Learn how to navigate the emotional weight of change, why tethering matters (especially when everything feels like a shit show), and how to start preparing leaders to navigate failure with awareness and intention.

Amber Anthony is a behaviour specialist, neuro-inclusion consultant, and founder of the Neurospicy Collective. She brings a systems lens to human experience, helping organisations and individuals navigate change in a way that’s actually supportive, not performative.

We talk about the messy middle: emotional regulation during destabilising times, the cost of continuous change, and what it means to build your own sense of tethering when external anchors fall away.

If you’ve been feeling like you’re rebuilding midair or trying to lead through uncertainty, this one’s worth a listen.

Here’s what went down:

• Why small, ongoing changes hit harder than one big disruption

• What “tethering” really means and how to build it for yourself

• How to hold emotional space for the in-between moments of change

• Why do we need to stop pretending leaders won’t fail and teach them how to navigate failure with awareness and intention

• The cost of mental load in organisations and how to design with capacity in mind

• Why resilience is less about being tough, and more about coming back

• A different way to frame the emotional impact of systems change

We also mentioned these people/things:

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Neurospicy Collective

Amber Anthony’s Instagram

Martha’s website

Martha’s HyperFocus Week services

Martha’s Substack: Neurodivergent Feminist

Martha’s LinkedIn and Instagram

Liv’s website

Liv’s LinkedIn and Instagram

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Kirsten shares how she went from broadcast journalist to podcasting business owner, building a business that lets her prioritise family time while still helping others share their stories.

With Rural Podcasting Co., Kirsten now guides others in sharing their own stories through personalised coaching programs. Whether it’s helping clients launch their first podcast or refining an existing one, Kirsten’s focus is on empowering her clients to confidently step into the role of podcast hosts and share their message with impact.

Here’s what went down:

• How Kirsten transitioned from journalism to podcasting and what sparked the change.

• The biggest mindset shift from employee to business owner and why it matters.

• How Ducks on the Pond became the foundation for Rural Podcasting Co.

• The systems and tools Kirsten uses to balance family life and business demands.

• How Kirsten plans her week using colour-coded calendars, themed days, and systems to stay on top of business and family priorities.

• Why flexibility matters to Kirsten as a mother and business owner.

• How Kirsten uses deadlines as a tool to stay focused and productive without letting them create unnecessary pressure.

• The challenges and excitement of scaling a service-based business.

• The importance of trusting yourself when building a new business.

Plus, Kirsten shares an exclusive offer for listeners interested in sponsoring Ducks on the Pond. Mention this episode to receive 20% off sponsorship packages.
We also mentioned these people/things:

Ducks on the Pond

Ducks on the Pond Instagram

Rural Podcasting Co

Rural Podcasting Co Instagram

Town Criers Podcast

Town Criers Podcast Instagram

Martha’s website

Martha’s HyperFocus Week services

Martha’s LinkedIn and Instagram

Liv’s website

Liv’s LinkedIn and Instagram

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Being yourself in business isn’t just a nice idea—it’s a survival strategy. If you’ve ever felt like you have to tone yourself down, sound more professional, or fit into a box that wasn’t made for you, this episode will change the way you think about branding, business, and showing up as your full self.

Shan Fitzgerald is a copywriter, brand personality strategist, and autism advocate who believes in building brands that feel human, bold, and unapologetically real. In this episode, she shares her journey of running Wild Spark for the past eight years, navigating business as an autistic and ADHD entrepreneur, and why she built a business where she never has to mask.

If you’ve ever struggled with finding your brand voice, running a business that fits your brain, or setting boundaries that protect your energy, this episode is for you.

• How Shan’s late autism & ADHD diagnosis reshaped her identity, work, and daily life

• Why she built Wild Spark as a business where she never had to mask

• How autistic and ADHD brains are wired for brand voice mastery

• Why most brand voice guides are completely useless (and what actually makes one work)

• How neurodivergence is a superpower for brand strategy and communication

• Why masking in your business leads to burnout

• Why stepping into your brand voice is a game-changer for confidence and growth

• The power of pattern recognition and deep empathy in writing copy that resonates

• Shan’s best advice for neurodivergent entrepreneurs building businesses on their own terms

We also mentioned these people/things:

Wild Spark

 Awkward AF Email Template

Shan Fitzgerald’s Instagram

Martha’s website

Martha’s HyperFocus Week services

Martha’s LinkedIn and Instagram

Liv’s website

Liv’s LinkedIn and Instagram

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