{"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":"Welcome to episode #75! We’re thrilled to be joined by Rebecca McCash today.Rebecca 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.Rebecca 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.Welcome to the show, Rebecca!QuestionsJN: When did you realize you weren’t neurotypical?Early exposure to neurodiversity through her younger brother’s autism and ADHD diagnosisStruggled with chronic depression, anxiety, and eating disorders before being diagnosed at 26Diagnosis provided a framework for understanding and supporting herselfJN: How has your diagnosis changed your life?Allowed for self-advocacy and better life choicesStopped forcing socialization and instead focused on deeper, meaningful relationshipsEmbraced special interests, especially learning and neurodivergence researchJN: What are your thoughts on the term \"special interests\"?Doesn’t mind it but acknowledges some prefer \"obsessions\" or \"passions\"Finds joy in deep-diving into interests like penguins, research, and STEAM topicsJN: How does your work align with your passions?FutureTech focuses on neurodivergent-led STEAM education and community capacity buildingAdvocates for shifting the focus from making autistic people fit into neurotypical expectations to celebrating neurodivergent strengthsJN: What is the neurodivergent well-being framework you’re working on?Traditional well-being metrics (e.g., academic achievement) don’t...","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}