Estelle Marais Money Coach

12/10/2024

📢 Huge congratulations to Alex Partridge on winning the Best Podcast Award for his ADHD-focused podcast! 🎉 This achievement not only highlights his hard work and dedication but also shines a well-deserved spotlight on the importance of neurodivergence awareness. As a financial planner who works closely with neurodivergent professionals, I see firsthand the unique strengths and challenges that come with ADHD and similar conditions. Alex’s work is inspiring, helping to educate, empower, and create a more inclusive space where neurodivergent voices are celebrated. Here's to more awareness, support, and success stories like Alex's! 🌟

I can’t believe it! 🤯🤯🤯

ADHD Chatter won ‘Podcast of the Year’ at the bCreator awards!

This award is for ALL the late diagnosed ADHDers. It’s for anyone who’s been called ‘too sensitive’ or ‘too much’.

None of us are broken, we’re different. We are ALL enough!! 💚💚💚

A massive thanks to my AMAZING community of ADHDers, my manager Niamh, my amazing producer Timon Woodward, the incredible team at Hamlin Studios & trailer editor extraordinaire, Ryan!

And last but definitely not least, to my amazing family and my very understanding partner Tanya! ❤️❤️

This is only the beginning! 💚

17/09/2024

As a church organist, I attend many funerals. Witnessing others saying goodbye to their loved ones is always touching and sometimes even deeply saddening. No two funerals are the same. Sometimes it is clear that those saying goodbye, have peace. Inside the resistance to what is happening is the first stirrings of acceptance. In those cases, it is usually also clear how much gratitude is felt. Gratitude for the time they had, gratitude for the life that was lived, gratitude for the love that was shared. We are grieving, but we are thankful. And we can let go and move on with hope.

But I’ve also witnessed the other side—families struggling with unresolved feelings of blame, resentment, and even anger. These emotions can make the pain unbearable and overshadow the chance to focus on gratitude, celebrating life, and accepting new circumstances.

What I have learned from these experiences, I can sum up as follows:
🔹Let go of what you cannot control, holding on will only hurt more.
🔹Do everything you can to make it easier on your loved ones when you fall away.
🔹Let the focus of your life be gratitude.
🔹Cherish the beautiful moments.
🔹Hold on to hope.

A will can be one of the greatest gifts you leave behind. It’s a way to ensure that your family has peace and clarity in a time that’s already emotionally overwhelming.

Without a will, uncertainty and confusion can lead to unnecessary conflict, resentment, or even anger among family members. Without clear guidance, the focus can shift away from gratitude and toward unresolved questions, making a difficult time much harder.

Drafting a will isn’t just about legalities—it’s an act of love. It’s a way to offer your family the gift of clarity, peace, and space to grieve without added burdens. You’re helping them let go of what they can’t control and focus on what truly matters: the time you shared.

Talk to me today if you have not yet prepared for when you are no longer here.