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Welcome to the Focus and Chill podcast where we discuss productivity tactics that work for AuDHDers and other neurospicy people. Every episode we interview guests with lived experience of neurodivergence who also have a solid productivity and habit game and pass the learnings on to you, our wise and benevolent audience. Podcast sponsored by https://focusbear.io
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Welcome to episode #67 We’re thrilled to be joined by Dr. Megan Anna Neff today. Dr. Neff is a neurodivergent Psychologist and founder of Neurodivergent Insights where she creates education and wellness resources for neurodivergent adults. Dr. Neff is the author of Self-Care for Autistic People. Additionally, she has published in several peer-revie…
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Welcome to episode #102! We’re thrilled to be joined by Dr. Amanda Mullen today. Dr. Amanda Mullen is a clinical psychologist, business owner, and keynote speaker passionate about helping people thrive using neurodivergence-friendly strategies. As the founder of Mindwork Psychology, Mindworks Online, and Think Differently, she has over 20 years of …
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Welcome to Episode 101! We’re thrilled to be joined by Sharon Collon, ADHD coach, parenting expert, and founder of The Functional Family. Sharon shares her journey of creating practical ADHD strategies for individuals and families by working with—not against—the ADHD brain. JN: Can you tell us about your experience with ADHD? Married into ADHD: fel…
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Welcome to Episode 100! This special milestone episode is a no-guest conversation between your hosts Joey and Jeremy. After 100 episodes, they reflect on lessons learned about productivity, focus, neurodivergence, energy management, and finding joy in everyday work. JN: What has changed in your routines since starting the podcast? Joey: Shifted to …
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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 emp…
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Welcome to episode number 98 of the Focus and Chill podcast. We’re thrilled to be joined by Rob Edwards today. Rob is the CEO of the NEA—the Neurodiversity and Entrepreneurship Association. The NEA provides a meeting place for all those with an interest in neurodiversity and entrepreneurship, creating a safe and nurturing environment for neurodiver…
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Welcome to episode 97 of the Focus and Chill podcast! Today’s guest is the energetic and insightful Pip Scott‑Allen, originally from Canada and now making waves in Australia. Pip’s journey into leadership and team culture began early—at just 14, he started exploring the world of team building. Since then, he’s worn many hats: outdoor educator, back…
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Welcome to episode number 96 of the Focus Chill podcast. We’re thrilled to be joined by April Lea today. April is an ADHD founder with a background in product management and software engineering. She's passionate about removing the barriers that stop neurodivergent people from building themselves meaningful and sustainable careers. April was late d…
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Welcome to episode #95! We’re thrilled to be joined by Elizabeth Kaelin today. Elizabeth Kaelin is a tech founder, award-winning commercialization mentor, and intersectionality business advocate. Her career spans healthcare, tech, venture capital, and corporate leadership, where she helps businesses scale while challenging traditional business norm…
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Welcome to episode #94! We’re thrilled to be joined by Claire Thomas today. Claire Thomas is the CEO and founder of Impact Group, a fast-scaling consulting firm that went from a solo startup to a 50-person, $12 million company in just two years. A 2024 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion and finalist for CEO of the Year, Claire brings deep e…
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Welcome to episode #93! We’re thrilled to be joined by Swantje Lorrimer today. Swantje Lorrimer has built a career spanning multiple industries, including academic research, film productions (Star Wars, The Fall Guy), and ADHD coaching. After struggling to fit into traditional job structures, she embraced freelancing, creativity, and adventure as t…
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Welcome to episode #92! We’re thrilled to be joined by Jacob Kness today. Jacob Kness is a social entrepreneur and neurodivergent advocate, helping autistic job seekers find meaningful work. Diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and Tourette’s, Jacob has spent years exploring fitness, biomechanics, and biohacking as tools for mental and physical well-being.…
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Welcome to episode #91! We’re thrilled to be joined by Dr. Sharon Zivkovic today. Dr. Sharon Zivkovic is an autistic social entrepreneur, systems thinker, and complexity scientist. As the CEO of Community Capacity Builders, she has used autistic cognition and systemizing strengths to develop and commercialize innovative solutions for wicked problem…
