On This Episode of Cozy Chats I had such an engaging chat with Lyndsey Hanna where we dove into the importance of setting boundaries, especially for neurodivergent folks.

Lyndsey shared her whole journey in HR, talking about the challenges of speaking up for yourself at work and how crucial it is to know your own energy and environment.

We also dove into some really practical stuff like using contracts for setting boundaries, how the workplace culture is shifting with generational change, and just how important communication is for getting your needs met.

Meet the Cozy Creator

Lyndsey Hanna is an HR professional with 15 years of experience, who is now an independent consultant dedicated to changing the world by changing our relationship with work. As a neurodivergent entrepreneur, she uses her experience to advocate for authentic self-expression and boundary-setting in the workplace.

You can find her work under @NorthStarHR or @NorthStarHRAZ.

Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/northstarhraz
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/northstarhraz/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Boundaries
03:09 Lyndsey's Journey in HR and Neurodivergence
06:06 Understanding Self and Setting Boundaries
09:11 Advocating for Yourself in the Workplace
12:01 The Importance of Communication and Contracts
15:04 Navigating People-Pleasing Tendencies
17:59 Building Relationships and Asking for Clarity
29:43 Observing Interactions: The Art of People Watching
32:32 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Mindset Shift
34:41 Learning from Conversations: Embracing Mistakes
36:45 Setting Boundaries: The Challenge of Language
40:59 Dealing with Disrespect: The Asshat Dilemma
42:45 Advocating for Yourself: The Greater Good
46:39 The Future of Work: Neurodivergence in the Workplace
50:53 Chronic Illness and Advocacy: Navigating the Workplace
52:44 Finding Your Voice: Self-Communication and Purpose

Thanks again for listening!

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A Cozy Chat with Artist, Carla Fairchild - About the way art and creativity has given her a therapeutic outlet to grow and heal from a rare chronic illness that tried to steal her joy. 

In this Cozy Chat, Carla Fairchild joined me from her bed, as it was a high pain day for her, and this started us on the topic of how chronic illness steals our abilities– but also how it creates resilience and strength as we learn to adapt.

Carla shares her view on art and how creativity serves as a therapeutic outlet and a lot of thanks and praise goes out to her children and friends who have supported her.

Together we laughed and cried and planned to take over the world (slowly) and it was a healing conversation.

Key Takeaways:

• Art can be a powerful form of therapy and self-expression.
• Community support is crucial for those with chronic illnesses. Building connections with others can provide a sense of belonging.
• Medical gaslighting is a common experience for many patients.
• Mental health struggles are intertwined with chronic illness and it's important to prioritize self-care and mental well-being.
• Self-advocacy is essential in navigating healthcare systems.
• Finding joy in creativity can help combat feelings of isolation and humor can be a coping mechanism for dealing with chronic pain.

Guest Bio + Link: 

Carla Fairchild is an artist inspired by the beauty of nature, bold colors, and the stories we carry in our hearts. Her work spans commissioned pieces that bring clients’ visions to life and original creations that celebrate the beauty in everyday moments.

Website: https://www.carlafairchild.com/
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/carlafairchildart_/

Time Stamps

00:00 - Chronic Illness and Daily Life
02:53 - Art as an Outlet for Healing
05:48 - Advocacy and Community Connection
09:12 - Navigating Healthcare Challenges
12:05 - Mental Health and Chronic Illness
14:59 - The Reality of Living with Chronic Pain
17:46 - The Importance of Understanding Individual Experiences
21:04 - Finding Joy and Purpose Amidst Struggles
28:51 - Navigating Health and Fear
30:23 - The Intersection of Chronic Illness and Neurodivergence
31:01 - The Healing Power of Art
36:43 - Building Community and Connection
39:12 - The Strength of Vulnerability
46:18 - Protecting Energy and Relationships

Thanks again for listening to Chronically Cozy Chats - a Podcast for Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs Building a Cozy Business that Works for Them.

Learn more about me, Randi, my services and the community - https://chronicallycozylife.com

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A Cozy Chat with Stacy Keele -Spoonie CEO Advisor + Human Design Mystic Mentor

About how we can support our health and wellbeing while building a cozy business with chronic illness and neurodivergence when we learn to work with our bodies and minds. 

