Episode 71: Michelle Ridsdale

Episode 71: Michelle Ridsdale

Author: Jeremy Nagel December 22, 2024 Duration: 38:24
Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks
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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 volunteer within the autistic community. Witnessing her own son grapple with isolation and disconnection, she was inspired to create a platform that addresses these challenges head-on.


Welcome to the show Michelle!


Questions

  1. JN: Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? 
    1. When did you realise that you weren’t neurotypical? 
      1. Son diagnosed
      2. I'm very social
      3. Daughter: ADHD and Autism
      4. Signs
        1. Routines
        2. Mask
        3. Autistic meltdown
    2. What challenges did you face? 
      1. Not many friends
      2. Son gravitated to adults no kids
    3. What changes have come post-diagnosis?
      1. Self acceptance
      2. Less verbal
    4. What challenges do you still face now?
      1. ADHD - too many internal convos
      2. Getting upset over small things
    5. What neuro-exceptional strengths are you leaning into now?
      1. Hyperfocus
      2. Learning more about routines and quiet work
  2. JC: What "work" projects are you concentrating on? 
    1. Friends, mentors, jobs
      1. Tribes
    2. Songs on repeat TikTok
    3. Limit the number of people in group
  3. JN: How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
    1. Work = special interest
    2. Reading = mystery/nonfiction 
      1. Let It Go by Dame Stephanie - autistic feels
  4. JC: Productivity tips  
    1. What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours? 
      1. Calendar - colour coded
        1. Kaboose = purple
        2. kids = different colors
        3. social
      2. Lists (notebook, phone)
      3. Tasks in calendar
    2. What is some unhelpful productivity advice that doesn’t work for you?
      1. Mindfulness leads to more stress 
  5. BREAK  
  6. JC: What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time? 
    1. Dog follows routine too
    2. Walk at 6 am
    3. Shower
    4. Coffee
    5. Start the night before
      1. Clothes and food organized
  7. JC: How is your sleep? How do you switch off at night? 
    1. Ready yourself the night before
    2. Menu plan
  8. JN: Where can people connect with you or find your work? 
    1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleridsdale/
    2. Kaboose on app stores
    3. kaboose.app - https://www.kaboose.app/
    4. kaboose_app - social media
  9. JC: Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?

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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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