Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs

Randi Pullar
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The Cozy Chats Podcast — Real conversations for chronically ill and neurodivergent business owners who are done pretending “hustle culture” works for them. Hosted by Randi Pullar, creator of the Chronically Cozy Creators Club, this podcast dives into the real stories behind how we are creating cozier, body-honouring businesses. Each episode features honest chats with entrepreneurs who are redefining success on their own terms — with flexibility, rest, and self-acceptance built right into their workday. Whether you’re growing a handmade shop from your bed, running your biz between flare-ups, or simply trying to build something sustainable without burning out, you’ll find comfort, validation, and plenty of cozy inspiration here.

  1. 4d ago

    Part 3 | Starting a Podcast with Low Energy | Choosing your Podcast Format: Solo Vs Guests

    In this episode, Abigail Alvarez and I chat about the different types of podcasts entrepreneurs can launch, focusing on solo versus guest formats. We share practical tips on setup, technology, guest vetting, and content structuring to help listeners create accessible and effective podcasts. Key  Topics Different podcast formats and their benefitsTechnical setup and tools for recordingGuest vetting and interview preparationContent structuring and batching episodesAccessibility considerations in podcastingContent repurposing strategiesBuilding community through podcastingBalancing solo and guest episodes Chapters 00:00 Introduction to podcast formats and series overview 01:00 Deciding between solo and guest episodes 02:07 Technical setup and tools for recording 04:02 Choosing the right recording platform and equipment 07:54 Managing tech issues and editing tips 11:59 Finding and vetting podcast guests 16:09 Creating guest application forms and aligning values 20:00 Solo podcast challenges and solutions 23:05 Making solo episodes engaging and manageable 27:50 Using transcripts and AI tools for editing 33:58 Structuring your podcast for flexibility and growth 36:57 Wrapping up and next steps for aspiring podcasters About My Guest:  Abigail Alvarez is a Podcast Manager and Content Repurposing Specialist who helps entrepreneurs share their voice with the world. She specializes in low-energy, sustainable content strategies, helping business owners launch and manage podcasts and repurpose long-form audio into accessible marketing assets. Connect with Abigail: Threads: @abigailralvarezEmail: sproutsolutions.abigail@gmail.comStrategy Session: Schedule a Strategy Session (mention this episode for $30 off!)Etsy Store: Social Media SolutionsFind this episode on the blog   Thanks for listening to Cozy Chats for Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs! We are all about sharing our experiences, and creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence.  Join the Cozy Creators Club  Be my Next Guest Work With Me  Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads

  2. Oct 9

    Part 2 | Starting a Business Podcast With Low Energy | What Tools Do You Actually Need

    This is the second in a series with Abigail Alverez, a Podcast Manager and Content Repurposing Specialist to help chronically ill and neurodivergent entrepreneurs start their own business podcast, to share their voice with the world and market their products and services with authenticity and low effort! In this episode, we explore the essentials of starting and running a podcast, focusing on tech, systems, branding, and content planning, with low energy.  Key Takeaways:  Podcast tech essentials and free toolsBranding and cover photo tips for authenticityContent planning and batching for low energy entrepreneursUsing RSS feeds for automation and distributionChoosing the right hosting platform and analytics toolsAbout My Guest:  Abigail Alvarez is a Podcast Manager and Content Repurposing Specialist who helps entrepreneurs share their voice with the world. She specializes in low-energy, sustainable content strategies, helping business owners launch and manage podcasts and repurpose long-form audio into accessible marketing assets. Connect with Abigail: Threads: @abigailralvarezEmail: sproutsolutions.abigail@gmail.comStrategy Session: Schedule a Strategy Session (mention this episode for $30 off!)Etsy Store: Social Media SolutionsFind this episode on the blog   Thanks for listening to Cozy Chats for Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs! We are all about sharing our experiences, and creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence.  Join the Cozy Creators Club  Be my Next Guest Work With Me  Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads

  3. Oct 2

    Part 1 | Starting a Business Podcast With Low Energy | Introduction to Podcasting

    On this episode I talked to Abigail Alvarez - a podcast manager and content repurposing specialist - and together we explored the world of podcasting, discussing its anti-capitalistic nature, the importance of community, and strategies for content creation and SEO.  We covered practical tips for starting a podcast, including hosting options, marketing strategies, and the significance of finding the right guests. Overall, the conversation highlights the empowering aspects of podcasting and the importance of creating a supportive community. Meet the Cozy Creator Abigail Alvarez is a podcast manager and content repurposing specialist who advocates for an anti-capitalistic approach to business through community building and sharing expertise.  Threads: @abigailralvrez Email: sproutsolutions.abigail@gmail.com Schedule a Strategy Session (mention this episode for $30 off!) Social Media Solutions Etsy Store Find this episode on the blog - https://chronicallycozylife.com/how-to-start-a-podcast-for-chronically-ill-business-owners/ Hi My Name is Randi - I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs build simple, sustainable content systems using organic content marketing, so their business doesn’t depend on constant output. Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is all about creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence.  Join the Cozy Creators Club  Be my Next Guest and share your Cozy Story!  Work With Me  Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads

  4. Sep 23

    32. Building a Business around Faith and Chronic Illness With April Aramanda

    In this episode, I chat with April from the Invisible Illness Podcast about how her faith influences her approach to business, balanced with her faith and chronic illness.  Faith is often a difficult topic these days, but it is as much a part of us as our disabilities and when we can connect on the base of - all lives matter, no matter their beliefs - we can create a community that supports us and helps us heal and grow. April considers God to be the CEO of her business and runs all her big decisions through him, focusing on doing good, connecting and helping each other.  Get cozy and join us in exploring the role of faith, community, and personal beliefs in navigating life's challenges and creating a cozy, supportive environment  Key  topics The influence of faith on managing chronic illnessBuilding community around shared beliefsThe concept of trusting in the unseen in faith and lifeHow personal beliefs shape business and personal growthThe importance of love and kindness regardless of beliefs Connect With April Aramanda April lives with multiple chronic illnesses, and knows what it’s like to spend years without answers—knowing something isn’t right and feeling like no one is listening. The Invisible Illness Club grew from that experience: a nudge from God and a need for a place where women with chronic illness could feel less alone and genuinely understood. Website: https://www.theinvisibleillnessclub.com/ Instagram: the_invisibleillnessclub Find this episode on the blog   Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is all about creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence.  Join the Cozy Creators Club  Be my Next Guest and share your Cozy Story!  Work With Me  Hi My Name is Randi - I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs build simple, sustainable content systems using organic content marketing, so their business doesn’t depend on constant output. Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads

  5. Sep 16

    31. Building a Business and Parenting While Neurodivergent With Emry

    In this episode I am chatting with Emry, owner of Rest Required, a stationery business that helps bring more awareness and a little bit of humor to chronic illness, neurodivergence, and mental health, and we're discussing how to manage a business and parenting with a good dose of neurodivergence in the mix! Emry shares how she practices good communication, sets boundaries and some of the systems you can put in place to make sure you can manage your business and still be there for your little ones.  About My Guest:  You can find all of Emry's Creations at restrequired.com. She sells stickers, notepads, bookmarks, magnetic bookmarks, and funny mugs! She's expanding into all sorts of products. If you like items centered around chronic illness, mental health, and neurodiversity—or if funny stickers make you feel a little better—please check it out! You can also find her at @rest.required on social media, and at Rest Required on YouTube, where I post studio vlogs showing the behind-the-scenes reality of running a business with a chronic illness.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Emry and her business 01:56 Managing neurodivergence and parenting 04:05 Balancing business launch and homeschooling 08:00 Challenges of hyper-focus and interruptions 12:10 Using spreadsheets for organization 15:55 Dealing with business challenges and community 19:57 The importance of flexibility and self-care 23:59 Supporting children with disabilities 27:58 Communication and sensory management 32:00 Reflections on neurodivergence and capitalism 35:58 Practical tips for neurodivergent entrepreneurs 39:56 Embracing neurodivergence as a strength 44:03 Closing thoughts and resources Find this episode on the blog - https://chronicallycozylife.com/31-building-a-business-and-parenting-while-neurodivergent-with-emry/ Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is all about creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence.  Join the Cozy Creators Club  Be my Next Guest and share your Cozy Story!  Work With Me  Hi My Name is Randi - I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs build simple, sustainable content systems using organic content marketing, so their business doesn’t depend on constant output. Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads  Tags: neurodivergence, chronic illness, business, parenting, mental health, neurodivergent children, self-care, organization, community, entrepreneurship

