here ripples across the country. Find The Broadside every Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts.…

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Overcoming Perfectionism when Budgeting with ADHD 10:15

10M ago10:15

10:15

Do you want to break free from the grip of perfectionism and finally take control of your finances? Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by the constant pursuit of flawlessness in your budgeting? I have the solution that will help you develop healthier financial habits and achieve the financial empowerment you desire. By overcoming p…

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I am Self Employed with Variable Income. Help me Save and Invest 20:15

12M ago20:15

20:15

Do you ever feel overwhelmed when managing your business and personal finances? Well, you're not the only one. This ADHD Money Talk episode is specifically designed to provide actionable tips and strategies for those who are self-employed or work as 1099 contractors. We'll guide you through the process of separating your business and personal finan…

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How Working Memory Impacts Your Financial Habits 24:22

1y ago24:22

24:22

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have a personal assistant that transcribes your thoughts, keeping track of the tiniest tasks that your memory can't hold onto? As someone living with ADHD, this isn't just a passing thought for me, but a constant reality. Join me as we navigate the intricate maze of ADHD, IQ, and working memory, and h…

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Revolutionizing Note-Taking: Exploring Productivity Apps for ADHD 29:01

1y ago29:01

29:01

Are you ready to revolutionize your note-taking system? Discover the power of productivity apps specifically tailored for those of us with ADHD. We're taking a deep look at how I obsessively hyper-focused on productivity apps and completely transformed my approach to note-taking. We're exploring everything 'Mem', 'Obsidian', 'Akiflow', 'Asana', and…

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Surviving the Summer Splurge: Smart Budgeting Tips and Overcoming Financial Anxiety 14:26

1y ago14:26

14:26

Are your summer expenses spiraling out of control? Have no fear, because in this episode, I share my struggles with balancing summer expenses and the unexpected surprises that often come with the season. You'll learn how I'm coping with these financial challenges and stay ready for life's curveballs. I also dive into the importance of developing fi…

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Exploring Monarch Money: The Ultimate Budgeting Tool 26:11

1y ago26:11

26:11

In this episode, we dive into the features and benefits of Monarch Money, an incredible budgeting app that has gained popularity over the past three years. David shares his personal experience with the app and highlights why it stands out from other budgeting tools. From effortless budgeting to intuitive design and gamification elements, Monarch Mo…

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Listener Question: I Love Saving - and Spending too 18:42

1+ y ago18:42

18:42

Listener Louise writes: "I'm very good at saving. I love watching my savings balance grow and have gamified this process in many different ways to make it interesting and exciting. The problem is that impulse spending kicks in with whatever I'm into at that moment, and suddenly all my savings are gone. How I can stop this happening?" This problem i…

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Not making progress? Make one BIG sacrifice! 9:05

1+ y ago9:05

9:05

Are you someone with ADHD who's struggling to get a handle on your finances? Well, you're not alone. Many people with ADHD find it challenging to manage their finances, leading to financial stress and anxiety. But fear not! There is a way out of this financial mess, which could start with making sacrifices. The Challenge: Make One BIG Sacrifice I w…

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Listener Questions: Am I Being Overly Money Vigilant to a fault? 15:19

1+ y ago15:19

15:19

Listener Rebecca has transformed from being an impulsive spender to now hyper-fixating on saving and investing. In today's episode, we discuss the potential struggles with money vigilance and how being close to the financial world can make personal financial decisions harder. We also explore the decision-making process for buying a car while saving…

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You Are What You Eat 20:15

1+ y ago20:15

20:15

Money does not have to lead us to this life of dependence and scarcity. We were just taught wrong. We weren't taught how money really works. No class in high school shows us how to become wealthy and financially free. Listen in to hear: We were never taught how money really works The biggest difference between the poor and the wealthy Right mindset…

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When There is No Money Left After Paying The Bills 18:45

1+ y ago18:45

18:45

A listener asked me this question, "What does one do if, after adding up fixed expenses, there is no money leftover and nothing to cut back on?" Listen in as we assess the situation and I help address: Viewing Wants as Needs Food Prices increased 17% Reducing credit card interest rates Consolidating debt Cutting the Cord and Streaming instead Makin…

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How ADHD Adults Can Stop Eating Their Financial Futures 19:56

1+ y ago19:56

19:56

Continually eating out hampers our ability to build our financial future. How do you avoid reaching for your phone and ordering from food delivery services like DoorDash, and GrubHub when it brings so much fulfillment and joy? Ways to Get Your Food Spending Under Control Create a spending journal to track the frequency and total dollar amount you s…

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Challenge: Keep Your Monthly Food Spend Under $1,000 12:13

1+ y ago12:13

12:13

Are your weekends and weeknights spent devouring freshly prepared delights brought to you by your local food delivery services like DoorDash, GrubHub, or Uber Eats? Services like this are attractive to those of us with ADHD because it is a quick, easy decision and eliminates having to prepare a meal. The downside, of course, is the cost of these se…

