Taming the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster: A Neurodivergent Guide to Nervous System Regulation

The Quirky Brain Club: Neurodivergent Strategies for Entrepreneurial Success

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Join Jo Casey and special guest Eli Trier as they dive into the often-overlooked aspect of running a neurodivergent-owned business: befriending your nervous system. Discover practical strategies for managing the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship, debunk harmful mindset myths, and learn how to create a business that works with your unique neurodivergent wiring, not against it.
## Show Notes:
1. Introduction to Eli Trier and her work at Elinor Trier Studio (00:00 - 02:00)
- Eli's background as a queer-adjacent AuDHD artist and entrepreneur
2. The importance of nervous system regulation for neurodivergent entrepreneurs (02:00 - 08:00)
- Why traditional business advice often falls short for neurodivergent individuals
- The impact of nervous system dysregulation on business performance
3. Launching and its effects on the nervous system (08:00 - 15:00)
- Eli's approach to short launches and managing emotional responses
- The value of understanding your numbers and patterns
4. Practical strategies for nervous system regulation (15:00 - 23:00)
- Somatic practices and getting out of your head
- The power of creative activities and nature in calming the nervous system
- Importance of self-soothing techniques
5. Debunking toxic positivity and mindset myths in business (23:00 - 31:00)
- The problem with the "feel the fear and do it anyway" mentality
- Finding balance between pushing yourself and self-care
6. Building a business that works for your neurodivergent brain (31:00 - 40:00)
- The dangers of one-size-fits-all business advice
- Creating strategies that align with your strengths and energy levels
7. The myth of hustle culture and working 16-hour days (40:00 - 45:00)
- Eli's experience of building successful businesses on limited working hours
- The importance of focusing on what actually matters in your business
8. Wrap-up and information about Jo's Supernova Collective programme (45:00 - end)
- How the programme supports neurodivergent entrepreneurs
- Eli's endorsement of Jo's coaching approach
Guest Info:
Elinor Trier is a queer-adjacent AuDHD artist, writer, podcaster, YouTuber, dopamine dealer, and founder of Elinor Trier Studio, where she creates artwork that reminds you that you're not the 'odd one out', you're 'one of a kind'.
Connect with Eli:
- Website: elinortriastudio.com
- Newsletter signup
- YouTube
- Podcast
Connect with Jo:
- Website: jocasey.com
- Supernova Collective: jocasey.com/supernova

Jo Casey is an Autistic and ADHD speaker and business coach who helps other neurodivergent entrepreneurs make more money with less overwhelm and more joy in their work. By aligning your business strategies with your unique brain wiring, we'll transform your neurodivergent traits into powerful assets for growth and fulfilment.
Connect with her at Jocasey.com or follow her on Instagram