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  • Reunions: Life’s Unwelcome Performance Review - Business Oddcast S01E15

    Reunions: Life’s Unwelcome Performance Review - Business Oddcast S01E15
    Dec 17 2025

    Welcome to Episode 15 of The Business Oddcast! This week we dive into reunions — the good, the bad, and the painfully awkward.

    We unpack why reunions can feel like an unwelcome, unpaid performance reviews for your life: “Are you married? Happy? Winning?”. We talk intentional vs. accidental reunions, school-specific trauma, bullying, masking, sensory overwhelm, and the aftershock of rumination. Stuart shares the story of finally facing a school reunion (and levelling up his armour), while Hannah admits she’s heroically dodged every official invite, but has had a few healing run-ins in supermarket aisles.

    Expect tangents (obviously), tips on pacing, boundaries, alcohol (or not), and planning a recovery day. Also featuring: the “staircase wit” problem, Facebook unfriending weirdness, tequila-Stu lore, and a teaser for our Christmas special. Come for the catharsis, stay for the honesty (and the chaos).

    Please share with anyone you think this topic might resonate with. Send any questions or suggestions to or contact us here: hosts@businessoddcast.com

    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. 00:00:40 - Hannah's update 00:02:51 - TOPIC OF THE WEEK - Reunions - unwelcome performance reviews of your life 00:03:48 - Outlining the topic of reunions 00:04:50 - Diving into the topic, full immersion, GO! 00:05:10 - Looking at the comparison Olympics... 00:08:55 - Stu's two types of reunions... 00:09:40 - Oh, and the F*ckin' school reunion 00:10:30 - Hannah's flashback moment - winning at life 00:12:40 - Let them (small unpaid shout out to Mel Robbins) 00:13:58 - Unpacking the challenging nature of a renuion 00:16:39 - The social expectation & baggage around school reunions 00:19:01 - Stu's memories of his school reunion 00:20:05 - TANGENT ALERT - Stu's redundancy story 00:21:55 - ...and back to Stu's school reunion trauma 00:26:20 - Staircase wit... 00:27:50 - TANGENT ALERT - Hannah's musing on school 00:30:40 - Has social media made reunions redundant or not a "big reveal"? 00:31:40 - The particular set of ND challenges with a reunion 00:35:44 - Including your partner can soften the experience 00:36:23 - Social anxiety, overwhelm abd rumination after the event 00:38:50 - TANGENT ALERT - Facebook unfriending 00:40:24 - Should you go to reunion if you're anxious? 00:41:10 - Your day after the reunion plan 00:42:23 - Rounding up the episode & a top tip! 00:45:40 - Conclusions and catharsis 00:48:29 - Outro and goodbyes 00:46:47 - Next Week: The Christmas Special 00:49:33 - The End

    ------------------------------------- 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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    50 min
  • Neurodiverse Holidays - Packing, Panic & Pretending to Relax - Business Oddcast S01E14

    Neurodiverse Holidays - Packing, Panic & Pretending to Relax - Business Oddcast S01E14
    Dec 10 2025

    Welcome to Episode 14 of the Business Oddcast! This week we get brutally honest about holidays — the so-called “relaxation myth” and why they can be anything but restful for neurodivergent brains.

    From the social script of “Going anywhere nice?” to packing panic, airport queues, security pat-downs, and the existential crisis of the wrong mustard, we unpack how novelty, noise, and lost routines turn “time off” into full-body admin.

    We talk control, safe exits, sensory landmines, and why some of us need a toolkit, a multi-tool (…and apparently a scalpel) just to stay calm. We share family-trip war stories (Center Parcs wins, enforced fun loses), why solo recharge time matters, and how “doing” holidays tied to special interests beat “being” holidays on a beach.

    Takeaways: plan outs, protect routine anchors, design trips around genuine interests, and remember — rest isn’t a location, it’s a condition you create.