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Setting Financial Goals for 2023 19:03

1+ y ago19:03

19:03

As we begin looking ahead into the new year and what we want for our financial goals, it is important that you also reflect on how you did last year to ensure you do not repeat any undesirable spending behavior. Your order of operations Here is a quick recap of what your order of operations should be for 2023: Establish an emergency fund to cover, …

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Happiness Vs. Joy 17:15

1+ y ago17:15

17:15

The term happiness comes from the Old Norse term “happ,” meaning “luck” or “chance.” In the context of the Declaration of Independence, happiness was about an individual’s contribution to society rather than pursuits of self-gratification. Joy is a quality of the Soul. It is magnificent, divine, confirming, and otherworldly. Joy lives naturally and…

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Year-End ADHD Money Moves 14:33

1+ y ago14:33

14:33

Christmas shopping isn’t the only important item on your end-of-the-year list of things to do. There are several financial items you should also check to set yourself up for a great 2023 and potentially save money on taxes this year and get a bigger refund. Top Ten End-Of-Year Financial Checklist 1. Make sure you have not been paying too little tax…

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Rewiring our ADHD (my appearance on ADHD Rewired with Eric Tivers) 45:04

1+ y ago45:04

45:04

I was blessed and excited to be a guest on Eric Tivers’ ADHD Rewired podcast. In this episode, we discuss: The shame we can feel around our finances How to use our values to help guide our financial planning How to get past the mental clutter when facing our finances Ways to stay consistent with financial management You’ll also hear some strategies…

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Lifestyle Creep! (...the silent inflation) 19:52

1+ y ago19:52

19:52

Lifestyle creep, or lifestyle inflation, is a real issue that can affect anyone - especially those of us with ADHD. When our income goes up, it's natural to want to spend more and enjoy life more. But if we're not careful, we can end up in a situation where we're making more money but have less saved. This can be a real problem when we hit a financ…

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You're not greedy, you're ADHD 20:03

1+ y ago20:03

20:03

Greed and selfishness are often seen as negative character traits, but what if they're actually symptoms of a bigger issue? In this episode, we'll explore the three differences between people with and without ADHD when it comes to greed and selfishness. We'll also outline a system that was used to get control, understanding, and change. Why is it i…

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Avoiding the ADHD Debt Cycle and Financial Burnout [Encore] 15:52

1+ y ago15:52

15:52

You've spent six months repairing your financial situation. You are completely out of debt. But now you are tired prone to a slip-up. Your credit cards with zero balances are staring at you begging to be used. This is the most important time of your journey, and when you may be the most vulnerable! This episode originally aired March 21, 2022. Want…

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ADHD Budgeting Workshop #5 Setting up the Budget Automation 21:09

1+ y ago21:09

21:09

In this final episode of the budgeting workshop, we will complete the remaining steps to implement your budget, allowing you to concentrate on being intentional with your spending. If you just joined us and would like to start the series from the beginning, here is a quick recap of the episodes: Ep. 40, Part 1 Income and Fixed Expenses Ep. 41, Part…

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ADHD Budgeting Workshop #4 Selecting the Right Goal for the Budget 15:13

2y ago15:13

15:13

When you have ADHD, you must be mindful about setting goals to stay motivated and on track. Identify the goal Write out the purpose of the goal and why it is important Decide on one action step or small task you can do today that would bring you closer to your goal The ‘Financial Order of Operations’ is one method to help break down the process of …

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ADHD Budget Workshop #3 Detailed Analysis of Expenses 20:06

2y ago20:06

20:06

Identifying your financial purpose when setting up a budget allows us to maintain our focus on the process and our motivation moving forward. I've created and shared two documents for you to use as you follow this series. The first is a spreadsheet on the reversed budget methodology, which you can find the link under the resource links at the botto…

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ADHD Budget Workshop #2 Variable Expenses 11:10

2y ago11:10

11:10

ADHDers like organization and structure, so they get excited about setting up a budget. However, following the method over the long term rarely works if we don't spend the extra time setting up an automated system to keep us going when we don't feel like following the process. I've created and shared a spreadsheet on the reversed budget methodology…

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ADHD Budget Workshop #1 Income & Fixed Expenses 19:44

2y ago19:44

19:44

Establishing a budget doesn't need to be an uncomfortable experience. Once the basic elements are in place and you become familiar with the process, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it will be to manage money. I've created a spreadsheet on the reversed budget methodology, which you can find under the resource links at the bottom of the pa…

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ADHD Reverse Budgeting Workshop Promo 7:23

2y ago7:23

7:23

As a CFP financial planner, the most rewarding part of my job is comprehensive financial planning helping my clients get their estate in order, investing, and tax planning. My passion is to help people understand the joy that comes with the feeling of power in controlling your money. Most of the people that come to me are at a point where first, we…

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Stay The Course by Getting Your Money Right 19:17

