This episode was hard to record - but also deeply needed. I'm in the thick of it right now. My dad passed away suddenly, and I've been trying to navigate the heartbreak, PMDD, business, burnout, and the wild mess that is life with ADHD. And today, I'm sharing what it's really like to grieve with a neurodivergent brain. I talk about the guilt, the impulsive spending urges, the dark thoughts, the small victories (like showering!), and the strange comfort of laughing in the middle of it a...

Have you ever felt THREATENED by people in your niche? Have you avoided looking at what others are doing... or feared you'll be seen as a copy cat? In this solo episode of Mad About Business, I open up about how I used to feel paralysed seeing someone in my industry “doing better” than me... and why that feeling comes from scarcity, not strategy. We dive into why avoiding your competitors doesn’t protect you, it actually keeps you small. From working with fellow ADHD advocates to invi...

In this in-person episode of Mad About, I sat down with one of the most influential people in my personal transformation – Naomi Holbrook, The Unconventional Weight Loss Coach who’s completely changed how I see food, my body, and my ADHD. We talk food noise, emotional eating, PMDD, and how my impulsivity used to show up in the Lidl middle aisle (yep, I’ve brought home a sofa). If you’ve ever been stuck in shame spirals around food, tried every diet under the sun (Slimming World, I’m loo...

Today, I take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like to run a business while navigating ADHD, PMDD, and burnout. When I recorded this, I was in a dark place. Deep in the PMDD spiral where suicidal thoughts felt consuming. The next day, after my period came early, I feel like a different person. That’s the brutal truth of PMDD: it hijacks your brain, wrecks your energy, and distorts your reality. I share exactly what I was going through, how ADHD makes it 100x worse, and wh...

This week I’m joined by the incredible Beth Thomas from Unbound Mind Coaching for a raw, relatable conversation about perfectionism, money stories, and what it really takes to love yourself as you are. We talk about growing up with mixed money messages, the shame that comes from feeling “not good enough,” and the messy middle seasons of business nobody sees on Instagram. Beth shares powerful insights on internalised ableism, from feeling “not disabled enough” to the quiet ways scarcity...

I’m diving deep into the content boundaries I live by. What I share, what I won’t share, and why visibility doesn’t have to come at the cost of your privacy. So many of us feel pressure to overshare online to be “authentic.” But the word “should” can go straight in the f*ck it bucket! You don’t owe your audience your trauma. You don’t need to crack yourself open just to stay visible. You get to choose what you share and how you show up. From my own rules around sharing family and perso...

In this episode of Mad About Podcast, Maddy Alexander-Grout talks to Logan Blackburn-Issitt, a trans dad of six and creator of Dad’s Business. Logan shares his powerful story of leaving a 70-hour job, embracing home education, and building a life that prioritises presence over paychecks. They discuss: Why Logan quit a high-paying job for more family timeThe pressure dads face to “provide and stay silent”The reality of home educating neurodivergent kidsGrowing up trans and knowing at ag...

For the past four months, I’ve been deep in what I call the ADHD funk hole. No motivation, zero focus, overwhelmed by impostor syndrome and a big fat case of “everyone hates me.” On this episode of Mad About, I’m getting brutally honest about what it’s like when visibility feels like a lie, grief and PMDD are wrecking your nervous system, and business starts slipping because you’re just not okay. I’m talking about the real stuff: losing my grandma, navigating a nightmare house move, my memb...

This week, I sat down with the incredible Rhiannon Gogh, SEND advocate, chartered financial advisor, and mum to a profoundly autistic son - and it's one of the most eye-opening conversations I’ve ever had on this podcast. We got real about the brutal financial reality of raising neurodivergent children, the emotional toll of being a carer, and the gaping holes in the system that leave families like ours vulnerable. We talked about: The triple cost of raising a child with SENDWhy so many carer...

In this episode of Mad About Business, I’m answering a hot question from one of my Invisible to Influential members: “How do I actually get more clients?” Whether you’re posting every day and hearing crickets or hiding in the background of your memberships hoping someone notices you... this episode will help you cut through the noise and get seen for what you’re great at. I’m diving into how I’ve built a presence that has people saying, “You’re literally everywhere,” and the exact ways ...

On this episode of Mad About Money, I sit down with Caroline Strawson - trauma specialist, narcissistic abuse therapist, and all-around powerhouse - to get real about the emotional side of money. We dive into the often-invisible layers of financial abuse, the generational beliefs that sabotage our earning potential, and how trauma gets stored in our bank accounts (yep, really). Caroline shares her personal story of losing her family home, walking away from a financially abusive marriage, and ...

In this episode of Mad About Business, I’m breaking down the deeply frustrating experience I had with a casting call that claimed to be inclusive… but completely missed the mark. It started with an advert about a “campaign celebrating authenticity.” Sounded great -until I read the fine print: must be in good health, no visible tattoos or facial piercings, polished professional appearance. For a photo. Of a “real” person. I’m calling out the double standards and outdated professionalism ...

In this episode of Mad About Money, I sit down with the brilliant Nicola Noél - hypnotherapist, Specialist Mental Health Nurse and founder of Brainworks Therapy - to talk about the intersection of neurodivergence, anxiety, and money. We get real about why so many traditional money tools like budgeting apps and spreadsheets just don’t work when your brain is wired differently. Nicola shares her powerful story of growing up in poverty, navigating mental health challenges, and building a shame-f...

If you’ve ever stared at a sales page (or a restaurant menu) and walked away empty-handed because it was too much - you already know the #1 sales mistake most business owners make. In this solo episode, I share a totally unfiltered breakdown of why confused people don’t buy, how that’s played out in my own business, and what I’m doing about it. Spoiler alter: less is more. I get into: Why offering too many things kills conversionsHow to turn “you get body doubling sessions” into “you get sh...

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Paul Culshaw - a marketing expert who’s not just been in the game for 25 years, but has actually lived the ups and downs of navigating money, marketing, and mindset as a business owner. We talk about everything from being made redundant five times (yep, five!) to learning how to actually charge what your work is worth - even when you’re someone who just loves helping people. If you’ve ever lowballed your prices, procrastinated on putting your...

Welcome to Mad About Business! You might know me from Mad About Money, but this is a whole new vibe. In this solo series, I'm speaking directly to you - no guests, no fluff - just real talk about running a business when your brain doesn't always follow the rules. I'm Maddy Alexander Grout: ADHD business coach, neurodiversity specialist, and visibility strategist for entrepreneurs who don’t fit the cookie-cutter mould. Whether you’re dealing with executive dysfunction, rejection sensitiv...

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. g...

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 identit...

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...

What if your desire to do good is the very thing keeping you broke? In this episode of Mad About Money, Maddy sits down with the brilliant, rebellious, multi-hyphenate Jenn - a performing artist, activist, and creator of the International Day of Consent - to unpack the quiet, emotional toll of undercharging when you’re purpose-led and values-first. Together, they dive deep into: Why so many ethical, neurodivergent, and heart-led humans feel guilty about making moneyThe connection between capi...