• Building community is essential for Spoonies health and wellbeing 
• Chronic illness and neurodivergence often intersect and it is important that we understand how that affects us and the way we work. 
• The future of entrepreneurship is in the hands of Spoonies, as we are changing the standards and the way we do things as we ourselves adapt. 
• Human design can help Spoonies build businesses that honor their needs.
• Mindset and rest are crucial for Spoonie entrepreneurs and creative approaches to rest can enhance productivity and reduce burnout symptoms
• Advocating for better healthcare is necessary for Spoonies.

In this episode Stacy Keele and I explore what it’s like to coach spoonie entrepreneurs, in our own ways, to build a business that actually supports their lives. No Competition Here! 

We dig into the unique challenges and opportunities Spoonie entrepreneurs face and how we help them deal with the issues by better understanding themselves, and listening to their bodies. 

We also discuss the importance of community, the awakening of Spoonies into entrepreneurship, and the intersection of chronic illness and neurodivergence. 

And Stacy shares her view on human design as a tool for building sustainable businesses, the significance of mindset and rest, and the need for individualized care in healthcare. 

Guest Bio + Links 

Stacy Keele is a Spoonie CEO Advisor and Human Design Mystic Mentor. She is Guiding spoonie-preneurs with chronic conditions to reclaim rest, rhythm, + revenue through Human Design, building body-led businesses their way!

Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacy_keele_humandesign/

00:00 Building Community Among Spoonies

03:50 The Awakening of Spoonie Entrepreneurs

06:46 Understanding Chronic Illness and Neurodivergence

09:41 The Future of Entrepreneurship for Spoonies

12:46 Human Design: A New Approach to Business

15:55 Navigating Chronic Illness in Business

18:42 The Importance of Mindset and Rest

21:47 Redefining Success and Worthiness

24:50 Creative Approaches to Rest and Productivity

27:53 The Role of Community in Entrepreneurship

30:45 Challenging Traditional Norms

33:46 The Power of Unique Perspectives

36:50 Advocating for Better Healthcare

39:34 Finding Joy in Movement and Creativity

42:58 The Journey of Self-Acceptance

45:55 Creating a Sustainable Business Model

48:34 The Importance of Individualized Care

51:40 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations

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Thanks again for listening to our Podcast for Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs Building a Cozy Business that Works for Them. 

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Tags: 

Spoonies, chronic illness, neurodivergence, entrepreneurship, human design, community, mindset, rest, healthcare, self-acceptance

Chatting with Mike + Dory: Hosts of The Othering Podcast

How marginalized creators are using podcasts to make connections, share their stories, and build communities, despite physical, societal and economic barriers. Healing each other one episode at a time. 

In this episode I chat with Mike and Dory - the hosts of the Othering Podcast - about how fun it is hosting a podcast and how it is helping us create communities for “othered” people. 

We started on topic - talking about how our podcasts have helped us build communities and make connections with amazing people. And how those conversations have helped us all feel less alone and more understood. 

Then we go off on a few tangents about the diagnosis journey, and how the medical systems are falling, and trying to maintain our mental health while staying informed, during chaotic political times. 

We also dive deep into the struggle of learning self acceptance and confidence in a world that not only doesn’t show people like you, but actively works to hold you back. 

Guest Bio + Links 

Mike + Dory - The Othering Podcast 

Their show is dedicated to advocating for disabled and LGBTQ communities. It provides a platform for guests to share their stories in a conversational manner, aiming to educate people about different disabilities and LGBTQ+ issues.

Website: https://www.otheringpodcast.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otheringpodcast/

Key Take Aways: 

• Creating Community, through podcasting or social media, is important and healing. It helps us all feel validated, understood and less alone. 
• Disabled people make up a large amount of the population, and more inclusion, in all industries, would be beneficial to the economy as well as our health. 
• We thrive when we embrace our uniqueness and stop trying to fit into others expectations of our looks, abilities, and the way we want to live our life. 
• We want a cozier, softer life, that doesn’t constantly demand that we grow and push harder. We just want to survive and be happy. 
  

Thanks again for listening to Cozy Business Chats - a Podcast for Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs Building a Cozy Business that Works for Them. 

