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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3Spoonies With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper
Episode Number 41.5
Date: 30th October 2025
In this episode it’s Spoonies Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun! Community Questions
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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.
3Spoonies With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper
Episode Number 41: Date: 23rd October 2025
In this episode we talk Spoonies Just Wanna Have Fun!
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3Spoonies on Confidence and Voice Community Questions
Season 1 · Episode 70
Thursday, August 21, 2025 • Duration 18:25
3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper
Episode Number 36.5
21st August 2025
In this episode we look at Confidence & Voice: Community Questions
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3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper
Episode Number 36: 14th August 2025
In this episode Confidence and Voice
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3Spoonies on Energy Limiting Conditions Community Questions
Season 1 · Episode 68
Thursday, August 7, 2025 • Duration 11:37
3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper
Episode Number 35.5: 7th August 2025
In this episode we look at Energy Liminting Conditions: Community Questions
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3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper
Episode Number 35: 31st July 2025
In this episode we look at Energy Limiting Conditions
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3Spoonies on Supporting Disabled People To Work Community Questions
Season 1 · Episode 66
Thursday, July 24, 2025 • Duration 12:16
3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper
Episode Number 34.5: 24th July
In this episode we look at Supporting Disabled People to Work: Community Questions
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3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper
Episode Number 34: 17th July
In this episode we look at Supporting Disabled People to Work
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3Spoonies on Remote Work Opportunities and Challenges Community Questions
Season 1 · Episode 64
Thursday, July 10, 2025 • Duration 10:19
3Spoonies With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper
Episode Number 33.5: 10th July 2025
In this episode we look at On Remote Work Opportunities and Challenges: Community Questions
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3Spoonies on Remote Work Opportunities and Challenges
Season 1 · Episode 63
Thursday, July 3, 2025 • Duration 31:46
3Spoonies With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper
Episode Number 33: 3rd July
In this episode we look at Remote Work Opportunities and Challenges
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A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor: Vicki Wilson
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.
Above & Beyond VA is an award-winning VA & Copywriter, who specialises in providing tailored admin and writing services for neurospicy creatives and coaches.
Abigail runs a busy private practice, specialising in harnessing voice and musical confidence through ethical, informed singing teaching, professional voice coaching, and neurodiverse, sensitive pedagogy. Over half of Abigail’s student base is neurodivergent or living with a chronic health condition. Abigail has a BPS-registered BSc in Psychology and a Master of Arts Degree in Voice Pedagogy.
What’s holding you back from growing the business you really want? I’m Sheena Whyatt, and inside The Hub – my free launchpad for business success – I help you cut through the faff and finally take action. You’ll find simple, powerful resources to help you stop overthinking and start making progress – even on the busiest of days. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just smart support, when you need it. Head to https://heroes.kapowme.com/superchargeclub and click on ‘The Hub’ to get started.
The Hub – your free mission control for business growth.
Welcome to Soundsphere Magazine – your home for the underground, the indie, the goth, the punk… and everything in between.
Based in the North of England, we’re shining a light on the vibrant scenes in Sheffield, Hull, York, Leeds, Manchester – and far beyond.
Discover fresh music, venue updates, and raw live gig energy.
Dive into honest film and game reviews.
Explore wrestling, comics, and the stories that shape the scene.
Soundsphere isn’t just a magazine – it’s a community. Built by fans, for fans.
Because this culture? It’s not just music. It’s who we are.
Since its inception in 2017, Green Cat Books, founded by fellow spoonie Lisa Greener, has enabled nearly 70 authors to achieve their aspirations, leading to the publication of over 120 books. We recognise the immense love and effort authors invest in their work, and we believe they deserve a break during the next phases of their publishing journey. That's why we take on the production responsibilities, allowing authors to concentrate on what they truly enjoy—whether that’s writing their next story, managing their other job, or simply resting and recovering.
Our catalogue spans a diverse array of genres, including children's literature, science fiction, romance, and poetry. In addition to traditional books, we produce and sell audiobooks and videobooks, and we have recently begun listing our audiobooks on Spotify and Audible. Not only do we manage the production of our authors’ works, but we also promote and sell their titles alongside those of other authors. Furthermore, we support small businesses by offering their book-related products for sale. If you share a passion for reading or writing, we are here to assist you. We even offer an affiliate programme that allows you to promote our books and earn a commission.