2y ago19:17

19:17

Getting your money right helps in many ways because money touches so many aspects of our lives. Nothing has ever existed that has created more wealth or has been more influential in the transformation of families and people over time than the stock market. If you’re an investor, you’ve more than likely noticed how volatile the stock markets have be…

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We All Want Forgiveness, Even Our Student Loans 18:31

2y ago18:31

18:31

President Biden announced a plan on August 24, 2022, to forgive student loan debt through the end of December 2022, with payments resuming in January 2023. To be eligible for the $10,000 debt cancellation, your annual income must have fallen below $125,000 (for individuals) or $250,000 (for married couples or heads of households) If you received a …

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Managing a Variable Income with an ADHD Brain 16:06

2y ago16:06

16:06

Stability and organization are two words that best describe an ideal world for the ADHD brain. What happens, then, when someone with ADHD has a variable income? There’s no guarantee of stability, and it’s difficult to organize your expenses when you don’t have a fixed income. Creating a Repeatable Structure Establish a budget with a repeatable stru…

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Financial Services for ADHDers 20:20

2y ago20:20

20:20

As a CFP®, I’m often asked about my services - and what makes me different from others who provide financial coaching or advice. To begin, the term financial planner encompasses a pretty broad area. For example, some advisors: Work like an insurance company and sell insurance on commission Fee-based by selling other investment products like annuiti…

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In a split second 17:58

2y ago17:58

17:58

During a Sunday morning in Wilson, NC, Chris Breslin was standing on a pitcher’s mound at his son’s little league game when he heard three sounds close by he’d never heard before. Then everybody on the field hit the ground.By Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

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Weighing The Risks and Rewards of Buying Pet Insurance 15:14

2y ago15:14

15:14

Some call it their 'Life Happens Fund,' others their 'Emergency Fund.' Whatever you call yours, make sure you have one. But then you might want to take that thought one step further. I'm about to tell you why. My Dog Willow Recently Willow, my Bearded Collie, became very sick to the point where she needed to be hospitalized. Anyone who has gone thr…

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Some NC Teachers Won't Be Back This Fall 17:54

2y ago17:54

17:54

Teachers are leaving in large numbers in some North Carolina school districts. They say they’ve been working with low pay and high expectations for years. But when the pandemic put their routines on pause, they had time to think about their priorities. Host Liz Schlemmer heard stories from three teachers this summer.…

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Your Next Career Move: A Guide for People with ADHD, with Shell Mendelson 30:08

2y ago30:08

30:08

Shell Mendelson has more than 30 years of experience in the field of Career Counseling, and has ADHD herself. She knows it can be difficult to find a job you like, let alone a career you love. In this interview, Shell shares ways to identify fulfilling work, why it’s important to have passion in what you do, and why she doesn’t recommend disclosing…

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ADHD Progressivity and Implementation Strategies, with Dr. Russell Ramsay 20:39

2y ago20:39

20:39

The final segment of our three-part series, we'll wrap up our discussion with Dr. Russell Ramsay, co-founder and co-director of the University of Pennsylvania's adult ADHD treatment and research program and associate professor of clinical psychology in the department of psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine. We all know we should do things …

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Emmett Till and the Warrant 15:51

2y ago15:51

15:51

This month marks 67 years since Emmett Till was brutally lynched for allegedly whistling at a white woman. Activists in North Carolina are joining the calls for authorities to serve a nearly 70-year-old arrest warrant against the woman who accused him.By Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

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'Only Thing I Had To Fight With Was The Truth' 21:23

2y ago21:23

21:23

In this rebroadcast from January 18, 2022, Howard Dudley and Joe Neff, former investigative reporter for the News & Observer, recount Dudley’s wrongful conviction.By Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

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The ADHD Struggle of Impulse Spending, with Dr. J. Russell Ramsay 17:36

2y ago17:36

17:36

The second of our three-part series with Dr. J. Russell Ramsay, co-founder and co-director of the University of Pennsylvania's adult ADHD treatment and research program and associate professor of clinical psychology in the department of psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine. Externalized Tricks to Control Spending One of the most common con…

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After SBC sexual abuse reckoning, is there hope for real change? 30:20

2y ago30:20

30:20

In May, an explosive report on sexual abuse perpetrated by clergy in the Southern Baptist Convention made national headlines. Now, survivors of abuse and their advocates are continuing to question what this means for one of the country’s largest Christian denominations. Host Anisa Khalifa talks with Jules Woodson, a survivor of clergy sexual abuse,…

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Darryl Hunt's Burden 36:05

2y ago36:05

36:05

In this rebroadcast from March 31, 2022, host Will Michaels speaks with Phoebe Zerwick, former reporter with the Winston-Salem Journal, about her new book chronicling Darryl Hunt's story of wrongful conviction, "Beyond Innocence."By Dave DeWitt, Leoneda Inge, Will Michaels, Charlie Shelton-Ormond, Jason deBruyn, Rusty Jacobs, Naomi Prioleau, Celeste Gracia, Kamaya Truitt, Anisa Khalifa

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