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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. 6D AGO

    3Spoonies On Dressing for you when you're Disabled: Community Questions

    3Spoonies Episode Number 54.5, 7th May 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    In this community questions episode, we answer your real questions about adaptive clothing, sensory needs, and accessibility in fashion. Adaptive clothing is often talked about in theory — but this episode focuses on what actually matters in everyday life. Drawing directly from questions sent in by our community, we explore the realities of getting dressed when clothes aren’t designed with disabled, chronically ill, or neurodivergent bodies in mind. We also discuss the emotional and practical impact of clothing that doesn’t work — from frustration and fatigue to confidence and self-expression — and why accessibility in fashion isn’t about special treatment, but good design.   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 Hanan Tantush https://intotumfashion.com/ https://www.facebook.com/intotumfashion/ https://www.instagram.com/intotum_fashion/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanan-tantush-65358724b/ https://www.tiktok.com/@intotum_fashion?_t=8jFJV6tOegb&_r=1   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 00:24 Sponsor: Outside the Box Neurodiverse Coaching 01:32 Guest intro 02:12 Question: Camille 06:28 Question: Mick 08:30 Question: Anna 11:42 Questions recap and discussion 15:51 Closing thoughts _____

    17 min

  2. APR 30

    3Spoonies On Dressing for you when you're Disabled

    3Spoonies Episode Number 54, 30th April 2026 With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re talking about adaptive clothing — what it is, why it matters, and why clothing access is about dignity, independence, and energy, not just fashion. Adaptive clothing is often treated as niche, medical, or optional. But for disabled people, chronically ill people, and neurodivergent people, what we wear can affect how we feel about ourselves. This episode isn’t about trends or “inspiration”.  It’s about the reality of getting dressed when your body doesn’t fit the assumptions clothing is designed around.   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 Hanan Tantush https://intotumfashion.com/ https://www.facebook.com/intotumfashion/ https://www.instagram.com/intotum_fashion/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanan-tantush-65358724b/ https://www.tiktok.com/@intotum_fashion?_t=8jFJV6tOegb&_r=1   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!  Glow Social    Glow Social helps businesses build stability, consistency and clarity through supportive social media, admin and digital services designed to work around real life. https://www.facebook.com/glowsocialva https://x.com/glowsocialva https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstyglowhall/ https://www.instagram.com/glowsocialva/ https://glowsocialva.co.uk/   Focus Guru Rachael Chiverton (the Focus Guru) helps busy, neurodivergent solopreneurs step out of admin overwhelm and into calmer, clearer business days. https://getfocus.guru/   Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies _____ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Sponsor: Green Cat Books 00:58 Who are we all? 02:04 London Fashion Week experience 03:30 Why adaptive clothing matters 06:12 Early challenges finding suitable clothing 09:47 Balancing function and fashion 13:08 Designing clothing for independence 16:21 Common frustrations with mainstream fashion 19:38 Representation and visibility in fashion 23:01 Industry progress and remaining gaps 27:00 Fast fashion vs adaptive fashion realities 30:23 Customer feedback and real-world impact 33:51 The future of adaptive fashion 36:54 Where to find Hanan and Intotum _____

    39 min

  3. APR 23

    3Spoonies On Aids and Adaptations: Part 2

    3Spoonies Episode Number 53.5, 23rd April 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    In Part Two of our anniversary special, 3Spoonies continues the conversation on aids and adaptations, shifting the focus to cost, access, and the systems that shape disabled people’s everyday lives. This episode goes deeper into the realities behind accessibility — not just what helps, but what makes access harder than it needs to be. With lived experience from Paralympian Aaron Phipps, Innovator Melissa Smith, Designer Lady Sharon Farley-Mason, this is a frank, practical conversation about what accessibility really looks like in everyday life — and where the system is failing. This episode isn’t about inspiration or “overcoming”. 👉 This is Part Two of our anniversary special on aids and adaptations. For everyday tools, invisible adaptations, and lived experience, watch Part One first.   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 Aaron Phipps MBE Aaron Phipps MBE is a three times Paralympian and gold medal winning champion from the Tokyo 2020 games. He has scaled Kilimanjaro on his hands and knees for charity and has been voted in the top 100 most influential people in the UK with a disability. https://www.aaronphipps.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-phipps-mbe-ply-062b3747/   Melissa Smith Paws In Earnest designs innovative dog accessories that enrich mealtimes and reduce boredom, helping dogs live happier, healthier lives. Founded by Melissa after struggling to find accessible enrichment toys for her own dog, Paws In Earnest focuses on creating easy-to-use products that enhance dogs' wellbeing. https://www.pawsinearnest.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pawsinearnest/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinearnest/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinearnest    Lady Sharon Farley-Mason I am a disabled entrepreneur and I bring sparkle and smile to people’s lives, so they can feel better about their disability. One of my strap lines is: Take dull out of disability. https://glamsticks.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlamSticks/?locale=en_GB  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glamsticksaccessories/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lady-sharon-farley-mason-32359760/    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   And to our advert sponsors!  Suzi Payton: helping neurodivergent adults and organisations build confidence, connection, and change—through comedy, coaching, and authenticity. www.suzipayton.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzi-payton-a9b68b25/ https://www.tiktok.com/@suzipaytonaudhdcomedian https://www.youtube.com/@suzipayton https://www.instagram.com/suzipayton_audhdspeaker.comedy/ https://www.facebook.com/suzipaytonadhd Adventures with ADHD podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MCLGSmXIul1B1DcOEbsTs?si=ee54fbf833d5429a Lost & Now Found: A guide to understanding and accepting yourself for late-discovered autistic adults: https://amzn.eu/d/4kEzrUz   Nic Gray The Anti-Hustle Hub is a supportive online community for neurodivergent entrepreneurs who want accountability, connection and sustainable ways of working, without burnout https://nicgray.co.uk/the-anti-hustle-hub  https://nicgray.co.uk https://facebook.com/nicgrayadhd   Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies _____ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:03 Guests recap and what we’re covering 04:58 Workplace adaptations 09:59 Sensory stuff at work 15:00 Airport assistance 20:00 Travel options and travel adaptations 24:59 When accessibility fails  29:59 Events/exhibitions and  inaccessible stands 34:57 Invisible disability and guilt using support 40:00 Trains: seating conflicts and public reactions 45:00 Asking for adjustments 50:00 Business continuity plans 55:00 Tech/apps/AI as tools 58:18 Wrap up _____

