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

Episode 67: Dr. Megan Anna Neif

Oct 31, 2024
Dr. Megan Anna Neff, a neurodivergent psychologist and founder of Neurodivergent Insights, dives into her personal journey of discovering her autism and ADHD. She shares insights on navigating sensory overload and the challenges of social interactions. The discussion highlights the importance of flexible productivity strategies, especially hyperfocus, while addressing autistic burnout. Dr. Neff also provides techniques for improving sleep quality and managing personal rhythms, emphasizing the need for personalized approaches tailored to neurodivergent experiences.
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Quick takeaways

  • Dr. Neff emphasizes the importance of creating sensory-safe environments to manage sensory overload and enhance daily functioning for neurodivergent individuals.
  • Through her experiences with hyperfocus, she highlights the need to balance engaging tasks with self-care and personal comfort to optimize productivity.

Deep dives

The Journey of Neurodivergence Discovery

Dr. Megan Anna Neff shares her personal journey in discovering her neurodivergence, which began while researching autism for her oldest child. This exploration led her to realize her own autism diagnosis, followed by a later recognition of her ADHD. She reflects on her past experiences in psychotherapy, where she struggled with feelings of disconnection and sensory overload, which made it difficult to engage fully with her life and relationships. These realizations highlighted a disconnect between her mental health challenges and the narrative she had previously constructed about herself.

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