What if your curiosity wasn’t a distraction? Welcome to the late-discovered club!

In this podcast episode, I’m joined by the one and only Lauren Dawson - an autistic ADHDer who has travelled an unconventional squiggly path from particle physics to ed-tech and now to neuroaffirming coaching.

Lauren’s story is one of reinvention, self-discovery, and giving yourself permission to be curious about who you really are beneath that mask.

We talk about:

- Why curiosity is a superpower for neurodivergent people (and how to reclaim it).

- How years of misdiagnosis led to chronic burnout and what changed when Lauren finally found the

right lens!

- The hidden cost of masking.

- Why societal “shoulds” are making so many of us unwell.

- What needs to change in workplaces (and society at large) to really support neurodivergent people

If you’ve ever felt like you’re almost getting it right but constantly burning out… this conversation might just be your penny-drop moment.

Find out more about Lauren here.

Resources mentioned in this episode include Neuroqueer Heresies by Dr. Nick Walker, NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman and But You Don’t Look Autistic At All by Bianca Toeps.

As an ADHD business owner, how can you be the best CEO, the best boss to yourself, the best employee AND still be a happy human?

All your questions asked and lots more in this episode, where I lay my soul bare as your ADHD business coach: What is ADHD business coaching? How does it work? What’s the point of it? When is the best time to do it? What does it look and feel like?

In this ep, I introduce you to my BIG PICTURE business framework - a recipe distilled down from my hundreds of hours coaching ADHD business owners, and of course, my own experience as a marketer of 20+ years and a business owner of 6 years. This is the definitive list of what you need to run a successful portfolio business (however you define success) with an ADHD brain and side order of caring responsibilities, chronic illness and/or mental health issues. The truth is: there’s no magic “one” way. Your recipe will be unique AND I guarantee there is one out there for you. Even better, I’ve made the definitive list of the ingredients you’re going to need to cook it up, which are:

• Bold vision

• Intuitive goals (more on this in ‘Episode 79 - How To Set Goals That Actually Stick’)

• Golden rules

• Permission slips

• Ick-free marketing strategy (more on this in ‘Episode 65 - Ick-Free ADHD-Friendly Marketing And Sales’)

• Crystal clear messaging (more on this in ‘Episode 33: But Do I Really Need A Niche In My Marketing?’)

• Time management & transition rituals

• Unique work/life blend

• Rock solid finances

• Exceptional self-care

This is a must-listen for ADHD business owners coming out of therapy, counselling or ADHD coaching, who are curious about what could be next for them and their business, with support from yours truly!

Find out more about Big Picture Business Coaching, book a curiosity call or download my free guide to turning ADHD on its head here: https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/

Or email me with your questions here: siobhan@revealmarketinguk.com

Are you tired of feeling like social media is a full-time job? What if you could grow your business in just 30 minutes a day… with zero burnout?

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m joined by social media strategist and all-round powerhouse Alex Broniewski, who’s living proof you can grow a thriving business without sacrificing your wellbeing, values, or family time.

Alex shares how she built a sustainable business that puts life before hustle… and how you can do it too using social media strategically (and simply).

Here’s what we dive into:

• The real way to turn social media into a lead magnet
• How Alex built a business that supports her family and her values
• Smart, doable daily habits that bring results (just 30 minutes a day!)
• Why connection > perfection + and how to grow your audience with meaning
• What redefining success really looks like in 2025 (spoiler: it’s not just about £10K months!)
  

Ready to learn more? This ep is for you.

To find out more about Alex, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-broniewski/

Wearing all the hats? Juggling all the things? Never enough time for yourself? Us too!!

In this episode of the Unconventional Business Podcast, I’m joined by the wonderful Claire Quigley Ward, host of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, ADHD coach and fellow parent, to discuss the many and varied challenges of managing ADHD while doing all the things (and trying to be a reasonably well-balanced happy human).

We discuss:

• The many roles we play in our lives and the many people we want to help, and how we manage our advocacy work on top!
• Claire’s ADHD aha moment, as a result of a diagnosis for her child
• The importance of self-care to ensure we can fulfil the many roles we play, along with the real-life challenges of actually making time to do it.
• The additional challenges of parenting during perimenopause (hello brain fog!) and the ever-lurking issue of avoiding burnout.
• Claire’s common ‘pinch points’ as an ADHD mum of ADHD kids - why is bedtime so hard!?
• The constant struggle with our need to feel ‘productive’ vs the need to protect time to just be ourselves, without the demands of our various roles in life.
• Why we need to come together as a community and support each other, particularly those of us who are neurodivergent, parenting neurodivergent kids.

If you’re wearing all the hats, we get it. The juggle is real and you’re not alone. This episode is for you.

Find out more about Claire, her work as an ADHD coach, and her epic podcast here: https://www.allaboardadhd.com/

Do you ever feel like your emotions are dialled up to 100?

This week, we’re making friends with our feelings alongside the brilliant mental health professional Lucy Hine, from Have A Word.

We explore the intense emotional landscape of ADHD and ask: are our feelings really just bigger, or is there more going on beneath the surface?