    Please share with anyone you think this topic might resonate with. Send any questions or suggestions to or contact us here: hosts@businessoddcast.com

    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. 00:00:43 - Hannah's update 00:02:22 - TOPIC OF THE WEEK - The Neurodiverse Hell of Holidays 00:04:24 - Lets look at what a "Holiday" actually is? 00:06:10 - Looking at our past holiday traumas 00:09:20 - Preparing to go on holiday and the packing conundrum 00:10:19 - What clothes do you pick? 00:11:03 - The stress of the airport, flying, security interrogations & queues 00:13:32 - Stuart's Disney story and airport security breach 00:19:25 - Why you need a scalpel in Disneyland 00:20:02 - How holidays remove your control and affect your regulation 00:22:17 - Hannah's French holiday overwhelm story 00:23:50 - Level of prep and stuff that you need to know 00:25:10 - Coping with the vastly altered routine 00:26:05 - Dealing with your partners differing holiday expections 00:27:06 - Cognitive load and how that shows up on a holiday 00:29:04 - The FAMILY holiday... 00:29:54 - The pressure & stress to fit in and look "normal" 00:31:50 - Stuart's childhood holiday story 00:34:03 - Hannah's family holiday story 00:35:57 - Centre Parcs - Stu'd brief review of family holidays 00:37:47 - Changing routines on holiday 00:39:12 - Stu's meltdown, small issues magnified by being on holiday 00:40:40 - What does holiday look like for Hannah & her family? 00:44:30 - A week in hospital 00:45:48 - Diffeing needs for Stu and his wife on holiday 00:47:10 - The hell of "relaxing" and "doing nothing" 00:48:40 - Stu's recollections of globetrotting 00:50:55 - After the holiday, returning to routine on your return 00:52:15 - Does the problem start when you choose a "standard" holiday? 00:56:18 - Holidays used as a measure of success 00:57:02 - Round up and conclusions... 00:57:44 - Send us your holiday stories 01:01:30 - Next Week's Topic - Reunions

    ------------------------------------- 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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    1 h et 3 min
  • Surviving Celebrations: Coping with Seasonal Events, Birthday, Holidays - Business Oddcast S01E13

    Surviving Celebrations: Coping with Seasonal Events, Birthday, Holidays - Business Oddcast S01E13
    Dec 3 2025
    Welcome to Episode 13 where we will dive into surviving celebrations and coping with seasonal events, like birthdays, holidays and social gatherings. We look at the following * Explore why celebrations can be draining, overwhelming, or triggering for neurodiverse folks. * Share the stress and anxiety many feel around birthdays, holidays, and social obligations. * Share practical strategies for setting boundaries, reducing overwhelm, and creating neurodiverse-friendly traditions. The holidays and birthdays are marketed as joyful, magical times—but for many neurodiverse business owners, they can bring pressure, sensory overload, and social exhaustion. We unpack the hidden challenges of celebrations: from the stress of being “on” socially, to gift-giving anxiety, to running a business while the world slows down. We’ll share survival tips, such as: * Sensory overload * Social pressure * Emotional weight * Business pressures * Birthdays in particular * The expectation of gift-giving (choosing, affording, receiving). * Family traditions that don’t fit neurodiverse