The ADHD Entrepreneur Way

"My body has cancelled on me more times than any client ever has."

What happens when you've planned the week, booked the calls, mapped out the podcast — and then your body has other ideas? In this episode of The ADHD Entrepreneur Way, I'm talking about running a business alongside chronic illness and ADHD, and why "just push through" isn't the answer.

I recorded this in September, Chiari Malformation Awareness Month. I share what living with Chiari is like for me, how a flare wiped out my recording week, and the guilt that showed up when I had to move clients and let the podcast wait. The clients were fine. The rest was harder to give myself permission for.

In this episode:

• Why the "push through" message can leave chronically ill and neurodivergent business owners feeling ashamed, not supported.
• Treating your energy as finite — and designing work that can bend instead of break when a flare hits.
• My "if this, then that" approach to bad days, including setting expectations with clients and building room into delivery times.
• Why I aim to raise the baseline of difficult days, rather than chase an impossible run of 10/10 days.
• The week Chiari stopped me recording, and what it taught me about rest as part of the strategy.

Try this: Before the next difficult week, ask: What needs to keep running, what can move, and what can I tell people in advance? Make a small bad-day plan while you have the capacity to think one through. You're allowed to recalibrate.

Come and talk to me: The Inner Circle is where we keep having these conversations about building a business when life and your body don't follow a neat schedule: https://sjh.app/inner_circle

Instagram: @sarahjoycehindle

Podcast enquiries: [email protected]

Episode moments

• 00:00 — Your body cancelling doesn't mean you've failed
• 00:23 — Chiari Malformation Awareness Month and my experience
• 02:09 — The trap of "just push through"
• 04:06 — Build a business that bends instead of breaks
• 05:54 — Bad-day plans and managing client expectations
• 06:25 — Raising the baseline, not chasing a 10/10 day
• 09:13 — The flare that derailed my recording week
• 10:30 — Rest as a strategy, not a failure
• 12:03 — Permission to pause, recalibrate and work differently

Sarah is sharing her lived experience, not offering medical advice.

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"Is it embarrassing, or is it relatable? You tell me."

This is the podcast for the differently wired "weirdos" — often ADHD'ers, neurodivergent, chronically ill, disabled, caring for ageing parents, sometimes the black sheep — and for anyone whose goals are so ridiculous they prefer to keep them to themselves. Welcome to The ADHD Entrepreneur Way. Raw. Brave. A bit embarrassing. Mostly, relatable.

In this episode: • Why I opted out of the hustle–grind–burnout–repeat cycle — and why you're allowed to as well. • How the dinner-table conversations we overheard as kids ("work is hard", "I don't want to go back on Monday") quietly became our beliefs. • How capping your belief caps your income — my version: at 24, "coasting" until 65 because I thought that was it. • The mindset I live by now: being so delusional you believe you can have everything you want. • The rock-bottom year (2018) and the day I decided to let myself dream again. •And the long-term dream I've never said out loud.

Try this: Write down what you'd go after if you truly believed you could have it. Then notice where you flinched.

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Isn't that just the ADHD + Entrepreneurial self mash-up?

This is the podcast for the differently wired "weirdos" who are often ADHD'ers, neurodivergent, chronically ill, disabled, caring for ageing parents, sometimes the black sheep and for anyone whose goals are so ridiculous they prefer to keep them to themselves.

Welcome to The ADHD Entrepreneur Way. Raw. Brave. A bit embarrassing. Mostly, relatable.

And I'm here to serve you and give you permission to do it your way. Because that's exactly what I did, and keep doing.

What this podcast is:

Your missing piece, forward motion and self-belief pep talks in your ears each week.

The knowing that done is better than perfect - If I can do it, so can you.

Proof that there is more than one way to build your empire. More than one dream. More, just more. And it's ok to want that and to strive for it.

What to expect:

Radical ideas. Delusional goals. Bigger picture thinking. Challenging the status quo.

New here? I'm Sarah. Six years into helping entrepreneurs build confidence, find the right strategy, and expand beyond what they thought possible.

I've been running businesses since I was 18 from in-person services and Amazon drop-shipping and all in-between.

I've overcome depression, anxiety, undiagnosed PND, had cancer cut out of my face, and manage a variety of health issues, as well as late-diagnosed ADHD. This isn't a sob story and it isn't "you need the bad before the good" Bullshit. I actually have it very good and that is the flex I know it is. Because I choose to see the bad stuff as growth.

