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Debt Rebel | ADHD Budgeting, Debt Payoff, Personal Finance for Working Moms

by Jewlz The Budget Nerd | ADHD Money Coach, Debt Payoff Expert

Feeling like your paycheck disappears before the month is over? Tired of arguing about money, relying on credit cards, or wondering where all your money went? You're in the right place. The Debt Rebel Podcast is for busy parents--especially overwhelmed working moms, ADHD moms, and families who are ready to stop living paycheck to paycheck, pay off debt, and finally feel confident with money. I'm Jewlz The Budget Nerd, a Certified Financial Coach, Economics graduate, ADHDer, and mom who, alongside my husband, paid off over $107,000 in consumer detb without winning the lottery or making six figures overnight. I know what it's like to feel overwhelmed by bills, stress, and financial guilt--and I also know that lasting change comes from simple systems you can actually stick with. This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions such as: How to stick to a budget with ADHD? How do I stop living paycheck to paycheck? What triggers impulse spending? What is financial anxiety? How can I stop fighting with my spouse about money? How can I raise financially independent children? Do other people with ADHD struggle with debt? What are some life hacks for people with ADHD? What happens if I forget to pay bills? How can I heal my money trauma? Is it better to use a credit card or a debit card? How much should I have in emergency savings? How do I force myself to stick to a budget? Does ADHD cause overspending? Whether you're just getting started with budgeting, working through a debt payoff journey, trying to simplify your finances with ADHD, or looking for practical personal finance tips that fit real life, you'll find encouragement, actionable strategies, and plenty of "you can do this" moments. No shame. No complicated spreadsheets (unless that's your jam!) No perfection required. Just simple, practical budgeting advice, debt payoff strategies, ADHD money management tips and financial coaching designed for real families with busy lives. If you're ready to stop surviving payday to payday and start building a life with more financial peace, margin and freedom, hit Follow and join the Debt Rebel community. New episodes every week. Learn more about Jewlz at https://www.jewlzthebudgetnerd.com/

Latest episodes

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Debt Relief or Distraction? The Student Loan Forgiveness Debate | 138

Student loan debt can feel endless, but don't waste emotional energy chasing forgiveness promises. In this episode, we break down what's *actually* happening with debt

Sep 17
8 min

Should You Pay Off Student Loans Early? | Debt Payoff Strategies for Busy Moms | 137

Debt payoff for families looks different when you have irregular income, ADHD, and competing demands. In this episode, we break down whether paying off student loans ea

Sep 15
9 min

Decoding Student Loans | Debt Payoff Strategies That Fit Your Life | 136

Overwhelmed by student loan debt and recent policy changes? In this episode, we break down repayment plan options and debt payoff strategies for busy moms navigating mon

Sep 10
12 min

Forgotten Student Loan Debt | Create Your Payoff Plan Today | 135

Student loan debt can feel scary when you've been avoiding it for months—especially if you're juggling family expenses on a tight budget. In this episode, learn why ADHD

Sep 8
6 min

Managing Irregular Income | ADHD-Friendly Budgeting for Gig Workers | 134

Managing irregular gig income feels like playing financial roulette—but it doesn't have to. On this episode of Debt Rebel, we're breaking down budgeting strategies and e

Sep 1
13 min

Retirement Planning for Adults With ADHD | Beyond the Budget 133

Retirement planning feels impossible for ADHD brains—until you stop forcing traditional methods. In this episode, Jewlz interviews Certified Financial Planner Caleb Bog

Aug 28
23 min

Financial Stress & ADHD Brains | Why Criticism Triggers Shame | 132

When you have ADHD, financial feedback triggers shame—even helpful guidance feels like judgment. In this episode, discover why adult ADHD money problems intensify with c

Aug 25
17 min

Impulse Spending ADHD | Stop Shame, Start Pausing | 131

ADHD money decisions and impulse spending aren't willpower failures—they're about understanding your brain's wiring. In this episode, Jewlz reveals the neurobiology behi

Aug 18
14 min

ADHD-Friendly Car Buying | How to Budget & Avoid This Common Money Trap Spending | 130