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Welcome to episode #90! We’re thrilled to be joined by Michael O’Sullivan today. Michael O’Sullivan is a mind and body performance coach specializing in executive health, leadership, and peak performance. With over 25 years of experience in health and well-being, he helps CEOs, entrepreneurs, and professionals optimize their energy, focus, and prod…
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Welcome to episode #89! We’re thrilled to be joined by Lia Lawton today. Lia Lawton is a neurodivergent psychologist and psychosexual therapist, passionate about helping clients explore intimacy, communication, and relationships in ways that are authentic to their unique neurotypes. She runs Fine Sanctuary, a private practice that provides therapy …
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Welcome to episode #88! We’re thrilled to be joined by Ewa Nowińska today. Ewa Nowińska is a psychologist specializing in ADHD, trauma, and eating disorders, with a unique perspective shaped by her lived experience in a neurodivergent family. Originally from Poland, she has lived and worked across four different countries and now practices in Sydne…
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Welcome to episode #87! We’re thrilled to be joined by Werner Van Huffel today. Werner Van Huffel is the co-founder of Kavn, a career support organization that helps neurodivergent professionals find meaningful remote work. With a background in enterprise architecture, AI, and business consulting, Werner has spent years advocating for career remote…
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Welcome to episode #86! We’re thrilled to be joined by Ana Krajinović today. Ana Krajinović is a linguist, writer, and comic artist whose work explores the intersection of language, cognition, and visual storytelling. As an academic researcher at Tilburg University, she studies how comics use symbolic structures to convey meaning. Diagnosed with AD…
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Welcome to episode #85! We’re thrilled to be joined by James Cavanagh today. James Cavanagh is a neurodiversity consultant and the founder of Raw Life Health, a practice dedicated to helping neurodivergent individuals thrive. With over 25 years of experience in mental health, education, and disability support, James combines evidence-based therapy …
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Welcome to episode #84! We’re thrilled to be joined by Annelil Desille today. Annelil Desille is an ADHD-registered clinical psychologist who blends lived experience with evidence-based practice to support neurodivergent individuals. Her special interests include neurodivergence, the mind-body connection, sexual health, intimacy, attachment, and sp…
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Welcome to episode #83! We’re thrilled to be joined by Rosie Putland today. Rosie Putland is a proudly disabled and autistic public speaker, creative consultant, and co-founder of Modality Co, a digital accessibility consultancy focused on creating connection through accessibility. She is passionate about working with teams and leaders to develop s…
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Welcome to episode #82! Today, it’s just Joey and Jeremy discussing how to manage learning and memory. With so much information available, how do you decide what’s worth remembering? Joey and Jeremy dive into note-taking strategies, the balance between deep learning and quick recall, and whether it’s worth building personal knowledge systems when A…
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Welcome to episode #81! We’re thrilled to be joined by Jacob Kness today. Jacob Kness is a social entrepreneur and project manager dedicated to improving autism employment opportunities. Diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and Tourette’s after experiencing a childhood stroke, Jacob has spent years navigating the intersection of neurodiversity and the work…
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Welcome to episode #80! We’re thrilled to be joined by Rawi Nanakul today. Rawi Nanakul is the founder of Tech Atypically, a newsletter and coaching service dedicated to helping neurodivergent professionals in the tech industry. With a background in ADHD research, product management, and kickboxing, Rawi’s career spans multiple industries, reflecti…
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Welcome to episode #79! We’re thrilled to be joined by Samantha Stein today. Samantha Stein, known online as YoSandySam, is a YouTube creator, author, and business strategist for neurodivergent entrepreneurs. Diagnosed with autism at 33 and ADHD shortly after, she began making YouTube videos to process her diagnosis and educate neurotypicals about …
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Welcome to episode #78! We’re thrilled to be joined by Elan Marko today. Elan Marko is the founder of Deep Work Sprints, a coaching company dedicated to helping ADHD entrepreneurs accomplish their goals faster. His work focuses on overcoming procrastination, perfectionism, and stress by harnessing ADHD strengths to create more fun, flow, and financ…
