Dopamine Dollars

About Dopamine Dollars

You’re not bad with money, you’re just neurodivergent. Join queer and AuDHD financial educator and best-selling author Ellyce Fulmore as she explores the unique ways that ADHD, autism, and more impact our finances and our lives through a trauma-aware, and shame-free approach. Covering everything from executive function to impulse spending to current events, Dopamine Dollars will deliver tips, strategies, comfort, and encouragement in a way that makes sense for neurodivergent brains.

Publisher

Ellyce Fulmore

Category

business · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 May 2024

Latest episode

27 Sept 2024

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Sept 2024

   The neurodivergent college survival guide

   In this special back-to-school episode, we dive into the unique challenges that neurodivergent students face in college. Whether you’re currently in school, thinking about going back to school, or you’ve had a negative experience with school in the past that you’d like to reframe, this episode will have something for you. I'm joined by three students—Kayla, Ren, and Haley and together we’ll explore what it’s like to manage the academic and mental load, access accommodations (or face the gaps ...

2. 

   19 Sept 2024

   Creating a budget you can actually stick to

   Does the word budgeting send you into an instant shame spiral? Are you tired of starting (and quickly falling off) every budget you've tried to implement? In this episode we dive into the unique challenges neurodivergent folks face when it comes to budgeting and how to create a money plan that actually works for your brain. You'll learn tons of tips and tricks for making budgeting more approachable, sustainable, and FUN! Thanks for listening to Dopamine Dollars! If you enjoyed the episode, I'...

3. 

   8 Aug 2024

   Q&A about money, burnout, relationships, productivity & more!

   How do you reset your relationship with dopamine? How do you manage burnout? How do you stay focused when working from home? In this episode I answer YOUR questions about money and neurodivergence. You'll learn how complete a dopamine detox, strategies for overcoming burnout, tips for dating with ADHD, productivity hacks, and even how to combine finances with a partner. Thanks for listening to Dopamine Dollars! If you enjoyed the episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review 💚 Show notes & transcript available HERE! Important Links Get the Dopamine Dollars budget template HERE (https://queerd-co.teachable.com/p/dopamine-dollars-spreadsheet-636576). Check out Lina + Lubna's GoFundMe HERE. (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-twins-and-their-family-escape-the-war ) Follow LittleMissAbyss on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/littlemissabyss/) or TikTok. (https://www.tiktok.com/@little.miss.abyss) Let's stay connected!! Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here (https://queerdco.com/book). Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore (https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/) Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co (https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en) Check out my website www.queerdco.com (https://queerdco.com/) Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions, SunSmileMusic, LeChuckz, goodmoodmusic, and SoundKit, from Pond5.

4. 

   25 Jul 2024

   How to ditch the "shoulds" and the shame

   Do you feel like your life is controlled by "shoulds"? You should have 6 months of expenses saved, you should workout 3x a week, you should have your life all figured out by now. These "shoulds" keep us trapped in pursuit of unrealistic expectations based on what society has decided is the best or right or optimal way to do something. In this episode we are going to unpack these societal "shoulds" and the shame that often accompanies them. You'll learn how they impact our mental health and financial decisions, and most importantly, how you can start to let them go. Thanks for listening to Dopamine Dollars! If you enjoyed the episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review 💚 Show notes & transcript available HERE! (https://queerdco.com/2024/07/25/9-how-to-ditch-the-shoulds-and-the-shame/) Important Links Join the budget template waitlist HERE (https://queerdco.myflodesk.com/budget-template). Grab a copy of Keeping Finance Personal HERE. (https://queerdco.com/book) Listen to my book on Spotify premium HERE. (https://open.spotify.com/show/0NuLESuODAZX2SCfgEzmwI?si=8041b7274e0b42bb) Grab a copy of The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills by Sonny Jane Wise HERE. (https://www.amazon.ca/Neurodivergent-Friendly-Workbook-DBT-Skills/dp/B09S9JBS8G) Let's stay connected!! Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here (https://queerdco.com/book). Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore (https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/) Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co (https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en) Check out my website www.queerdco.com (https://queerdco.com/) Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions, SunSmileMusic, LeChuckz, goodmoodmusic, and SoundKit, from Pond5.

5. 

