Welcome 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 time, and whether society itself is heading towards a burnout crisis.

Stick around for tips, our own processes and a few raw truths you won’t want to miss. Hit play, your future-self will thank you!

ISSUES COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Hannah’s weekly round-up
• What burnout really is and how it shows up
• The surprising benefits of self-employment for managing ND energy
• Why resting is NOT laziness (repeat that louder!)
• Our personal burnout stories & “tells” you might relate to
• Energy management vs time management ?
• The hidden mental health crisis and societal pressures
• Real-world tips, recovery hacks, and encouragement if you’re struggling

If you’ve ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, or just DONE, this episode is for you. We’re keeping it honest, a little messy, and super relatable — because you’re not alone in this.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly conversations on neurodiversity, mental health, and building a better lifestyle whilst pursuing and independent income as a self-employed entrepreneur or business owner.

TIMELINE
00:00:00 - Introduction to Ep06
00:00:36 - Hannah's round up of the week...
00:02:13 - This Week's Topic: Burnout, Overwhelm and Recovery for NDs
00:03:09 - Definitions of burnout and overwhelm & our experiences
00:08:42 - Benefits of self-employment when managing burnout & overwhelm.
00:13:24 - Resting - it's not laziness, you are not lazy...
00:15:56 - Benefits of self-employment for NDs Pt2
00:18:32 - Managing the overwhelm (or not)
00:19:47 - Hannah's recollections of her 1st burnout
00:20:44 - Stuart's burnout "tells" & signs of overwhelm
00:22:47 - Full-time employment pressures & energy management
00:23:34 - Energy management not time management, knowning when to stop
00:25:32 - Analyzing your own behaviour and fire breaks...
00:26:45 - The mental health crisis - are we ALL reaching burn out?
00:27:44 - Hannah's "timps and hits" - hints and tips...
00:30:40 - Hannah's down-day Monday... and self sabotage.
00:32:10 - Self-employed quality of life and trade-offs
00:33:20 - Managing overwhelm and burnout with your youth
00:34:33 - Energy, capacity to cope and ageing
00:35:47 - Tips on recovering and recovery, what recovery looks like
00:42:31 - Timescale to get used to being neurodiverse, esp for the late diagnosed.
00:44:22 - Self-talk - being harsh and unsympathetic to yourself
00:45:59 - Soceital pressure for hidden disabilities and requirements
00:46:48 - Penelope enters the conversation
00:48:51 - Episode round up
00:50:37 - This week's Homework
00:52:54 - Message for the Employed NDs...

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