{"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 37: Deborah Charnes","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/aa5d7919\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3155,"description":"Welcome to episode #37 We’re thrilled to be joined by Deborah Charnes today. Deborah is a certified yoga therapist and author of “From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram: Wisdom for Mind, Body and Spirit”. Before dedicating herself to writing and therapy she worked high-pressured jobs as a PR and marketing strategist for multi-nationals. Welcome to the show Deborah!\n\n\nQuestions\nCan you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?From a young age realized she was different\nSelf-diagnosis with ADHDInattention and hyperactivity\nFalls asleep in movies in cinemas (dark lights)\nDriving alone can be a problem\nDeals with attention issues through yoga and breathworkAgni - digestive practices\nWhat \"work\" projects are you concentrating on?Previously worked in corporate PR/marketing\nThen built her own consultancy representing businesses that have a positive impact\nNow yoga therapist (3 years of training)1 on 1\nRetreats and workshops\nAuthor “From the boxing ring to the ashram”\nHow about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?Traveling (just worked in Costa Rica for 5 weeks, have worked in India, Nicaragua)\nWhat does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?Wakes up at 4.30 am\n1hr of yin and restorative yoga + Jappa\nPrana Yama in bed\nLemon ginger tea (fresh ginger and lemon)\n24 Sun salutations\nBreakfastCacao and adaptogens\nWhat do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?Ten-minute breathing breaks for boosting energy and empathy\nSabbath (digital disconnect once per week)\nCOMMERCIAL BREAK\nWhat is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?Carbs\nHow do you switch off at night?Meal timing (light dinner)\nAvoid bright lights (candles/salt lamps)\nLong bath (Epsom salts)\nMeditation\nWhat resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most...","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}