Can I afford this new car? How much are the monthly payments? A $22,000 used car can easily become a $30,000 decision once you factor in taxes, registration, insurance,

Aug 11
8 min

Hidden Back-to-School Costs | ADHD-Friendly Family Finance | 129

How can you support your ADHD child during back to school season without the added financial stress? Back-to-school budgeting often ignores the sneaky expenses that blow

Aug 4
16 min

Your ADHD Money Management Style | Pick the Right Budget System 128

ADHD money management doesn't have a one-size-fits-all solution—but your brain has a specific executive function style that works best with either digital trackers or cas

Jul 28
13 min

ADHD Budgeting Tips for Social Events | Say No Without Shame | 127

Stop saying yes to social events that sabotage your ADHD money management and debt payoff goals. Jewlz walks you through guilt-free scripts and boundary-setting strategi

Jul 21
14 min

Stop Feeling Shameful About Your Money | Financial Support for ADHD Brains

Why is managing money with ADHD so challenging? How do I fix it? Why can't I stick to a budget? I've asked myself all those questions and many more. Pop in your earbud

Jul 18
1 min

BONUS: Money Problems or Nervous System Problems? A Conversation with Katherine Connolly

Sneak peek of a conversation I had on Somatics Tools for Neurodiverse Families podcast ,hosted by Katherine Connolly, recently that I think you might enjoy. Katherine C

Jul 16
5 min

Debt Payoff for ADHD Brains | The Spending Leak Audit | 126

You pay your bills. You aren't booking luxury vacations. You're not making huge purchases. So why does it feel like your money disappears every month?If you have ADHD, th

Jul 14
9 min

Poverty Mindset & Family Finance | How One Financial Advisor Rewired His Money Beliefs | 125

What if your poverty mindset is the real barrier to family finance success? Join Jewlz and guest Doug Jonson as they unpack how scarcity beliefs trap ADHD families—and s

Jul 9
27 min

Teaching Kids Money Habits | Budget-Friendly Parenting for ADHD Moms | 124

Do you ever feel guilty telling your child "no" because of money? The truth is your kids don't need expensive childhoods—they need financially confident parents who teac

Jul 7
18 min

ADHD Money Mindset: The Survivor-to-Wealth-Builder Transition | 123

You hit your debt payoff goal—now what? This episode tackles the money mindset shift from surviving to building wealth, especially for ADHD families. Many people stay s

Jun 30
15 min

Family Budgeting for ADHD Brains | Sinking Funds That Actually Work | 122

Family budgeting for ADHD parents doesn't have to mean complex spreadsheets—sinking funds are your secret weapon for managing school fees, sports costs, and those "unexpe

Jun 23
15 min

Debt-Free Parenting | How to Model Money Habits Your Kids Will Keep | 121

Your kids are watching how you handle money—and they're absorbing habits that will stick for life. On this episode of Debt Rebel Show, Jewlz The Budget Nerd shares the d

Jun 16
15 min

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What listeners say

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Jewlz is definitely a great teacher! Love the simple actionable approach to something that can be so overwhelming. Highly recommend the show.💚

Remi Roy · Jun 2026

Jewlz has a way of giving you practical strategies without making you feel like you’ve been doing everything wrong. The advice works for our family’s life, not some perfect budget situation that doesn’t exist. I never leave an episode feeling guilty or judged about where we are financially, just more equipped to move forward. That combination of helpful and shame free is rarer than it should be. So glad I found this podcast!!

Baker Extraordinaire II · Apr 2026

I really enjoyed the format of this show. The tips are practical and it feels like Jewlz is coming alongside you to partner with you and getting your money life together. She eloquently breaks down the stigma and doesn’t condemn you for getting it wrong but helps to give you a formula for creating good systems. Love it!

NatMart21 · Apr 2026

Love the nuggets of knowledge made easy to digest in the fun episodes. Money management is so much more than just a typical budgeting plan. Our mindset matters in order to have our plans be sustainable. Keep the knowledge and enjoyable episodes coming, Jewlz!

Abigail.Gagnon · Mar 2026

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