{"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 70: Kristian Mikhel","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f214ba1c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2564,"description":"Welcome to episode #70 We’re thrilled to be joined by Kristian Mikhel today. Kristian is a co-founder of Paper and Pain, a creative collective for good, a PhD candidate at the University of Tasmania, and an accessibility designer. He's been sharing his experience living and working with ADHD, advocating for equal digital rights and inclusive experiences, and helping products that benefit humans and communities.Welcome to the show Kristian!QuestionsJN: Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity?When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? Diagnosed in 2023, but has struggled with concentration, focused work, and motivation since junior school.Initially, he wasn’t aware of the condition.His level of acceptance was a lot lower when he was growing upIt was thought to be a kids-only condition.What challenges did you face? Trying to calm myself down, feeling agitated and nervous constantly for no good reason, leaving tasks incomplete, and getting bored.Family wouldn’t understandSitting in one place for an hour was really difficultWould want to split a task up.Initially, he thought his inability to complete tasks was depression.A feeling of rolling in the fog before diagnosis.Defense mechanismAgainst feeling ofNot being “motivated enough.”What changes have come post-diagnosis?Just knowing that you’ve got ADHD and having a diagnosis that explains that it’s not you, it’s your disability, helps a lotIt’s like putting on glasses and now your vision is better.When you know what your dealing with, it’s sometimes as good as half the solution.Feeling well supported.What challenges do you still face now?The feeling of guilt for not being productive enough, constantly trying to find new things to keep me excited, access to medication (hello, Australian healthcare)The rushing mentioned below can be tough to manage.It’s like driving really fast and then braking hard over and over again.What neuro-exceptional strengths are you leaning into now?I don’t think I...","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}