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The Business Oddcast

The Business Oddcast

著者： Stuart Morrison & Hannah Logan
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The Podcast for Neurodivergent Business Owners. No hustle culture, no corporate nonsense, just honest conversations about running a business with a 'spicy brain', and real-world tested resources that help.
  • You don’t need a diagnosis to listen.
  • Unmask, relax & explore.
  • No small talk… Guaranteed!

Hello, welcome to the Business Oddcast! We’re Hannah & Stu, two late-diagnosed, awesome-brained humans figuring out how to run businesses without pretending to be “normal.”

We’re so excited to share stories, insights, & laughs with you as we celebrate the business brilliance of the ASD, ADHD, AuDHD and neurodivergent community.

This is where we unmask, swap real stories, and dive into the gloriously odd side of entrepreneurship without any corporate “small talk” and forced networking smiles, just honest, weird, and wonderfully creative conversations.

Sign-up for notifications & join the Odd Squad, and be notified when each new episode drops… because we know your executive function might not remind you!

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  • Pathological Demand Avoidance - Trait Talking S01E01

    Pathological Demand Avoidance - Trait Talking S01E01
    2026/07/08

    Pathological Demand Avoidance aka PDA - Trait Talking S01E01

    In our series for the Neuroinclusive Workplace we are looking at traits, and their impact on the neurodivergent.

    Today we discuss PDA; what's PDA? Pathological Demand Avoidance...

    Ever been asked to do something you were literally about to do… and suddenly your brain responds with a very firm "Absolutely not"?

    Welcome to the wonderfully confusing world of PDA.

    In this first episode of our new Trait Talking series, we take a closer look at one of the most misunderstood neurodivergent traits. We explore why demands – whether they come from other people or from ourselves – can trigger genuine resistance, why PDA isn't about being difficult or lazy, and why so many of us end up questioning our own reactions.

    We also talk about the everyday reality of living with PDA: deadlines that somehow make a task harder, the difference between procrastination and demand avoidance, why body doubling doesn't work for everyone, and how a simple change in language can make a surprising difference. Along the way, we share plenty of our own lived experiences (including unopened presents, dishwashers, DIY, hugs, and tax returns) because, as ever, neurodivergence rarely follows a straight line.

    Whether you identify with PDA yourself, live with someone who does, or simply want to understand why "just do it" is rarely that simple, this episode is a compassionate introduction to a trait that's often hidden behind misunderstanding.

    Because understanding what's happening inside your brain is often the first step towards being a little kinder to yourself.

    Please share with anyone you think this topic might resonate with. Send any questions or suggestions to or contact us here: hosts@businessoddcast.com

    Don't forget to like and subscribe or follow along on the socials, see below timeline for details.

    Together we can build a healthier, happier way to work!

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    00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 00:00:50 - Today's Trait - Intro to Pathological Demand Avoidance - PDA 00:02:18 - Description of Pathological Demand Avoidance - PDA 00:04:20 - Hannah's lived experience - the internal PDA pressure 00:06:45 - Gaslighting yourself about your own PDA 00:08:15 - I will open presents in my own time TYVM! 00:10:20 - The "Naughty Child" label 00:12:02 - "I need that for Wednesday at 3pm" - NOPE! Better deadline scheduling 00:15:01 - Why it's not just procrastination 00:16:21 - Can bodydoubling help? 00:17:35 - PDA affects more than just work, even making decisions comes with PDA 00:19:26 - PDA can turn up at the worst possible time too with accomplices 00:23:01 - Managing staff with PDA and the importance of context and "feeling it" 00:25:00 - Why you don't say "We need to leave now" & gaslighting your own PDA 00:26:30 - Round up and outro thank you and goodbye 00:27:15 - Hugging... nope... 00:29:19 - Like, Share and Subscribe 00:29:45 - LENGTH

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    RESOURCES

    https://here2help.uk/further-information/ - Fab resource and amazing organisation raising awareness and support for autistic suicide prevention.

    https://bigmoosecharity.co - Emergency mental health support, Big Moose provides fast and effective therapy for people who are struggling.

    https://businessoddcast.com/help - our range of resources for Neurodiverse business owners, helping you thrive, survive and live more fulfilling lives.

