Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks

Welcome to episode #90! We’re thrilled to be joined by Michael O’Sullivan today. Michael O’Sullivan is a mind and body performance coach specializing in executive health, leadership, and peak performance . With over 25 years of experience in health and well-being, he helps CEOs, entrepreneurs, and professionals optimize their energy, focus, and productivity . As the founder of Body Beyond Limits a...

Welcome to episode #89! We’re thrilled to be joined by Lia Lawton today. Lia Lawton is a neurodivergent psychologist and psychosexual therapist , passionate about helping clients explore intimacy, communication, and relationships in ways that are authentic to their unique neurotypes. She runs Fine Sanctuary , a private practice that provides therapy for ADHD, autism, and sexual health concerns . D...

Welcome to episode #88! We’re thrilled to be joined by Ewa Nowińska today. Ewa Nowińska is a psychologist specializing in ADHD, trauma, and eating disorders , with a unique perspective shaped by her lived experience in a neurodivergent family . Originally from Poland, she has lived and worked across four different countries and now practices in Sydney. Ewa's work focuses on helping adults with ADH...

Welcome to episode #87! We’re thrilled to be joined by Werner Van Huffel today. Werner Van Huffel is the co-founder of Kavn , a career support organization that helps neurodivergent professionals find meaningful remote work. With a background in enterprise architecture, AI, and business consulting , Werner has spent years advocating for career remoter professionals , ensuring they thrive in worksp...

Welcome to episode #86! We’re thrilled to be joined by Ana Krajinović today. Ana Krajinović is a linguist, writer, and comic artist whose work explores the intersection of language, cognition, and visual storytelling . As an academic researcher at Tilburg University , she studies how comics use symbolic structures to convey meaning. Diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, Ana has navigated challenges wi...

Welcome to episode #85! We’re thrilled to be joined by James Cavanagh today. James Cavanagh is a neurodiversity consultant and the founder of Raw Life Health , a practice dedicated to helping neurodivergent individuals thrive. With over 25 years of experience in mental health, education, and disability support, James combines evidence-based therapy with lived experience to create neuroaffirming st...

Welcome to episode #84! We’re thrilled to be joined by Annelil Desille today. Annelil Desille is an ADHD-registered clinical psychologist who blends lived experience with evidence-based practice to support neurodivergent individuals. Her special interests include neurodivergence, the mind-body connection, sexual health, intimacy, attachment, and spirituality. Through her work, she helps neurodiver...

Welcome to episode #83! We’re thrilled to be joined by Rosie Putland today. Rosie Putland is a proudly disabled and autistic public speaker, creative consultant, and co-founder of Modality Co , a digital accessibility consultancy focused on creating connection through accessibility. She is passionate about working with teams and leaders to develop sustainable, holistic digital accessibility practi...

Welcome to episode #82! Today, it’s just Joey and Jeremy discussing how to manage learning and memory. With so much information available, how do you decide what’s worth remembering? Joey and Jeremy dive into note-taking strategies, the balance between deep learning and quick recall, and whether it’s worth building personal knowledge systems when AI tools like ChatGPT exist. They explore different...

Welcome to episode #81! We’re thrilled to be joined by Jacob Kness today. Jacob Kness is a social entrepreneur and project manager dedicated to improving autism employment opportunities. Diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and Tourette’s after experiencing a childhood stroke, Jacob has spent years navigating the intersection of neurodiversity and the workplace. Through his work at Asperger’s Victoria, he...

Welcome to episode #80! We’re thrilled to be joined by Rawi Nanakul today. Rawi Nanakul is the founder of Tech Atypically , a newsletter and coaching service dedicated to helping neurodivergent professionals in the tech industry. With a background in ADHD research, product management, and kickboxing, Rawi’s career spans multiple industries, reflecting his deep curiosity and adaptability. Diagnosed...

Welcome to episode #79! We’re thrilled to be joined by Samantha Stein today. Samantha Stein, known online as YoSandySam , is a YouTube creator, author, and business strategist for neurodivergent entrepreneurs. Diagnosed with autism at 33 and ADHD shortly after, she began making YouTube videos to process her diagnosis and educate neurotypicals about what autism really looks like. Her content resona...

