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The Business Oddcast

The Business Oddcast

Di: Stuart Morrison & Hannah Logan
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Weird? Odd? Different? Running a Business? Self-Employed? ND? Join the neurodiverse business owner conversation! Unmask, relax & explore. No small talk… Guaranteed!

Hello, welcome to the Business Oddcast! We’re Hannah & Stu, two late-diagnosed, neuro-spicy humans figuring out how to run businesses without pretending to be “normal.”

We’re so excited to share stories, insights, & laughs with you as we celebrate the business brilliance of the ASD, ADHD, AuDHD and neurodiverse community.

This is where we unmask, swap real stories, and dive into the gloriously odd side of entrepreneurship without any corporate “small talk” and forced networking smiles, just honest, weird, and wonderfully creative conversations.

Sign-up for notifications & join the Odd Squad, and be notified when each new episode drops… because we know your executive function might not remind you!

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  • Executive Dysfunction Diaries: What it Actually Feels Like - S01E31

    Executive Dysfunction Diaries: What it Actually Feels Like - S01E31
    Apr 22 2026

    Episode 31: Executive Dysfunction Diaries

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    00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 00:00:52 - Topic of the Week - Executive Dysfunction Diaries: What it Actually Feels Like. 00:01:05 - Topic introduction - deep dive into how executive function failed us in our lives & businesses 00:03:20 - Model of overwhelmed brain executive function brain nopery and raw dogging it on caffeine 00:04:30 - The intention/action gap... how we fail to start and how i t erodes your confidence 00:07:35 - Tips on how to get started, eventually, because we expect our brain to nope 00:10:18 - Accepting the reality you face and not fighting it, tickle your brain 00:11:13 - Task initiation paralysis - starting but not being able to begin 00:12:14 - The footbath effect... 00:13:35 - Hannah's lady brain off picking the flowers... 00:14:10 - How do you know if anyone's run a marathon? 00:14:21 - No emotion before motion and the wall of negative reaction to the task 00:16:19 - How do you do that? The voices in Stuart's head 00:18:25 - Hannah's verson of the Sgt Major. 00:18:47 - The overwhelm of everything being important all at once and where to start 00:19:41 - Stu's "roast dinner" approach to tasks analogy 00:21:00 - What comes first? Hannah's triage process and forcing herself to eat the frog 00:22:38 - The devil is in the detail - and details are also a rabbit hole 00:24:31 - Time blindness - Hannah and Stu's nemesis and the word "JUST"! 00:27:38 - When asked about timescale - "What would you say"? and "idiot tax" 00:29:24 - The emotional friction around tasks and the battle with boredom 00:30:30 - The burden of perfectionism, detail and high standards 00:32:00 - Things Stu has learned the hard way of being at the cheap end of the market 00:33:33 - The dangers of "Boredom" and the effects on the ND brain 00:35:50 - Perfection delay - unable to finish as the project may fall short of perfection 00:36:41 - Shame, anger and frustration as your background noise 00:39:27 - The cost of "pushing through" and forcing yourself through executive dysfunction 00:44:10 - The aftermath of completion - mourning the end of a great project 00:46:24 - Hannah's biggest client red flag and how to avoid ALL project red flags 00:48:45 - Roundup - H's takeaways, amd S's hints and tips 00:54:06 - Get in touch, let us know your thoughts 01:00:00 - LENGTH

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    https://here2help.uk/further-information/ - Fab resource and amazing organisation raising awareness and support for autistic suicide prevention.

    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 neurodivergent business owners.