    1h 1m

  4. APR 16

    3Spoonies On Aids and Adaptations: Part 1

    3Spoonies Episode Number 53, 16th April 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    This special anniversary episode of 3Spoonies is all about aids and adaptations — the everyday tools, adjustments, and workarounds that disabled people use to live, work, and navigate the world.   In Part One of this two-part conversation, we’re joined by Paralympian Aaron Phipps, and accessibility innovator Melissa Smith. With honest discussion from us, as we explore what aids and adaptations really look like in real life — not just in theory or policy documents. This is a practical, human conversation about disability, access, and lived experience — with humour, honesty, and zero inspiration-porn. 3Spoonies is a podcast about navigating life and business with limited energy, chronic illness, disability, and neurodivergence — and this anniversary episode reflects exactly what the show stands for: real conversations, everyday realities, and staying human while doing it.   This is Part One of our anniversary special on aids and adaptations. Part Two continues the conversation with more lived experiences and perspectives. Join us next Thursday for that episode!   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 Aaron Phipps MBE Aaron Phipps MBE is a three times Paralympian and gold medal winning champion from the Tokyo 2020 games. He has scaled Kilimanjaro on his hands and knees for charity and has been voted in the top 100 most influential people in the UK with a disability. https://www.aaronphipps.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-phipps-mbe-ply-062b3747/ Melissa Smith  Paws In Earnest designs innovative dog accessories that enrich mealtimes and reduce boredom, helping dogs live happier, healthier lives. Founded by Melissa after struggling to find accessible enrichment toys for her own dog, Paws In Earnest focuses on creating easy-to-use products that enhance dogs' wellbeing.   https://www.pawsinearnest.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pawsinearnest/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinearnest/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinearnest    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   Kapow! Business Coaching with Impact   KAPOW! Business Coaching with Impact helps business owners find clarity and focus when things feel messy. https://heroes.kapowme.com/focus-support   Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies   _____ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Sponsor: Green Cat Books 01:01 Meet the guests (Aaron + Melissa) 02:41 What counts as “aids & adaptations” 03:45 Mobility aids common assumptions 04:04 Everyday practical aids 05:50 Sleep supports 09:09 DIY tweaks and adapting everyday tools 10:31 Crutches 14:25 The extra costs of disability  16:28 Repair vs replace 20:01 Home adaptations 22:43 Kitchen adaptations 24:41 Lifts and stairs 28:09 Daily essentials 38:22 Travel accessibility 58:52 Cleaning aids 1:00:01 Wrap-up _____

    1h 3m

  5. APR 9

    3Spoonies On Comedy and Disability: Community Questions

    3Spoonies Episode Number 52.5, 9th April 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we dive into your thoughtful, funny, and sometimes difficult questions about comedy and disability. Following on from our main episode with comedian Suzi Payton, we explore where humour helps, where it harms, and how disabled people use comedy as a tool for coping, connection, and challenging stereotypes. As always, we bring lived experience, nuance, and plenty of Spoonie honesty to a topic that’s often oversimplified.   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 - Suzi Payton  www.suzipayton.com  Suzi Payton | LinkedIn https://www.instagram.com/suzipayton_audhdspeaker.comedy/ https://www.facebook.com/suzipaytonadhd https://www.tiktok.com/@suzipaytonaudhdcomedian https://www.youtube.com/@suzipayton   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 00:23 Sponsor 00:59 Community Questions Intro 01:52 Getting Started in Comedy 04:36 Building Confidence on Stage 07:58 Handling Audience Reactions 11:12 Dealing with Nerves and Self-Doubt 14:26 Finding Your Voice as a Disabled Comic 17:42 Advice for New Performers 20:31 Final Thoughts ______

