{"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 76: Clare Gibellini","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2373,"description":"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 Australia and has been newly appointed as the chair for the National Disability Research Partnership.With a background in advocacy, research, and policy reform, Clare is committed to creating a more inclusive world. In this episode, she shares her journey of discovering her neurodivergence, the challenges of navigating multiple roles, and her strategies for balancing advocacy, productivity, and self-care.Welcome to the show, Clare!QuestionsJN: What was your journey to discovering your neurodivergence?Grew up as a military kid, constantly moving, which made it difficult to understand differencesRealized similarities with her son after his autism diagnosisReceived her own autism diagnosis from the same clinician who diagnosed her sonDiagnosis helped her understand herself, parent differently, and practice self-compassionJN: How did the diagnosis change your self-perception?Stopped internalizing negative self-talkDeveloped strategies to manage social situations and advocate for herselfShifted perspective from “something’s wrong with me” to “society isn’t built inclusively”JN: What are your current work roles?Policy officer at Women with Disabilities AustraliaCo-chair of the National Autism StrategyChair of the National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP)Advocates for more disability-led research and inclusive policy developmentJC: How do you manage multiple high-responsibility roles?ADHD helps her balance tasks by switching between projectsStrong support network keeps her accountable and reminds her to take breaksFinds fulfillment in advocacy work, which fuels her...","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}