In today’s episode of Mad About Money, ADHD coach and comedian Suzi Payton shares her journey from being £20,000 in debt to becoming debt-free.

Suzi opens up about the financial chaos she faced, including avoiding bills, ignoring letters, and living in denial - until the wake-up call that changed everything.

Suzi dives deep into her experience of spiraling debt and how a budgeting exercise with StepChange helped her take control of her finances. She reveals how the journey out of debt wasn’t just about the money - it was about overcoming shame, shifting her mindset, and learning valuable financial lessons that she wishes she'd been taught in school.

Through it all, Suzi’s ADHD and autism were an underlying factor that she didn’t fully understand at the time. Now, she’s using her journey of self-discovery and personal development to help others navigate similar challenges.

Listen to the full episode to hear how Suzi turned her financial life around, and how she’s stayed debt-free by tackling her money mindset head-on.

What's coming up:

• Suzi’s story of living in denial about her debt and the moment she had to face the reality of her finances
• How a budgeting exercise revealed the small expenses adding up to big debt
• The importance of self-awareness, especially in understanding ADHD and autism in relation to financial habits
• How overcoming shame around money and debt was key to Suzi’s journey
• Why traditional education skipped financial literacy, and what we should have been taught instead
• Practical tips for getting out of debt and staying debt-free

Resources Mentioned:

StepChange (budgeting tool and support)

Visit Suzi's website

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