{"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":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2304,"description":"Welcome to episode #71 We’re thrilled to be joined by Michelle Ridsdale today. Michelle 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.Welcome to the show Michelle!QuestionsJN: Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realise that you weren’t neurotypical? Son diagnosedI'm very socialDaughter: ADHD and AutismSignsRoutinesMaskAutistic meltdownWhat challenges did you face? Not many friendsSon gravitated to adults no kidsWhat changes have come post-diagnosis?Self acceptanceLess verbalWhat challenges do you still face now?ADHD - too many internal convosGetting upset over small thingsWhat neuro-exceptional strengths are you leaning into now?HyperfocusLearning more about routines and quiet workJC: What \"work\" projects are you concentrating on? Friends, mentors, jobsTribesSongs on repeat TikTokLimit the number of people in groupJN: How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?Work = special interestReading = mystery/nonfiction Let It Go by Dame Stephanie - autistic feelsJC: Productivity tips  What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours? Calendar - colour codedKaboose = purplekids = different colorssocialLists (notebook, phone)Tasks in calendarWhat is some unhelpful productivity advice that doesn’t work for you?Mindfulness leads to more stress BREAK  JC: What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time? Dog follows routine tooWalk at 6 amShowerCoffeeStart the night beforeClothes and food organizedJC: How is your sleep? How do you switch off at night? Ready yourself the night...","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}