{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks ","title":"Episode 85: James Cavanagh","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2799,"description":"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 strategies.He is the creator of the Rawsome Framework, a strength-based approach to emotional regulation, productivity, and resilience. Passionate about transforming workplaces, healthcare, and education for neurodivergent individuals, James brings a holistic and person-centered approach to his work.In this episode, we discuss ADHD, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and how to create personalized routines that actually work.Welcome to the show, James!QuestionsJN: Can you share your journey with neurodivergence?Showed signs of ADHD in childhood but wasn’t diagnosed until later in lifeExperienced anxiety and misdiagnoses in the 90s before identifying as neurodivergentDiagnosis brought relief and a structured guide for self-understandingJN: What challenges did you face growing up with ADHD?Struggled with emotional regulation, leading to difficulties in social and work settingsFelt frustrated by the executive function demands of traditional education and workplacesRealized later in life that ADHD was impacting finances, relationships, and daily routinesJN: How has ADHD shaped your career path?Worked in various fields—education, mental health, disability support—before founding Raw Life HealthUsed his curiosity and adaptability as strengths rather than seeing them as failuresBuilt a strengths-based approach to help others find their personal work-life balanceJN: Can you explain the Rawsome Framework?A strengths-based system for resilience, emotional regulation, and productivityConsists of seven pillars: Relationships, Adaptability, Wellness, Sensory Processing,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QZFZQrtBSDhon7MItX8a5mQvkXQ5KKmI2fe6dyhM72o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzNDE3LzE2NjEw/NjYyOTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}