{"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 67: Dr. Megan Anna Neif","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2018,"description":"Welcome to episode #67 We’re thrilled to be joined by Dr. Megan Anna Neff today. Dr. Neff is a neurodivergent Psychologist and founder of Neurodivergent Insights where she creates education and wellness resources for neurodivergent adults. Dr. Neff is the author of Self-Care for Autistic People. Additionally, she has published in several peer-reviewed journals. Passionate about distilling complex research into visually accessible formats, she translates research into visual pixels which you can find on her website, Instagram, and digital workbooks. Beyond her visual endeavors, she co-hosts the \"Divergent Conversations\" podcast and spearheads a vibrant learning community tailored for neurodivergent adults.Welcome to the show Dr. Neff!QuestionsCan you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity?When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? 3 years ago (2021)Started exploring for oldest childWas surprising / Wasn’t covered in trainingAutism discovery came first, then ADHD.What challenges did you face? FeelingLike observer in lifeCan’t be contentStruggling to be present (because of dissociation from sensory overload).A lot of this is because of the sensory overloadSpecific sensory challengesThe rate of work: 15 patients per day.In a room with 5 people simultaneouslyMental dialogPreparing conversationsMetaphorsAutistic burnoutLong COVIDExplained 4-5 long depression episodesWhat changes have come post-diagnosis?Many of the challenges above, but lean into the underlying values that are driving itE.g. going to a bustling, overstimulating party can be manageable if connecting to the family aspect behind it.More accepting of how they can show up (e.g. if it’s a crowded area, accepting that they may be less present).What challenges do you still face now?Executive functioningOrganizationMissing detailsSchedulingSensoryRestructured workClosed private practiceMore space for flow statesAutistic burnout/managing energy levelsWhat neuro-exceptional strengths are you...","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}