If you want to learn more about Cozy Business Chats and the rest of the Chronically Cozy Creators Community - https://chronicallycozylife.com/blogs-cozy-chats-podcast/

Timestamps: 

• 00:17.442 - Why we love podcasting
• 01:29.363 - About the Othering Podcast
• 03:53.414 - Podcasts are creating safe space to share stories
• 07:55.41 - The importance of community for our health 
• 09:59.02 - The diagnosis journey and failing medical systems
• 15:33.268 - Trying to stay informed and stay sane
• 28:43.022 - The pressure to fit others expectations 
• 43:59.374 - The intersection of neurodivergence and chronic illness
• 47:33.454 - Communities are coming together to grow
• 51:20.11 - Looking for a cozier way to do business
• 56:19.207 - Where to find Mike and Dory

In this episode of Cozy Chats, I sat down with Lou Kozlevcar (they/them)—a Melbourne-based web developer and digital consultant—to talk about building accessible businesses, navigating tech without burnout, and why patience (with yourself and your software) might be the most underrated business skill of all.

We also dig into freelancing boundaries, websites that actually support your business, and why there’s no such thing as doing business the “wrong” way if it works for your brain.

Connect with Lou

Website: https://loukoz.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lou.kozlevcar/

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Social Media Connections
• 06:00 Transition to Freelance Work and Business Ownership
• 13:00 Web Development and Digital Consulting as a Neurodivergent Professional
• 34:02 Guidance for Small Business Owners

About the Cozy Chat Podcast
Cozy Chat is a space to slow down and learn how to build a sustainable, cozy business with chronic illness and a neurodivergent brain. I share lessons from 9+ years of entrepreneurship and host fellow business owners about what’s actually working, what’s not, and the cozy, creative ways they’re doing business differently.

Want to join us and share your story on the podcast: https://chronicallycozylife.com/blogs-cozy-chats-podcast/

About Me

Hi - My name is Randi, and I want to be your Cozy Business Bestie! I help chronically ill and neurodivergent entrepreneurs build a business that honours the needs of their body and brain. 

Work With Me
Want support with content writing, strategy, or business coaching? Learn more here: https://chronicallycozylife.com/work-with-me/

Join the Chronically Cozy Creators Club
The only Newsletter empowering chronically ill and neurodiverse folk to build a business that honours their bodies needs - in a way that is sustainable and cozy!

Sign up here: subscribepage.io/jointhecreatorsclub 

List Your Business in the Cozy Business Directory: https://chronicallycozylife.com/business-directory-2-0/

Stay Connected

• Instagram: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chronicallycozylife/
• Threads: https://www.threads.com/@chronicallycozylife

If you love the podcast, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a fellow cozy creator!

This weeks conversation with Courtney Davila, a Fashion stylist in LA, covers her journey to becoming a fashion stylist, the transition to freelancing, and how she is making adaptations and accommodations for herself

She emphasizes the physically demanding nature of fashion styling and the importance of self-care and setting boundaries in freelancing.

We also talk about the importance of building communities, uplifting others, and providing support.

Connect with Courtney:

On Instagram @courtneydavila

On her website at https://www.courtneydavila.com

About the Cozy Chat Podcast
Cozy Chat is a space to slow down and learn how to build a sustainable, cozy business with chronic illness and a neurodivergent brain. I share lessons from 9+ years of entrepreneurship and host fellow business owners about what’s actually working, what’s not, and the cozy, creative ways they’re doing business differently.

Want to join us and share your story on the podcast: https://chronicallycozylife.com/blogs-cozy-chats-podcast/

About Me

Hi - My name is Randi, and I want to be your Cozy Business Bestie! I help chronically ill and neurodivergent entrepreneurs build a business that honours the needs of their body and brain. 

💻 Work With Me
Want support with content writing, strategy, or business coaching? Learn more here: https://chronicallycozylife.com/work-with-me/

Join the Chronically Cozy Creators Club
The only Newsletter empowering chronically ill and neurodiverse folk to build a business that honours their bodies needs - in a way that is sustainable and cozy!

