If your business constantly feels chaotic, scattered, or reactive - you’re not imagining it. For many introverted and neurodivergent solopreneurs, chaos can actually feel safe, and structure can feel uncomfortable.
In this episode I break down why we keep switching strategies, chasing novelty, and burning out…and how to shift into proactive, calm, sustainable focus without forcing yourself into hustle.
I also talk about:
→ What reactive business looks like (especially with ADHD and HSP tendencies)
→ How to spot novelty chasing, distraction loops and avoidance patterns
→ Why your nervous system wants familiar chaos
→ How to shift into calm focus without force
→ How to design a proactive business that supports your energy
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Most solopreneurs try to run December and January like a normal business season…and that’s exactly why things feel confusing, slow, and exhausting.
In this week's episode, I’m walking you through The REAL Plan for Dec–Jan: a seasonal strategy that works with your audience’s energy, your capacity, and the natural rhythms of this time of year. You’ll learn what to focus on, what to pause, and how to set yourself up for your easiest February sales ever (without hustling or burning out).
If you want the full Holiday Rollout Planner, templates, and step-by-step mini course, you can get everything inside the Cozy Business Common Room this month.
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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The thing about change and growth is.. you have to connect the dots backwards. It's so easy to get lost in the day to day minutiae that you don't see it happening.
Except, this month I did something different that allowed me to gain more clarity, self trust, and consistency than... maybe ever in my business.
So, if you have been going through it lately (same), this episode is going to help you see how simply you can connect back in with yourself and find your flow again.
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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I had a Black Friday plan MONTHS ago. And last week I decided to opt out completely and focus on taking care of myself and my people (you!)
This is not a diss on BF, it's about being discerning about what's right for you right now - so let me share where I'm at and if you're feeling pressure right now because of all the BF noise, this episode is for you!
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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It's been 11 months since I first started mapping out the core program for my membership. And last week I realised why. I took a big side quest this year, moving forward gently, because one important piece still needed to drop in.
If you feel behind or like you move too slowly, or that you've been stuck or procrastinating - this episode is for you. Not to let you off the hook but to reframe and re-evaluate what's really happening.
Also mentioned in this episode:
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Last week I heard someone say that we have moved out of the information age and into the implementation age. And it makes so much sense as I have witnessed some of the biggest changes in the online business space this year.
So let's talk about it and what I'm doing to navigate this new way of supporting my clients and members.
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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The day I learnt that doing the hardest thing first (ie eating that frog) is terrible advice for neurodivergent brains, it was like a revelation. All my life I've been trying to fit myself into systems that I just don't fit into.
If you're tired of feeling stuck, frustrated, or like nothing is working... this episode is for you. I hope it helps.
Want to create your own way of getting stuff done that's actually fun?
Check out The Daily Flow guide (to get started)
Or come and join us for the Daily Flow Live Coaching and Implementation Experience (if you want support and accountability)
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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I've been contemplating not sharing this. I came up in the world of the "aspirational" lifestyle coach and so sharing the messy behind the scenes still feels like I'm diminishing my "expertise". And that's the point. This whole journey is about unravelling, examining, and recreating a new way of doing business beyond all the "shoulds" and fakery.
Because, we are human and life is messy. And business even more so. Join me for this episode where I share how I have learnt to come back to my own flow faster than ever after being derailed by the external noise.
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Talking to my community this week, I realised we all do the same thing - we create these road blocks for ourselves made out of hypotheticals and wanting to have all the steps ready and lined up before starting.
So I got out of my own way and in this episode, I'm sharing how I did it, where I see this coming up a lot (and what to do differently), plus some simple steps to take next time you feel like conditions have to be perfect for you to be ready.
If you want to stop over thinking and waiting and start taking small steps forward:
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Last week I had one of those heart sinking disappointments that used to leave me in nervous system shut down for weeks. But these 2 things helped me bounce back and I'm sharing how you can use them to keep moving - even just one small step at a time.
I didn't think I was going to share this story publicly but here it is.
Watch my Daily Flow mini training here
Grab Underthinking It here
Connect on Instagram here
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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After 10+ years in business, I finally stumbled across a strategy that nearly every marketing guru teaches… and I’d somehow missed it. I wasn'nt sure how I could apply it retroactively with all my offers and content, but I figured it out and it has simplified my business SO much already, even just a couple of weeks in.
In this episode, I share how I’m applying it as my own client case study, what “all roads lead to the White Castle” means for my business, and how you can refine your own offer without scrapping everything you’ve already built.
