3Spoonies

Claire, Jo and Karen
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We are 3Spoonies - entrepreneurs navigating our way through life and business with not enough spoons. This is a podcast for business people with chronic illness, disabilities, neurospiciness or anyone who wants to be more inclusive. We include honest discussions, useful tips and expert guests to give different perspectives on life and business with a disability. We cover topics such as business planning, knowing your limits, access to work and so much more. Join us every Thursday for a group discussion, special guest, or community questions on the last topic!

  1. 14 HR AGO

    3Spoonies On Representation in Print Media

    3Spoonies Episode Number 50, 5th March 2026 With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    How disabled people are represented in newspapers, magazines, and print media has a real impact — on public opinion, policy, employment, and how safe it feels to exist in the world. In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re talking honestly about disabled representation in print media: what’s improved, what’s still harmful, and why “good intentions” aren’t always enough. We also explore how print media intersects with online spaces, activism, and lived experience — and why accountability matters just as much as intent.   Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials  Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/  Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies  Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter      If you’d like to find out more about our hosts; Jo O’Neil Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness    Claire Napper LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery   Karen Duncan Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses    Guests Maddy Alexander-Grout is a visibility strategist, ADHD coach, and advocate for people with hidden disabilities.   Links: https://stan.store/maddyalexandergrout  Buy the Book, Mad about Money: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1394299729?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&bestFormat=true    Victoria-Jayne Scholes www.legallypowered.co.uk https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/author/profile/321956.Victoria-Jayne_Scholes/   Sponsors A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:   Lisa Greener – Green Cat Books Founded in 2017 by fellow spoonie Lisa Greener, Green Cat Books has supported nearly 70 authors and published over 120 titles. We handle the production side of publishing so authors can focus on writing, work, or simply taking time to rest. Our catalogue includes children’s books, sci-fi, romance, and poetry, alongside audiobooks and videobooks, with selected titles now available on Spotify and Audible. We also promote independent creators and offer an affiliate programme for book lovers who want to share and earn. Find out more: www.greencatbooks.com   And to our advert sponsors!  Men Forge Forward Men Forge Forward is a free online community where professional men under pressure reclaim their edge through brotherhood, accountability, and the 30-day FireUP Challenge. menforgeforward.com The Createry The Createry is a friendly coworking and content creation studio space located in the heart of Nottingham. TheCreatery.co  https://www.instagram.com/TheCreateryUK   Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies _____ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:23 Sponsor: Green Cat Books 01:00 Meet the Hosts and Guests 02:28 Guests’ Experience with Print Media 03:06 Being Misrepresented in the Press 06:03 Harmful Labels and Media Narratives 09:03 Why Victoria Started Writing 11:59 Media Narratives and Disability Policy 14:56 Neurodivergence and Media Bias 18:02 Harmful Headlines and Public Perception 21:57 Behind the Scenes of Media Coverage 26:10 Do Positive Stories Sell? 29:55 Impact of Representation on Disabled People 32:56 Media Narratives vs Reality 35:55 Positive Representation Can Work 39:02 Challenging Stereotypes 39:57 Where to Find the Guests 40:30 Outro _____

    41 min

  2. 26 FEB

    3Spoonies On Creating a Flexible Schedule that Works: Community Questions

    3Spoonies Episode Number 49.5, 26th february 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we’re answering real listener questions about creating a flexible schedule that actually works in real life — especially when you’re disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, or living with fluctuating energy. Flexible scheduling is often talked about as a productivity hack, but for many of us it’s about survival, sustainability, and protecting our health. In this episode, we unpack what flexibility really looks like when your capacity changes day to day — and why rigid “perfect routines” often make things worse, not better. This episode is gentle, practical, and grounded in lived experience — no hustle culture, no toxic productivity, and no pretending that flexibility means “doing everything whenever you want.” If you’ve ever felt like scheduling advice wasn’t made for your body or brain, this one’s for you.   Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials  Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/  Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies  Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter      If you’d like to find out more about our hosts; Jo O’Neil Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness    Claire Napper LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery   Karen Duncan Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses    Sponsors A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:   Outside the Box: Neurodiverse Coaching and Mentoring® Supporting neurodivergent adults to finally thrive in a world that sees their brilliance Website: https://amandamckay.com/  Support Needs Wheel download: https://amandajharman.com/supportneedswheel/ Book a discovery call with AJ: https://calendar.app.google/DoCLrD9DhaFv3w7B8   Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies   _____ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:28 Late Diagnosis and Self-Understanding 02:32 Recognising Neurodivergent Traits 03:46 Adjusting Expectations of Yourself 05:05 Working Differently, Not Wrong 06:28 Communicating Your Needs 07:49 Finding What Works for You 09:02 Letting Go of Internalised Pressure 10:35 Outro _____

