{"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 102: Dr. Amanda Mullin","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2113,"description":"\nWelcome to episode #102! We’re thrilled to be joined by Dr. Amanda Mullen today.\n\n\nDr. Amanda Mullen is a clinical psychologist, business owner, and keynote speaker passionate about helping people thrive using neurodivergence-friendly strategies. As the founder of Mindwork Psychology, Mindworks Online, and Think Differently, she has over 20 years of experience supporting individuals with ADHD, anxiety, and burnout. Amanda is the creator of Thrive 2025, a year-long online course designed to embed practical tools into daily life, particularly for neurodivergent minds. She’s also a mom, footballer, and matcha enthusiast who believes in living authentically—rubber duck included.\nWelcome to the show, Amanda!\n\nQuestions\nJN: Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity?\nInitially trained in outdated deficit models of ADHD and autism\nDidn’t realize she had ADHD and autistic traits until later\nHigh-functioning masking delayed recognition of her own neurodivergence\nJN: What challenges did you face?\nStruggled with emotional regulation, impulsivity, and school discipline\nStrong sense of justice led to conflicts\nHeavy masking to fit in socially\nJN: What changes have come post diagnosis?\nDiagnosis helped her understand herself and support clients better\nReduced stigma in her personal and professional circles\nAble to talk openly on stage and implement practical strategies\nJN: What challenges do you still face now?\nBalancing her neurodivergent needs with leadership in a large psychology practice\nNo single playbook for neuroaffirming workplaces\nNavigating trial-and-error in supporting diverse clients and staff\nJN: What neuroexceptional strengths are you leaning into now?\nHyperfocus and deep curiosity help in content creation and therapy\nEmbraces rapid learning and solution-focused approaches\nEnjoys designing neurodivergent-friendly programs\nJC: What \"work\" projects are you concentrating on?\nLeading Mindwork Psychology with 14 staff\nLaunched Thrive 2025, a year-long...","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}