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.

Very few of the fantastic things that happened this year were planned - but so far it's all turned out pretty well! In this last episode of the year, I reflect on how my cozy business and community have grown.

In this episode of Cozy Chats, I speak with Jackie Norton, an author living with chronic illness. We discuss Jackie's journey with long COVID, POTS, and other health challenges, and how she turned her experiences into a book. The conversation explores the importance of community, storytelling, and humour in coping with chronic illness, as well as the challenges of navigating the medical system and the self-publishing process. Jackie shares her insights on finding joy in creativity and accepting her condition, while also addressing the realities of marketing and self-promotion in the digital age. Get Jackie's Book: amazon.com/dp/B0FQQN9N2F barnesandnoble.com/w/burden-jackie-norton/1147916190?ean=9798999491305 Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackieenorton/

In this episode of Cozy Chats, I speak with therapist and author Kate Mageau about her journey through chronic illness, neurodivergence, and domestic violence. We discuss the importance of understanding these experiences, the healing power of writing, and the challenges of self-publishing. Kate shares insights from her book, 'Rose Colored Glasses,' and emphasizes the need for support systems and knowledge in overcoming trauma. The conversation highlights the significance of community and empowerment in the healing process. About Kate Mageau (she/her): She is an LMHC therapist, author, coach, domestic violence survivor, and ADHDer. She offers ADHD and Autism Assessments to people in Washington and Florida, and training for other therapists to offer these as well. She is available for coaching for people who want to heal through writing their memoirs. She is the author of Rose Colored Glasses, The Healing from Toxic Relationships Workbook and course. Rose Colored Glasses is a therapist's true story of a toxic relationship, with psychological explanations of what happened behind every chapter. Get her Books: https://www.katemageau.com/books https://www.empoweringtherapy.online/ Domestic Violence Resources: US - https://www.katemageau.com/domestic-violence-resources CAN - https://www.thehotline.org

In this episode, I talk to Ali Cameron - AKA @SeatedPerspectives⁩ - about how she is making her business feel more accessible to herself and how she makes her programs accessible to her clients. The little things really go a long way.

In this episode, I sit down with Rheanna Nutter — aka @TheChronicaCEO — to talk about how AI is changing the game for chronically ill and neurodivergent entrepreneurs. We dive into the real, practical ways tools like ChatGPT and automation can help reduce cognitive load, manage energy, and make running a business actually sustainable. Rheanna shares how she integrates AI into her workflow to simplify content creation, streamline client management, and build flexibility into her business — without burning out. We also talk about accessibility, creativity, and the ethical side of using AI as a chronically ill creator. Whether you’ve been nervous to try AI or you’re already using it daily, this episode will show you how it can level the playing field and help you build a business that adapts to you — not the other way around. 🎧 Tune in for a cozy, honest conversation about tech, boundaries, and body-honouring business growth. Rheanna's Links: Website: https://www.thechronicceo.co AI Starter Kit: https://www.thechronicceo.co/shop/p/spoon-saver-ai-starter-kit

In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Woodward to talk about the realities of job-hunting with a disability. We cover everything from spammy and confusing job postings to navigating applications and interviews, balancing energy, advocating for accommodations, and finding workplaces that actually fit. Rachel shares her own experiences and practical tips. If you’ve ever felt alone in your frustrations of trying to hunt for a job with a disability, this conversation is for you. Connect with Rachael Woodward: on Instagram + Threads @abidinghysteria Sign up to her Patreon - https://patreon.com/abidinghysteria

In this episode of the Cozy Chat Podcast, I sit down with Amy Gould to discuss why Customer Management Systems (CMS) are particularly beneficial for chronically ill and neurodivergent business owners. We explore how the right CRM can simplify client management, reduce overwhelm, and support a more sustainable business.