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    OUR WEBSITE & CONTACT Resources: https://businessoddcast.com/help

    Contact us: hosts@businessoddcast.com

    OUR SOCIALS youtube.com/BusinessOddcast facebook.com/BusinessOddcast instagram.com/BusinessOddcast
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  • The No Toolkit - Boundaries for ND Brains - S01E34

    The No Toolkit - Boundaries for ND Brains - S01E34
    2026/06/15
    Episode 34: The ‘No’ toolkit- Boundaries for ND brains For something that's only two letters long, "no" can create a truly astonishing amount of panic. One boundary becomes a guilt spiral, three imagined arguments, and a sudden urge to explain your entire life story to justify why you can't help someone move house on a Tuesday afternoon. In this episode, we unpack why saying no can feel so disproportionately difficult for neurodivergent people. From people-pleasing and rejection sensitivity to masking, perfectionism, and the fear of disappointing others, we explore why so many of us end up saying yes long after we've run out of time, energy, and capacity. We talk about overcommitting, resentment, energy management, and the hidden cost of constantly putting everyone else's needs ahead of our own. We also share practical strategies for creating boundaries that actually stick, including scripts, pause techniques, recognising when resentment is trying to tell you something important, and learning how to say no without writing a 14-page witness statement in your defence. Because boundaries aren't about being difficult. They're about making sure there's still enough of you left for the things that matter. If you've ever agreed to something and immediately regretted it... this one's for you. Please share with anyone you think this topic might resonate with. Send any questions or suggestions to or contact us here: hosts@businessoddcast.com Don't forget to like and subscribe or follow along on the socials, see below timeline for details. Together we can build a healthier, happier way to work! ------------------------------------- TIMELINE 00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 00:00:46 - Topic of the Week - The No Toolkit - Boundaries for ND Brains 00:01:21 - Topic introduction - No, boundaries and protection 00:03:28 - Why the concept of "no" feels so big & risky 00:05:19 - How burnout affects priorities, no as a survival tactic 00:06:32 - The cost of "no" and creating room for rest and recovery 00:09:10 - What a disproportionate reaction to new boundaries means 00:10:51 - The cost of over-accommodation of others 00:12:43 - The bigger the excuse you give the more they have to work with 00:13:23 - The soft "no" - the calendar check-in before response 00:15:26 - Why saying "yes" is a dopamine trap... 00:17:05 - TANGENT 01 - Stu muses on ND's naive quality that gets taken advantage of 00:18:20 - Boundaries aren't control - it's about protecting our energy 00:19:00 - TANGENT 02 - Hannah shares a real-world example of not saying no 00:20:03 - Do you respect and believe your own "No"? 00:20:50 - Resenting not saying NO! 00:22:13 - Approaches to saying "no" 00:26:40 - Dealing with repeat offenders 00:27:43 - Saying no to yourself is often the hardest boundary to impose 00:31:33 - Energy management lesson learned from running 00:32:02 - Rest Guilt and struggling to switch off and resting being "lazy" 00:35:28 - Why are you full of resentment when you say yes? 00:37:01 - Red flagging unwarranted and disproportionate push back Pt2. 00:37:50 - When "no" can be detrimental, conserve your energy strategically 00:40:22 - You don't owe them your life story to put a boundary in place 00:43:17 - Stuart's business confession about his diary 00:45:07 - The double empathy trap keeping you time-starved and energy poor 00:46:03 - Stu's energy issues with short-notice change 00:47:40 - Is it you or your mask saying "yes"? 00:50:08 - HELL YEAH! or F&CK NO! 00:50:30 - Hannah takeaways and insights 00:54:45 - Stu's top tips and thoughts 00:57:58 - Thank you and goodbye 00:59:47 - LENGTH ------------------------------------- RESOURCES HTML RESOURCES https://here2help.uk/further-information/ - Fab resource and amazing organisation raising awareness and support for autistic suicide prevention. https://bigmoosecharity.co - Emergency mental health support, Big Moose provides fast and effective therapy for people who are struggling. https://businessoddcast.com/help - our range of resources for Neurodiverse business owners, helping you thrive, survive and live more fulfilling lives. ------------------------------------- OUR WEBSITE & CONTACT Resources: https://businessoddcast.com/help Contact us: hosts@businessoddcast.com OUR SOCIALS youtube.com/BusinessOddcast facebook.com/BusinessOddcast instagram.com/BusinessOddcast
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  • Success Feels Weird When You’re Used to Struggling - S01E33