    14 min

  6. APR 2

    3Spoonies On Comedy and Disability

    3Spoonies Episode Number 52, 2nd April 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    What happens when you mix disability, chronic illness, dark humour, and stand-up comedy? In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined by comedian Suzi Payton to talk about the role of humour in surviving life with chronic illness and disability — and why disabled people so often use comedy as a coping mechanism. This is an honest, funny, and thoughtful conversation about how laughter can coexist with pain — and why comedy is often one of the few safe outlets disabled people have.   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 - Suzi Payton  www.suzipayton.com  Suzi Payton | LinkedIn https://www.instagram.com/suzipayton_audhdspeaker.comedy/ https://www.facebook.com/suzipaytonadhd https://www.tiktok.com/@suzipaytonaudhdcomedian https://www.youtube.com/@suzipayton   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!  Helen Pugh Ablepreneurs We believe talent doesn’t fade because of illness or disability; it just needs the right environment to shine. www.ablepreneurs.co.uk    Nic Gray The Anti-Hustle Hub is a supportive online community for neurodivergent entrepreneurs who want accountability, connection and sustainable ways of working, without burnout. https://nicgray.co.uk/the-anti-hustle-hub  https://nicgray.co.uk https://facebook.com/nicgrayadhd   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 00:59 Introducing the Guest 02:03 How Comedy Became Part of Her Journey 04:38 Using Comedy to Talk About Disability 08:12 Challenging Stereotypes Through Humour 12:47 Audience Reactions and Changing Perceptions 17:21 The Power of Representation in Comedy 21:54 Balancing Humour and Serious Topics 26:38 Comedy as Advocacy 31:16 Advice for Disabled People Interested in Comedy 35:42 Final Thoughts _____

    37 min

  7. MAR 26

    3Spoonies On Setting Boundaries with Clients and Partners: Community Questions

    3Spoonies Episode Number 51.1, 26th March 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we talk honestly about setting boundaries with clients — especially around messages, interruptions, notifications, and business hours. If you’ve ever felt pressured to reply the second a client messages you… If seeing “online” makes people assume you’re available… If voice notes, constant pings, or out-of-hours messages drain your energy… You’re not alone — and you’re not being unreasonable. We answer real community questions about how to explain to clients that “just a quick message” can be a big interruption, especially for neurodivergent business owners and people with limited energy or capacity. This is a supportive, real-life conversation about boundaries in business — without hustle culture, toxic productivity, or pressure to be constantly available.   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 00:23 Sponsor 00:59 Community Questions Intro 01:36 Dealing with Capacity Questions from Clients 04:52 Being Honest About Availability 07:42 Managing Expectations and Boundaries 10:58 Handling Last-Minute Requests 13:44 Communicating Your Limits Professionally 16:52 Building Sustainable Client Relationships 19:38 Final Thoughts _____

    10 min

  8. MAR 19

    3Spoonies On Setting Boundaries with Clients and Partners

    3Spoonies Episode Number 51, 19th March 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    In this episode of 3Spoonies, we talk honestly about setting boundaries with clients and partners, especially when you’re disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, or running a business with limited energy. We unpack why so many of us fall into people-pleasing, over-committing, and pushing ourselves past our limits — and how that leads to burnout, resentment, and crashes we could have avoided. Whether you’re a small business owner, freelancer, employee, or just someone trying to survive modern life with not enough spoons — this episode will help you rethink what healthy boundaries really look like.   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!  Nicci Lou – Amplify to Thrive Neurodiversity Specialist and AuDHDer Nicci Lou, an ex-nurse turned ICF Certified Coach, invites you to Unmask Without Fear a completely free workshop you can attend at a time that suits you, with no sales pitch. You’ll learn a simple three-step approach to unmasking, helping you move away from burnout, stop performing, and better understand what you truly need. Sign up at: bemorezebra.me   Caroline Buist – Above & Beyond VA Are you spending more time working in your business than on it? If admin and content marketing are eating up your week, it might be time to get support. Caroline Buist of Above & Beyond VA is an award-winning VA and copywriter, offering tailored admin and writing services for neurospicy creatives and coaches so you can focus on growing your business. Find out more: abovebeyondva.co. w: https://abovebeyondva.co.uk  e: caroline@abovebeyondva.co.uk LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-buist-the-copy-queen/   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 00:59 Introducing the Topic 01:51 What Self-Employment Looks Like for Spoonies 03:54 Why Traditional Work Doesn’t Always Fit 06:32 Flexibility vs Stability 09:14 The Reality of Running Your Own Business 12:22 Managing Energy and Expectations 15:41 The Emotional Side of Self-Employment 18:46 Setting Boundaries with Clients 22:34 Creating Sustainable Work Patterns 26:18 Letting Go of Traditional Success Models 29:47 Advice for Spoonies Considering Self-Employment 32:58 Final Thoughts _____

    31 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
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    3Spoonies