{"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 16: Simon Rinne","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2503,"description":"Simon is a husband and father of two based in Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Simon is also the Founder of Mindful Men, a therapy practice that is dedicated to supporting men with mental illness and disability. Simon’s passion for mental health comes from living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depression, Anxiety, and Burnout throughout the last 30 years. 2022 marks 10 years since Simon finally opened up and got help for mental illness, and he shares his story to inspire other men to share theirs.\n\nJN: How does your neurodiversity impact your productivity both positively and negatively?\nSeeking help with mental health is the hardest part, “Real men are tough”\nHave got help from psychologists, psychiatrists, etc.\nPrescribed medication but found that mindfulness\nOCD:From 8 years old\nObsessive thoughts that must be extinguished by action\n1hr per day of actions\nBehaviours/performances:Humming\nChecking locks\nGet things to “Just Right”\nExposure-response therapy\n2. JC: What \"work\" projects are you concentrating on?\nSocial science degree\nFifteen years in public service\nMasters of Social Work\nAccredited mental health social worker\nMindful MenStarted as a social media platform\nPrivate mental health practice: ACT (acceptance commitment therapy)\nValue Elicitation - what would your values have you do?\nPodcast\n3. JN: How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?\nTwo kids (6 y.o. and 3 y.o.)\n4. JC: What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?\nHave to be careful about routine with OCD\nFreeform:Morning Run a few times per week\n5. JN: What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?\nOCD leads to strong drive around perfection - have to be careful\nWabi sabi - beauty in imperfection\nIn business, go with the flow\n6. JC: What is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?\n7. JN: How do you switch off at night?\nReduce tech usageLeave it in the...","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}