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Welcome to episode #77! We’re thrilled to be joined by Dr. Jeremy Lim today. Dr. Jeremy Lim is a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician and experienced medical doctor. He runs Whole Being Medical, an online practice that takes a multifaceted approach to treating chronic pain and neurodivergence. With a deep understanding of ADHD, he is dedica…
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Welcome to episode #76! We’re thrilled to be joined by Clare Gibellini today. Clare Gibellini is a passionate advocate for disability inclusion in Australia and internationally. She is the co-chair of the Oversight Council for the First National Autism Strategy and the deputy chair of WA’s Ministerial Advisory Council on Disability. Clare also work…
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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 op…
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Welcome to episode #74! We’re thrilled to be joined by Tessa Amina today. Tessa Amina is the founder of Intuitive Expression and is a neurodivergent therapist, coach, and Reiki practitioner. They offer international coaching for professionals, drawing on lived experience with depression, anxiety, PTSD, religious trauma, grief, neurodiversity, and a…
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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…
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Welcome to episode #72 We’re thrilled to be joined by Will Soward today. Will works creatively in a diverse field of digital media. He's invested in making online education more accessible for neurodiverse learners and the Web a better place to learn. Will talks about UX and accessible UI design with communities in the design and education space. H…
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Welcome to episode #71 We’re thrilled to be joined by Michelle Ridsdale today. Michelle is the visionary force behind Kaboose, an innovative app designed to foster a sense of community for autistic individuals and those embracing neurodiversity. Drawing from her own personal journey and lived experiences, Michelle is a dedicated advocate and volunt…
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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 experi…
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Welcome to episode #69. We’re thrilled to be joined by Christa Seals today. Christa is a serial entrepreneur from her teen years and has extensive military experience, Christa has always positioned herself as a leader and mentor, consulting high-caliber executives, managing special agent HQs, and scaling her businesses. With her specialized underst…
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Welcome to episode #68. We’re thrilled to be joined by Steve Grace today. Steve Grace is the CEO & Founder of The Nudge Group, empowering high-growth companies to thrive on a global stage with a unique fusion of recruitment expertise and powerful storytelling designed to expand your reach and impact worldwide. He is also the Founder of Nudge Produc…
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Welcome to episode #66 We’re thrilled to be joined by Rebecca Arnold today. REBECCA ARNOLD, JD, CPCC, PCC, is a professional, certified coach and the founder of Root Coaching & Consulting, LLC, a holistic leadership coaching firm for ambitious professionals. She has worked with 100+ leaders in the fields of education, medicine, law, academia, and s…
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Welcome to the Focus and Chill podcast, episode 65. Today, Jeremy Nagel and Joey Corea talked about niching down for work, and clear to neutral. Questions Niching down - freeplane/Zoho Writing a book for specific people (Tim Ferris approach) If those people don’t like it, it’s a failure User stories and personas - make them real not Be an apprentic…
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Welcome to episode #64. We’re thrilled to be joined by Damien Diecke today. Damien is the founder of the School of Attraction and The Dangerous Man. He is the author of the award-winning book Sincere Seduction. He's been a coach and professional speaker in over 25 countries. He was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 10 and struggled until he started…
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Welcome to episode #63. We’re thrilled to be joined by Errin Anderson today. Errin Anderson is a dedicated ADHD Clarity Coach, empowering professionals with ADHD through his 90-day program. Offering personalized strategies and motivational support, he helps individuals overcome challenges, focusing on their strengths. His empathetic, focused approa…
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Welcome to episode #62 We’re thrilled to be joined by Ellen Busch today. Ellen Busch, diagnosed with dyslexia in childhood, defied expectations. Her parents nurtured her beyond academic confines, teaching her to navigate the ocean, excel in team sports, and embrace adventure. Despite self-esteem struggles, she became a skilled skier and earned bach…
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