If you want to feel into those thoughts, vibe with my ridiculous beliefs, and get on board with the ADHD entrepreneur way Follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode. Feel free to rate it too ☺️

Listening in September 2026? There's a launch giveaway with some huge prizes - because why not?!

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The ADHD Entrepreneur Way | with Sarah Joyce Hindle

ICF PCC Coach | ADHD & Neurodivergent Entrepreneur Specialist

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In this episode I share 5 tips for feeling more aligned and in flow within your business.

I also share a crucial "must know" when hiring a coach.

The coaching governing bodies I talked about were the ICF, the AC and the EMCC. You can check if coaches are as qualified as they say they are - If in doubt, ask for certification.

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This episode contains epic conversations with 4 amazing entrepreneurs who are all sharing the highs and lows, the successes and the struggles of being a neurodivergent person IN business. They're getting real and honest in sharing their own journey and I'm sure you're here for it!

You'll meet Whitney, Jo, Stephanie and Dorothy! Head on over to the episode and down below ⬇️ you'll find all their bio's, social media links and freebies!

Whitney Christgau is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach that specialises in adults healing from childhood neglect and abuse. Being an empath and having had experienced the pain of neglect and abuse herself, Whitney understands the challenges survivors face and the overwhelming feelings that come from being traumatised. Whitney uses the concepts of interpersonal relationships and vulnerability to encourage others in their journey to regain their sense of safety within themselves and the world around them.

Whitneys contact links have since stopped working.

Joanna Rawbone had always known that she was different from peers, friends and family and in her 30s she discovered how; she was an introvert. Over more than 3 decades working as a trainer and consultant with thousands of international clients, Joanna noticed how the bias in favour of extraversion within organisations negatively impacted employee engagement, retention and productivity as well as the wellbeing of employees. Thus began a mission. Through her business Flourishing Introverts, she champions the cause of introverts. She states that once introverts own and play to their strengths, anything is possible!

CONNECT WITH JO - https://www.facebook.com/joanna.rawbone

Visit Jo's "One stop shop" (Brilliant Battery Boosters & Introvert Type Quiz and more) - https://flourishingintroverts.com/

Meet Stephanie Mojica. Drawing on her 17-year tenure as an award-winning journalist with publications such as "USA Today," "The Philadelphia Inquirer," "San Francisco Chronicle," and "The Virginian-Pilot," among many others, Stephanie's greatest passion is working with entrepreneurs, coaches, and licensed professionals such as attorneys and psychologists to craft their stories into books that draw clients to them.

CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemojica/

Dorothy Villeneuve is a sales and marketing consultant for online female coaches, experts and thought leaders who want to zero in on their brilliance zone, simplify and increase their sales and finally get all their fancy funnels and copywriting finished, even if they dread the tech and feel scattered!

Download Dorothy's High Converting Sales Page Guide - https://learn.dorothyvilleneuve.com/high-converting-sales-page

During mine and Dorothys conversation I mentioned a book, it was called "Divergent Mind" and you can get it on Amazon - Here

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📧 CONNECT WITH SARAH:

• Email: [email protected]
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🎁 FREE RESOURCES — Download free guides, templates & tools to help you thrive as a neurodivergent entrepreneur: https://sjh.app/the-full-menu

This episode contains epic conversations with 4 amazing entrepreneurs who are all sharing the highs and lows, the successes and the struggles of being a neurodivergent person IN business. They're getting real and honest in sharing their own journey and I'm sure you're here for it!

You'll meet Liz, Beth, Jen and Dana today! Head on over to the episode and down below ⬇️ you'll find all their bio's, social media links and freebies!

Liz Fackelman is an experienced Professional Organiser and Certified Productive Environment Specialist™ with a passion for creating order out of chaos. Liz thrives on working with the most challenging situations including clients with debilitating ADHD and hoarding behaviours.

CONNECT WITH LIZ - https://www.instagram.com/davidsonorganizing/

TAKE THE QUIZ & GRAB HER PRODUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT SCORECARD - https://lf.productiveenvironmentscore.com/

Beth Koritz is a licensed professional counsellor and clarity coach. She helps women become their authentic selves, and create a life that's in alignment with their authenticity. Beth coaches clients with neurodivergences in ways that build their business, taking advantage of their neurodivergent strengths and creating strategies for what isn't benefitting them growing their business.

