{"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 80: Rawi Nanakul","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2560,"description":"Welcome to episode #80! We’re thrilled to be joined by Rawi Nanakul today.\n\nRawi 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.\n\nDiagnosed with ADHD as an adult, Rawi has navigated the challenges of career shifts, emotional regulation, and balancing multiple roles. He now helps tech professionals thrive by integrating ADHD-friendly strategies into their work and personal lives.\nIn this episode, we discuss ADHD in relationships, workplace challenges, emotional regulation, and how to build a sustainable career while embracing neurodivergence.\nWelcome to the show, Rawi!\n\nQuestions\n\nJN: When did you first realize you were neurodivergent?\nDiscovered ADHD during marriage therapy—therapist noticed common ADHD struggles\nInitially skeptical due to his research background but sought an assessment\nDiagnosis changed his perspective on past struggles and relationships\nJN: How did ADHD impact your personal relationships?\nStruggled with forgetfulness and follow-through, leading to resentment in his marriage\nBiggest improvement came from learning to communicate emotions and needs\nRecognized the fear of being vulnerable and how it affected relationships\nJN: How did ADHD affect your career path?\nQuit things when they got hard, leading to feelings of shame\nHad at least nine different careers, constantly shifting interests\nRealized that his curiosity and adaptability were strengths, not failures\nJN: How did you reframe your career journey?\nIdentified his core values: curiosity and inclusion\nRecognized that each career move was intentional and aligned with his values\nShifted perspective from “falling behind” to “climbing multiple mountains”\nJN: What are the three career paths you're currently balancing?\nTech Industry: Works...","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}