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Planning for Business Interruptions When You Live With Chronic Illness
Episode 3
Saturday, 31 January, 2026

Running a business with a chronic illness means learning how to navigate the unexpected. Flare ups, periods of illness and sudden drops in energy can interrupt even the best laid plans.In this episode of Excel Against the Odds, we explore how to plan for business interruptions in a way that protects both your health and your livelihood. Drawing on recent personal experience, this episode offers reassurance, reflection and practical guidance for navigating difficult periods without guilt or panic.This conversation focuses on acceptance, realistic planning and creating a business that can withstand the times when you need to slow down.In This Episode, We CoverWhy flare ups and interruptions are a normal part of running a business with chronic illnessA personal reflection on navigating a recent period of reduced capacityHow to build time buffers into your business planningThe importance of financial buffers and realistic income planningCreating support systems that allow you to step back when neededHow to communicate with clients during periods of illnessProtecting your health without feeling like you are abandoning your businessWhy acceptance now can lead to greater capacity in the futureThis episode is for self employed people, freelancers and business owners living with chronic illness who want to:Feel more prepared for unexpected health interruptionsReduce stress and guilt when they need to slow downProtect their energy while maintaining professionalismBuild a business that is resilient and sustainablePlanning for interruptions is not about expecting the worst. It is about caring for yourself, protecting your business and creating a sustainable way of working when your health is unpredictable.If you would like support creating contingency plans that work with your health and your business, mentoring is available. Together, we can explore realistic planning, communication strategies and ways to protect your energy during challenging periods.You are always welcome to get in touch to find out more. https://www.excelagainsttheodds.co.uk/mentoringExcel against the Odds:Chronic Empowerment Hub: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.excelagainsttheodds.co.uk/eato-chronic-empowerment-hub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workbook for running a successful business with a chronic illness: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.excelagainsttheodds.co.uk/eato-workbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠One to One Power Hour: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://start.excelagainsttheodds.co.uk/strategypowerhour⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To join the Entrepreneurs against the Odds Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneursagainsttheodds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linked In: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/excel-against-the-odds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