needs * The very real shame spiral: “Why can’t I enjoy this like everyone else?” We offer our own thoughts, experiences and coping strategies & survival tools, tips and tactics. Such as; Setting boundaries: saying no to events, limiting time spent, creating exit plans. * Redefining celebrations: smaller gatherings, asynchronous connection, solo rituals. * Sensory adjustments: quiet corners, headphones, downtime. * Giving yourself permission for a slower pace. Remember celebrations don’t have to look “traditional.” (whatever that means these days) and it’s okay to make holidays functional and informal instead of joining in with the compulsory social scene. We want you to leave feeling validated, prepared, and with permission to celebrate any event in your own way. Share with anyone you think this will resonate with and we can build a healthier, happier way to work! Don't forget to like, share and subscribe and send any questions or suggestions to: hosts@businessoddcast.com Or follow along on the socials see low timeline for details. ------------------------------------- TIMELINE 00:00:00 - Introduction. 00:00:58 - Topic of the Week - Surviving Celebrations: Coping with Seasonal Celebrations, Birthday, Holidays & Social Pressure 00:01:25 - Hannah's mince pies before guys ramble 00:04:30 - Exploring the topic of the week, celebrations, birthdays arghhh.... 00:05:12 - Hannah's awful 50th birthday confession! 00:06:30 - Why birthdays are a challenge & Stu's birthday trauma 00:09:17 - The contradiction of the ND birthday requirements 00:11:00 - Stuart's confession about birthday cards 00:13:19 - Hannah's £1.53 birthday card story 00:14:40 - Contradictions planning an ND birthday 00:16:35 - What's worse than a birthday party? 00:17:50 - Hannah's fancy dress story 00:18:40 - Stuart's costume confession 00:19:10 - Gift receiving "trauma" 00:19:55 - The inability to lie, the pain of social lies 00:21:52 - Being a nightmare to buy a present for 00:24:35 - Is gift giving performative virtue signalling? 00:25:31 - Christmas - the worst gift giving/receiving experience 00:27:58 - Why would you buy a child and electronic drum kit? 00:30:00 - The challenges of clothing gifts 00:31:46 - The hidden challenge of clothes shopping 00:33:04 - Stuart's PSA - "Don't buy me a present" 00:34:30 - The contradiction and the efficient beauty of a gift list 00:35:45 - Suprising birthday surprises are not a welcome surprise 00:38:37 - The utter horror of "THIS IS YOUR LIFE" TV Show 00:40:50 - The pink tam'o'shanter and homemade presents 00:42:37 - Getting the chat back on track - the trauma of your birthday 00:44:58 - Coping strategies - how do you cope with this? 00:47:40 - Hannah's tips and coping strategies 00:49:40 - Holidays - the dysregulating nightmare of going away 00:54:35 - Rounding up, takeaways and resources 00:55:53 - Hannah's final comments 00:56:33 - Round up and close, like share and subscribe. ------------------------------------- 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. ------------------------------------- OUR WEBSITE & CONTACT https://businessoddcast.com/help - Our resources hosts@businessoddcast.com - Email us OUR SOCIALS youtube.com/BusinessOddcast facebook.com/BusinessOddcast instagram.com/BusinessOddcast
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    58 min
  • Getting Sh!t Done with Pathological Demand Avoidance - The Business Oddcast S01E12

