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The Business Oddcast

The Business Oddcast

著者： Stuart Morrison & Hannah Logan
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概要

Weird? Odd? Different? Running a Business? Self-Employed? ND? Join the neurodiverse business owner conversation! Unmask, relax & explore. No small talk… Guaranteed!

Hello, welcome to the Business Oddcast! We’re Hannah & Stu, two late-diagnosed, neuro-spicy 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 neurodiverse 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.

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  • Talking About Your Needs & Collaborating with Neurotypicals - S01E22

    Talking About Your Needs & Collaborating with Neurotypicals - S01E22
    2026/02/04
    In ep 22 of The Business Oddcast, we discuss the complexities of communicating needs and collaborating with neurotypical individuals within a business context. We deep dive on how you can get your needs met, and keeping lines of communication clear. We explore how we, the neurodivergent, often feel that advocating for ourself is like a "hostage negotiation," leading to overexplaining or apologizing for our existence. We try to move the needle from "please accommodate me" toward one of equity, helping others understand that “accommodations”, such as specific lighting or noise levels, are more than simple preferences but essential tools that make work possible and create a level playing field. The topic of boundaries and building two-way trust in professional relationships is unpicked and discuss how a "catch and release" policy prevents the self employed person becoming "financial hostages" to clients who ignore boundaries or demand constant availability. We trauma dump the lived experience of self-employment and highlight the benefits of self-employment for the neurodiverse. 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 to the Show 00:00:30 - Topic of the Week: Talking About Your Needs & Collaborating with Neurotypicals 00:01:00 - Advocate for yourself... but how? 00:02:40 - Default communication styles come with a cognitive load 00:05:32 - The 100% correct answer is not always the response people want 00:06:34 - Apologing for "too many questions"... don't get offended, it may change things 00:09:57 - Demands to explain your needs before you undertsand them fully yourself 00:11:11 - WHY ARE YOU BEING SO EMOTIONAL? Hmmm??? HMMMM??? 00:11:56 - Why Stuart is like he is... 00:13:17 - Self-awareness is the key to successful outcomes, for everyone 00:14:41 - Being aware of internal states is an issue, alexythimia and interospection 00:15:30 - REMEMBER "I need to think about this and come back to you" 00:16:20 - Yes or No can be so difficult why we need detail, detail, detail... 00:17:36 - Accomodations make life possible 00:18:38 - How do you meet your needs without over explaining or asking ALL the questions? 00:21:16 - Struggling with a quick answer and being given time to think 00:22:35 - Collaboration is a two way system - difference between equality and equity 00:25:27 - Why running and working with small businesses works for the ND 00:27:33 - Bad communication builds internal resistance - do not ignore the red flags 00:29:00 - Dealing with clashes in communication styles and adapting for others 00:31:56 - Managing the perceived balance of power and the personal cost 00:35:08 - How do you cope when your needs aren't me and boundaries aren't respected 00:36:33 - Boundaries, red flags and the crazy crowbar raccoon 00:41:55 - Respecting your own boundaries 00:43:30 - Collaborating with neurotypicals without masking, can it be done? 00:45:38 - What does good collaboration feel like? 00:49:01 - Build a reputation, give good advice, be authentic - create a process 00:52:29 - Tangents and takeaways 00:56:27 - We give you permission to get your needs met 00:57:08 - Next Week's Topic - Being Self-Employed Without Wearing a Mask at Home 00:58:33 - LENGTH ------------------------------------- RESOURCES https://here2help.uk/further-information/ - Fab resource and amazing organisation raising awareness and support for autistic suicide prevention. Information regarding Alexythimia and other helpful autism and autistic related factsheets on the link. https://bigmoosecharity.co - Emergency mental health support, Big Moose provides fast and effective therapy for people who are struggling. https://shineradio.uk - Local Radio Petersfield, Bordon & Whitehill and beyond! https://businessoddcast.com/help - our range of resources for Neurodiverse business owners, helping you thrive, survive and live more fulfilling lives. ------------------------------------- OUR WEBSITE & CONTACT https://businessoddcast.com/help - Our resources hosts@businessoddcast.com - Email us OUR SOCIALS youtube.com/BusinessOddcast facebook.com/BusinessOddcast instagram.com/BusinessOddcast
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    59 分
  • The Anti-Boredom Blueprint: Staying Motivated with a Neurospicy Brain - S01E21

