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🎙️ The Quirky Brain Club - Episode 4

In this episode, Jo gets fired up about the endless stream of "solutions" promising to fix neurodivergence. Spoiler alert: you're not broken, so you don't need fixing!

What we cover:

• Why the quest for universal neurodivergent "fixes" is problematic
• The truth about psychological studies and neurodivergent exclusion
• Why that "perfect" planner might stop working (hello, dopamine!)
• The importance of understanding YOUR unique patterns
• Why experimentation beats perfectionism every time

Key Takeaways:
✨ There's no one-size-fits-all solution for neurodivergent brains
✨ Your lived experience is valid - trust it
✨ Focus on building systems that work WITH your brain, not against it
✨ Progress over perfection (even when your brain wants all-or-nothing thinking)

Resources Mentioned:
📝 Download Jo's free Energy Mapping Kit at jocasey.com

Website: jocasey.com

Quotes from the Episode:

"You cannot fix something that's not broken."

"The goal isn't to become less neurodivergent. It's to build a life and a business that works with your brain, not against it."

Jo Casey is an Autistic and ADHD speaker and business coach who helps other neurodivergent entrepreneurs make more money with less overwhelm and more joy in their work. By aligning your business strategies with your unique brain wiring, we'll transform your neurodivergent traits into powerful assets for growth and fulfilment.
Connect with her at Jocasey.com or follow her on Instagram

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Join Jo Casey and special guest Eli Trier as they dive into the often-overlooked aspect of running a neurodivergent-owned business: befriending your nervous system. Discover practical strategies for managing the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship, debunk harmful mindset myths, and learn how to create a business that works with your unique neurodivergent wiring, not against it.

## Show Notes:

1. Introduction to Eli Trier and her work at Elinor Trier Studio (00:00 - 02:00)
- Eli's background as a queer-adjacent AuDHD artist and entrepreneur

2. The importance of nervous system regulation for neurodivergent entrepreneurs (02:00 - 08:00)
- Why traditional business advice often falls short for neurodivergent individuals
- The impact of nervous system dysregulation on business performance

3. Launching and its effects on the nervous system (08:00 - 15:00)
- Eli's approach to short launches and managing emotional responses
- The value of understanding your numbers and patterns

4. Practical strategies for nervous system regulation (15:00 - 23:00)
- Somatic practices and getting out of your head
- The power of creative activities and nature in calming the nervous system
- Importance of self-soothing techniques

5. Debunking toxic positivity and mindset myths in business (23:00 - 31:00)
- The problem with the "feel the fear and do it anyway" mentality
- Finding balance between pushing yourself and self-care

6. Building a business that works for your neurodivergent brain (31:00 - 40:00)
- The dangers of one-size-fits-all business advice
- Creating strategies that align with your strengths and energy levels

7. The myth of hustle culture and working 16-hour days (40:00 - 45:00)
- Eli's experience of building successful businesses on limited working hours
- The importance of focusing on what actually matters in your business

8. Wrap-up and information about Jo's Supernova Collective programme (45:00 - end)
- How the programme supports neurodivergent entrepreneurs
- Eli's endorsement of Jo's coaching approach

Guest Info:
Elinor Trier is a queer-adjacent AuDHD artist, writer, podcaster, YouTuber, dopamine dealer, and founder of Elinor Trier Studio, where she creates artwork that reminds you that you're not the 'odd one out', you're 'one of a kind'.

Connect with Eli:
- Website: elinortriastudio.com
- Newsletter signup
- YouTube
- Podcast

Connect with Jo:
- Website: jocasey.com
- Supernova Collective: jocasey.com/supernova

Jo Casey is an Autistic and ADHD speaker and business coach who helps other neurodivergent entrepreneurs make more money with less overwhelm and more joy in their work. By aligning your business strategies with your unique brain wiring, we'll transform your neurodivergent traits into powerful assets for growth and fulfilment.
Connect with her at Jocasey.com or follow her on Instagram

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In this episode of The Quirky Brain Podcast, Jo Casey shares her personal journey from sales-averse beginner to confident business owner. She discusses the mental and emotional barriers she overcame, key mindset shifts, and practical strategies that helped her embrace selling.

Jo offers insights for neurodivergent entrepreneurs on developing a healthier relationship with their business and creating authentic, effective sales approaches.

The episode concludes with an introduction to Jo's Supernova Collective programme for service-based, neurodivergent entrepreneurs looking to improve their business and sales skills.

Show Notes:

1. Introduction: Jo discusses her journey to becoming comfortable with sales over 15 years in business.
2. Early challenges:
   • Initial discomfort with selling and marketing
   • Reliance on word-of-mouth referrals
   • Investing heavily in courses and masterminds
3. Key turning points:
   • Gathering evidence of her coaching effectiveness
   • Learning to be more authentic in business
   • Finding a supportive community of peers
4. Overcoming mental barriers:
   • Addressing money mindset issues
   • Recognising the value of her work
   • Separating personal worth from business success
5. Developing a healthier relationship with business:
   • Understanding parasocial relationships
   • Balancing business with personal life
   • Viewing business objectively as a system to improve
6. Current approach to sales and marketing:
   • Embracing sales as a necessary part of business
   • Creating bespoke strategies that work for individuals
   • Focusing on building trust and providing value
7. Introduction to the Supernova Collective programme

Jo Casey is an Autistic and ADHD speaker and business coach who helps other neurodivergent entrepreneurs make more money with less overwhelm and more joy in their work. By aligning your business strategies with your unique brain wiring, we'll transform your neurodivergent traits into powerful assets for growth and fulfilment.
Connect with her at Jocasey.com or follow her on Instagram