The Business Oddcast

By Stuart Morrison & Hannah Logan

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 tha... more

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February 25, 2026 Is Using AI the Ultimate in ND Masking - S01E25

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TIMELINE
00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to the Show
00:00:19 - Topic of the Week: Is Using AI the Ultimate in ND Masking?
00:02:00 - Masking and the exhaustion of editing your whole self
00:03:35 - The high cost of masking your magnificent inner zebra
00:07:13 - The gift and relief of finding out you're ND
00:10:05 - Is AI a miracle NT translation tool to support your needs?
00:13:35 - Is using AI to support your work just a new mask?
00:15:34 - Why does society make life so difficult for disabled people?
00:17:05 - Reduce cognitive load with simpler signage, equality isn't equity
00:18:38 - AI/LLMs help you show up as a better version of yourself
00:20:47 - Who are we masking for when we use AI?
00:23:40 - Being rude to AI and the wrong way to use it
00:25:01 - It's not about hiding the truth, like masking, it's a support tool
00:25:52 - AI is an ND/NT translator - the Babel Fish for modern life
00:27:10 - AI for idea iteration, not the finished product saves spoons
00:30:30 - The emotional (and other) risks on being over-reliant on AI
00:34:13 - Is it just a tool, to do a job, saving time and energy?
00:35:40 - Using AI intentionally to lighten the load not replace you
00:39:01 - Delegating to AI and remaining authentic
00:42:08 - Using AI when you don't have the spoons
00:45:00 - Stephen Hawking and other examples of using tech to assist you
00:49:44 - Technology isn't bad, esp. when it makes up for your shortcomings
00:51:54 - Are you using AI? Feedback, comments
00:52:20 - This week's takeaways.
00:53:15 - Tips and insights
00:54:38 - Hannah's TANGENT!
00:58:40 - Equity is not the same as equality
01:00:34 - Next Week's Topic - Running on Empty; How ND Energy Actually Works
01:01:52 - LENGTH
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RESOURCES
https://here2help.uk/further-information/ - Fab resource and amazing organisation raising awareness and support for autistic suicide prevention.
Information regarding Alexythimia and other helpful autism and autistic related factsheets on the link.
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
https://businessoddcast.com/help - Our resources
[email protected] - Email us
OUR SOCIALS
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instagram.com/BusinessOddcast

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1h 2min
February 18, 2026 Delegation for Control Freaks (and the Overwhelmed) - S01E24

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TIMELINE
00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to the Show
00:01:46 - Topic of the Week: Delegation for Control Freaks (and the Overwhelmed)
00:03:42 - Why you need to learn this skill & reasons why it can feel difficult
00:06:08 - Our attitudes to delegating - don't... Thank you for listening...
00:06:50 - The need for control can be overwhelming
00:07:40 - Being an "outcome freak" when you have no control, start with trust
00:10:15 - Delegation is not a "one and done" moment
00:11:40 - Hannah's delegation experiences and previous struggles with control
00:14:10 - Control as a survival strategy and the bad outcomes from not delegating
00:15:31 - Coping with delegation anxiety and realising YOU CANNOT DO IT ALL
00:18:15 - The mental load of doing it all , and positives of delegating
00:19:00 - Perfectionism, expectation management & tolerances key tools in delegation
00:22:52 - Confession time - the "fresh hell" of Stuart's file naming convention
00:27:05 - The cognative load of doing it yourself... Burnout? Overwhelm?
00:30:02 - Ensuring responsbility is also communicated to reduce worry
00:31:01 - Delegating to more experienced providers is a learned behaviour
00:31:55 - RSD and the fear of rejection, and spinning your wheels
00:34:10 - The trap of "I might as well do it myself and save having to fix YOUR errors"
00:36:20 - Why you need a mentor, learning from their mistakes
00:37:10 - Delegation is not abdication of responsbility
00:38:27 - Is delegating a life skill that improves dishwasher loading?
00:40:13 - Is this the best spend of my time? The ONLY question to grow your business
00:42:25 - When delegation goes wrong and lessons learned to help get it right
00:46:45 - Delegation (and boundaries) is self-preservation helps you preserve energy
00:47:56 - No one needs an emergency patio...
00:49:12 - Often failure to communicate is just "hoarding control"
00:50:45 - Hannah on being a team player, and choreographer, NOT!
00:52:58 - Creativity is a dance, not a lesson in dicatorship
00:54:00 - Defining success... Control vs capacity
00:57:19 - What are the key takeaways? Ask for help. ASK US FOR HELP!
00:59:14 - Stu's delegation tips - clarity of & detail in communication is key
01:03:01 - Next Week's Topic - Is Using A.I. The Ultimate in ND Masking?
01:04:30 - LENGTH
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RESOURCES
https://www.voidtools.com/support/everything - the file indexing system tool Stuart mentions.
https://businessoddcast.com/guests - Be Our Guest...
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://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests - if this topic responates perhaps you might want to look into the subject a little more. Use these tests to have a clearer understanding of your own neurotype profile.
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
https://businessoddcast.com/help - Our resources
[email protected] - Email us
OUR SOCIALS
youtube.com/BusinessOddcast
facebook.com/BusinessOddcast
instagram.com/BusinessOddcast

