{"podcast":{"title":"The Neurodivergent Entrepreneur","slug":"the-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-4488044","podcast_index_feed_id":4488044,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/allthingsprivatepractice/","website_url":"https://www.allthingspractice.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/5f4e8b0a-e0bd-4d0e-9cfb-5743783419b7/TNDE-FinalCover-CaptivateUpload.png","author":"Patrick Casale","episode_count":252,"summary":"The Neurodivergent Entrepreneur is a podcast for ADHD, Autistic, and otherwise neurodivergent entrepreneurs who are building businesses, creative work, and lives that actually fit how their brains work. Hosted by Patrick Casale, this show is for people who want to create meaningful work, make money, grow their impact, and build something sustainable without losing themselves in the process. Being a neurodivergent entrepreneur can feel like holding a lot of contradictions at once. You may have big ideas, deep passion, creative energy, and a strong desire to do things differently. You may also be navigating burnout, masking, self-doubt, perfectionism, rejection sensitivity, executive dysfunction, inconsistent energy, and the pressure to keep showing up when your capacity is already stretched. This podcast speaks to that reality honestly, because building a business around your brain, your values, and your lived experience can be powerful, complicated, messy, and deeply personal. Patrick Casale is a therapist, entrepreneur, speaker, retreat host, group practice owner, and neurodivergent business owner who has built, grown, burned out, pivoted, and kept going. His work brings together…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-27T16:21:37.860699+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-4488044"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 241: If I Could Do Things Differently...","slug":"episode-241-if-i-could-do-things-differently","published_at":"2026-04-04T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-4488044/episode-241-if-i-could-do-things-differently","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-4488044","url":"https://allthingsprivatepractice.captivate.fm/episode/241","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/957e2115-57bc-4c71-b01a-dfc1143f0714.mp3","summary":"I just returned from an unforgettable month in Queenstown, New Zealand, which was top of my bucket list as a lifelong Tolkien fan, and my wife and I even did a vow renewal at Hobbiton. Beyond the scenery, the trip highlighted some powerful contrasts with life and business in the US, especially around community, culture, and personal well-being. After years of building a \"dream career\"—hosting 22 international retreats, running multiple ventures, and chasing “success”—I’ve learned some hard lessons about burnout, intentionality, and redefining what matters. 3 Key Takeaways: Intentionality over Hustle: Success fueled by constant accomplishment and productivity isn’t sustainable or healthy. Prioritize what brings real meaning, not just external validation. Nervous System Matters: The environment and pace of life in New Zealand helped me realize what a regulated, safe nervous system actually feels like. Find spaces where you can unmask and genuinely recharge. Redefine Success: Stepping back can be the bravest move. Protect your capacity and focus on what truly aligns with your values—even if that means fewer events, more rest, and more saying no. It's a myth that we have to grind ourselves down to be worthy. Life is short. *I mentioned in this episode that during this trip, I got devastating news that one of my best friends has stage 4 brain cancer. I started a GoFundMe to help support him and his wife. If you would like to know how to contribute, you can use this link: gofundme.com/f/hes-the-guy-who-never-asks-for-help-im-asking-for-him ––––––––––––––––––––– 🎙️Listen to more episodes of the Neurodivergent Entrepreneur Podcast 🎙️ Spotify: https://ndpod.org/Spotify 🎙️ Apple: https://ndpod.org/Apple-Podcast 🎙️ YouTube: https://ndpod.org/YouTube 🧠 Neurodivergent Entrepreneur…","meta_description":"I just returned from an unforgettable month in Queenstown, New Zealand, which was top of my bucket list as a lifelong Tolkien fan, and my wife and I even…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1573,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-4488044/episodes/episode-241-if-i-could-do-things-differently/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-4488044/episode-241-if-i-could-do-things-differently.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}