{"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 99: Annie Crowe","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f261766c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2798,"description":"Welcome to Episode 99!We’re thrilled to have Annie Crow—an autistic & ADHD human rights lawyer, founder of the Neuro Access Network, and keynote speaker on neurodiversity advocacy—join us today. In this episode, Annie shares her personal journey toward embracing her neurodivergence, the challenges she’s overcome, and how she’s turned that into empowering work for her community.JN: Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity?Felt different from an early age (nickname “Princess in the pea”).Highly sensitive to emotional, physical, and sensory stimuli.Developed self-awareness long before formal diagnosis.JN: When did you realise that you weren’t neurotypical?Formally diagnosed at 28 after years of therapy.Noticed unique traits when starting full-time work.Diagnosis confirmed what she had suspected all along.JN: What challenges did you face?Initial misdiagnosis (anxiety, depression, PTSD).Struggled with misunderstanding and stigma.Difficulty reconciling public stereotypes with her extroverted nature.JN: What changes have come post diagnosis?Embraced her autistic and ADHD identity with pride.Shifted focus to self-advocacy and community support.Transitioned from public service to working for herself.JN: What challenges do you still face now?Overcoming societal stigma around autism vs. ADHD.Navigating the “double empathy” problem in professional settings.Balancing complex emotions and perfectionism.JN: What neuroexceptional strengths are you leaning into now?Deep sensitivity and creativity as tools for advocacy.Passion for honest self-expression and challenging norms.Ability to debunk myths about neurodivergence and leadership.JN: What “work” projects are you concentrating on?Leading the Neuro Access Network.Hosting the Princess and the P podcast on neurodiversity.Founding Eating Disorders Neurodiversity Australia.Keynoting on accessibility and burnout in various sectors.JN: How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?Enjoys...","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}