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1h 5min
February 11, 2026 Being Self-employed Without Wearing a Mask at Home - S01E23
Ep23 dives into the world of neurodivergent self-employment and the exhausting art of masking especially when you are at home.
We explore how neurodiverse business owners often feel the need to slap a "socially acceptable front end" onto their lives to appear competent, only to carry that heavy mask home to their families.
This episode is all about learning to show up as your authentic, tired, human, and slightly "odd" self without the pressure of a 24/7 professional performance to those who love you.
We show up as "Hyper Hannah" and her power-mode hyperfocus and share Stuart’s "trauma dumping" as a way to "lance the boil" of the day’s stress.
They discuss the "washing machine" of rumination and the "popcorn moments" where partners simply watch the neurodiverse firework burn out. Whether it’s arguing with yourself about turkeys in a Christmas suit or having a "therapy argument" in the hallway, with yourself, we share our own internal chaos.
We ask the questions that might help you drop your mask at home and be honest about everything from finances to meltdowns, self-employment becomes a truly sustainable and magnificent adventure where you get to become your awesome self.
Please share with anyone you think this topic might resonate with. Send any questions or suggestions to or contact us here: [email protected]
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TIMELINE
00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to the Show
00:00:13 - Topic of the Week: Being Self-employed Without Wearing a Mask at Home
00:03:00 - Masking and being inauthentic, and managing everything else
00:04:03 - Internal imposter's syndrome and gaslighting your own skills
00:06:49 - Capacity, capability and professionalism...
00:08:23 - Reassuring others and reminding yourself how good you are
00:09:36 - Working from home - the transition and unburdening yourself
00:11:18 - Masking adds to the workload and mental burden
00:14:25 - Gnawing self-doubt, and using the m ask to convice yourself you can do it
00:15:10 - Hiding work stress within the mask, creating pressure when trying to unmask
00:17:05 - How do you keep stresses in "work mode" only?
00:18:30 - How do you deal with rummination, and being present?
00:20:35 - The key part of self-employment and how it impacts your success
00:22:33 - The toxic nature of success at all costs
00:26:13 - Perfectionism pressure and a harsh inner voice causes stress
00:27:10 - Being understanding and sticking to boundaries within your family
00:31:00 - Having a trusted business friend to listen and help
00:32:31 - Talking to yourself can sometimes be all you need - TANGENT
00:36:29 - Final Point - keeping lines of communication clear is key
00:39:19 - The difficulty of being honest vs avoiding conflict
00:42:17 - Acknowledging your own idiocy and being proud of it
00:44:44 - Self employment; The freedom to start to be yourself
00:46:48 - H's takeaways... Authenticity... Honesty...
00:51:51 - S's takeaways... Boundaries... Your needs...
00:52:37 - When ranting we don't need any guidance or advice or a time machine
00:53:14 - How do YOU deal with all of this?
00:53:27 - Next Week's Topic - Delegation for Control Freaks (and the Overwhelmed) and Roy Castle
00:55:57 - LENGTH
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RESOURCES
https://here2help.uk/further-information/ - Fab resource and amazing organisation raising awareness and support for autistic suicide prevention.
Information regarding Alexythimia and other helpful autism and autistic related factsheets on the link.
https://bigmoosecharity.co - Emergency mental health support, Big Moose provides fast and effective therapy for people who are struggling.
https://shineradio.uk - Local Radio Petersfield, Bordon & Whitehill and beyond!
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
https://businessoddcast.com/help - Our resources
[email protected] - Email us
OUR SOCIALS
youtube.com/BusinessOddcast
facebook.com/BusinessOddcast
instagram.com/BusinessOddcast
...more
56min
February 04, 2026 Talking About Your Needs & Collaborating with Neurotypicals - S01E22
In ep 22 of The Business Oddcast, we discuss the complexities of communicating needs and collaborating with neurotypical individuals within a business context.
We deep dive on how you can get your needs met, and keeping lines of communication clear. We explore how we, the neurodivergent, often feel that advocating for ourself is like a "hostage negotiation," leading to overexplaining or apologizing for our existence.

