In this episode, I chat with the absolutely incredible Amy Butterworth - or as she’s known online, Long COVID Rockstar.

Amy lives with long COVID, and what she shares about rest, identity, and the invisible cost of simply existing in a capitalist world? It hit me hard.

We talk about what it’s like to live in a society that tells you your worth is tied to how much you can produce - and what happens when your body says no more.

Amy gets honest about disability, burnout, ego vs. grace, and the internal work it takes to stop apologising for existing.

Together, we explore:

💥 Why hustle culture is inherently ableist
🧠 How chronic illness forces you to reframe identity
💤 The shame of needing rest (and why that needs to go)
🛑 Why “pushing through” is dangerous - not brave
📣 How to show up for your community when you can barely sit up
🌈 Designing inclusive spaces for everyone, not just some
🎯 Why we’re ditching SMART goals and going full FARC instead

This episode isn’t just about disability. It’s about worth. About making space for yourself in a system that wasn’t built for you, and unlearning the lie that rest makes you lazy.

Amy’s wisdom, honesty, and wit blew me away. I know you’re going to fall in love with her too.

🔗 Connect with Amy:

📸 Instagram: @longcovidrockstar
🎥 TikTok: @longcovidrockstar (she's lurking — for now)

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If you’ve ever looked at your bank balance and thought “What the actual f*ck just happened?” - this episode’s for you.

This week I sat down with ADHD coach Ben Cook to unpack why so many neurodivergent people feel “shit with money” - and what’s actually underneath that shame spiral.

From people-pleasing purchases to impulse spending as emotional regulation, we get into the real stories behind the ADHD tax (and no, it’s not just water bottles and Roblox).

We also chat about:

• The identity crisis of a late diagnosis (and how it rewrites your past)
• Why so many ADHDers burn out in ‘cutthroat’ careers like sales and recruitment
• How emotional dysregulation drives addictive spending
• Teaching kids about money without passing on the shame
• Why self-diagnosis and awareness can be just as powerful as a formal label
• And yes… I give Ben a loving nudge about finally showing up on TikTok

This one’s full of raw honesty, laughs, and practical takeaways for anyone navigating money, mindset, or visibility with a spicy brain.

Connect with Ben Cook:

Website: goodtothinkdifferently.com

Instagram: @thisisbencook

LinkedIn: Ben Cook, ICF, ACCPH

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This episode is so much more than a money chat.

I sat down with the incredible Washington Ali - coach, speaker, stage host, all-round legend - to talk about how he went from hating money to helping people find peace and profit in their lives and businesses. We got deep. Like, spicy brain, trauma healing, “what even is money” kind of deep.

Washington shares the messy, powerful journey from dropping out of college and burning out, to stepping into purpose, creating inclusive spaces, and showing up fully as himself.

We chat about:

• Why money isn’t the villain (even when it feels like it)
• Growing up around wealth when you don’t have any
• ADHD, spicy brain stuff, and why diagnosis is complicated
• Building community when social media feels unsafe
• How your values should be part of how you show up

If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with money, or wondered how to be more you in business, I think you’ll love this one.

Connect with Washington:

Washingtons' Website: Become Alive

LinkedIn

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