Sign up here: subscribepage.io/jointhecreatorsclub 

List Your Business in the Cozy Business Directory: https://chronicallycozylife.com/business-directory-2-0/

Stay Connected

• Instagram: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chronicallycozylife/
• Threads: https://www.threads.com/@chronicallycozylife

If you love the podcast, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a fellow cozy creator!

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Fashion Styling
• 07:30 Transition to Freelancing
• 16:26 Adaptations and Accommodations
• 22:35 Pursuing Creative Freelance Positions

In this cozy chat with Jesse Myers, an artist, she shares her journey of living with chronic illness and how it led her to start a creative business painting pet portraits and making Stickers! She discusses the challenges, triumphs, and how the support of her husband has helped her in pursuing her passion for art and creating pet portraits.

Connect with Jessie:
On Instagram: @prettyrudejj
On Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/prettyrudejj

About the Cozy Chat Podcast
Cozy Chat is a space to slow down and learn how to build a sustainable, cozy business with chronic illness and a neurodivergent brain. I share lessons from 9+ years of entrepreneurship and host fellow business owners about what’s actually working, what’s not, and the cozy, creative ways they’re doing business differently.

Want to join us and share your story on the podcast: https://chronicallycozylife.com/blogs-cozy-chats-podcast/

✨ About Me

Hi - My name is Randi, and I want to be your Cozy Business Bestie! I help chronically ill and neurodivergent entrepreneurs build a business that honours the needs of their body and brain. 

💻 Work With Me
Want support with content writing, strategy, or business coaching? Learn more here: https://chronicallycozylife.com/work-with-me/

🌿 Join the Chronically Cozy Creators Club
The only Newsletter empowering chronically ill and neurodiverse folk to build a business that honours their bodies needs - in a way that is sustainable and cozy!

Sign up here: subscribepage.io/jointhecreatorsclub 

List Your Business in the Cozy Business Directory: https://chronicallycozylife.com/business-directory-2-0/

📧 Stay Connected

• Instagram: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chronicallycozylife/
• Threads: https://www.threads.com/@chronicallycozylife

☕ If you love the podcast, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a fellow cozy creator!

In this engaging conversation, Randi Pullar and Dr. Catrina Mitchum explore the intricacies of learning experience design and course creation.

They discuss the importance of quality in online courses, the need for accessibility, and the challenges faced by course creators, especially those with chronic illnesses.

The conversation also delves into effective marketing strategies, building trust within communities, and the significance of understanding diverse learning styles. Dr. Mitchum shares insights on creating action-oriented courses and the necessity of feedback in course design, while also highlighting innovative course ideas and trends in the industry.

Where to Find Dr. Catrina Mitchum
On Instagram @cmlearningdesign

Website: https://www.cmlearningdesign.com

On LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/catrina-mitchum-learning-design/

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Podcasting
• 05:56 Hybrid Learning and Accessibility
• 13:04 Marketing and Selling Courses
• 18:09 Understanding Learners and Course Content
• 23:00 Course Building and Learning Styles
• 29:16 Transitioning from Traditional Work
  

  About the Cozy Chat Podcast
  Cozy Chat is a space to slow down and learn how to build a sustainable, cozy business with chronic illness and a neurodivergent brain. I share lessons from 9+ years of entrepreneurship and host fellow business owners about what’s actually working, what’s not, and the cozy, creative ways they’re doing business differently.

  Want to join us and share your story on the podcast: https://chronicallycozylife.com/blogs-cozy-chats-podcast/

  💻 Work With Me
  Want support with content writing, strategy, or business coaching? Learn more here: https://chronicallycozylife.com/work-with-me/

  🌿 Join the Chronically Cozy Creators Club
  The only Newsletter empowering chronically ill and neurodiverse folk to build a business that honours their bodies needs - in a way that is sustainable and cozy!

  Sign up here: subscribepage.io/jointhecreatorsclub 

  List Your Business in the Cozy Business Directory: https://chronicallycozylife.com/business-directory-2-0/

  📧 Stay Connected

  • Instagram: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chronicallycozylife/
  • Threads: https://www.threads.com/@chronicallycozylife

  ☕ If you love the podcast, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a fellow cozy creator!
  