Lucy shares her own journey of self-discovery, revealing how childhood illness and understanding her ADHD has shaped her life – from a late diagnosis to redefining her emotional world.

We chat about the connection between trauma and neurodivergence, and the bumpy but beautiful road to self-acceptance. As Lucy shares: "It’s my ADHD that makes me different, because nobody has a brain like me and perceives the world or the situation like me."

Ever felt like your emotional reactions don’t quite “fit” the situation? You’re not alone. We dive into emotional intensity, dysregulation, and how these patterns can show up in relationships. Could our sensitivity even shape who we attract?

We also explore the importance of emotional self-awareness, co-regulation (especially in parenting), and gentle strategies for tuning into your feelings with curiosity, not judgment.

Ready to embrace your emotional world instead of battling it? This episode is for you.

Find out more about Lucy here.

Do you feel like you’re either up or down and never in the middle!? Do you tune in with your emotions and express them, or bottle them up?

In this episode of the Unconventional Business Podcast, join me to talk all things emotions. We get stuck into the emotional experience of ADHD - the highs, the lows and everything in between! Emotional regulation can be tricky for ADHDers and I want to shed some light on some of the key ingredients of the feelings cocktail, including the impact of your brain function, co-occuring conditions, difficulties identifying emotions - and just being a human in today’s world!

In this ep, I offer a more empowering alternative to emotional regulation, centred around accepting and making space for emotions rather than trying to regulate them (and feeling like a failure when that feels impossible!) I also talk through some practical strategies for managing emotions include crying, movement, singing, journaling, and seeking support from friends or therapists.

Ultimately, I want to encourage you to view your ADHD as a difference rather than a deficit. Embracing your emotional experiences rather than trying to control or ‘regulate’ them is actually the key to flattening your ’spiky graph’ and living a calmer, more peaceful life.

• Book recommendation: https://www.pepitasandwich.com/the-art-of-crying
• Podcast recommendation: https://revealmarketinguk.com/podcast-episodes/drug-free-adhd
  

References:

• The ADHD Brain - more on the Prefrontal Cortex, Emotional Regulation & Behaviour https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-brain-prefrontal-cortex-attention-emotions/?srsltid=AfmBOooXeGXUINYRRiTXMb85y7UHviYsrDqLp4sJiT0nTMOAPKUWndmA
• ADHD & Brain Differences, particularly the Amygdala https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26964869/
• ADHD & Co-occuring conditions (Co-morbidity): https://www.additudemag.com/when-its-not-just-adhd/?srsltid=AfmBOoojIZwBYdUY-NuG5-_LwscBCrRd_6sFP-If7U_Tw3Fmvip6C5pG
• Alexythmia https://theconversation.com/alexithymia-why-some-people-find-it-so-hard-to-identify-emotions-and-how-this-affects-them-240480
• Emotional tears & their differences: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-microscopic-structures-of-dried-human-tears-180947766/

Tired of the same old advice that just doesn’t work for your ADHD brain?

Joseph Pack, founder of Drug-Free ADHD, is here to shake things up! In this eye-opening episode, we explore the world of the ADHD mind. We discuss why controlling our thoughts can be a losing battle, the magic of non-duality, and how to quiet the ADHD mind without medication.

Joseph shares his journey from a chaotic school experience to a life-changing ADHD diagnosis following a series of seizures and how he discovered the power of meditation as an alternative to medication. Yes - it turns out ADHDers can meditate!

We also dive into unconventional ADHD management approaches, including why traditional methods, like breathwork, meditation and CBT, often fall flat for our busy minds.

If you're ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about ADHD and meditation, this episode is for you!

You can find out more about Joseph and his services here. I highly recommend signing up for his newsletter, too.

In this candid and insightful episode, I am joined by a fellow ADHD entrepreneur and coach - Susanne Schotanus - to discuss what *actually* works when it comes to getting the right help and support as an ADHD business owner.

We share our own experiences, reveal why you need to ditch the typical "hustle harder" advice and dive into the real-world strategies and tools that have made a difference in our own businesses. We discuss the pitfalls of generic business advice, the power of self-compassion, and practical solutions to overcome common ADHD challenges.

Settle in with a cuppa and enjoy a refreshing conversation filled with relatable experiences, actionable tips, and a healthy dose of realism.

In this episode we cover:

• The importance of self-compassion and unlearning negative self-talk.
• The Myth of the "one thing" that will change your business (spoiler: it doesn’t exist!)
• The inner rebel and how it affects implementing other peoples systems.
• The "experiment" approach and how it can help you to build systems that work for you and your ADHD brain.
• The value of outsourcing tasks, even those you enjoy (!) to free up your time and headspace.
• The importance of clear communication and setting expectations with outsourced help.
• The life-changing benefits of AI and automation tools like Calendly, Zapier and Otter.ai.

To learn more about my TOAST framework to free up your time and headspace, head to Episode 68: Take Back Your Time.

And to download Susanne’s epic guide and reclaim your focus, head to https://passionatewritercoaching.com/siobhan/