We try to move the needle from "please accommodate me" toward one of equity, helping others understand that “accommodations”, such as specific lighting or noise levels, are more than simple preferences but essential tools that make work possible and create a level playing field.
The topic of boundaries and building two-way trust in professional relationships is unpicked and discuss how a "catch and release" policy prevents the self employed person becoming "financial hostages" to clients who ignore boundaries or demand constant availability.

We trauma dump the lived experience of self-employment and highlight the benefits of self-employment for the neurodiverse.
Please share with anyone you think this topic might resonate with. Send any questions or suggestions to or contact us here: [email protected]
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TIMELINE
00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to the Show
00:00:30 - Topic of the Week: Talking About Your Needs & Collaborating with Neurotypicals
00:01:00 - Advocate for yourself... but how?
00:02:40 - Default communication styles come with a cognitive load
00:05:32 - The 100% correct answer is not always the response people want
00:06:34 - Apologing for "too many questions"... don't get offended, it may change things
00:09:57 - Demands to explain your needs before you undertsand them fully yourself
00:11:11 - WHY ARE YOU BEING SO EMOTIONAL? Hmmm??? HMMMM???
00:11:56 - Why Stuart is like he is...
00:13:17 - Self-awareness is the key to successful outcomes, for everyone
00:14:41 - Being aware of internal states is an issue, alexythimia and interospection
00:15:30 - REMEMBER "I need to think about this and come back to you"
00:16:20 - Yes or No can be so difficult why we need detail, detail, detail...
00:17:36 - Accomodations make life possible
00:18:38 - How do you meet your needs without over explaining or asking ALL the questions?
00:21:16 - Struggling with a quick answer and being given time to think
00:22:35 - Collaboration is a two way system - difference between equality and equity
00:25:27 - Why running and working with small businesses works for the ND
00:27:33 - Bad communication builds internal resistance - do not ignore the red flags
00:29:00 - Dealing with clashes in communication styles and adapting for others
00:31:56 - Managing the perceived balance of power and the personal cost
00:35:08 - How do you cope when your needs aren't me and boundaries aren't respected
00:36:33 - Boundaries, red flags and the crazy crowbar raccoon
00:41:55 - Respecting your own boundaries
00:43:30 - Collaborating with neurotypicals without masking, can it be done?
00:45:38 - What does good collaboration feel like?
00:49:01 - Build a reputation, give good advice, be authentic - create a process
00:52:29 - Tangents and takeaways
00:56:27 - We give you permission to get your needs met
00:57:08 - Next Week's Topic - Being Self-Employed Without Wearing a Mask at Home
00:58:33 - LENGTH
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RESOURCES
https://here2help.uk/further-information/ - Fab resource and amazing organisation raising awareness and support for autistic suicide prevention.
Information regarding Alexythimia and other helpful autism and autistic related factsheets on the link.
https://bigmoosecharity.co - Emergency mental health support, Big Moose provides fast and effective therapy for people who are struggling.
https://shineradio.uk - Local Radio Petersfield, Bordon & Whitehill and beyond!
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
https://businessoddcast.com/help - Our resources
[email protected] - Email us
OUR SOCIALS
youtube.com/BusinessOddcast
facebook.com/BusinessOddcast
instagram.com/BusinessOddcast

