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Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs
by Randi Pullar
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.
Episodes
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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27. Energy Saving Business Systems with Gabby Camacho
In this episode of Cozy Chats, I sat down with Online Business Manager Gabby Camacho from The GC Method to chat about the most important systems that you need to have set up when running a business while navigating chronic illness and neurodivergence. During this Chat, Gabi shares her top three...
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26. How Pets Help Our Mental Health While Working From Home with The Canine Detective
In this episode I talked to fellow dog mom, Kirsten "K" Matthews, a virtual dog trainer known as "The Canine Detective." In this conversation, we discuss all the benefits of having a dog while working from home, and how our pets can help our mental health. We also talk about how to care for pets...
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25. Creating Spaces for Disabled Voices with Kelly + Avery of The Wheel Talk Podcast
In this episode, I am joined by Avery Roberts and Kelly Berger, the hosts of the Wheel Talk podcast. Together, they dive into the vital importance of building community and creating accessible spaces for disabled voices. Both Avery and Kelly, who live with an ultra-rare neuromuscular condition...
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24. Finding the Audacity to Build a Business That Fits Your Life with Sarah Householder
In this episode of Cozy Chats, Sarah Householder (The Witty Ladybug) and I tear down the 'hustle culture' myth and get into why you need to channel the 'audacity of a mediocre white man' to override imposter syndrome. Key Takeaways When imposter syndrome hits, adopt the "audacity of a mediocre...
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23. Chatting about Low Energy Social Media Strategies with Liz Cruz
In this episode, I sit down with Liz Cruz to explore sustainable social media strategies for creators navigating chronic illness, neurodivergence and low-energy seasons. We deconstruct the "hustle" culture of content creation, offering a roadmap for building an authentic community without the...
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22. How to See The Wonder in the World to Avoid Burnout With Chronic Illness with Tiffany Leader
In this episode I talk to Tiffany Leader to discuss the challenges of burnout, especially for chronically ill and neurodivergent entrepreneurs. After commiserating together and sharing our own experiences, tiffany share various strategies for managing energy, the importance of self-compassion…
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20. How to Balance Parenthood, Entrepreneurship and Neurodivergence with Candice Catoire
On This Episode of Cozy Chats I spoke with Candice, a mental health therapist and burnout coach, about the challenges and strategies of balancing parenthood, neurodivergence, and running a business. We discussed the importance of building a burnout-proof life, and the necessity of aligning values...
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19. Chatting about Slowing Down and Creating a Cozy Space to Heal with Kirien Eyma
In this episode I took some time to slow down and get cozy with Kirien, a multi-passionate mindfulness practitioner, about the importance of slowing down and creating a cozy space around you. He talks about building his practice and space all around the concept of mindfulness, and wanting to help...
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18. How to use SEO and Web Design to grow Your Business with Low Energy with Jess Freeman
A Cozy Chat with Jess of Jess Creatives About How your Website and SEO can Work while you Rest On This Episode of Cozy Chats Jess and I dive into the importance of websites and SEO! If you're feeling overwhelmed by digital marketing, this guide will break down the essentials for you. With social...
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17. How to Set Boundaries As a Neurodivergent Entrepreneur with Lyndsey Hanna
On This Episode of Cozy Chats I had such an engaging chat with Lyndsey Hanna where we dove into the importance of setting boundaries, especially for neurodivergent folks. Lyndsey shared her whole journey in HR, talking about the challenges of speaking up for yourself at work and how crucial it is...
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16. How Creating Art Sparks Resilience With a Rare Chronic Illness with Carla Fairchild
A Cozy Chat with Artist, Carla Fairchild - About the way art and creativity has given her a therapeutic outlet to grow and heal from a rare chronic illness that tried to steal her joy. In this Cozy Chat, Carla Fairchild joined me from her bed, as it was a high pain day for her, and this started…
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15. How Stacy Keele is Using Human Design to Guide Spoonies on their Business Journeys
A Cozy Chat with Stacy Keele -Spoonie CEO Advisor + Human Design Mystic Mentor About how we can support our health and wellbeing while building a cozy business with chronic illness and neurodivergence when we learn to work with our bodies and minds. Key Takeaways Building community is essential…
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14. How Podcasting Can Help Build Community with the Hosts of The Othering Podcast
Chatting with Mike + Dory: Hosts of The Othering Podcast How marginalized creators are using podcasts to make connections, share their stories, and build communities, despite physical, societal and economic barriers. Healing each other one episode at a time. In this episode I chat with Mike and...
