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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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  • When Your Special Interest Becomes Your Business - S01E37

    When Your Special Interest Becomes Your Business - S01E37
    2026/08/12
    You know that thing you'd do for free, at 2am, for eleven hours straight, without eating? Yeah. What happens when someone pays you for THAT? Welcome back to the Business Oddcast — the podcast for neurodivergent entrepreneurs, hyperfocused founders, and anyone who's ever turned a "weird little hobby" into an actual, functioning business (and then wondered why the joy disappeared). This week, Hannah and Stu are diving headfirst into the obsession-to-income pipeline: the dopamine highs, the hyperfocus spirals, the accidental business empires built out of pure special-interest chaos — and the very real tension of loving something SO much you forget to charge for it properly. We're talking monetising by-products, mastering the firebreak, why "successful" can quietly become "trapped," and — because we never do just one topic — a full-throttle rant about late diagnosis and female healthcare. Plus: Stu's branding meltdown, Hannah's graveyard of past businesses, and why building a business that grows with you is basically a 1970s cartoon. Special interest. Actual income. Zero chill. Let's get into 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 00:00:21 - Introducing the NeuroInclusive Workspace - Take the NIq Audit 00:03:40 - Topic of the Week - When Your Special Interest Becomes Your Business 00:03:50 - Topic introduction - What happens when the thing you love, pays the bills. 00:05:38 - Projects, ideas. EVERYWHERE! Hannah lists her earlier businesses 00:07:07 - What's the catalyst for the change? 00:09:30 - The tension - being paid for something you'd do for free and not making (enough) money - LINK TO PREVIOUS EPISODE ON PRICING BELOW 00:13:29 - The Obsession Stage - doing what you LOVE! Stu's branding challenge 00:16:25 - Monetising obsessions - can you "sell" the "by-products"? - LINK TO BLOG ABOUT DOPAMINE BELOW 00:17:53 - Obsessions are a dopamine rich environment - but are important 00:19:21 - Why the obsession stage is important when starting out 00:20:36 - Obsessions build knowledge, which can be sold, but avoid the death of joy 00:21:40 - When passion creates chaos and the repercussions of hyperfocus 00:23:30 - Mastering the obsessive hyperfocus & importance of firebreaks 00:26:08 - Passion projects can boost energy, or at least drain you less quickly 00:26:59 - The three issues that always derail your finely balanced energy needs 00:28:17 - Why loving what you do helps more than "the money's good". 00:31:05 - What happens when all the business stuff steals the joy? 00:33:40 - Why successful small businesses become the perfect jail cell 00:34:40 - Stu - A RANT ABOUT LATE DIAGNOSIS AND FEMALE HEALTHCARE! 00:36:01 - What's the best business move when the passion fades? 00:39:09 - Reap the rewards of idle curiosity 00:42:50 - Why building a business that grows with you is like 1970s cartoon Mr. Ben 00:44:55 - Hannah's tips and takeaways 00:46:45 - Stu's tips and takeaways 00:52:00 - Round up and plug for our NeuroInclusiveWorkplace.com 00:55:55 - LENGTH ------------------------------------- RESOURCES https://businessoddcast.com/podcast/pricing-when-you-dont-trust-your-sense-of-value-s01e32/ - BLOG - Following The Dopamine. https://businessoddcast.com/following-the-dopamine - EP32 - Pricing When You Don’t Trust Your Sense of Value . https://businessoddcast.com/the-oddcast-manifesto - Link to the Neuroinclusive Manifesto, Lets build a better, more inclusive society. https://businessoddcast.com/niq-free-audit target - A Neuroinclusive Workplace self-audit test for employers, teams, and the self-employed. Built on the social model of disability and the idea that barriers are designed in environments, not people. 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. ------------------------------------- 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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    56 分
  • Why Some Rooms Make ND Brains Scream - S01E36

    Why Some Rooms Make ND Brains Scream - S01E36
    2026/07/29

    Ep36 - Why Some Rooms Make Neurodivergent Brains Scream

    Walk into a networking event and feel your nervous system hit the alarm before you've said a word? You're not broken, the room is badly designed.

    This week we break down why "just show up and mingle" is agony for ND brains: the unwritten social rules nobody explains, the masking that starts before you're even through the door, and the exhausting calculation of tracking what everyone thinks of you. We name the real cost, event tax, energy overdrafts, and call out why "be more resilient" is terrible advice.

    Then we get practical. Who's in the room changes everything: accepted vs. evaluated, belonging vs. tolerated. We talk escape planning, why no chairs can genuinely ruin your night, why background music sabotages conversations, and we share our "yes, and..." trick for finding your people fast.

    If you've ever left an event drained and wondering what's wrong with you, this episode is your answer, and your survival kit.

    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 00:00:34 - Topic of the Week - Why Some Rooms Make ND Brains Scream 00:00:59 - Topic introduction - Why do some spaces feel hostile and unwelcoming? 00:02:00 - Why are networking rooms so challenging? A room of uncertainty! 00:03:55 - The UNWRITTEN (social) RULES! 00:05:41 - Managing the cognitive load overthinking what people think of you 00:06:18 - The masking starts before you even get in the room, like Pulp Fiction 00:09:03 - How to find the nicest, spiciest people in the room... 00:11:22 - Event tax, energy overdrafts - just be more resilient! 00:13:36 - Who is in the room makes a difference - are you a needy networker? 00:14:40 - Being accepted vs feel evaluated. Who's in the room matters! 00:17:39 - Belonging vs "fitting in" vs being tolerated... 00:20:30 - The weight of perception and being perceived 00:22:00 - The nightmare of overlapping friend's groups 00:25:31 - Seeking safety and Hannah's escape planning 00:27:32 - When you HAVE to do the thing you don't want to do. Some tips. 00:29:51 - Our other podcasts on Business Networking 00:30:12 - The safety of predictability & other networking tips 00:33:21 - Making spaces better, safer and predictable, you know; INCLUSIVE! 00:35:03 - Hannah's story about a chair - RAGE INDUCING! 00:38:21 - The dangers of music in the room... 00:40:07 - When you find the people you click with 00:41:33 - The improv principle of "Yes, and..." 00:44:01 - NDs dance, NTs duel - discuss 00:45:00 - Hannah's takeaways and insights 00:47:53 - Stu's top tips and thoughts 00:53:37 - Thank you and goodbye 00:55:00 - August's theme - Special Interests and Hyperfocus 00:56:24 - LENGTH

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    https://businessoddcast.com/the-oddcast-manifesto - Link to the Neuroinclusive Manifesto, Lets build a better, more inclusive society.

    https://businessoddcast.com/niq-free-audit target - A Neuroinclusive Workplace self-audit test for employers, teams, and the self-employed. Built on the social model of disability and the idea that barriers are designed in environments, not people.

    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 businessoddcast.com hosts@businessoddcast.com

    OUR SOCIALS youtube.com/BusinessOddcast facebook.com/BusinessOddcast instagram.com/BusinessOddcast
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    56 分
  • 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!

    ------------------------------------- TIMELINE

    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.

    -------------------------------------

    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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    30 分
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