    Getting Sh!t Done with Pathological Demand Avoidance - The Business Oddcast S01E12
    Nov 26 2025
    Welcome to Episode 12 of the Business Oddcast where we discuss Getting Sh*t Done with PDA. PDA, Pathological Demand Avoidance isn’t procrastination, it’s the brain’s hard “nope”. In this episode, we dig into how PDA shows up for neurodivergent business owners, why it gets mistaken for laziness, and how to work with your brain instead of against it. From school days of “but why?” to client dynamics, we unpack the anxiety, control and context behind PDA and share ways to keep moving forward and showing up without tipping into shame spirals and anxiety. We talk about the repelling-poles of a magnet feeling, why; “because I said so” backfires, and how autonomy and 2-mph vs 200-mph energy swings shape our days. We draw the line between PDA and procrastination, confess the anarchist-raccoon with a crowbar urge when rules are imposed, and show how self-employment helps with energy management, emotions regulation but can also hinder at times. We also look at deadlines, client fit and setting boundaries. It’s a packed program! This is our “getting-sh*t-done” playbook and we discuss all our coping strategies, from using micro-steps, fire breaks & time buffers, to time-blocking, reframing demands as choices, and returning to our why. There’s also a look at apps to assist and we ask if body-doubling/quiet co-working, helps. So, sit back and enjoy this episode and celebrate whatever your small wins are this week, why not let us know? We love to hear from you, contact details below. Please share with anyone you think this topic might resonate with. Together we can build a healthier, happier way to work! Don't forget to like, share and subscribe and send any questions or suggestions to: hosts@businessoddcast.com Or follow along on the socials, see below timeline for details. ------------------------------------- TIMELINE 00:00:00 - Introduction. 00:00:40 - Hannah's weekly tangent - Waiting for business proposals mindset 00:01:52 - ToTW - Getting Shit Done with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) 00:02:25 - What PDA is and how it shows up 00:04:00 - Hannah's lived PDA experienced and the shame spiral 00:06:30 - Looking at shame spirals, PDA and getting shit done 00:09:30 - The effect of PDA and how it differs from procrastination 00:11:00 - The magic of PDA and the racoon of chaos with a crowbar 00:12:20 - Tangent queen - PDA and fluctuating energy used to positive effect 00:13:40 - PDA as an employee, PDA as self employed. 00:15:18 - Coping strategies, how PDA shows up and autonomy 00:16:35 - Stuart's rant about school, why, WHY! 00:17:35 - Hannah's parental experience schooling her children 00:19:05 - The anxiety of asking clarifying questions as a child 00:20:40 - The alternative view... 00:22:10 - So, PDA & Self Employment - how to balance PDA with customer demands 00:24:55 - Overcoming PDA in business 00:25:50 - How you do one thing, is how you do everything 00:26:41 - Finding your reason why to overcome PDA 00:28:02 - Why choosing the right customers is key 00:30:55 - Is it PDA or is it your 6th sense trying to warn you? 00:34:30 - The need to believe; when you're not fully into the project 00:36:25 - Hints, tips and strategies on coping with PDA - getting shit done 00:37:00 - Grow a forest with time using forestapp.cc 00:39:19 - Break a task into tiny pieces for small wins and be kind to yourself 00:40:45 - Task vertigo, the overwhelming million mile high view 00:42:10 - Blocking out time for small tasks to progress 00:43:37 - The importance of buffering and "fire breaks" 00:45:10 - Hannah's time blocking and small wins 00:45:40 - Gamification of tasks and rewarding yourself 00:46:20 - The HUGE importance of recognising your wins 00:47:50 - Be wary of being too hard on yourself 00:48:50 - External support, scaffolding, body doubling & buddying 00:51:33 - Parallel play 00:53:25 - Our framework for life, whether it fits or not 00:54:04 - Working in a way that suits your style 00:55:05 - Coworking spaces can help 00:59:30 - Round up and final words ------------------------------------- RESOURCES https://bigmoosecharity.co - Big Moose provides emergency mental health support, fast, FREE and effective therapy for people who are struggling. https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests - if this topic resonates use these tests to have a clearer understanding of your neurotype. https://businessoddcast.com/help - our range of resources for Neurodiverse business owners, helping you thrive, survive and live more fulfilling lives. https://www.forestapp.cc/ - Forest App as mention at 37minutes in, not sponsored, not a recommendation merely an app that Hannah uses to help her manage her time in a fun way. ------------------------------------- OUR WEBSITE & CONTACT https://businessoddcast.com/help - Our resources hosts@businessoddcast.com - Email us OUR SOCIALS youtube.com/BusinessOddcast facebook.com/BusinessOddcast instagram.com/BusinessOddcast
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    1 h
  • Neurodiverse Business Networking Pt2: People You Don't Want to Meet - The Business Oddcast S01E11