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13. Chatting about Web Design, Boundaries, and Learning Patience with Tech with Lou Kozlevcar
In this episode of Cozy Chats, I sat down with Lou Kozlevcar (they/them)—a Melbourne-based web developer and digital consultant—to talk about building accessible businesses, navigating tech without burnout, and why patience (with yourself and your software) might be the most underrated business...
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12. Chatting with Courtney Davila about Navigating the Fashion World with Low Energy
This weeks conversation with Courtney Davila, a Fashion stylist in LA, covers her journey to becoming a fashion stylist, the transition to freelancing, and how she is making adaptations and accommodations for herself She emphasizes the physically demanding nature of fashion styling and the...
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11. Chatting with Jessie Myers about Embracing Creativity To Build a Business with Chronic Illness
In this cozy chat with Jesse Myers, an artist, she shares her journey of living with chronic illness and how it led her to start a creative business painting pet portraits and making Stickers! She discusses the challenges, triumphs, and how the support of her husband has helped her in pursuing…
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10. How to Build Courses that Don't Suck With Dr. Catrina Mitchum
In this engaging conversation, Randi Pullar and Dr. Catrina Mitchum explore the intricacies of learning experience design and course creation. They discuss the importance of quality in online courses, the need for accessibility, and the challenges faced by course creators, especially those with...
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09. Chatting About Building a Bookish Business with a Chronic Illness with Helena
In this conversation, Helena discusses her experience with burnout, emphasizing the importance of self-care and consistency in managing workload. She reflects on her past struggles with overworking and the lessons learned about pacing oneself to avoid burnout. Connect with Helena on Instagram...
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08. How I am Building a Cozy, Sustainable Business with Chronic Illness & AuDHD
If you survived 2025, congrats, truly. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I’m building my business in 2026 in a way that actually works with my body and brain instead of bulldozing over them. This is a real, no-fluff breakdown of what it looks like to prioritize health, slow growth,...
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07. Sharing my 2025 Reflections and Everything I Never Saw Coming
Very few of the fantastic things that happened this year were planned - but so far it's all turned out pretty well! In this last episode of the year, I reflect on how my cozy business and community have grown.
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06. Chatting about The Healing Power of Storytelling with Jackie Norton
In this episode of Cozy Chats, I speak with Jackie Norton, an author living with chronic illness. We discuss Jackie's journey with long COVID, POTS, and other health challenges, and how she turned her experiences into a book. The conversation explores the importance of community, storytelling…
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05. Chatting with Kate Mageau about Writing a Memoire of Domestic Violence
In this episode of Cozy Chats, I speak with therapist and author Kate Mageau about her journey through chronic illness, neurodivergence, and domestic violence. We discuss the importance of understanding these experiences, the healing power of writing, and the challenges of self-publishing. Kate...
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04. How to Make Your Cozy Business Accessible for Yourself and Your Clients with Ali Cameron
In this episode, I talk to Ali Cameron - AKA @SeatedPerspectives - about how she is making her business feel more accessible to herself and how she makes her programs accessible to her clients. The little things really go a long way.
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Using ChatGPT in your Business as a Low Energy Entrepreneur | Cozy Chats Ep. 5
In this episode, I sit down with Rheanna Nutter — aka @TheChronicaCEO — to talk about how AI is changing the game for chronically ill and neurodivergent entrepreneurs. We dive into the real, practical ways tools like ChatGPT and automation can help reduce cognitive load, manage energy, and make...
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03. Chatting about the Struggles of Job Hunting with a Disability with Rachel Woodward
In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Woodward to talk about the realities of job-hunting with a disability. We cover everything from spammy and confusing job postings to navigating applications and interviews, balancing energy, advocating for accommodations, and finding workplaces that…
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02. Customer Management Systems for Low Energy Business Owners With Amy Gould
In this episode of the Cozy Chat Podcast, I sit down with Amy Gould to discuss why Customer Management Systems (CMS) are particularly beneficial for chronically ill and neurodivergent business owners. We explore how the right CRM can simplify client management, reduce overwhelm, and support a…
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01. Money Mindset for Creative and Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs With Kamina James
In this episode, I sit down with Kamina James to talk all things money mindset—especially how it shows up for creative, chronically ill, and neurodivergent entrepreneurs. We dive into Common money blocks that hold us back, how chronic illness + neurodivergence shape our relationship with money…
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Healing through art and building a business | Cozy Chats Podcast Ep. 1
Welcome to the first episode of Chronically Cozy Chats! I'm kicking off this new series by talking with Monica—an inspiring artist, author, and art coach—about what it's really like to run a business while living with chronic illness and being neurodivergent. We dive into how Monica balances...
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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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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...
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