{"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 73: Andrew Arboe","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c1f7e21b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2333,"description":"Welcome to episode #73 We’re thrilled to be joined by Andrew Arboe today. Andrew Arboe is a self-advocate with a professional work background consisting of public school, private school, nonprofits, and online programs. Andrew is also a public speaker known for talking throughout New England about autism and his personal experiences.Welcome to the show Andrew!QuestionsJN: Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realise that you weren’t neurotypical? 5-6 y.o.Temple Grandin on the sceneInto video games/pokemonUpper elementary school started getting challengingWhat challenges did you face? Processing emotions when the environment is chaotic (raised voices)Unsure what to do after school - didn’t want to do tech/ITWhat strengths are you leaning into now?Explorer personality - play archetypeJC: What \"work\" projects are you concentrating on? 1 to 1 work in special education:Public schoolPrivate schoolHelping with social skillsE.g. helping with cooking - organising recipes etc.Letting go of expectations about NT work/driving abilitiesWriting/Public speaking/advocacy in different states - personal experience“Red mage”Studying psychologyJN: How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time? Niche games Exploring different cities/coffee shopsClassic movies: The Red Shoes, It happened one nightAnime movies on big screenPuppy (9 month old German shepherd)JC: Productivity tips  What do you do to optimise productivity during your working hours? CoffeeBreaksMeditation app - breaksDrivingGet ahead of work (e.g. reading history of psychology)Study music - anime movie music (peak fire)What is some unhelpful productivity advice that doesn’t work for you?Be careful about substance usage (even caffeine)Policing people about incorrect language usageBREAK JC: What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time? Get up at 6 - take dog outEat bagelHave coffee at workJC: How is your sleep? How do you switch off at...","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}