...more
59min
January 28, 2026 The Anti-Boredom Blueprint: Staying Motivated with a Neurospicy Brain - S01E21
The Anti-Boredom Blueprint: Staying Motivated With a Spicy Brain
Motivation isn’t a habit for us, it’s a flaky situationship. We adore it when it shows up, panic when it disappears, and shouting “just start” at ourselves has never made it come back.
In this episode, we unpack why neurodivergent boredom isn’t “a bit dull” it’s an emergency shutdown. We talk activation vs willpower, PDA-style resistance, dopamine detours (including the week-long saga of paying an invoice), and why unfinished tasks can literally fuel insomnia.
We explore what actually helps: time pressure (with caution), riding hyperfocus without letting it wreck you, changing your environment, “fresh eyes,” and outsourcing anything that makes your brain slam the steel shutters down. Expect tangents about stationery, notebooks, and why sometimes the first step is… having a wee.
If you’ve ever stared at a task like it’s written in another language, this is your blueprint to work with your brain, not against it.
Please share with anyone you think this topic might resonate with. Send any questions or suggestions to or contact us here: [email protected]
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TIMELINE
00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to the Show
00:00:27 - Topic of the Week: The Anti-Boredom Blueprint - Staying Motivated When ND
00:02:47 - A look at ND Boredom - not your regular strength boredom
00:06:06 - The wild dopamine pony ride explained...
00:09:28 - Chequers vs chess level of mental processing
00:10:37 - The reason Stuart's account's aren't completed ("Blame the Squirrels")
00:12:10 - Managing distractions, SQUIRREL!
00:15:54 - The challenge of multi-tasking and task focus
00:17:20 - The opposite of multi-tasking - HYPERFOCUS!
00:18:05 - Why it's NOT a superpower, read the blog mentioned - link below.
00:19:21 - The toll of multi-tasking, or multi-project management
00:20:50 - Christmas tree traumas and executive dysfunction
00:21:42 - Exploring reward systems, other incentives and hyperfocus
00:26:18 - Why do ND brains seek novelty, chaos and all things new?
00:26:51 - New ND diagnostic trait - Stationery
00:29:35 - Do you have all of the note taking apps?
00:30:42 - ND consistency comes in waves and not linear progression
00:32:10 - Why self-employment is the anti-boredom blueprint for the neurodivergent
00:35:01 - Why requiring novelty is simply "stocking the warehouse"
00:38:28 - Is making your own blueprint the answer?
00:39:06 - What are the "takeaways"?
00:42:20 - First self-employed step in building your new local business
00:43:51 - Why the ND "label" is not for you, it's for everyone else
00:45:30 - Leaning into who you are is THE answer
00:47:19 - Tips on making progress with your plans
00:53:08 - Like share and subscribe
00:55:43 - LENGTH
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RESOURCES
BLOG: High-Functioning, Superpowers, and Other Painfully Annoying Phrases
https://businessoddcast.com/high-functioning-superpowers-and-other-painfully-annoying-phrases/
https://signalbizhub.com - small businesses online - free membership and access to other members in the forums
https://here2help.uk/further-information/ - Fab resource and amazing organisation raising awareness and support for autistic suicide prevention.
Information regarding Alexythimia and other helpful autism and autistic related factsheets on the link.
https://bigmoosecharity.co - Emergency mental health support, Big Moose provides fast and effective therapy for people who are struggling.
https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests - if this topic responates perhaps you might want to look into the subject a little more. Use these tests to have a clearer understanding of your own neurotype profile.
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
https://businessoddcast.com/help - Our resources
[email protected] - Email us
OUR SOCIALS
youtube.com/BusinessOddcast
facebook.com/BusinessOddcast
instagram.com/BusinessOddcast

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56min
January 21, 2026 Business Plans That Don’t Suck, Because We’re Allergic to Boring - S01E20

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TIMELINE
00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to the Show
00:00:20 - Topic of the Week: Business Plans That Don't Suck (Because We're Allergic to Boring)
00:01:50 - Why do boring business plans die immediately
00:03:27 - Detail is not complexity, it's clarity
00:07:00 - What does variable energy do when managing your business plan roll-out?
00:10:48 - Tangent - Spork is the hell-spoon
00:12:25 - Why putting your to-do list in your diary helps manage your energy more efficiently
00:15:07 - Special interests, energy management, and why we're like a mobile phone
00:17:20 - Why does your business exist, does this align with life goals and energy output?
00:21:30 - How do you plan when you have 47 ideas in front of you?
00:26:18 - How do you build a boredom proof business plan?
00:28:03 - How to beat business planning boredom and the game of business.
00:32:55 - Beware your brain making inefficient business decisions for dopamine rewards
00:34:50 - The problem that most trades suffer from...
00:36:20 - Can you build a business that's burnout proof?
00:40:50 - The thought that changed business planning for Stuart
00:42:47 - Putting your own oxygen mask on first is non-negotiable
00:43:58 - Business models that remain flexible & acknowledge fluctuating energy
00:47:35 - Final nuggets and ideas to takeaway
00:48:05 - Don't be afraid to pivoy, guard your energy, plan for bad days
00:51:39 - Are you struggling with your business?
00:53:50 - ND's are not quitters... and why that's a problem
00:56:07 - Share your experiences, hints or tips that work for you, round up and goodbye
00:58:56 - LENGTH
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RESOURCES
https://here2help.uk/further-information/ - Fab resource and amazing organisation raising awareness and support for autistic suicide prevention.
Information regarding Alexythimia and other helpful autism and autistic related factsheets on the link.
https://bigmoosecharity.co - Emergency mental health support, Big Moose provides fast and effective therapy for people who are struggling.
https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests - if this topic responates perhaps you might want to look into the subject a little more. Use these tests to have a clearer understanding of your own neurotype profile.
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
https://businessoddcast.com/help - Our resources
[email protected] - Email us
OUR SOCIALS
youtube.com/BusinessOddcast
facebook.com/BusinessOddcast
instagram.com/BusinessOddcast