    The Anti-Boredom Blueprint: Staying Motivated with a Neurospicy Brain - S01E21
    2026/01/28
    The Anti-Boredom Blueprint: Staying Motivated With a Spicy Brain Motivation isn’t a habit for us, it’s a flaky situationship. We adore it when it shows up, panic when it disappears, and shouting “just start” at ourselves has never made it come back. In this episode, we unpack why neurodivergent boredom isn’t “a bit dull” it’s an emergency shutdown. We talk activation vs willpower, PDA-style resistance, dopamine detours (including the week-long saga of paying an invoice), and why unfinished tasks can literally fuel insomnia. We explore what actually helps: time pressure (with caution), riding hyperfocus without letting it wreck you, changing your environment, “fresh eyes,” and outsourcing anything that makes your brain slam the steel shutters down. Expect tangents about stationery, notebooks, and why sometimes the first step is… having a wee. If you’ve ever stared at a task like it’s written in another language, this is your blueprint to work with your brain, not against it. 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 to the Show 00:00:27 - Topic of the Week: The Anti-Boredom Blueprint - Staying Motivated When ND 00:02:47 - A look at ND Boredom - not your regular strength boredom 00:06:06 - The wild dopamine pony ride explained... 00:09:28 - Chequers vs chess level of mental processing 00:10:37 - The reason Stuart's account's aren't completed ("Blame the Squirrels") 00:12:10 - Managing distractions, SQUIRREL! 00:15:54 - The challenge of multi-tasking and task focus 00:17:20 - The opposite of multi-tasking - HYPERFOCUS! 00:18:05 - Why it's NOT a superpower, read the blog mentioned - link below. 00:19:21 - The toll of multi-tasking, or multi-project management 00:20:50 - Christmas tree traumas and executive dysfunction 00:21:42 - Exploring reward systems, other incentives and hyperfocus 00:26:18 - Why do ND brains seek novelty, chaos and all things new? 00:26:51 - New ND diagnostic trait - Stationery 00:29:35 - Do you have all of the note taking apps? 00:30:42 - ND consistency comes in waves and not linear progression 00:32:10 - Why self-employment is the anti-boredom blueprint for the neurodivergent 00:35:01 - Why requiring novelty is simply "stocking the warehouse" 00:38:28 - Is making your own blueprint the answer? 00:39:06 - What are the "takeaways"? 00:42:20 - First self-employed step in building your new local business 00:43:51 - Why the ND "label" is not for you, it's for everyone else 00:45:30 - Leaning into who you are is THE answer 00:47:19 - Tips on making progress with your plans 00:53:08 - Like share and subscribe 00:55:43 - LENGTH ------------------------------------- RESOURCES BLOG: High-Functioning, Superpowers, and Other Painfully Annoying Phrases https://businessoddcast.com/high-functioning-superpowers-and-other-painfully-annoying-phrases/ https://signalbizhub.com - small businesses online - free membership and access to other members in the forums https://here2help.uk/further-information/ - Fab resource and amazing organisation raising awareness and support for autistic suicide prevention. Information regarding Alexythimia and other helpful autism and autistic related factsheets on the link. https://bigmoosecharity.co - Emergency mental health support, Big Moose provides fast and effective therapy for people who are struggling. https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests - if this topic responates perhaps you might want to look into the subject a little more. Use these tests to have a clearer understanding of your own neurotype profile. https://businessoddcast.com/help - our range of resources for Neurodiverse business owners, helping you thrive, survive and live more fulfilling lives. ------------------------------------- OUR WEBSITE & CONTACT https://businessoddcast.com/help - Our resources hosts@businessoddcast.com - Email us OUR SOCIALS youtube.com/BusinessOddcast facebook.com/BusinessOddcast instagram.com/BusinessOddcast
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    56 分
  • Business Plans That Don’t Suck, Because We’re Allergic to Boring - S01E20

    Business Plans That Don’t Suck, Because We’re Allergic to Boring - S01E20
    2026/01/21

    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 to the Show 00:00:20 - Topic of the Week: Business Plans That Don't Suck (Because We're Allergic to Boring) 00:01:50 - Why do boring business plans die immediately 00:03:27 - Detail is not complexity, it's clarity 00:07:00 - What does variable energy do when managing your business plan roll-out? 00:10:48 - Tangent - Spork is the hell-spoon 00:12:25 - Why putting your to-do list in your diary helps manage your energy more efficiently 00:15:07 - Special interests, energy management, and why we're like a mobile phone 00:17:20 - Why does your business exist, does this align with life goals and energy output? 00:21:30 - How do you plan when you have 47 ideas in front of you? 00:26:18 - How do you build a boredom proof business plan? 00:28:03 - How to beat business planning boredom and the game of business. 00:32:55 - Beware your brain making inefficient business decisions for dopamine rewards 00:34:50 - The problem that most trades suffer from... 00:36:20 - Can you build a business that's burnout proof? 00:40:50 - The thought that changed business planning for Stuart 00:42:47 - Putting your own oxygen mask on first is non-negotiable 00:43:58 - Business models that remain flexible & acknowledge fluctuating energy 00:47:35 - Final nuggets and ideas to takeaway 00:48:05 - Don't be afraid to pivoy, guard your energy, plan for bad days 00:51:39 - Are you struggling with your business? 00:53:50 - ND's are not quitters... and why that's a problem 00:56:07 - Share your experiences, hints or tips that work for you, round up and goodbye 00:58:56 - LENGTH

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    RESOURCES

    https://here2help.uk/further-information/ - Fab resource and amazing organisation raising awareness and support for autistic suicide prevention. Information regarding Alexythimia and other helpful autism and autistic related factsheets on the link.

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

    https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests - if this topic responates perhaps you might want to look into the subject a little more. Use these tests to have a clearer understanding of your own neurotype profile.

    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 https://businessoddcast.com/help - Our resources

    hosts@businessoddcast.com - Email us

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