{"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 75: Rebecca McCash","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2040,"description":"\nWelcome to episode #75! We’re thrilled to be joined by Rebecca McCash today.\n\n\nRebecca McCash is the founder and CEO of FutureTech Australia, a neurodivergent-led social enterprise focused on inspiring the next generation of neurodivergent minds. FutureTech provides STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) social and learning opportunities designed and delivered by neurodivergent individuals.\n\nRebecca is also an inclusion consultant for ASPEC’s Autism Friendly team, a member of Catalyst 2030, CECNA, and the Australian National Autism Strategy Economic Inclusion Working Group. With nearly a decade of experience in the disability sector, Rebecca is passionate about genuine co-design, neurodivergent well-being, and creating inclusive learning environments.\n\nWelcome to the show, Rebecca!\n\n\nQuestions\nJN: When did you realize you weren’t neurotypical?\nEarly exposure to neurodiversity through her younger brother’s autism and ADHD diagnosis\nStruggled with chronic depression, anxiety, and eating disorders before being diagnosed at 26\nDiagnosis provided a framework for understanding and supporting herself\nJN: How has your diagnosis changed your life?\nAllowed for self-advocacy and better life choices\nStopped forcing socialization and instead focused on deeper, meaningful relationships\nEmbraced special interests, especially learning and neurodivergence research\nJN: What are your thoughts on the term \"special interests\"?\nDoesn’t mind it but acknowledges some prefer \"obsessions\" or \"passions\"\nFinds joy in deep-diving into interests like penguins, research, and STEAM topics\nJN: How does your work align with your passions?\nFutureTech focuses on neurodivergent-led STEAM education and community capacity building\nAdvocates for shifting the focus from making autistic people fit into neurotypical expectations to celebrating neurodivergent strengths\nJN: What is the neurodivergent well-being framework you’re working on?\nTraditional well-being metrics (e.g.,...","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}