    11 min

  3. 19 FEB

    3Spoonies On Creating a Flexible Schedule that Works

    3Spoonies, Episode Number 49, 19th February 2026 Traditional schedules assume consistent energy, predictable health, and the ability to push through — which makes them a terrible fit for many disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent people. In this episode of 3Spoonies, we explore what it actually means to create a flexible schedule that works in real life — not just on paper. This episode is about permission: permission to work differently, rest without guilt, and design a schedule that supports your health, your work, and your life — even when no two days look the same.   Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials  Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/  Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies  Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter      If you’d like to find out more about our hosts; Jo O’Neil Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness    Claire Napper LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery   Karen Duncan Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses    Sponsors A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:  Lisa Greener – Green Cat Books Founded in 2017 by fellow spoonie Lisa Greener, Green Cat Books has supported nearly 70 authors and published over 120 titles. We handle the production side of publishing so authors can focus on writing, work, or simply taking time to rest. Our catalogue includes children’s books, sci-fi, romance, and poetry, alongside audiobooks and videobooks, with selected titles now available on Spotify and Audible. We also promote independent creators and offer an affiliate programme for book lovers who want to share and earn. Find out more: www.greencatbooks.com   And to our advert sponsors!  Men Forge Forward Men Forge Forward is a free online community where professional men under pressure reclaim their edge through brotherhood, accountability, and the 30-day FireUP Challenge. menforgeforward.com   The Createry The Createry is a friendly coworking and content creation studio space located in the heart of Nottingham. TheCreatery.co  https://www.instagram.com/TheCreateryUK   Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies   _____ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:41 Why This Episode Was Rescheduled 03:24 Why Flexibility Matters 04:08 Planning vs Adapting 06:10 Energy-Limited Scheduling 09:32 Letting Go of Rigid Expectations 13:18 Creating Realistic Schedules 17:42 Flexible Systems and Backup Plans 22:05 Communicating with Clients 26:48 Batching and Energy Cycles 31:14 Redefining Productivity 35:52 Progress Over Perfection 39:17 Avoiding Boom-and-Bust 41:12 Recognising Progress 42:22 Final Thoughts _____

    43 min

  4. TRAILER

    3Spoonies Trailer

    We’re three disabled entrepreneurs figuring out life and business one spoon at a time. If you’re running a business (or dreaming of starting one) while managing chronic illness, disability, or neurodivergence — this is the podcast for you. Each week we dive into real conversations about what it’s actually like to balance work, health, and life. From business planning and burnout to accessibility, workplace support, and everything in between, we share honest insights, practical tips, and chats with brilliant guests who get it. Join us every Thursday for new episodes — whether it’s a deep-dive discussion, expert guest interview, or community Q&A. Because life and business don’t stop when you run out of spoons — you just learn to do things differently. 💜

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  5. 12 FEB

    3Spoonies on the Impact of Late Diagnosis: Community Questions

    3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper   Date: 12th February 2025 Episode Number 48.5   In this episode we look the Impact of Late Diagnosis: Community Questions Click this link for more discussions on disability ? https://www.youtube.com/@3Spoonies?sub_confirmation=1   Closing Remarks: Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends!   Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials  Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/  Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies  Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter      If you’d like to find out more about our hosts; Jo O’Neil Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness    Claire Napper LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery   Karen Duncan Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses    Guest info: Sarah Michelle Fish Sarah Fish is a former biomedical scientist who trained in advanced hypnotherapy after it transformed her own life - helping her heal from burnout, chronic stress, and lifelong anxiety. Now diagnosed with ADHD, Sarah uses her experience to support busy women who feel overwhelmed by the demands of life. Her motto is "Love being YOU!" - she’s passionate about helping women overcome anxiety and rediscover their joy. Links: Website: https://focuscoachinghypnotherapy.co.uk/ Free self-compassion audio:  https://mailchi.mp/focuscoachinghypnotherapy/self-compassion-audio   Sponsors A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor: Vicki Admin Fairy   Vicki Admin Fairy® offers tailored administrative support to entrepreneurs, including those who are disabled or neurodivergent, helping them streamline their operations so they can focus on what they do best. With a flexible, client-centred approach, Vicki brings order and efficiency to small businesses across the UK. www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/VickiAdminFairy2021 https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-wilson1975/ Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