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  • Inbox is Lava - S01E30

    Inbox is Lava - S01E30
    Apr 1 2026
    Episode 30: The Inbox Is Lava For something that technically takes a few minutes, the inbox has an impressive ability to feel like a full-blown psychological event. One email becomes ten decisions, three imagined consequences, and a low-level sense that you’re about to be told off… even when it’s just “checking in”. In this episode, we unpack why the inbox feels so overwhelming for neurodivergent brains — from context switching and decision fatigue to RSD, avoidance spirals, and that very specific dread of seeing a new notification and immediately assuming the worst. We talk about the “avoidance snowball”, the shame loop of delayed replies, and why small admin tasks can quietly drain more energy than the actual work. We also get practical: triaging your inbox, switching off notifications, using templates and systems to reduce cognitive load, and setting clear expectations so your day isn’t hijacked by everyone else’s priorities. Because the goal isn’t inbox zero — it’s regulation, containment, and making admin feel manageable again. If your inbox feels less like a tool and more like a threat… 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: 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! ------------------------------------- TIMELINE 00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 00:01:01 - Topic of the Week - Inbox is Lava 00:01:30 - Topic introduction - Why the inbox is lava! 00:04:00 - Hannah's inbox process 00:04:30 - Why small tasks feel overwhelming esp. email 00:04:47 - Inbox top tip - snooze email 00:07:30 - Context switching and constent triage 00:08:56 - Taming the emotional chaos of the inbox 00:11:07 - Reducing the anxiety & tyrrany of notifications 00:12:50 - Unable to switch off without responding same-day to ALL emails 00:14:00 - The ND "TO DO" list analogy and H's trauma dump 00:15:30 - The avoidance snowballing shame spiral 00:16:52 - The voices in your head, dread and avoidance 00:18:22 - Noisy unopened emails 00:19:44 - Red Rope around your time, everytime. Who respects your time? 00:21:26 - Unopened emails & waiting on SPECIFIC emails & cognative residue 00:23:01 - Conflicting client masking and overcoming it 00:24:53 - Coping with pending tasks, messages and the call of the inbox 00:27:24 - The stress of unknown unknowns 00:28:25 - Templates, processes and systems for reducing decision fatigue 00:30:36 - Some practical tips on how to quieten a noisy inbox 00:31:36 - Use of out of office to acknowledge receipt and speed of response 00:33:25 - Pre-triage notes on comms to communicate response time 00:34:54 - RSD, response time, over analysing and misinterpreting meaning 00:36:21 - Missing the social cues when in "work mode". 00:37:14 - How do we redefine admin success? 00:38:24 - What your business actually does & you're not your business 00:38:52 - The two succeasful models for small business success 00:40:06 - A barebones business saves energy - Stu's business insights 00:42:20 - The first task for any business owner within their business 00:43:57 - Inbox zero is NOT the goal, OCD be damned! 00:45:37 - Hannah's "Tips n Takeaways" starting with "admin fear" 00:46:35 - Boundaries, containment and templates 00:47:09 - SET FIRE TO PERFECTIONISM! 00:47:40 - Stu's "Tips" - clear communication is key 00:48:20 - Build a routine around email checking at SPECIFIC times 00:50:01 - Templates, processes and systems are your friends 00:51:12 - Archive & label to organise your email is key to happiness 00:52:44 - Stop at "good enough" - perfectionism is a mofo 00:53:37 - H's Tangent Queen in full effect 00:54:41 - Start slowly, and a genuine offer of help 00:55:50 - Final words, like, share and subscribe 00:58:25 - LENGTH ------------------------------------- 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. ------------------------------------- OUR WEBSITE & CONTACT Resources: https://businessoddcast.com/help Contact us: hosts@businessoddcast.com OUR SOCIALS youtube.com/BusinessOddcast facebook.com/BusinessOddcast instagram.com/BusinessOddcast
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  • Protecting Your Energy When The World Won't Slow Down - S01E29

    Protecting Your Energy When The World Won't Slow Down - S01E29
    Mar 25 2026

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

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    Together we can build a healthier, happier way to work!

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    00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 00:01:17 - Topic of the Week - Protecting Your Energy When The World Wont Slow Down 00:02:20 - Topic introduction and opening remarks 00:03:32 - The maintenance phase - ensuring your spoons are protected 00:04:13 - Stu's Running Analogy - Eliud Kipchoge vs Usain Bolt 00:05:50 - The world demands consistent output, it doesn't accomodate varying energy 00:07:00 - Brownouts - not quiet black out, the "just-about-functional" twighlight 00:08:20 - 24/7 always available and "chewing the cud" rumination, weight of masking 00:09:47 - Stu's Superman analogy - the ultimate in masked superheros 00:10:53 - The mismatch between fluctuating capacity and cnstant demands. 00:12:24 - The "one-size fits-all" model for small business output & drama magnets 00:14:14 - Being a people pleaser and "throwing yourself on the grenade" 00:17:46 - The guilty pleasure of people pleasing; Adrenaline & Dopamine double-tap 00:18:19 - Energy boundaries vs emotional boundaries - valuing your own boundaries 00:19:00 - Alexithymia and interoception enter the chat... 00:19:50 - No. End of sentence... and all of the feels. 00:21:04 - The consequences of not protecting boundaries and regulating your energy 00:23:28 - "I don't have capacity" is a comple te sentence, protect your energy 00:25:39 - The enthisastic wonder of the world can be draining 00:26:59 - Life is like cricket... 00:29:00 - Some people accept "no", some push back and that's a red flag 00:29:55 - Deciding what isn't worth the cost anymore, letting go of the "shoulds" 00:31:57 - I would help you, but I don't want to. Seeking immediate approval 00:33:24 - The poor returns on people pleasing - defining the rules of a relationship 00:35:09 - How do we protect our energy? Avoiding life in perpetual brownout 00:37:56 - Planning "firebreaks" in your schedule 00:39:21 - How energy shows up for the neurodivergent and benefits of self employment 00:42:23 - Health can impact energy and enforcing boundaries 00:43:16 - Stu's "Fuck it" formula - Living life without apologising for your boundaries & energy 00:49:50 - This episode's take aways 00:52:08 - Stu's controversial opinion about Linked In 00:52:37 - Top tips - apply at your own risk 00:52:25 - Like, share and subscribe 00:58:00 - Next Weeks Topic: In Charge But Can’t Start - Executive Dysfunction as a Leader 00:59:04 - 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

    hosts@businessoddcast.com - Email us

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    59 min
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