Welcome to episode #78! We’re thrilled to be joined by Elan Marko today. Elan Marko is the founder of Deep Work Sprints, a coaching company dedicated to helping ADHD entrepreneurs accomplish their goals faster. His work focuses on overcoming procrastination, perfectionism, and stress by harnessing ADHD strengths to create more fun, flow, and financial success. After being diagnosed with ADHD durin...

Welcome to episode #77! We’re thrilled to be joined by Dr. Jeremy Lim today. Dr. Jeremy Lim is a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician and experienced medical doctor. He runs Whole Being Medical, an online practice that takes a multifaceted approach to treating chronic pain and neurodivergence. With a deep understanding of ADHD, he is dedicated to harm reduction and empowering his patients...

Welcome to episode #76! We’re thrilled to be joined by Clare Gibellini today. Clare Gibellini is a passionate advocate for disability inclusion in Australia and internationally. She is the co-chair of the Oversight Council for the First National Autism Strategy and the deputy chair of WA’s Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability. Clare also works as a policy officer for Women with Disabilities...

Welcome to episode #75! We’re thrilled to be joined by Rebecca McCash today. Rebecca McCash is the founder and CEO of FutureTech Australia, a neurodivergent-led social enterprise focused on inspiring the next generation of neurodivergent minds. FutureTech provides STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) social and learning opportunities designed and delivered by neurodiverge...

Welcome to episode #74! We’re thrilled to be joined by Tessa Amina today. Tessa Amina is the founder of Intuitive Expression and is a neurodivergent therapist, coach, and Reiki practitioner. They offer international coaching for professionals, drawing on lived experience with depression, anxiety, PTSD, religious trauma, grief, neurodiversity, and addiction. Tessa provides compassionate support for...

Welcome to episode #73 We’re thrilled to be joined by Andrew Arboe today.  Andrew Arboe is a self-advocate with a professional work background consisting of public school, private school, nonprofits, and online programs. Andrew is also a public speaker known for talking throughout New England about autism and his personal experiences. Welcome to the show Andrew! Questions JN: Can you tell us about...

Welcome to episode #72 We’re thrilled to be joined by Will Soward today.  Will works creatively in a diverse field of digital media. He's invested in making online education more accessible for neurodiverse learners and the Web a better place to learn.  Will talks about UX and accessible UI design with communities in the design and education space. He has 7 years as a UX designer under his belt, 1...

Welcome to episode #71 We’re thrilled to be joined by Michelle Ridsdale today.  Michelle is the visionary force behind Kaboose, an innovative app designed to foster a sense of community for autistic individuals and those embracing neurodiversity. Drawing from her own personal journey and lived experiences, Michelle is a dedicated advocate and volunteer within the autistic community. Witnessing her...

Welcome to episode #70 We’re thrilled to be joined by Kristian Mikhel today.  Kristian is a co-founder of Paper and Pain, a creative collective for good, a PhD candidate at the University of Tasmania, and an accessibility designer. He's been sharing his experience living and working with ADHD, advocating for equal digital rights and inclusive experiences, and helping products that benefit humans a...

Welcome to episode #69. We’re thrilled to be joined by Christa Seals today.  Christa is a serial entrepreneur from her teen years and has extensive military experience, Christa has always positioned herself as a leader and mentor, consulting high-caliber executives, managing special agent HQs, and scaling her businesses.  With her specialized understanding of human nature, team performance, and ho...

Welcome to episode #68. We’re thrilled to be joined by Steve Grace today. Steve Grace is the CEO & Founder of The Nudge Group, empowering high-growth companies to thrive on a global stage with a unique fusion of recruitment expertise and powerful storytelling designed to expand your reach and impact worldwide.  He is also the Founder of Nudge Productions creating high-quality content to tell s...

Welcome to episode #66 We’re thrilled to be joined by Rebecca Arnold today.  REBECCA ARNOLD, JD, CPCC, PCC, is a professional, certified coach and the founder of Root Coaching & Consulting, LLC, a holistic leadership coaching firm for ambitious professionals. She has worked with 100+ leaders in the fields of education, medicine, law, academia, and social-impact organizations. She is an attorne...

Welcome to the Focus and Chill podcast, episode 65. Today, Jeremy Nagel and Joey Corea talked about niching down for work, and clear to neutral. Questions Niching down - freeplane/Zoho Writing a book for specific people (Tim Ferris approach) If those people don’t like it, it’s a failure User stories and personas - make them real not  Be an apprentice/journeyman first Clear to neutral Closing tabs...