...more
59min
January 14, 2026 Thriving Without a 5-Year Plan: Short-Term Wins, Long-Term Awesome - Business Oddcast S01E19
Five-year plans sound great in theory… but what if your brain simply refuses to cooperate?
In this episode of The Business Oddcast, we explore what planning actually looks like for neurodivergent business owners. From variable energy levels and dopamine-driven decision making to PDA, perfectionism, and the pressure to “stick to the plan,” they unpack why rigid long-term planning can be more harmful than helpful.
We talk honestly about energy budgets, 90-day sprints, pivoting without shame, squirrel moments, hyperfocus, and why rest is preparation, not a reward. Expect practical insights, lived experience, a healthy dismantling of hustle culture, and reassurance that you’re not failing just because your business doesn’t fit a neurotypical template.
If traditional planning makes you feel boxed in, burnt out, or broken — this one’s for you.

Please share with anyone you think this topic might resonate with. Send any questions or suggestions to or contact us here: [email protected]
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Together we can build a healthier, happier way to work!
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TIMELINE
00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to the Show
00:01:50 - Topic of the Week Thriving Without a 5-Year Plan
00:02:45 - Defining what the plan needs
00:03:50 - Hannah's plan or lack thereof inc. life
00:06:50 - The key question Hannah asks on her birthday, every year
00:07:35 - Business plans are how the C-suite measure their success
00:08:25 - Battle plans never survive contact with the enemy, so now what?
00:10:10 - What's the key to success without a 5yr plan?
00:11:14 - The tyranny of a self imposed long-term plan
00:14:32 - How do you create certainty, when inner frameworks are shaky?
00:15:30 - A more flexible approach is kinder and acknowledges your reality
00:16:39 - Seizing opportunities - Announcing our new roles with Shine Radio
00:18:30 - Is having a purpose is better than a plan, or wing it and see?
00:21:30 - All the knowledge and planning won't beat adapting to local conditions
00:22:57 - When staying alive is a 5 year plan, and how to cope with ALL THE IDEAS!
00:26:50 - How do you remain consitent in business, with fluctuating energy levels?
00:28:15 - Shout out if you don't finish things... sidequests are cool for learning
00:30:45 - The power of the ninety day sprint with an open brief and creativity.
00:34:01 - How to plan ahead - top tips and takeaways
00:36:45 - Small chunks, bite sized pieces, write down your 90 day goal...
00:38:12 - Short sprints let you keep momentum, keeping the joy & not burning out
00:40:35 - The more days in the month than the money left in your account feeling
00:41:40 - Small bite sized chunks, small bite sized goals ease the pressure
00:42:50 - Some tips on how to manage day-to-day
00:44:56 - KNOWING these good ideas and DOING them are worlds apart!
00:46:05 - Add novelty, celebrate wins, choose your hours wisely
00:47:46 - The key to being self-employed - be yourself
00:50:27 - Final tip - too many tasks on your 'to do' list will break you
00:52:28 - Summary and a final thoughts - prioritise your own needs
00:57:17 - Next Week: Business plans that don't suck...
00:58:13 - LENGTH

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RESOURCES
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://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests - if this topic responates perhaps you might want to look into the subject a little more. Use these tests to have a clearer understanding of your own neurotype profile.
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
https://businessoddcast.com/help - Our resources
[email protected] - Email us

