{"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 71: Michelle Ridsdale","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/70883d74\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2304,"description":"Welcome to episode #71 We’re thrilled to be joined by Michelle Ridsdale today. \n\nMichelle is the visionary force behind Kaboose, an innovative app designed to foster a sense of community for autistic individuals and those embracing neurodiversity. Drawing from her own personal journey and lived experiences, Michelle is a dedicated advocate and volunteer within the autistic community. Witnessing her own son grapple with isolation and disconnection, she was inspired to create a platform that addresses these challenges head-on.\n\nWelcome to the show Michelle!\nQuestions\nJN: Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realise that you weren’t neurotypical? Son diagnosed\nI'm very social\nDaughter: ADHD and Autism\nSignsRoutines\nMask\nAutistic meltdown\nWhat challenges did you face? Not many friends\nSon gravitated to adults no kids\nWhat changes have come post-diagnosis?Self acceptance\nLess verbal\nWhat challenges do you still face now?ADHD - too many internal convos\nGetting upset over small things\nWhat neuro-exceptional strengths are you leaning into now?Hyperfocus\nLearning more about routines and quiet work\nJC: What \"work\" projects are you concentrating on? Friends, mentors, jobsTribes\nSongs on repeat TikTok\nLimit the number of people in group\nJN: How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?Work = special interest\nReading = mystery/nonfiction Let It Go by Dame Stephanie - autistic feels\nJC: Productivity tips  What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours? Calendar - colour codedKaboose = purple\nkids = different colors\nsocial\nLists (notebook, phone)\nTasks in calendar\nWhat is some unhelpful productivity advice that doesn’t work for you?Mindfulness leads to more stress \nBREAK  \nJC: What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time? Dog follows routine too\nWalk at 6 am\nShower\nCoffee\nStart the night beforeClothes and food organized\nJC: How is your sleep? How do you switch off at...","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}