Running a business can feel like pushing a boulder uphill some days – but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m Sheena Whyatt, and through my one-to-one coaching, I help business owners like you make confident decisions, get focused, and take back control of your time and energy. It’s practical. It’s strategic. And it works. Book your free Mission Strategy Call and let’s figure out your next best step. Head to https://heroes.kapowme.com/free-strategy-call.
KAPOW! Coaching – clarity, focus and progress for business owners who are done with the faffing.
Since its inception in 2017, Green Cat Books, founded by fellow spoonie Lisa Greener, has enabled nearly 70 authors to achieve their aspirations, leading to the publication of over 120 books. We recognise the immense love and effort authors invest in their work, and we believe they deserve a break during the next phases of their publishing journey. That's why we take on the production responsibilities, allowing authors to concentrate on what they truly enjoy—whether that’s writing their next story, managing their other job, or simply resting and recovering.
Our catalogue spans a diverse array of genres, including children's literature, science fiction, romance, and poetry. In addition to traditional books, we produce and sell audiobooks and videobooks, and we have recently begun listing our audiobooks on Spotify and Audible. Not only do we manage the production of our authors’ works, but we also promote and sell their titles alongside those of other authors. Furthermore, we support small businesses by offering their book-related products for sale. If you share a passion for reading or writing, we are here to assist you. We even offer an affiliate programme that allows you to promote our books and earn a commission.
Sarah Berthon is the founder of Excel against the Odds and is passionate about supporting people with chronic illness in the workplace. She provides mentoring and training for business owners and employees with chronic illnesses and runs the Entrepreneurs against the Odds Facebook group. Sarah is on the Steering Board of the Lilac Review, a government-backed independent review looking at tackling the inequalities faced by disabled entrepreneurs. Sarah lives with several chronic illnesses including PoTS, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, ME/CFS and Chronic Migraine.
If you’ve been in business for a while, but you’re still doing it all on your own, spinning your wheels and second-guessing everything… it’s time to IGNITE! I’m Sheena Whyatt, and my IGNITE! membership is a business growth accelerator designed to help you build momentum – with missions, tools, and gamified support that makes it feel doable again. For just £6.99 a month, you’ll get a powerful mix of structure, motivation and community – all at your own pace. Explore more at https://heroes.kapowme.com/start-ignite.
IGNITE! – mission-based business support that actually moves the needle.
Since its inception in 2017, Green Cat Books, founded by fellow spoonie Lisa Greener, has enabled nearly 70 authors to achieve their aspirations, leading to the publication of over 120 books. We recognise the immense love and effort authors invest in their work, and we believe they deserve a break during the next phases of their publishing journey. That's why we take on the production responsibilities, allowing authors to concentrate on what they truly enjoy—whether that’s writing their next story, managing their other job, or simply resting and recovering.
Our catalogue spans a diverse array of genres, including children's literature, science fiction, romance, and poetry. In addition to traditional books, we produce and sell audiobooks and videobooks, and we have recently begun listing our audiobooks on Spotify and Audible. Not only do we manage the production of our authors’ works, but we also promote and sell their titles alongside those of other authors. Furthermore, we support small businesses by offering their book-related products for sale. If you share a passion for reading or writing, we are here to assist you. We even offer an affiliate programme that allows you to promote our books and earn a commission.
What’s holding you back from growing the business you really want? I’m Sheena Whyatt, and inside The Hub – my free launchpad for business success – I help you cut through the faff and finally take action. You’ll find simple, powerful resources to help you stop overthinking and start making progress – even on the busiest of days. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just smart support, when you need it. Head to https://heroes.kapowme.com/superchargeclub and click on ‘The Hub’ to get started.
The Hub – your free mission control for business growth.
Since its inception in 2017, Green Cat Books, founded by fellow spoonie Lisa Greener, has enabled nearly 70 authors to achieve their aspirations, leading to the publication of over 120 books. We recognise the immense love and effort authors invest in their work, and we believe they deserve a break during the next phases of their publishing journey. That's why we take on the production responsibilities, allowing authors to concentrate on what they truly enjoy—whether that’s writing their next story, managing their other job, or simply resting and recovering.
Our catalogue spans a diverse array of genres, including children's literature, science fiction, romance, and poetry. In addition to traditional books, we produce and sell audiobooks and videobooks, and we have recently begun listing our audiobooks on Spotify and Audible. Not only do we manage the production of our authors’ works, but we also promote and sell their titles alongside those of other authors. Furthermore, we support small businesses by offering their book-related products for sale. If you share a passion for reading or writing, we are here to assist you. We even offer an affiliate programme that allows you to promote our books and earn a commission.
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