OUR SOCIALS
youtube.com/BusinessOddcast
facebook.com/BusinessOddcast
instagram.com/BusinessOddcast

...more
59min
January 07, 2026 Miracle Morning, Neurospicy Edition: Spoiler - There's No 5am Yoga - Business Oddcast S01E18
Morning routines are meant to set you up for success… so why do they feel so impossible when you’re neurodivergent?
In this episode of the Business Oddcast, we tear apart the idea of the “perfect morning” and rebuild it in a way that actually works for neurospicy brains.
Inspired (loosely) by The Miracle Morning, this is not a book review — it’s a reality check. From trauma mornings and insomnia hangovers to dopamine hunting, PDA reactions, hyperfocus black holes, and why affirmations can turn into cheese-based chaos, we explore what mornings really look like when you don’t wake up as the same person every day.
We talk systems vs willpower, buffer days, energy tracking, anchor habits, prepping the night before, and why kindness beats perfection every single time.
If traditional routines make you feel broken, this episode is your permission slip to do mornings your way.

Please share with anyone you think this topic might resonate with. Send any questions or suggestions to or contact us here: [email protected]
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TIMELINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:31 - What we're focusing on this year
00:01:10 - Topic of the Week - The Miracle Morning - Neurospicy Edition
00:02:10 - Overview of the Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
00:04:12 - Hannah's reaction to "The Miracle Morning" & discussion
00:07:00 - The "Trauma Morning"... energy levels and insomnia
00:08:47 - PDA, bedtime demands and a gong bath distraction
00:10:20 - Morning Alarms, "YAY!"? or "Is this earth?"!
00:13:03 - Are you the same person every morning?
00:14:10 - Miracle Morning Life, S.A.V.E.R.S - ND compatible?
00:14:50 - Visualisations - Differing brains may not be compatible
00:16:00 - Ruminations on affirmations
00:16:48 - Do you need a "pretty" or consistent morning routine to be successful?
00:17:05 - Hannah's routine, starts with positive affirmations, if she remembers
00:20:05 - Dopamine dysregulation vs disciplined routine
00:21:00 - Hannah's, sort of, routine
00:22:05 - Stu's early morning writing routine & hyperfocus
00:23:37 - Let's look at systems and willpower
00:26:10 - Hannah's take on routines
00:28:00 - Permission to find our own routines
00:29:06 - The energy "hangover" morning
00:30:10 - Buffer days... not Diet Coke & Dreams
00:32:24 - The controversial power of saying "no".
00:34:37 - Roundup, reflections, & takeaways
00:35:04 - Energy tracking
00:36:04 - Create a routine that's kind to yourself
00:36:40 - Micro-routines
00:39:10 - Preparation is key
00:43:48 - Affirmations and being kind to our future selves
00:46:42 - Adaptation - have a plan for 'turtle mode'
00:47:35 - Kindness beats perfection
00:49:10 - You do you, with intention! (if you can)
00:49:40 - Like Share Subscribe
00:51:30 - LENGTH
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RESOURCES
The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod - Speedreader Summaries
https://open.spotify.com/show/7ALKUGTLwONXWrjEx3OAdr
https://bigmoosecharity.co - Emergency mental health support, Big Moose provides fast and effective therapy for people who are struggling.
https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests - if this topic responates perhaps you might want to look into the subject a little more. Use these tests to have a clearer understanding of your own neurotype profile.
https://businessoddcast.com/help - our range of resources for Neurodiverse business owners, helping you thrive, survive and live more fulfilling lives.
EMERGENCY OVERWHELM KIT
https://businessoddcast.com/neurodiverse-emergency-overwhelm-kit
S01Ep06 Burnout, Overwhelm and Real Recovery Tips
https://businessoddcast.com/podcast/s01e06-burnout-overwhelm-real-recovery-tips-for-neurodivergent-minds/
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December 31, 2025 New Year's Resolutions & Goal Setting 2026
Welcome to this New Year edition of The Business Oddcast! This week we’re pulling apart the whole “New Year, New You” circus and asking what resolutions actually look like when you’re neurodivergent.
We talk perfectionism, shame spirals, forgotten vitamin tubs, and why “consistency” is often just a neurotypical fantasy.
We dig into energy budgets, dopamine-fuelled overcommitting, and the difference between the version of you who signs up for everything… and the version who actually has to do it. We explore minimum viable progress, anti-resolutions (what you’ll stop doing), and why prioritising rest isn’t laziness – it’s survival.
If traditional goal-setting has ever left you burnt out, bored, or hiding in the car for a nap, this episode is your permission slip to design a year that works with your brain, not against it.
Please share with anyone you think this topic might resonate with. Send any questions or suggestions to or contact us here: [email protected]
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!