    14 min

  6. 5 FEB

    3Spoonies on the Impact of Late Diagnosis

    3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Date: 5th February 2026 Episode Number 48   In this episode we discuss the Impact of Late Diagnosis Click this link for more discussions on disability ? https://www.youtube.com/@3Spoonies?sub_confirmation=1   Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends!   Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials  Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/  Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies  Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter      If you’d like to find out more about our hosts; Jo O’Neil Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness    Claire Napper LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery   Karen Duncan Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses    Guest Info: Sarah Michelle Fish Sarah Fish is a former biomedical scientist who trained in advanced hypnotherapy after it transformed her own life - helping her heal from burnout, chronic stress, and lifelong anxiety. Now diagnosed with ADHD, Sarah uses her experience to support busy women who feel overwhelmed by the demands of life. Her motto is "Love being YOU!" - she’s passionate about helping women overcome anxiety and rediscover their joy.     Links:   Website: https://focuscoachinghypnotherapy.co.uk/   Free self-compassion audio:  https://mailchi.mp/focuscoachinghypnotherapy/self-compassion-audio   Sponsors A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor: Vicki Admin Fairy   Vicki Admin Fairy® offers tailored administrative support to entrepreneurs, including those who are disabled or neurodivergent, helping them streamline their operations so they can focus on what they do best. With a flexible, client-centred approach, Vicki brings order and efficiency to small businesses across the UK. www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/VickiAdminFairy2021 https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-wilson1975/   And to our advert sponsors!  Watmore and Co. Accounting   At Watmore and Co. Accounting, we provide accessible-first accounting—helping without jargon or judgment.   https://watmoreandco.com/  https://meetings.hubspot.com/lawrence-watmore  Gary Jones - Grow Radio Want to start your own podcast without the hassle? At GROW Radio, we make it easy—just hit record, and we’ll handle the rest. No editing stress, no technical faff—just a great podcast, released when you want.  We’ve helped countless creators, business owners, and storytellers launch their shows, and we’d love to do the same for you.  Visit our website or get in touch on social media to get started! https://growradio.uk/    Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

    47 min

  7. 29 JAN

    3Spoonies on Representation in Online Media: Community Questions

    3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Date: 29th January 2026 Episode Number 47.5   In this episode talk about Representation in Online Media: Community Questions Click this link for more discussions on disability ? https://www.youtube.com/@3Spoonies?sub_confirmation=1   Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends!   Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials  Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/  Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies  Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter      If you’d like to find out more about our hosts; Jo O’Neil Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness    Claire Napper LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery   Karen Duncan Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses    Guest Info:Dr Zara Bain   Discover whether your online business is unknowingly excluding clients. This quick quiz shows you how accessible your courses, memberships, and marketing really are - and reveals the simple steps that can boost your reputation, expand your reach, and reduce legal risk: https://funnels.academicaudiotranscription.com/quizsignup-page   https://academicaudiotranscription.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/academic-audio-transcription-ltd/ https://bsky.app/profile/aat-transcribes.bsky.social  https://www.instagram.com/captionyourmedia/   Sponsors A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor: Vicki Admin Fairy   Vicki Admin Fairy® offers tailored administrative support to entrepreneurs, including those who are disabled or neurodivergent, helping them streamline their operations so they can focus on what they do best. With a flexible, client-centred approach, Vicki brings order and efficiency to small businesses across the UK. www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/VickiAdminFairy2021 https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-wilson1975/ Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

    18 min

  8. 22 JAN

    3Spoonies on Representation in Online Media

    3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Date: 22nd January 2026 Episode Number 47   In this episode we talk about Representation in Online Media Click this link for more discussions on disability ? https://www.youtube.com/@3Spoonies?sub_confirmation=1   Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends!   Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials  Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/  Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies  Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter      If you’d like to find out more about our hosts; Jo O’Neil Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness    Claire Napper LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery   Karen Duncan Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses    Guest Info: Dr Zara Bain Discover whether your online business is unknowingly excluding clients. This quick quiz shows you how accessible your courses, memberships, and marketing really are - and reveals the simple steps that can boost your reputation, expand your reach, and reduce legal risk: https://funnels.academicaudiotranscription.com/quizsignup-page   https://academicaudiotranscription.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/academic-audio-transcription-ltd/ https://bsky.app/profile/aat-transcribes.bsky.social  https://www.instagram.com/captionyourmedia/   Sponsors A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor: Vicki Admin Fairy   Vicki Admin Fairy® offers tailored administrative support to entrepreneurs, including those who are disabled or neurodivergent, helping them streamline their operations so they can focus on what they do best. With a flexible, client-centred approach, Vicki brings order and efficiency to small businesses across the UK. www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/VickiAdminFairy2021 https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-wilson1975/   And to our advert sponsors!  Watmore and Co. Accounting   At Watmore and Co. Accounting, we provide accessible-first accounting—helping without jargon or judgment.   https://watmoreandco.com/  https://meetings.hubspot.com/lawrence-watmore  Liz Graney   Escape the Ordinary, Embrace the Extraordinary! Links & Primary Link: Book Your FREE consultation – https://www.escapethevillage.com/contact-us/  Blog – https://www.escapethevillage.com/blog/  Meet the Herd – https://www.escapethevillage.com/about/   Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

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We are 3Spoonies - entrepreneurs navigating our way through life and business with not enough spoons. This is a podcast for business people with chronic illness, disabilities, neurospiciness or anyone who wants to be more inclusive. We include honest discussions, useful tips and expert guests to give different perspectives on life and business with a disability. We cover topics such as business planning, knowing your limits, access to work and so much more. Join us every Thursday for a group discussion, special guest, or community questions on the last topic!

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  • Creator
    Claire, Jo and Karen
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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