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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. 1 DAY AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

    1h 9m

  4. 15 JAN

    3Spoonies on Customer Service for Disabled People: Community Questions

    3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Date:15th January 2026 Episode Number 46.5   In this episode look at Improving Customer Service for Disabled People: 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: Gavin Neate    “Working for Guide Dogs I was aware that if you gave someone tips on how to interact immediately before an interaction you could remove much of the anxiety either party has about an arrival. I left Guide Dogs and developed WelcoMe a free service that gives disabled people a chance to explain to staff members how best to help them when they arrive.”   Links Website https://www.wel-co.me/   How to set up a profile and use WelcoMe. https://youtu.be/rbPZA6iBBUU?si=HJJqAEGsYzKV3BJe   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

    15 min

  5. 8 JAN

    3Spoonies on Customer Service for Disabled People.

    Podcast Notes      3Spoonies  With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Date: 8th January 2026 Episode Number 46   In this episode we talk about Improving Customer Service for Disabled People. 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: Gavin Neate   “Working for Guide Dogs I was aware that if you gave someone tips on how to interact immediately before an interaction you could remove much of the anxiety either party has about an arrival. I left Guide Dogs and developed WelcoMe a free service that gives disabled people a chance to explain to staff members how best to help them when they arrive.”   Links Website https://www.wel-co.me/   How to set up a profile and use WelcoMe. https://youtu.be/rbPZA6iBBUU?si=HJJqAEGsYzKV3BJe   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  SENTENCE ABOUT THE BUSINESS  Ablepreneurs™ is a community empowering disabled and chronically ill entrepreneurs to build sustainable, energy-aware businesses through connection, support, and visibility.   LINKS  https://ablepreneurs.co.uk/   Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

    44 min

  6. 1 JAN

    3Spoonies on Knowing When and How to Ask for Help: Community Questions

    3Spoonies With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Date: 1st January 2026 Episode Number 45.5   In this episode we talk about Knowing When and How to Ask for Help: 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    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

    13 min

  7. 18/12/2025

    3Spoonies on Knowing When and How to Ask for Help

    3Spoonies With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Date: 18th December 2025 Episode Number 45   In this episode we talk about Knowing When and How to Ask for Help: 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    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  Karen Duncan Faff free social media courses    Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses    Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

    43 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    3Spoonies on Visual Impairment: Community Questions

    3Spoonies With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Date: 11th December 2025 Episode Number 44.5   In this episode we talk Visual Impairment: 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: Amanda Harris My name is Amanda Harris and I am a visually impaired Will Writer, author and speaker. I have been visually impaired since birth and I give talks to many diverse groups including schools, organisations and local interest groups.  My passion is to inspire and enable others to overcome their own challenges.  My book “She Will Never ,.. Achieving my Vision with a visual Impairment was published in 2022 and as an audiobook in 2024.   https://linktr.ee/amandaharrisauthor   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

    21 min
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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
    95
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    Explicit
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