Math anxiety, caffeine, and learning to manage emotions with ADHD (Derek Miller’s story)

Derek Miller wears many hats: money coach, musician, athlete,
performer, cider guide, and more. His ADHD story is just as full
of twists. Derek didn’t find out he had ADHD until college. The
jump from high school left him struggling to focus —
especially while also caring for his wife during her cancer
treatment. To get through the stress, he often used caffeine,
while also working on managing his emotions and finding ways to
improve himself.


Derek’s view of life and money also changed during his time in
Mozambique, where he served as a Mormon missionary. That
experience shaped how he thinks about community and resilience.
In this episode of “ADHD Aha!,” host Laura Key talks with Derek
about majoring in math even though he had math anxiety, how he
learned to handle his emotions and focus, and why he now helps
others build a healthier relationship with money.


For more on this topic


ADHD and managing money

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Derek's financial education instagram



Timestamps


(00:00) Intro


(01:07) Derek’s college ADHD diagnosis story


(05:53) Math anxiety


(09:04) Self awareness and introspection


(12:32) How emotional money can be


(15:49) Derek’s time living in Mozambique, and what he learned
about rejection sensitivity


(21:40) What’s next for Derek


(22:53) Outro and credits


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