   18 Jul 2024

   You don't lack willpower, you just have ADHD

   Are you struggling to get things done? Maybe you've internalized society's narratives that you're lazy, irresponsible, and unmotivated. One of the big reasons folks with ADHD struggle with their finances is because they lack the right motivation. In this episode, we dive into the unique ways ADHD affects motivation and explore the four types of motivation that work well for folks with ADHD. You'll learn practical strategies to leverage these motivation types, allowing you to finally follow through on those tasks you've been avoiding. Thanks for listening to Dopamine Dollars! If you enjoyed the episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review 💚 Show notes & transcript available HERE! (https://queerdco.com/2024/07/17/8-you-dont-lack-willpower-you-just-have-adhd/) Important Links Grab a copy of my book HERE (https://queerdco.com/book). Check out the episode on gamification HERE. (https://queerdco.com/2024/06/22/5-tips-tricks-to-gamify-your-finances/) Check out Goblin Tools HERE. (https://goblin.tools/) Grab a copy of How to ADHD by Jessica McCabe HERE. (https://bookshop.org/a/102431/9780593578940) Let's stay connected!! Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here (https://queerdco.com/book). Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore (https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/) Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co (https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en) Check out my website www.queerdco.com (https://queerdco.com/) Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions, SunSmileMusic, LeChuckz, goodmoodmusic, and SoundKit, from Pond5.

6. 

   4 Jul 2024

   Not sure where to start? Do a financial audit!

   Are you overwhelmed with where to start when it comes to your money? In this episode I will walk you through exactly how to complete a financial audit. This involves taking inventory of your income, expenses, debt, savings, and spending. The financial audit will give you a clear understanding of where you are in your finances, and help you create the roadmap for what you want to achieve in the future. Thanks for listening to Dopamine Dollars! If you enjoyed the episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review 💚 Show notes & transcript available HERE! (https://queerdco.com/2024/07/04/7-not-sure-where-to-start-do-a-financial-audit/) Important Links Donate to Lina & Lubna's Go Fund Me HERE (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-twins-and-their-family-escape-the-war). Download my free Financial Audit template HERE. (https://queerdco.myflodesk.com/audit) Download my free spending tracker HERE. (https://queerdco.myflodesk.com/spending-tracker) Let's stay connected!! Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here (https://queerdco.com/book). Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore (https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/) Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co (https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en) Check out my website www.queerdco.com (https://queerdco.com/) Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions, SunSmileMusic, LeChuckz, goodmoodmusic, and SoundKit, from Pond5.

7. 

   27 Jun 2024

   The cost of being neuroqueer

   Did you know that there is a link between neurodivergence and queerness? In this episode we will cover what it means to be neuroqueer, why this link exists, some of the common challenges, and the changes that need to be made to create a more supportive and inclusive future for everyone. I'll also share my own stories of coming out as both neurodivergent and queer. Whether you're a part of either community or an ally, you'll learn how to honor neuroqueer identities and build stronger communities. Thanks for listening to Dopamine Dollars! If you enjoyed the episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review 💚 Show notes, transcript, & additional resources available here! (https://queerdco.com/?p=244) Important Links Grab a copy of my book  HERE. (https://queerdco.com/book) Check out the Lesbian Masterdoc HERE. (https://www.docdroid.net/N46Ea3o/copy-of-am-i-a-lesbian-masterdoc-pdf) Let's stay connected!! Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here (https://queerdco.com/book). Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore (https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/) Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co (https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en) Check out my website www.queerdco.com (https://queerdco.com/) Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions, SunSmileMusic, LeChuckz, goodmoodmusic, and SoundKit, from Pond5.

8. 

   20 Jun 2024

   Tips & tricks to gamify your finances

   Do you struggle with staying on top of managing your money—especially when it comes to staying motivated to save money or pay off debt? In this episode we will cover the concept of gamification, and how you can use that to turn overwhelming or boring financial tasks into something more enjoyable. You'll learn how to apply this method to your spending, savings, debt repayment, and budgeting systems so that you can actually start having FUN when it comes to your finances. Thanks for listening to Dopamine Dollars! If you enjoyed the episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review 💚 Show notes & transcript available here! (https://queerdco.com/2024/06/22/5-tips-tricks-to-gamify-your-finances/) Important Links Listen to the dopa-menu episode HERE. (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mWVPJV15PaQDn7q0JPGtz?si=22844ff2f48642ba) Download my free Taylor Swift savings tracker HERE. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i701R3_Q915QP5sOWsU1h4I0Pc9l6vbY/view?usp=sharing) Apps Mentioned Qapital (https://www.qapital.com/download/)—for savings Loot (https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/loot-money-box-saving-tracker/id1489821186)—for savings Debt Payoff Planner (https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/debt-payoff-planner-tracker/id1009323715)—for debt Habitica (https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/habitica-gamified-taskmanager/id994882113)—for any financial habit YNAB (https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/ynab/id1010865877)—for budgeting RocketMoney (https://www.rocketmoney.com/)—for expenses Fortune City (https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/fortune-city-expense-tracker/id1172713884)—for tracking expenses Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here (https://queerdco.com/book). Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore (https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/) Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co (https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en) Check out my website www.queerdco.com (https://queerdco.com/) Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions, SunSmileMusic, LeChuckz, goodmoodmusic, and SoundKit, from Pond5.

