{"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 38: Jesse J Anderson","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2f2355ee\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2940,"description":"Welcome to episode #38 We’re thrilled to be joined by Jesse J Anderson today. JESSE J. ANDERSON is a writer, speaker, coach, ADHD advocate, and maker of things. Diagnosed at 36, Jesse writes about his insights and experiences living with ADHD in the weekly newsletter, Extra Focus, helping over sixty thousand readers navigate their own ADHD journeys or better understand their loved ones. He is known for his humorous, relatable, and insightful posts about ADHD under the handle @adhdjesse, and has been featured in publications including Today and Huff Post.. Welcome to the show Jesse!QuestionsCan you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?Always felt a bit different. Thought it was a family quirkDid well at tests but didn’t do homeworkMoved jobs a lot after high school: 30+ jobsPizza delivery - 7 different jobsBest friend diagnosed with ADHDSymptoms started to resonate: hyperfocus, sensory issuesNot much info at that pointHard to find a psychologist to diagnoseWhat \"work\" projects are you concentrating on?Day job: designer and frontend developerLoves the job (been there for 9 years)Writing hard to prioritizeHad to say No to other projects (podcast and Polar Habits)How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?Video games: dopamine factories (Fallout, Elder Scrolls, Starfield, etc.) - escape into another worldWhat does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?Delayed sleep phase syndrome (75% of ADHD): used to stay up until 2 amShower, Coffee and get into workWhat do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?Get inspiration:Watch movie trailers to get inspiration from a medium that isn’t his own4 Cs of motivation (Dr William Dodson)Neurotypicals motivated by:Importance of taskRewardsConsequencesADHDers interest based motivation:Captivate: things you’re interested inCreate: NoveltyCompete:...","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}