  Tags: course creation, online learning, educational design, accessibility, action-oriented learning, Universal Design for Learning

In this conversation, Helena discusses her experience with burnout, emphasizing the importance of self-care and consistency in managing workload. She reflects on her past struggles with overworking and the lessons learned about pacing oneself to avoid burnout.

Connect with Helena

on Instagram @helenasbookishgiftsstore
https://helenasbookishgifts.com

🎙 About Cozy Chat Podcast

This is a space to slow down and learn more about building a cozy Sustainable business with Chronic illness and a neurodivergent brain. 

 You will get – Solo episodes with me, where I share what I’ve learned from 9+ years as an entrepreneur. I will be chatting about things like content strategy, blogging, SEO, systems, and how to build a business that works with chronic illness, neurodivergence, and real life

Or a

– Conversations with fellow business owners, where we talk honestly about how they’re building their businesses, what’s working, what’s not, and the cozy, creative ways they’re doing things differently

Want to join us and share your story on the podcast: https://chronicallycozylife.com/blogs-cozy-chats-podcast/

✨ About Me

Hi - My name is Randi, and I want to be your Cozy Business Bestie! I help chronically ill and neurodivergent entrepreneurs build a business that honours the needs of their body and brain. 

💻 Work With Me
Want support with content writing, strategy, or business coaching? Learn more here: https://chronicallycozylife.com/work-with-me/

🌿 Join the Chronically Cozy Creators Club
The only Newsletter empowering chronically ill and neurodiverse folk to build a business that honours their bodies needs - in a way that is sustainable and cozy!

Sign up here: subscribepage.io/jointhecreatorsclub 

List Your Business in the Cozy Business Directory: https://chronicallycozylife.com/business-directory-2-0/

📧 Stay Connected

• Instagram: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chronicallycozylife/
• Threads: https://www.threads.com/@chronicallycozylife

☕ If you love the podcast, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a fellow cozy creator!

If you survived 2025, congrats, truly. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I’m building my business in 2026 in a way that actually works with my body and brain instead of bulldozing over them.

This is a real, no-fluff breakdown of what it looks like to prioritize health, slow growth, community, and systems that don’t cause constant flare-ups or burnout. No hustle. No “just push through.” No pretending social media is saving anyone’s business.

• Why traditional business advice completely fails chronically ill & neurodivergent entrepreneurs
• The mindset shifts required to build something sustainable (and why they’re annoying but necessary)
• Redefining consistency so it doesn’t mean “constantly online and exhausted”
• How I plan my work around energy, focus, pain, and flares
• Why I stepped back from social media — and what I focus on instead
• Community > audience (and why I moved mine off social platforms)
• How the Chronically Cozy Creators Club works — and why it’s free
• Choosing business models that are low-energy and flexible
• Creating “cozy & sustainable” systems instead of complicated ones
• Content marketing without the ick
• Why blogging + evergreen content are cozy-business gold
• How one blog post brings in thousands of views while I rest
• The importance of having your own website (yes, even now)
• SEO basics that actually matter (unfortunately)
• Building an email list without posting every day
• How to simplify social media if you’re not ready to quit it

• Slow growth is still growth
• Your baseline energy matters more than your “good days”
• Rest is not a reward — it’s part of the strategy
• You don’t need to be everywhere to build a sustainable business
• Evergreen content works even when you’re sick, tired, or offline
• Community makes everything easier (and less lonely)

• Join the Chronically Cozy Creators Club (free + low pressure) - https://subscribepage.io/jointhecreatorsclub
• Explore my blog, services & resources for low-energy creators - https://chronicallycozylife.com
• Check out the Chronically Cozy Business Directory and add your business - https://chronicallycozylife.com/business-directory-2-0/
• Tools mentioned: Riverside, WordPress, WooCommerce, MailerLite, Pinterest - https://chronicallycozylife.com/business-tools/

This episode lays out the core philosophy I teach my clients — and the exact systems I’m using to build a business that doesn’t wreck my health. If you’re tired of hustle culture, burned out by social media, or trying to build something gentler… you’re in the right place.

Subscribe, follow, and stick around — I’ve got some very cool, very cozy creators joining me this year to share how they’re doing business differently too.

Stay cozy, besties
See you next week.