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TIMELINE
00:00:00 - Introduction.
00:00:41 - TOPIC OF THE WEEK - New Year's Resolutions & Goal Setting 2026.
00:01:57 - Why Hannah loves/hates New Year & the tyrrany of resolutions.
00:03:35 - Stuart & positives of sharing your resolutions, and PDA.
00:04:57 - Hannah's response to expecations of New Year's Resolutions.
00:06:25 - Internalised shame based logic and perfectionism.
00:07:00 - Inverting the resolutions, ignoring pessimism and optimism.
00:09:28 - Hannah - crazy tangent.
00:10:11 - The flaw in New Year's resolutions - consistency...
00:11:05 - Resolutions, hustle culture and demand for change!
00:13:00 - Health and wellbeing resolutions, Stu's approach.
00:13:54 - Why "know thyself" should be your goal.
00:14:43 - The dopamine hit of ticking something off a list.
00:15:55 - Exploring how to make resolutions work for NDs.
00:16:24 - TOP TIP - baby steps; what resources do you have, inc. energy?
00:19:50 - Stuart's curmudgeonly persona.
00:20:50 - When you do stuff matters as much as commiting to do it.
00:22:45 - Setting goals with undefined outcomes, may not work for NDs.
00:24:34 - Late diagnosed ND's need a "brain" user manual .
00:26:24 - The shame of the New Year's resolution failure.
00:28:39 - "I didn't fail the plan, the plan wasn't designed for me".
00:31:20 - "If you want it, just ask the universe", oh perleeze...
00:32:51 - TANGENT- Total immersion and creating fictional realities.
00:34:24 - Suckling on the teat of dopamine...
00:35:01 - The solution? A resolution revolution Flip the script!
00:36:01 - The ONLY resolution the neurodiverse need to make.
00:39:20 - MVP - Minimum Viable Progress... our podcast goals.
00:42:10 - We're not promising a Ted Talk - and the one goal YOU Need...
00:42:50 - Summary and round up
00:43:33 - Hannah's final thought...
00:45:56 - Hannah's final final thought...
00:46:30 - LENGTH

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RESOURCES
https://here2help.uk/further-information/ - Fab resource and amazing organisation raising awareness and support for autistic suicide prevention.
Information regarding Alexythimia and other helpful autism and autistic related factsheets on the link.
https://bigmoosecharity.co - Emergency mental health support, Big Moose provides fast and effective therapy for people who are struggling.
https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests - if this topic responates perhaps you might want to look into the subject a little more. Use these tests to have a clearer understanding of your own neurotype profile.
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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https://businessoddcast.com/help - Our resources
[email protected] - Email us
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December 24, 2025 The 12 Neurodiverse Traits of Christmas Special 2025 - Business Oddcast S01E16
In words of social commentator, philosopher and glam rockstar Noddy Holder "IIIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittttttttttttttttttttts CHRISSSSSSSTMASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!"
Welcome to Episode 16 of the Business Oddcast! This week is a big seasonal bumper edition and we’re diving headfirst into the sensory overload, social pressure, and chaotic brilliance that is Christmas when you’re neurodivergent. From overwhelm disguised as “festive spirit” to food droughts, coat-goblin strategies, and the annual terror of Secret Santa, we’re breaking down the 12 traits that make this season feel… a lot.
Stuart shares his elite spreadsheet engineering (including kitchen re-wiring for roast logistics), tactical party-napping, and why he’s entering his “Christmas turtle” era.
Hannah confesses her hard limits around catch-ups, communal peanuts, and being manhandled onto a dancefloor by Anne from Accounts (justice for Hannah). Together, we explore routines dissolving into chaos, pressure to “see everyone,” gifting spirals, and why boundaries matter more than ever in December.
Expect honesty, hilarity, and a whole sleigh-load of neurodiverse coping strategies. If the holidays leave your brain crying in a corner wearing noise-cancelling headphones, this one’s for you.
Please share with anyone you think this topic might resonate with. Send any questions or suggestions to or contact us here: [email protected]
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!

