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Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks

Jeremy Nagel and Joey K

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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Episode 108: Neurodivergence, Trauma, & Healing: A...

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2025/10/13

Welcome to episode #108! Today we’re joined by Nuria Melchor FernándezIn this episode of Focus and Chill, Jeremy sits down with Nuria Melchor Fernández, an advocate passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals with ADHD, autism, and complex trauma. Nuria opens up about her journey through love addiction recovery, 12-step programs, and navigating multiple diagnoses in Spain. She shares powerful insights into the overlap between neurodivergence and trauma, the challenges of

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Episode 124: Ani Moller

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2025/09/16

Welcome to Episode #124! We’re joined today by Ani Moller. Ani Moller is a leadership and life coach who works with neurodivergent professionals — especially those with ADHD, autism, or experiencing burnout. Drawing from their experience as a senior executive and program manager, Ani combines business strategy, trauma-informed practice, and lived experience of multiple burnouts and a stroke. They support senior leaders, creatives, and purpose-driven teams through one-on-one coaching, group

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Episode 107: Jonathan Mok

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2025/09/07

Welcome to episode #107! Today we’re joined by Jonathan Mok.Jonathan was diagnosed with ADHD and autism in 2019 at the age of 37, a turning point that reshaped his life. Since then, he has become a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, speaking at events such as the Davos Neurodiversity Summit, TEDx CUHK, and the UN World Autism Awareness Day with the Institute of Neurodiversity. His work helps organizations buildmore inclusive workplaces and communities, while also inspiring individuals

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Episode 106: Christina Keeble

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2025/09/05

Welcome to episode #106! We’re thrilled to be joined by Christina Keeble.Christina Keeble is an autistic and ADHD educational consultant, speaker, and COO of the National PEAK Center—an allied health practice grounded in neuro-affirming principles. She’s also a dedicated parent of two PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) children, and brings a unique blend of lived experience, advocacy, and professional expertise to the conversation.In this episode, Christina shares her powerful journey of

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Episode 105: Joey and Jeremy

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2025/08/20

🎧 Welcome to Episode #105 of the Focus and Chill Podcast!Jeremy and Joey are back—breaking down what it really takes to stay productive, sane, and playful as neurodivergent adults navigating life, work, and boring responsibilities like taxes and job hunting.They dive into DUMB goals (a cheeky reframe of SMART goals), how automation can help with hard tasks, and why optimizing systems too much can actually hold you back.👤 Your Hosts:Jeremy – AuDHD founder of Focus Bear, software developer,

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Episode 104: Mike Knapp

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2025/08/18

🎧 Welcome to Episode #104 of the Focus and Chill Podcast!In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mike Knapp to explore the intersection of burnout, late autism diagnosis, and what it means to thrive as a neurodivergent professional in tech.👤 About the Guest:Mike Knapp is a serial entrepreneur, tech innovator, and former Google product lead. From co-founding the custom shoe company Shoes of Prey to building AI tools and launching Google’s Task Mate, Mike’s career is a masterclass in

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Episode 103: Yenn Purkis

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2025/06/24

Welcome to episode #103! We’re thrilled to be joined by Yenn Purkis today.Yenn Purkis is an autistic, asexual, and non-binary advocate, author, and speaker with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. They’ve written 18 published books and contributed to many more. Known for their honest storytelling and passion for neurodivergent visibility, Yenn has delivered two TEDx talks and currently serves as Deputy CEO of the Disability Leadership Institute. Based in Canberra, Australia, Yenn shares their

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Episode 102: Dr. Amanda Mullin

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2025/05/07

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 experience supporting individuals with ADHD, anxiety, and burnout. Amanda is the creator of Thrive 2025, a year-long online course designed to

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Episode 101: Sharon Collon

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2025/04/20

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: fell in love with her husband’s hyperactive ADHD brain.Recognized early signs in her children, leading to family-wide support efforts.Started with

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Episode 100: Joey and Jeremy

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2025/04/17

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 working with ultradian rhythms: 90 minutes focus, 30 minutes break.Jeremy: Focused more on energy management, not time management. Uses longer focus

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Episode 99: Annie Crowe

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2025/04/11

Welcome to Episode 99!We’re thrilled to have Annie Crow—an autistic & DHD 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

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Episode 98: Rob Edwards

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2025/04/10

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 neurodivergent entrepreneurs to get the help and support they need to start their own businesses—and the ongoing support to keep them running and earning an

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Ep. 97 Pip Scott-Allen

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2025/04/06

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, backcountry guide, adventure leader, camp director, lifeguard, and tourism professional. These experiences laid the foundation for his current

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Episode 96: April Lea

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2025/04/05

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 diagnosed with autism and ADHD in 2021 after spending her entire life bulldozing through walls to survive and integrate with society. When her

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Episode 95: Elizabeth Kaelin

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2025/04/02

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 norms.Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Elizabeth shares how she overcame burnout, adapted her leadership style, and built sustainable success. She

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Episode 94: Claire Thomas

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2025/02/22

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 expertise in business transformation, leadership, and public sector consulting.Diagnosed with ADHD in her late 30s, Claire’s leadership now

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Episode 93: Swantje Lorrimer

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2025/02/22

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 the key to thriving with ADHD.In this episode, we explore dopamine-seeking behavior, unconventional careers, ADHD-friendly productivity strategies,

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Episode 92: Jacob Kness

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2025/02/22

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.In this episode, we dive into how exercise, cold shock therapy, and breathwork can help neurodivergent individuals build resilience, focus, and

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Episode 91: Dr. Sharon Zivkovic

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2025/02/22

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 problems.Sharon has been recognized with a Fresh Scientist Award and her work is featured on the Complexity Sciences Map for Applied Complexity. Most

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Episode 90: Michael O’Sullivan

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2025/02/22

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 productivity.As the founder of Body Beyond Limits and Elite Power Moves, Michael works with functional genomic testing, blood work, and

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