    Success Feels Weird When You’re Used to Struggling - S01E33
    2026/06/03

    DESCRIPTION - FULL

    Please share with anyone you think this topic might resonate with. Send any questions or suggestions to or contact us here: hosts@businessoddcast.com

    Don't forget to like and subscribe or follow along on the socials, see below timeline for details.

    Together we can build a healthier, happier way to work!

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    00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 00:00:31 - Topic of the Week - Success Feels Weird When You’re Used to Struggling 00:00:46 - Topic introduction - Exploring challange of success, and feral badgers 00:02:24 - Disclaimer - plan for the best, expect the worse, what happens when plans work ? 00:03:37 - We explore why 'survival mode' feels familiar - the safety of chaos. 00:04:28 - Stuart's brain needs to define "success" - and a note about today's topic 00:06:24 - Hannah's "goals" define her anti-hustle culture "success" 00:08:28 - Example of survival mode being familiar and comfortable 00:10:48 - Overfunctioning becoming our identity & why we feel worthwhile 00:12:28 - Unreasonable self-expectations and over-delivery excuses your Oddness 00:15:59 - Your worth should not be based on your "success" and your wins 00:18:21 - Shouting about your wins can feel un-authentic, and irrelevant because, NEXT! 00:20:45 - Protestant work ethic, work harder, do more, no rest, ever onward! 00:21:55 - The discomfort of receiving - Link to Birthdays EPISODE 00:23:43 - Awkwardly receiving praise, FLIPPIN G THE SCRIPT... 00:24:42 - The struggle to ask for, or accept ANY help. 00:26:52 - Summary of this section ... 00:27:19 - Success level up - new unexpected fears unlocked! 00:30:17 - When is enough enough? WHen do you stop trying to achieve MORE! 00:30:55 - IMPOSTER'S SYNDROME ENTERS THE CHAT - staying grounded helps 00:33:00 - When our business becomes more visible, it raises the emotional stakes 00:35:15 - RSD raises the emotional stakes whe you "go public" with your thoughts 00:37:23 - ND is woven into your energy - is your "success" sustainable long term? 00:41:30 - Are you constantly "almost there"? Is your perfectionism running the show? 00:42:48 - How to overcome perfectionism, Stu's tolerance tool! 00:44:37 - The tyranny of perfectionism and the addic tion of productivity 00:48:07 - Learning to tolerate the calm 00:52:20 - Hannah takeaways and insights - your worth is more than you productivty 00:55:28 - Stu's top tips and thoughts - celebrate wins and use buffer day s FTW! 00:57:53 - Thank you and goodbye 00:58:50 - LENGTH

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    Link to Podcast about surviving celebrations

    Link to blog post on undervaluing your services

    Link to the Neuro-inclusive Oddcast Manifesto

    https://shineradio.uk - Local Radio Petersfield, Bordon & Whitehill and beyond!

    https://bigmoosecharity.co - Emergency mental health support, Big Moose provides fast and effective therapy for people who are struggling.

    https://businessoddcast.com/help - our range of resources for Neurodiverse business owners, helping you thrive, survive and live more fulfilling lives.

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    OUR WEBSITE & CONTACT Resources: https://businessoddcast.com/help

    Contact us: hosts@businessoddcast.com

    OUR SOCIALS youtube.com/BusinessOddcast facebook.com/BusinessOddcast instagram.com/BusinessOddcast
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    59 分
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