    Neurodiverse Business Networking Pt2: People You Don't Want to Meet - The Business Oddcast S01E11
    Nov 19 2025

    Share with anyone you think this will resonate with and we can build a healthier, happier way to work!

    Don't forget to like, share and subscribe and send any questions or suggestions to: hosts@businessoddcast.com

    Or follow along on the socials see low timeline for details.

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    00:00:00 - Introduction. 00:00:40 - Hannah's weekly tangent 00:01:35 - Topic of the Week - People You Might Meet Networking 00:01:50 - SiGNAL BiZHUB review 00:04:35 - Nobody can build a business alone 00:05:26 - Building your business locally 00:06:30 - Use the "Kevin Bacon network effect" 00:10:16 - The types of people you will meet networking 00:10:35 - The Octopus 00:13:01 - The Megaphone 00:13:42 - The Pitch Machine 00:17:21 - The Namedropper 00:20:27 - Sir Cliff Richard puts in an appearance 00:21:44 - The Energy Vampire 00:25:23 - What keeps women down? 00:27:35 - The Vanisher 00:29:47 - Wrapping up with key takeaways 00:36:00 - Mandatory You Tube close, like share and subscribe.

    ------------------------------------- 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.

    Neurodiverse Networking Survival Guide The Business Oddcast resource for ND business owners going networking: https://businessoddcast.com/neurodiverse-networking-survival-guide

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    38 min
  • Neurodiverse Business Networking Pt1: The Good the Bad, & the Awful - The Business Oddcast S01E10

    Neurodiverse Business Networking Pt1: The Good the Bad, & the Awful - The Business Oddcast S01E10
    Nov 12 2025
    Welcome to Episode 10 of the Business Oddcast! This week we’re diving into the wild world of networking — the good, the bad, and the painfully awkward — especially when you’re neurodivergent. From bright suits to sensory overload, we share what it’s really like walking into a room full of strangers and trying to do the “small talk” without peeling your face off. We chat about masking vs authenticity, the social fatigue that follows, and why showing up as your unapologetic self is the best filter for finding “your people.” Stuart shares the power of costuming, confidence, and loud suits, while Hannah explores the pressure to “tone it down” — and why she’s done doing that. Expect tangents, tips, and a healthy dose of honesty as we unpack everything from pre-event planning, energy management, and exit strategies to embracing your quirks as your business superpower. After the amazing response to Episode 3, we’re going deeper with a two-part special on how to survive (and succeed at) networking when your brain works a little differently. What We Cover This Week In Part 1, we hit up a LinkedIn Local event, share our unfiltered experiences, and break down: Coping strategies for sensory overwhelm, social fatigue, and post-event burnoutHow to turn small talk into real conversation — and find your “tribe” in a room full of strangersWhy authentic connection beats business cards every timeHow neurodiverse thinking can actually be your superpower in business networking Plus, we’ve created a FREE Survival Guide (linked in the resources section too) packed with practical tools to help you plan, prep, and walk away from your next event with confidence — not exhaustion. Whether you’re a local small business owner, a solo entrepreneur, or someone still figuring out how to “do” networking without the panic, this episode is your permission slip to show up as you. Tune in, take notes, and laugh with us as we unpack the beautiful chaos of connecting in a neurotypical world. Hit play now — and let’s turn networking from a nightmare into your next big opportunity. (Part 2 coming next week!) TIMELINE 00:00:00 - Introduction. 00:00:40 - Hannah's week in bizz - Student Mentoring. 00:04:10 - Topic of the Week: ND Business Networking Pt 1 - The Good, The Bad & The Painfully Awkward. 00:06:00 - Linked In Comments - "Coolest People at Linked In Local". 00:07:15 - The challenges of networking - walking in, which event, remembering to book... 00:10:00 - Small talk, yeesh... 00:13:10 - Walking into a networking room, the sensory overwhelm. 00:16:40 - A review of the networking event hosts welcome. 00:18:10 - How to make an entrance - getting noticed. 00:23:15 - Authenticity - How do NDs balance "professionalism" and "being authentic"? 00:31:38 - Vernon Kaye's Radio 2 'Mic drop' moment. 00:31:50 - Hannah's networking story - commitment to stop hiding her light... 00:33:07 - The underlying reason we're not authentic as NDs. 00:35:02 - How being authentic filters out the "noise" & showing your true worth. 00:37:24 - How being authentic helps find your people at an event, and who you want to work with. 00:40:47 - Why networking is like going dating. 00:42:20 - Networking coping strategies, getting ready to go to the event. 00:43:30 - Hannah's networking event strategies to be kinder to yourself. 00:47:45 - Energy management, what works for you and the events you go to. 00:49:50 - An energy management strategy for busy networking events. 00:52:13 - Energy management after the event, the aftermath. 00:56:00 - Round up and close, like share and subscribe. 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://notyourgrandmas.co.uk - funky compression socks, as worn by the host, not a sponsor. Our range resources and helpful guides can be accessed here: https://businessoddcast.com/help/ OUR WEBSITE & CONTACT https://businessoddcast.com/help - Our resources hosts@businessoddcast.com - Email us OUR SOCIALS youtube.com/BusinessOddcast facebook.com/BusinessOddcast instagram.com/BusinessOddcast
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    57 min
  • Neurodivergent Productivy Tips: Avoiding Hustle Culture - The Business Oddcast S01 EP09