Mentioned in this episode:
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Creating a simple daily flow and focusing on this one content strategy have been my anchors in what has otherwise been a pretty tumultuous year. Learn my favourite strategy to not just have endless content ideas, but also build deeper trust and connection with your audience in a way AI generated posts never will.
I share the mindset behind this strategy and also how I'm currently implementing it in my business, as well as how you can too whether you're just starting out or you've been in business for a while.
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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I almost didn't record this episode because this week I've been SO frustrated. I can see the big shifts and changes and the next phase of my business but it feels like it's taking too long. So, of course, I am getting my own medicine and being reminded exactly how important this challenge is within the bigger business journey.
If you've been feeling frustrated, stuck, behind, or like you're just treading water - you're not alone. Hopefully this episode helps you (it helped me).
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Whether you're building an email community or a space for people to gather, I know there can be a lot of pressure to "get it right" the first time - which often leads to procrastination and spending months behind the scenes "perfecting" content. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a low lift engagement and simple content strategy you can use for a new community, your email welcome sequence, or in place of a "live launch challenge".
My Evergreen Welcome Adventure is a strategy I've used to launch my 2 Skool communities with no content and that I teach my 1:1 clients to take the pressure off launching.
Also mentioned in this episode:
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Join the Cozy Business Common Room before the price rises September 8th: https://www.skool.com/cozy-business/about
Last week I realised that the Cozy Business Common Room was turning one year old and, when I sat back to reflect on it, I realised that so much of the big shifts and changes from the past few months started when I launched this space.
Join me as I reflect on the things I've learnt, what's coming next, and one of my favourite stories about doing what you love and the side quest it may take you on to get to where you want to go.
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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I can't believe, after all these years swearing off free communities once I shut mine down, I have just started a brand new FREE community.
Come and check it out here: https://www.skool.com/the-cozy-community-7211/about
In this episode, I'm sharing why I changed my mind, how I'm building this one so that it's sustainable, and how I think about adding any new offers or community spaces to my business so that they make sense in the bigger customer journey and goals I have.
Whether you've just started a membership or group, been thinking about it, or wonder if it's for you - this episode is going to give you some new perspective and shifts, I just know it.
You don't need to be building on Skool to join us in the group, but if you're interested in checking out the platform for yourself, you can grab a free 14-day trial using my affiliate link: https://katherinemackenziesmith.com/skool
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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If your business feels heavy no matter what you try, chances are it’s not your strategy - it's your energy (or your nervous system).
In this episode, I’m breaking down the “half in, half out” trap that quietly sabotages momentum. We’ll talk nervous system survival mode, why burning it all down feels easier than showing up, and how to shift back into full-bodied commitment.
This is real, practical, and something you can apply in your business today.
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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What if the “perfect answer” you’ve been chasing… doesn’t actually exist?
In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve been approaching decisions differently (from pricing to content to launch timing) and the surprising ripple effect it’s had on my business and my clients.
As well as:
If you’ve been stuck second-guessing your next move, this might be the permission you need to just… choose and move forward.
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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You've probably heard me or another business/marketing person talk about the trust recession we're experiencing in the online space this year. But this has led me to exploring trust on a much deeper, more personal level. Trust with myself.
Join me for this episode and let's talk about what happens when we hand over our power, try to fit in, and squeeze ourselves into strategies that don't support our needs and strengths - especially as introverted, sensitive, and neurodivergent souls.
Also mentioned in this episode:
Want to join us for the 10-Minute Content Quest this month? It's all happening in the Cozy Business Common Room: https://www.skool.com/cozy-business/about
Haven't got your copy of Underthinking It yet? It's still $3.99 - grab it here: https://katherinemackenziesmith.com/underthinking
Watch last week's mini training on YouTube about content creation here: https://youtu.be/wqJ91c3kKr4?si=iPbcm__GUak-yCEw
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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In this episode, I'm sharing some new insights I've had recently on overwhelm - how I think differently about it and how it is now a signal, not a curse that helps me in my business.
This is for you if you feel stuck right now or find yourself saying that you're overwhelmed a lot.
I'll share the filters I use to coach myself and move through potential overwhelm or overthinking to make momentum in my business, and how it's changed everything for me.
If you want to make the rest of the year more about magical flow, and less feeling stuck in the weeds - this might be exactly what you need to hear.
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Results shared in this podcast are based on personal experience and may vary - this is also from my own personal experience, not to be considered professional or medical advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Thank you for your support!