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The Business OddcastThe 12 Neurodiverse Traits of Christmas Special 2025 - Business Oddcast S01E16In 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 ent...
2025-12-241h 23The Business OddcastReunions: Life’s Unwelcome Performance Review - Business Oddcast S01E15Welcome 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 (obviousl...
2025-12-1749 minThe Business OddcastNeurodiverse Holidays - Packing, Panic & Pretending to Relax - Business Oddcast S01E14Welcome 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...
2025-12-101h 02The Business OddcastSurviving Celebrations: Coping with Seasonal Events, Birthday, Holidays - Business Oddcast S01E13Welcome 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 un...
2025-12-0357 minThe Business OddcastGetting Sh!t Done with Pathological Demand Avoidance - The Business Oddcast S01E12Welcome 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...
2025-11-2659 minThe Business OddcastNeurodiverse Business Networking Pt2: People You Don't Want to Meet - The Business Oddcast S01E11
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TIMELINE
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
2025-11-1938 minThe Business OddcastNeurodiverse Business Networking Pt1: The Good the Bad, & the Awful - The Business Oddcast S01E10Welcome 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, wh...
2025-11-1257 minThe Business OddcastNeurodivergent Productivy Tips: Avoiding Hustle Culture - The Business Oddcast S01 EP09Welcome 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 health...
2025-11-051h 08The Business OddcastRejection Sensitivity: The Hidden Enemy of Neurodiverse Success - The Business Oddcast S01E08Dealing 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 (a...
2025-10-2956 minThe Business OddcastTo Unveil or Not to Unveil, That is THE Question - The Business Oddcast S01E07Welcome to Episode 7 of the Business Oddcast where we ask the big one: do you disclose your neurodivergence at work — or keep the mask on?
In this episode we unpack masking vs authenticity, why disclosure is as much about other people’s reactions as our own, and how stigma, stereotypes and “superpower” myths muddy the waters. We talk filters (attract your tribe, repel the wrong fits), professionalism vs prejudice, and the personal toll of camouflaging.
We get into some lived experiences around the topics of bullying, building “internal armour,” and the heavy toll of veiling, masking and...
2025-10-2250 minThe Business OddcastBurnout & Overwhelm: Real Recovery Tips for Neurodivergent Minds - The Business Oddcast S01E06Welcome to Ep06 of the Business Oddcast! We’ve got a big one for you this week! We’re tackling a HUGE topic and taking a deep dive into: burnout, overwhelm, and recovery for neurodivergent people.
We’re breaking down what burnout really feels like, sharing our own messy, honest experiences, and uncovering the surprising perks of self-employment when it comes to energy management. Spoiler: resting isn’t laziness — and you are definitely not lazy.
From first burnout stories to the hidden “tells” we all ignore, we’ll talk about why managing energy matters more than managing ti...
2025-10-1552 minThe Business OddcastAre You Too Much - Or are they not enough? The Business Oddcast S01E05Are you TOO MUCH? Or are they not enough?
Welcome to the Business Oddcast, in our fifth episode we delve into the topic of "Too Much", often levelled at NDs by NTs who are not aware of communication styles and differences in social etiquette.
Many times we get labelled as "too much" when our overall approach is open and upbeat, but the style of communication is what is criticsed. We explore strategies, insights and anecdotes of our experiences over the years.
Join the conversation in the comments, any hints or tips you have...
2025-10-0838 minThe Business OddcastMarketing Immunity - A Neurodivergent Superpower? The Business Oddcast S01E04Marketing Immunity - A Neurodivergent Superpower? The Business Oddcast S01E04
Welcome to the Business Oddcast, in our forth episode we delve into marketing and advertising and ask the question, are NDs immune to the various tricks, and strategies that marketers use to sell services and products? We review various ad styles and explore why these approaches are likely to fail for ND audiences.
Feel free to add to the musings in the comments, are we right? If so why? What affects you? What doesn't sway you at all? Be interesting to find out how...
2025-10-0154 minThe Business OddcastBusiness Networking for the NeuroDiverse - The Business Oddcast S01 E03Welcome to the Business Oddcast! If you are "odd", "Weird" or have a sprinkle of the spice and own a business or are self-employed then this is the podcast for you!
In our third episode this season we look at networking for the neurodiverse, and how to make the most of your local business network. We discuss challenges, issues and the impact of networking if you are autistic, ADHD or both. We offer our own ways of coping with the demands of going networking, and we don't take anything too seriously.
Hosted by Stuart Morrison...
2025-09-2457 minThe Business OddcastWhen is Rest Productive? The Business Oddcast S01E02When is Rest Productive? The Business Oddcast S01E02
Welcome to the Business Oddcast, in our second episode we are looking at energy & time management for NDs and the issues surrounding neurodiversity, and self-employment, business and the world of work and matters affecting NDs.
Presented by Stuart Morrison & Hannah Logan - we explore the fun, interesting and absurdities of living with a "spicy" brain and all things arising for those with an entrepreneurial spirit or exploring the idea of self-employment.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:00 - Networking Insights
00:09:45 - This Week's Topic...
2025-09-0349 minThe Business OddcastIs Self-employment the Perfect Job for the Neurodiverse? The Business Oddcast S01E01Welcome to the Business Oddcast! If you are "odd", "Weird" or just a little bit spicy and own a business or are self-employed then this is the podcast for you!
Hosted by Stuart Morrison & Hannah Logan, two self employed business owners who are "on the spectrum". Discussing the topic of the day and whatever they're focused on this week.
In our first episode we ask Is Self-employment the Perfect Job for the Neurodiverse? Is self-employment the dream job for neurodiverse entrepreneurs? Or is it a total nightmare? In this first episode of the Business Oddcast, w...
2025-08-2049 min