Debt Rebel Podcast: Personal Finance for Families

About Debt Rebel Podcast: Personal Finance for Families

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/

Publisher

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

Category

education · education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 May 2024

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

147 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Estate Planning 101 | ADHD Money Management Meets Long-Term Protection | 143

   Feeling financial stress about your family's future? ADHD money management doesn't have to include complicated estate planning. Attorney Kate Tanner breaks down wills, trusts, and protection strategies in a way that actually makes sense for overwhelmed moms. In this episode, you'll learn why estate planning is less about fear and more about peace of mind—and exactly where to start, even if money management feels chaotic right now. Connect with Kate Tanner, Esq on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/p/Tanner-Life-and-Estate-Planning-LLC-61591000320389/) Tanner Estate Planning Website (https://tannerestateplanning.com/) Free Estate Planning Resources for Washington State (https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/en/topics/life-planning) Learn more about working with Jewlz The Budget Nerd (https://www.jewlzthebudgetnerd.com/services?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promo) Follow Jewlz on Threads (https://www.threads.com/@jewlzthebudgetnerd?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=ep129)

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   AI Tools & Neurodivergent Finance: ADHD Money Management | 142

   ADHD money management doesn't have to rely on willpower. In this episode, we're exploring AI tools and neurodivergent finance automation that take the guesswork out of budgeting. Discover which money tools actually stick for ADHD brains, how to set up systems once and forget them, and why letting technology handle routine tasks is a form of self-care—not avoidance. Perfect for busy working moms ready to stop fighting their brain and start working with it. Schedule a free call with Jewlz (http://jewlzthebudgetnerd.com/freecall) Learn more about working with Jewlz The Budget Nerd (https://www.jewlzthebudgetnerd.com/services?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promo) Follow Jewlz on Threads (https://www.threads.com/@jewlzthebudgetnerd?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=ep129)

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   How to Stop Avoiding Your Student Loans: An ADHD-Friendly Money System | 141

   Have you been avoiding your student loans because you don't know what to do, you're overwhelmed by the numbers, or you're simply tired of thinking about them? You're not alone. Avoiding your student loans doesn't mean you're irresponsible. Sometimes the problem isn't that you don't know you need to deal with them. It's that looking at them feels overwhelming, confusing, or shame-inducing. In this episode of the Debt Rebel Podcast, Jewlz The Budget Nerd walks you through a simple, ADHD-friendly approach to stopping the avoidance cycle and creating a system that keeps your student loans from becoming a constant mental burden. You'll learn: Why student loan avoidance happens How overwhelm, confusion, fear, and shame can keep you from taking action Why avoidance isn't a character flaw How to create an “external brain” for your money Why you shouldn't have to think about your student loans every day How to schedule regular student loan check-ins What financial tasks you can automate This episode is a part of a mini-series on student loans. Check out Episodes 135-141 (https://player.captivate.fm/collection/df891da7-8479-490b-90dc-82c736f2efb4) Schedule a free call with Jewlz (http://jewlzthebudgetnerd.com/freecall) Learn more about working with Jewlz The Budget Nerd (https://www.jewlzthebudgetnerd.com/services?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=promo) Follow Jewlz on Threads (https://www.threads.com/@jewlzthebudgetnerd?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=ep129)

Who has been a guest on Debt Rebel Podcast: Personal Finance for Families

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jewlz Maxwell
• Jewlz The Budget Nerd
• Kristy Bass
• Julian Kohlbrand

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,420

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

16 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

89

Social presence

91

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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