CONNECT WITH BETH - https://www.facebook.com/beth.koritz.3/

GRAB YOUR FREE CLARITY SESSION WITH BETH Here

Jennifer Lee quit her consuming corporate tech job so she could create a business and stay home with her 3 children. The process has been a journey, and by decompressing from corporate stress, accepting her neurodivergence, and focusing on what she enjoys and is good at, she is creating a life she loves! Right now, she helps entrepreneurs with podcasts and youtube and is starting to scale up from helping people 1-1 to support more people!

CONNECT WITH JEN - https://www.instagram.com/jenniferleeshafer/

GRAB JEN'S "HOW TO START A PODCAST FROM YOUR PHONE" FREEBIE - https://itsalegitbusiness.com/prestopodcast/

Dana Kaplan is a renowned Educational Coach for Neurodiverse and Out-of-the-Box Learners. As an award-winning retired classroom educator, certified trauma specialist, and coach for neurodiverse learners, Dana is celebrated as a renowned international educator for the world. After over two decades of educating and focusing on Holistic Brain Health, Dana founded Developing Empathetic Education with Dana (DEED)®, where she is disrupting the current educational paradigm by reforming, reframing, AND rebuilding a courageous, compassionate, and expansive learning arena that is accessible and inclusive for all.

CONNECT WITH DANA - https://www.instagram.com/danakaplan_deed/

SIGN UP TO DANA'S NEWSLETTER - https://www.danakaplanteach.com/

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Join the email list for free guides, podcast updates and practical support for your ADHD brain:

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📧 CONNECT WITH SARAH:

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🎁 FREE RESOURCES — Download free guides, templates & tools to help you thrive as a neurodivergent entrepreneur: https://sjh.app/the-full-menu

This episode we talk about rituals and their importance on our daily lives. How they help us avoid and reduce decision fatigue and how they can help us level up our baseline so we have more great days than mediocre ones!

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📧 CONNECT WITH SARAH:

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @sarahjoycehindle

🎁 FREE RESOURCES — Download free guides, templates & tools to help you thrive as a neurodivergent entrepreneur: https://sjh.app/the-full-menu

In this episode we explore the importance of boundaries and how they are our friends! Boundaries and expectations enable us to be more aligned within our business, they allow us to protect our energy and say and do what WE know to be for our best interests.

Building boundaries quick checklist = Look at building in a boundary, create bright lines around it, enforce/aid your success with it. Then mark out what is acceptable to warrant crossing it (if anything!) and make protocols for that!

🎁 FREE RESOURCES + UPDATES

Join the email list for free guides, podcast updates and practical support for your ADHD brain:

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Get accountability, coaching and community inside The Flow State Society:

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📧 CONNECT WITH SARAH:

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @sarahjoycehindle

🎁 FREE RESOURCES — Download free guides, templates & tools to help you thrive as a neurodivergent entrepreneur: https://sjh.app/the-full-menu

This episode we talk about thinking outside the box. Stop falling into societies traps - their expectations and norms. They're holding you back, making you believe what you currently do is "easy". Societal expectations weren't made for anyone who isn't "normal", "typical" or "different" anyway.

🎁 FREE RESOURCES + UPDATES

Join the email list for free guides, podcast updates and practical support for your ADHD brain:

https://sjh.app/the-next-best-step

💫 JOIN THE FLOW STATE SOCIETY

Get accountability, coaching and community inside The Flow State Society:

https://sjh.app/flow-state-signup

📧 CONNECT WITH SARAH:

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @sarahjoycehindle

🎁 FREE RESOURCES — Download free guides, templates & tools to help you thrive as a neurodivergent entrepreneur: https://sjh.app/the-full-menu

Are you ready to lower that mask you've been hiding behind and let your wonderful, truest self out?

Find your safe haven, your community where you can be you, fully belong, quirks, mannerisms and all.

I'd LOVE you to join The Flow State Society

🎁 FREE RESOURCES + UPDATES

Join the email list for free guides, podcast updates and practical support for your ADHD brain:

https://sjh.app/the-next-best-step

💫 JOIN THE FLOW STATE SOCIETY

Get accountability, coaching and community inside The Flow State Society:

https://sjh.app/flow-state-signup

📧 CONNECT WITH SARAH:

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @sarahjoycehindle

🎁 FREE RESOURCES — Download free guides, templates & tools to help you thrive as a neurodivergent entrepreneur: https://sjh.app/the-full-menu