Episode 106: Christina Keeble

Episode 106: Christina Keeble

Author: Jeremy Nagel September 5, 2025 Duration: 45:13

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 discovering her neurodivergence after her children’s diagnoses, and how that reshaped her approach to parenting, self-care, and work. From navigating school refusal to burnout recovery and creating sustainable work rhythms, Christina offers truth bombs and strategies for both neurodivergent individuals and the professionals who support them.

⏱️ Timeline:
00:00:00 – Intro + Guest Bio
00:02:00 – Discovering She’s Autistic & ADHD
00:04:30 – PDA Parenting Journey Begins
00:06:00 – Diagnosis, Medication & Mental Health
00:08:00 – What Is PDA? (Demand Avoidance Explained)
00:10:00 – Reparenting, Trauma & Letting Go of Norms
00:13:00 – Breaking the Parent Blame Cycle
00:16:00 – Productivity & Harnessing Hyperfocus
00:19:00 – What Christina Actually Does for Work
00:22:00 – Neurodivergent Coaching & Workplace Inclusion
00:28:00 – Why Fake Deadlines Work
00:31:00 – Timer Tricks That Don’t Work
00:34:00 – Tools That Might Work for PDA Brains
00:37:00 – Chronic Illness, Burnout & Pacing
00:42:00 – Final Advice for Neurodivergent Parents
00:44:30 – Where to Find Christina Online

📱 Follow Christina:
Website: https://christinakeeble.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-keeble/?originalSubdomain=au
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinakeebleconsulting/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinakeebleconsulting/

Connect with Jeremy:
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nageljeremy
Email: jeremy@focusbear.io

Connect with Joey:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeycorea/
Newsletter: https://thepluckyjester.com/newsletter/

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Finding a rhythm that works for your unique brain can feel like an endless puzzle. Focus and Chill-productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks is a space where that puzzle gets pieced together through real, lived experience. Host Jeremy Nagel steers conversations away from generic, one-size-fits-all advice, diving instead into the practical systems and compassionate tactics that actually stick for neurodivergent minds. Each episode features guests who aren't just experts by profession but by life-people navigating AuDHD and other neurotypes who have forged their own reliable paths through the chaos of daily tasks and big ambitions. You’ll hear honest breakdowns of what works, what fails spectacularly, and how to build a sustainable sense of accomplishment without the burnout. This podcast lives in the intersection of Education, Fitness, Health, and Mental Self-Improvement, recognizing that true productivity is holistic. It’s about managing energy, not just time; it’s about creating habits that bend and flex with you. Tune in for a blend of strategic insights and empathetic support, all designed to help you craft a more focused and chill life. The podcast is sponsored by FocusBear, a tool built with these very principles in mind.
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