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Episode 37: Deborah Charnes
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Welcome to episode #37 We’re thrilled to be joined by Deborah Charnes today. Deborah is a certified yoga therapist and author of “From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram: Wisdom for Mind, Body and Spirit”. Before dedicating herself to writing and therapy she worked high-pressured jobs as a PR and marketing strategist for multi-nationals. Welcome to the show Deborah!
Questions
- Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?
- From a young age realized she was different
- Self-diagnosis with ADHD
- Inattention and hyperactivity
- Falls asleep in movies in cinemas (dark lights)
- Driving alone can be a problem
- Deals with attention issues through yoga and breathwork
- Agni - digestive practices
- What "work" projects are you concentrating on?
- Previously worked in corporate PR/marketing
- Then built her own consultancy representing businesses that have a positive impact
- Now yoga therapist (3 years of training)
- 1 on 1
- Retreats and workshops
- Author “From the boxing ring to the ashram”
- How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
- Traveling (just worked in Costa Rica for 5 weeks, have worked in India, Nicaragua)
- What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?
- Wakes up at 4.30 am
- 1hr of yin and restorative yoga + Jappa
- Prana Yama in bed
- Lemon ginger tea (fresh ginger and lemon)
- 24 Sun salutations
- Breakfast
- Cacao and adaptogens
- What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?
- Ten-minute breathing breaks for boosting energy and empathy
- Sabbath (digital disconnect once per week)
- COMMERCIAL BREAK
- What is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?
- Carbs
- How do you switch off at night?
- Meal timing (light dinner)
- Avoid bright lights (candles/salt lamps)
- Long bath (Epsom salts)
- Meditation
- What resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?
- “24/6” by Tiffany Shlain
- Malla beads for jappa
- Where can people connect with you or find your work?
- Facebook/Instagram/YouTube/LinkedIn: Deborah Charnes
- Facebook group: The Namaste Council
- Facebook group: The Write Council
- Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?
- Everyone can improve their health and happiness
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Episode 37: Deborah Charnes
Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folks
Manage episode 380492865 series 3493829
Welcome to episode #37 We’re thrilled to be joined by Deborah Charnes today. Deborah is a certified yoga therapist and author of “From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram: Wisdom for Mind, Body and Spirit”. Before dedicating herself to writing and therapy she worked high-pressured jobs as a PR and marketing strategist for multi-nationals. Welcome to the show Deborah!
Questions
- Can you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realize that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?
- From a young age realized she was different
- Self-diagnosis with ADHD
- Inattention and hyperactivity
- Falls asleep in movies in cinemas (dark lights)
- Driving alone can be a problem
- Deals with attention issues through yoga and breathwork
- Agni - digestive practices
- What "work" projects are you concentrating on?
- Previously worked in corporate PR/marketing
- Then built her own consultancy representing businesses that have a positive impact
- Now yoga therapist (3 years of training)
- 1 on 1
- Retreats and workshops
- Author “From the boxing ring to the ashram”
- How about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
- Traveling (just worked in Costa Rica for 5 weeks, have worked in India, Nicaragua)
- What does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?
- Wakes up at 4.30 am
- 1hr of yin and restorative yoga + Jappa
- Prana Yama in bed
- Lemon ginger tea (fresh ginger and lemon)
- 24 Sun salutations
- Breakfast
- Cacao and adaptogens
- What do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?
- Ten-minute breathing breaks for boosting energy and empathy
- Sabbath (digital disconnect once per week)
- COMMERCIAL BREAK
- What is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?
- Carbs
- How do you switch off at night?
- Meal timing (light dinner)
- Avoid bright lights (candles/salt lamps)
- Long bath (Epsom salts)
- Meditation
- What resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?
- “24/6” by Tiffany Shlain
- Malla beads for jappa
- Where can people connect with you or find your work?
- Facebook/Instagram/YouTube/LinkedIn: Deborah Charnes
- Facebook group: The Namaste Council
- Facebook group: The Write Council
- Do you have any final words or asks for our audience?
- Everyone can improve their health and happiness
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