    Neurodivergent Productivy Tips: Avoiding Hustle Culture - The Business Oddcast S01 EP09
    Nov 5 2025
    Welcome to this week’s episode, we’re flipping the script on hustle culture and asking a bold question: Is 'hustle culture' totally toxic for neurodivergent brains? We're looking at neurodivergent productivity tips to help you escape hustle culture! Learn how to manage energy, prevent burnout, and redefine success on your terms with practical advice and real-life strategies. In a world obsessed with faster, bigger, and more, it’s easy to get caught up in hustle culture — the endless race to do all the things, all the time. But what if there was another way? A healthier, more sustainable approach to business that values quality over quantity, creativity over constant output, and wellbeing over burnout? Neurodivergent individuals often thrive when they can work with their natural rhythms, rather than against rigid schedules or unrealistic expectations. Traditional hustle culture is all about speed, constant output, and 24/7 availability, which is a recipe for burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm for ND brains. We know, we have both been there and unfortunately got several ill-fitting t-shirts (with stains!). If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly behind, not doing “enough,” or trapped in a cycle of work that drains your energy and joy, this episode is for you whether ND or not. We're deliving into what productivity really means for neurodivergent folks, and spoiler alert: it’s NOT about grinding 24/7 or chasing someone else’s idea of success. From energy-based scheduling tips that actually work, to why “slow business” might just save your sanity. Just like the slow food movement emerged as a response to the rush of fast food, the idea of Slow Business pushes back against the "go-go-go" mindset of modern work. It's about intentional growth, making thoughtful choices, and building a business that works with your energy and values - not against them. Instead of sprinting toward someone else's definition of success, Slow Business invites you to pause, breathe, and create at your own pace, while still thriving. So sit back and listen to us as we plough through a plethora of personal anecdotes and hopeful help you redefine success on your terms along the way, this episode is packed with real talk, laughs, and some strong rants along the way. Share with anyone who’s ready to leave hustle culture behind and build a healthier, happier way to work! Don't forget to like, share and subscribe and send any questions or suggestions to: hosts@businessoddcast.com Or follow along on the socials see low timeline for details. TIMELINE 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:30 - The Gen Pop Struggle 00:04:03 - Topic of the Week 00:05:30 - Asking is "Hustle Culture" toxic for NDs? 00:07:00 - In business, when is enough, ENOUGH? 00:08:45 - Who conned us into needing all this shit? 00:10:05 - Who gets to define our success? 00:11:28 - Lifestyle risk, risking your health for little reward? 00:13:30 - Fast Food = Fast Business, introducing Slow Business 00:16:19 - Defining 'slow business' and redefining productivity 00:17:03 - Stuart's rant about productivity, and sustainability. Buckle up. 00:20:04 - Why this need for more? When is 'just enough' going to be OK? 00:20:55 - Stuart breathes and Hannah gets a word in... 00:20:56 - Redefining productivity... Hannah looks at ND productivity 00:22:03 - Rejecting the paradigm - forget 'hustle', 'happiness' the ultimate success metric 00:24:00 - Stu on tracking mood, energy management and the stress of "success" 00:24:41 - Stu story from working in the trenchs of the entertainment industry 00:25:45 - Paying the price of success with your health, the trap of youthful energy. 00:26:55 - Lifestyle inflation and brunout, stepping away from the corporate grind. 00:27:25 - NDs clash with traditional productivity "standards" & the struggle with work 00:28:07 - Exploring ND energy mapping, coping strategies to prevent burnout 00:29:00 - Output alone is a poor measure of productivity for NDs 00:29:43 - Creatives are not Monday morning people and musing on the muse 00:31:12 - Spending time with Hannah doesn't feel like work 00:31:50 - Why more? Dying with a million but your kids are strangers. Did you Win? 00:32:00 - Hannah's business coaching story, free but fun! 00:32:37 - Judging work on the joy that it brings, not solely on the cash it makes 00:33:30 - Energy based scheduling tips for NDs from lived experience that works 00:34:50 - Working out what works best, works best when planning your energy rhythms 00:35:21 - Hannah's blog writing is on FIRE! Celebrating the deep focus win! 00:36:12 - Air pockets of energy, leading to creative inspiration at ANY TIME! 00:37:31 - How the routine of 9-5 is not ND friendly, and... 00:38:30 - Why the 3-off 4-on work- week works for NDs and why it is better 00:41:50 - THE POWER OF BOREDOM AND THE ND BRAINIUM! 00:43:10 - The flexible approach to your "To Do" list and dopamine hits 00:45:08 - Hustle culture, toxic mindset and...
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    1 h et 8 min
  • Rejection Sensitivity: The Hidden Enemy of Neurodiverse Success - The Business Oddcast S01E08

