The Blindboy Podcast I've recorded a podcast every week for the past eight years and I'm taking one week off
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Oct 21, 2025 Celebrating eight years of creativity, Blindboy shares how his podcast launched his career. He discusses the surprising results of an EEG scan revealing high stress levels. Reflecting on hyperfocus and burnout, he explores how neurodivergence impacts work choices. Anecdotes from past jobs highlight the clash between curiosity and office norms. He's taking a week off to rebuild his nervous system through meditation and invites listeners to delve into his rich back catalogue while he's away.
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From Book Plug To Career Breakthrough
- Blindboy recounts starting the podcast in 2017 to promote his short-story book and never expected its success.
- The podcast transformed his career, leading to books, documentaries, and award recognition.
Brain Scan Reveals Creative Burnout
- A neuroscientist scanned Blindboy's EEG and found patterns consistent with prolonged stress and hypervigilance.
- The scan connected his relentless weekly creative routine to measurable brain activity showing burnout.
Flow's Hidden Costs
- Blindboy describes hyperfocus and flow as traits that make him lose track of time and basic needs like eating.
- He links these tendencies to neurodivergence and the personal price of sustained obsession.