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TIMELINE
00:00:00 - Introduction.
00:00:35 - Hannah's Christmas jumper reveal
00:02:45 - End of the episode tease...
00:03:43 - TOPIC OF THE WEEK - The 12 Neurodiverse Traits of Christmas
00:04:53 - FIRST Neurodiverse Trait of Christmas - The Annual Review
00:06:58 - Top Tip - New Year's resolution; "aim low"
00:09:01 - Bad habits & nostaligic inflation
00:12:12 - Stuart's big crisp confession - SNIPPET
00:15:47 - SECOND Neurodiverse Trait of Christmas - Small Talk
00:17:34 - Oh, hang on... I've got a picture on my phone...
00:18:24 - Top Tip - Revolutionise party small talk, GUARANTEED Results
00:20:00 - The small talk high-wire juggling act now with added pop quiz
00:21:48 - THIRD Neurodiverse Trait of Christmas - MAX Sensory Assault
00:24:02 - Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttts CHRISTMASSSSSSS!!!!
00:25:11 - Party Season: full of over-processed food and bad decisions
00:26:04 - Spending time in the shed and other avoidant behaviours
00:28:08 - FOURTH Neurodiverse Trait of Christmas - The Xmas Spreadsheet
00:32:30 - Shout out to my daughter and her octopus arms
00:33:20 - How to wreck your relationship with Stu at Xmas
00:34:01 - Late diagnosed, but always known...
00:34:21 - FIFTH Neurodiverse Trait of Christmas - The Work Party
00:36:12 - Hannah, come and dance... SLAP!
00:36:58 - TOP TIP - permission to haunt the exit like a Victorian ghost
00:38:08 - THe terror of the "Secret Santa"!
00:38:45 - SIXTH Neurodiverse Trait of Christmas - Present Demand Avoidance
00:41:20 - Stu's Mum's rage inducing ball of string
00:42:38 - Let me help you open the present...
00:43:26 - SEVENTH Neurodiverse Trait of Christmas - Let's meet up... NO!
00:45:09 - TOP TIP - How to avoid socially obligated meet ups...
00:46:14 - and... the other side of the coin... wait, what?
00:47:25 - BONUS TIP - Local event = target rich environment
00:47:48 - Stu's life goal - be rich enough to hire a body double
00:49:10 - EIGHT Neurodiverse Trait of Christmas - The Christmas Turtle
00:51:10 - The no decision day...
00:51:26 - TOP TIP - The Party "Holiday"
00:52:56 - TOP TIP TWO - The Zero Day
00:54:58 - NINETH Neurodiverse Trait of Christmas - The Routine Shuffler
00:56:32 - and yet feels like "One long, hideous festive groundhog day"
00:56:49 - TOP TIP - Divide the day into these three sections...
00:57:25 - Fancy a drink? Erm... It's 8am...
00:59:56 - TENTH Neurodiverse Trait of Christmas - The Food Drought
01:01:06 - Stu's Rant about Ready Salted Crisps
01:03:45 - Question: Stu... Communal grazing?
01:04:57 - Stu's story, it's nuts...
01:06:50 - ELEVENTH Neurodiverse Trait of Christmas - Buying Pressure
01:09:43 - TOP TIP - The beauty of the "regifting box"
01:12:57 - Hannah's friends brutal gift giving session
01:15:00 - Reuse, recycle, regift, revisit the Charity Shop...
01:16:35 - Gift exhaustion - when you got everything you want...
01:17:14 - TWELFTH Neurodiverse Trait of Christmas - Gormless Guests
01:18:35 - STOBBIT WITH THE FOOD QUESTIONS!!!
01:19:43 - Wrapping up the episode...
01:20:25 - A tease of what's to come in 2026... Our new studio Logo
01:22:08 - Next Weeks Topic - Neurodiverse New Year's Resolutions and Goal Setting.
01:23:00 - LENGTH
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RESOURCES
https://bigmoosecharity.co - Emergency mental health support, Big Moose provides fast and effective therapy for people who are struggling.
https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests - if this topic responates perhaps you might want to look into the subject a little more. Use these tests to have a clearer understanding of your own neurotype profile.
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
https://businessoddcast.com/help - Our resources
[email protected] - Email us
OUR SOCIALS
youtube.com/BusinessOddcast
facebook.com/BusinessOddcast
instagram.com/BusinessOddcast
...more
1h 23min

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