    Rejection Sensitivity: The Hidden Enemy of Neurodiverse Success - The Business Oddcast S01E08
    Oct 29 2025
    Dealing with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) in Business, is today's topic and in this episode we dive into one of the trickiest challenges many neurodiverse entrepreneurs face: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). Rejection hurts. But for neurodiverse entrepreneurs, it can feel brutal, demoralising and lead to feeling inadequate and a failure. In this week's episode, we tackle Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria head-on-with laughs, stories, and strategies you can actually use. ISSUES COVERED IN THIS EPISODE From feeling crushed by a “no,” to spiraling when someone doesn’t reply to your email, we get very real (and a little hilarious) about how RSD shows up for us in business. Expect stories about masking, marketing ghost-towns, and even how car clamping can be used as stand-up comedy training. Yes, really. But this episode isn’t just about the struggle, it’s about coping mechanisms, answers and insights develped over the years. We share the practical (and sometimes surprising) coping strategies that actually work, from scripting replies before you need them, to building rejection “resistance training,” and talk about how improv cvan take the sting out of sales. If you’ve ever felt like rejection is sabotaging your business dreams, this one’s for you. Tune in for the laughs, stay for the “aha!” moments, and walk away knowing you’re not alone in this. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe and visit businessoddcast.com and join the OddSquad, sign up for our weekly newsletter and get our resources all for free! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Introductions 00:00:20 - Hannah's week 00:01:45 - Stu's weekend 00:03:07 - This week's topic: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria 00:04:57 - Masking, criticism and emotional reaction to "rejection" 00:07:18 - Hannah's story about how RSD turns up in business owners 00:08:35 - Third party RSD for other people 00:09:04 - Perceived "rejection" from lack of response to marketing 00:12:29 - Waiting for the proof you're not very good 00:14:55 - Coping with "no" as a business owner 00:15:50 - Why be self-employed if you face hearing "no" every day? 00:17:10 - Reframing the negative feedback 00:18:20 - Does anticipating the "no" reduce the intensity? 00:18:40 - How improv helped Stu manage his RSD in a sales role 00:20:15 - Reviewing self imposed exposure therapy 00:21:51 - Building resistance to RSD and coping strategies for entrepreneurs 00:25:21 - Strategy to deal with waiting for feedback & overcoming objections 00:27:03 - Scripting responses before time helps with support needs 00:28:30 - Strategies to deal with "brutal" feedback to your best ideas 00:30:50 - Discussing our feedback strategies 00:31:35 - How does Stu cope with RSD in the past and now? 00:34:41 - When "nice" rejection causes you to die inside 00:36:02 - Hannah's revelation about her Uncle's shocking crime! 00:36:50 - Confidence (is the preference of the habitual entrepreneur...) 00:39:22 - Crumbling confidence and the impact to future projects 00:40:28 - Stuart's early lesson in removing the emotion from business 00:43:10 - Coping mechanisms developing overtime 00:43:58 - Becoming a car clamper as training for stand-up comedy 00:45:58 - Coping mechansisms and dealing with RSD, progress not perfection 00:47:26 - Energy levels and coping with RSD 00:48:14 - Richard blocks me on social, email and phone. WHY RICHARD. WHY? 00:49:16 - How "gig hygiene" helps regulate0, restock and reward yourself 00:50:30 - RSD roundup and review 00:51:31 - Thanks, like, share, subscribe and email in! 00:55:17 - Julius Caesar's last breath! When Julius Caesar let out his last gasp, it carried about 25 sextillion air molecules (yep, that’s a 25 with 21 zeros). Within just a couple of years, those molecules spread across the entire planet. Fast forward to today—chances are, at least one of them is riding along in your very next inhale. RESOURCES Emergency mental health support for FREE - Bigmoosecharity.co If this topic resonates 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://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests Our range resources and helpful guides can be accessed here: https://businessoddcast.com/help/ OUR WEBSITE & CONTACT businessoddcast.com hosts@businessoddcast.com OUR SOCIALS youtube.com/BusinessOddcast facebook.com/BusinessOddcast instagram.com/BusinessOddcast
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