9. 

   13 Jun 2024

   Conscious consumerism in a capitalist hellscape

   How do you become an intentional consumer and practice voting with your dollars? In this episode we'll cover the myth of ethical consumption and how to use the power of your dollars while living within a capitalist hellscape. We will also talk about how factors such as a strong sense of justice, mental health challenges, and finances impact your ability to be a conscious consumer. Thanks for listening to Dopamine Dollars! If you enjoyed the episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review 💚 Show notes & transcript available here! (https://queerdco.com/2024/06/13/4-conscious-consumerism-in-a-capitalist-hellscape/) Important Links Donate to Lina & Lubna's Go Fund Me HERE (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-twins-and-their-family-escape-the-war). Check out the BDS movement HERE. (https://bdsmovement.net/) Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here (https://queerdco.com/book). Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore (https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/) Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co (https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en) Check out my website www.queerdco.com (https://queerdco.com/) Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions, SunSmileMusic, LeChuckz, goodmoodmusic, and SoundKit, from Pond5.

10. 

    6 Jun 2024

    My 5-account system

    Do you find yourself struggling to keep track of where your money goes each month? In this episode we'll cover how to categorize and organize your money using my 5-account system. This system completely changed my finances and was one of the biggest contributors to helping me stick to my budget each month. You'll learn which accounts to use, how to split up your income each month, and a step-by-step guide on how to set up your finances to run on auto-pilot. Thanks for listening to Dopamine Dollars! If you enjoyed the episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review 💚 Show notes & transcript available here! (https://queerdco.com/2024/06/06/episode-3-coming-soon/) Important Links Donate to Lina & Lubna's Go Fund Me HERE (//www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-twins-and-their-family-escape-the-war). Download my free Financial Audit template HERE. (https://queerdco.myflodesk.com/audit) Download my free spending tracker HERE. (https://queerdco.myflodesk.com/spending-tracker) Check if your bank is CDIC 🇨🇦 insured (https://www.cdic.ca/depositors/list-of-members/) or FDIC 🇺🇸 insured. (https://banks.data.fdic.gov/bankfind-suite/bankfind) Financial Institutions Mentioned KOHO financial (https://www.koho.ca/?irclickid=XKGXzSRtwxyPWznTo5X1YRtlUkH0WeW5wRROWk0&irgwc=1&campaign_id=2700449&af_channel=Ellyce%20Fulmore&utm_source=Impact&adset_id=2700449&utm_content=2700449) 🇨🇦—for spending EQ Bank (https://www.eqbank.ca/personal-banking/personal-account?utm_source=Rakuten&utm_medium=affliate&utm_campaign=savings&utm_content=3961779&ranMID=48166&ranEAID=22tS7A1nqP0&ranSiteID=22tS7A1nqP0-K2JE2mmLGEoxUhNOUJpr.A) 🇨🇦—for saving Wealthsimple (https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/spend?utm_source=google&utm_medium=performance&campaign_id=19965801117&adgroup_id=145886557137&ad_id=656699860000&keyword=wealthsimple%20cash&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAj_CrBhD-ARIsAIiMxT9E4bgV2R0bw9pyMIfrG360Hj3kdPMqCGOjjjyFy8gRrB0F2PuuC8kaAiUoEALw_wcB) 🇨🇦—for saving & investing Ally Bank (https://www.ally.com/bank/online-savings-account/) 🇺🇸—for spending & saving Neo Financial (https://join.neo.cc/ellycefulmore) 🇨🇦—for spending & saving *please note that some of the links above are affiliate links Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here (https://queerdco.com/book). Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore (https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/) Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co (https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en) Check out my website www.queerdco.com (https://queerdco.com/) Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions, SunSmileMusic, LeChuckz, goodmoodmusic, and SoundKit, from Pond5.

11. 