  6. Sep 9

    30. The Impacts of AI on your Small Business with Gail Fraser

    In this episode of Chronically Cozy Business Chats, I talked to Gail Fraser, CEO of Work Simple. She is a systems strategist and self-proclaimed Operations Fairy Godmother, helping creative service providers and wedding professionals implement and optimize systems for their business. More recently she has become known as the Anti AI Systems Strategist as she’s integrated her stance on AI generated content into her brand.  This has become a highly discussed and controversial topic these days, and it is especially important to the chronically ill, disabled and neurodivergent community, since we are disproportionally more affected by its integration into our life. Gail and I talk about the various negative effects of AI, including its impact on the environment, our careers, and even the language we use. While AI has given us a lot of great tools that have made life more accessible, it’s also stolen from and corrupted several systems, threatening to end the world sooner than I think anyone expects.  Get Cozy With My Guest:  Gail Fraser, CEO of Work Simple is an anti-AI systems expert. She helps creative service providers and wedding professionals implement and optimize systems for their business,  set up their first CRM or switch CRMs, and set up their first project management tools. She works with programs like Dubsado, HoneyBook, and ClickUp, while avoiding the AI tools, and creating workflows that make it easy without it.  You can find her on Instagram and Threads @worksimple.io, and listen to her podcast @WhereIsYourHumanityPod on Instagram and "Where's Your Humanity?" anywhere you listen to podcasts. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI and Systems Management 03:03 The Impact of AI on Business Systems 05:58 Data Privacy and Security Concerns with AI 09:03 The Human Element in AI-Generated Content 11:57 The Dystopian Reality of AI and Data Usage 15:00 The Evolution of Language and AI's Influence 18:11 Generative AI: Pros and Cons 21:03 The Future of AI in Business and Content Creation 28:35 The Evolution of Communication in the Digital Age 29:58 Threads: A Safe Space for Expression 31:53 AI and Accessibility: A Double-Edged Sword 33:57 Environmental Impact of AI Technology 35:59 The Ethics of AI in Creative Fields 39:08 Agency in the Age of AI 40:59 The Value of Human Creativity 42:57 Navigating the AI Landscape 45:14 Finding Your Voice in Content Creation On the blog - Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is all about creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence.  Join the Cozy Creators Club  Be my Next Guest and share your Cozy Story!  Work With Me  Hi My Name is Randi - I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs build simple, sustainable content systems using organic content marketing, so their business doesn’t depend on constant output. Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads

  7. Aug 30

    29. Delegating as a Neurodivergent Entrepreneur with Salome Savage

    In this episode of Cozy Chats, I talked to Salome Savage, owner of the Prismatic Heart Agency, for a deep dive into the when, why and how of delegation. For many neurodivergent and chronically ill entrepreneurs, the traditional "corporate" way of running a business, strict scheduling, constant availability, and neurotypical productivity standards, leads to burnout and resentment.  Key Topics The Signs You Need to Delegate: Moving beyond burnout and into the warning signs like resentment and "masking" to cope with your workload.Dismantling Neurotypical Systems: Why rigid scheduling and time-blocking often fail neurodivergent brains, and how to create "fatigue-friendly" alternatives.The Communication Menu: How setting clear, explicit boundaries around communication (like voice notes vs. emails or specific office hours) can prevent overwhelm for both you and your team.Building for Your "Worst" Days: Why systems and delegation should be designed to support you on your low-energy days, not just your high-capacity ones.Compassionate Delegation: Finding partners, VAs, or OBMs who understand that your business is an extension of you and doesn't need to conform to corporate expectations of "professionalism". Get Cozy with Salome Savage Salome Savage is the owner of the Prismatic Heart Agency, an organization dedicated to providing Virtual Assistant (VA) and Online Business Manager (OBM) support to neurodivergent, chronically ill, queer, and BIPOC entrepreneurs. Website URL: https://www.prismaticheartagency.com Instagram or Social Handles : @prismaticheartagency and @realsalomesavage Find this episode on the blog - https://chronicallycozylife.com/delegating-as-a-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-with-salome-savage/ Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is all about creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence.  Join the Cozy Creators Club  Be my Next Guest and share your Cozy Story!  Work With Me  Hi My Name is Randi - I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs build simple, sustainable content systems using organic content marketing, so their business doesn’t depend on constant output. Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads

  8. Aug 17

    28. The Secrets To Running a Business with AuDHD with Erica Settino

    In this episode I sat down with the incredible Erica Settino, an author, artist, activist, and a late-diagnosed AuDHDer, just like me. We peeled back the layers on what it actually looks like to build a business when you’re neurodivergent! We got real about the absolute exhaustion of trying to navigate traditional workspaces while masking our way through the day, and why so many of us eventually decide to burn it all down and build something for ourselves instead. Why we  don’t fit well in traditional workspaces  The constant pressure to socialize and engage in small talk Traditional work environments expect employees to show up at the same level of productivity every dayStandard office environments are full of sensory triggers and stressors How to adapt your businesses to fit our Audhd  Move away from strict schedules, time-blocking, or themed days that don't account for natural fluctuations in your energy or interest. Shift your mindset to recognize that fluctuating capacity does not equate to a lack of ability.Accept that your energy levels will shift and build in rest periods accordingly. Use Analog Systems. If digital alerts create unnecessary mental clutter and stress, try using a physical pen and paper to organize tasks. Adapt Low Urgency communication methods and asynchronous communication methods like email or text, allowing you to respond when you have the capacity rather than immediately.Or Create "Low-Interaction" RolesAcknowledge that the friction you feel is real and valid. Get Cozy with Erica Settino Erica Settino is an author, artist, activist, and witch whose work is rooted in creative expression, interconnection, and collective liberation. A late-diagnosed AuDHDer, Erica’s unique perspective is deeply connected to patterns, kinship, and the "living threads" that bind us to one another, all living beings, and the natural world. Connect with Erica: Website: erica-settino.comInstagram: @erica_settino Find this episode on the blog - https://chronicallycozylife.com/the-secrets-to-running-a-business-with-audhd-with-erica-settino/ Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is all about creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence.  Join the Cozy Creators Club  Be my Next Guest and share your Cozy Story!  Work With Me  Hi My Name is Randi - I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs build simple, sustainable content systems using organic content marketing, so their business doesn’t depend on constant output. Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads

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The Cozy Chats Podcast — Real conversations for chronically ill and neurodivergent business owners who are done pretending “hustle culture” works for them. Hosted by Randi Pullar, creator of the Chronically Cozy Creators Club, this podcast dives into the real stories behind how we are creating cozier, body-honouring businesses. Each episode features honest chats with entrepreneurs who are redefining success on their own terms — with flexibility, rest, and self-acceptance built right into their workday. Whether you’re growing a handmade shop from your bed, running your biz between flare-ups, or simply trying to build something sustainable without burning out, you’ll find comfort, validation, and plenty of cozy inspiration here.

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