    30 May 2024

    It's not you, it's the dopamine deficiency

    What the heck is dopamine and why is it controlling my life?? In this episode we will cover what dopamine is and how it affects your brain & bank account. You'll walk away with some tangible ways to increase your dopamine levels naturally & a tool that helped me curb my impulsive spending and other dopamine-seeking behaviours. Thanks for listening to Dopamine Dollars! If you enjoyed the episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review 💚 Donate to Lina & Lubna's Go Fund Me HERE. (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-twins-and-their-family-escape-the-war ) The dopa-menu Google Sheets template. (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Hv9sjjkX9Hp-k1TNfPMdQCqlPJ7Pz5oPJdUNH1eRv6w/edit?usp=sharing) The dopa-menu PDF template (https://static.showit.co/file/o-bhXVZqTrSJRFAn4--NEg/219660/queerd_co_dopa-menu_fillable.pdf). Watch the dopamine jar video(s) here (https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMr1hGqDQ/) & here. (https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMr1hXb5V/) Show notes & transcript available here! (https://queerdco.com/2024/05/28/episode-2-coming-soon/) Resources: Keeping Finance Personal (https://queerdco.com/book)(studies/ info mentioned in this episode were cited in the book) Operation Olive Branch  (https://linktr.ee/opolivebranch) Cleveland Clinic (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22581-dopamine) Web MD (https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-dopamine) Book: Dopamine Nation (https://bookshop.org/a/102431/9781524746742) (affiliate link) Study from Brown University  (https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aaz5891) How to ADHD youtube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6WCkTwW6xg ) Tiktok videos used: Tiktok video 1 (https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMr1h9wb6/) Tiktok video 2 (https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMr12wTCE/ ) Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here (https://queerdco.com/book). Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore (https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/) Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co (https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en) Check out my website www.queerdco.com (https://queerdco.com/) Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions, SunSmileMusic, LeChuckz, goodmoodmusic, and SoundKit, from Pond5.

12. 

    23 May 2024

    You're not bad with money, you just have ADHD

    How does ADHD impact your financial habits and behaviors? In our first episode of Dopamine Dollars we will explore the fundamentals of ADHD, the effect it has on our money, and unpack why traditional financial advice might not always fit our neurodivergent needs. Thank you so much for listening to Dopamine Dollars! If you enjoyed the episode, I'd love it if you could leave a review 💚 Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here (https://queerdco.com/book). Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore (https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/) Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co (https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en) Check out my website www.queerdco.com (https://queerdco.com/) Show notes & transcript available here! (https://queerdco.com/2024/05/28/1-youre-not-bad-with-money-you-just-have-adhd/) Resources: Keeping Finance Personal (https://queerdco.com/book)(studies/ info mentioned in this episode were cited in the book) ADHD Symptoms and Financial Distress (https://academic.oup.com/rof/article-abstract/25/4/1129/5824803?redirectedFrom=fulltext) Tiktok videos used: Tiktok video 1: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMMwvxF7P/ (https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMMwvxF7P/) Tiktok video 2: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMMwvnXau/ (https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMMwvnXau/) Tiktok video 3: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMMwcjjuN/ (https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMMwcjjuN/) Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions and SoundKit, from Pond5. Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here (https://queerdco.com/book). Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore (https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/) Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co (https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en) Check out my website www.queerdco.com (https://queerdco.com/) Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions, SunSmileMusic, LeChuckz, goodmoodmusic, and SoundKit, from Pond5.

13. 

    20 May 2024

    Welcome to Dopamine Dollars

    You’re not bad with money, you’re just neurodivergent. Join queer and AuDHD financial educator and best-selling author Ellyce Fulmore as she explores the unique ways that ADHD, autism, and more impact our finances and our lives through a trauma-aware, and shame-free approach. Covering everything from executive function to impulse spending to current events, Dopamine Dollars will deliver tips, strategies, comfort, and encouragement in a way that makes sense for neurodivergent brains. This season begins on May 23, and you can expect new episodes every Thursday morning. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Get your copy of Keeping Finance Personal here (https://queerdco.com/book). Follow me on Instagram @ellyce.fulmore (https://www.instagram.com/ellyce.fulmore/) Follow me on TikTok @queerd.co (https://www.tiktok.com/@queerd.co?lang=en) Check out my website www.queerdco.com (https://queerdco.com/) Stock Music provided by LevelUpMusicSolutions, SunSmileMusic, LeChuckz, goodmoodmusic, and SoundKit, from Pond5.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

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Spotify

4.9 / 5

60 ratings

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