Rejection Sensitivity: An ADHD Entrepreneur's Guide to Thrive | Dr. William Dodson
Release Date: 06/10/2024
Done With Time Slipping Away: ADHD Entrepreneurs Can Claim Control
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Not Getting Sh*t Done: ADHD Entrepreneurs Need Ari Tuckmanâs Clarity
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AndrĂŠ, The Impulsive Thinkerâ˘, sits down with psychologist and ADHD thought leader Ari Tuckman to get real about productivity challenges for the ADHD Entrepreneur. This episode gets into why time feels âslippery,â how temporal discounting messes with getting things done, and why your to-do list might work better with a major overhaul. Ari shares straightforward strategiesâlike turning tasks into calendar appointments and trimming the dead weight from your to-do listâto help Entrepreneurs with ADHD play to their strengths, not fight their brains. Walk away with practical ideas to...
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Stop Surviving, Start Living: ADHD Entrepreneurs Can Drop The Act
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AndrĂŠ, The Impulsive Thinkerâ˘, turns the mic on himself for a raw look at what really holds ADHD Entrepreneurs backâitâs often not the ADHD, but the character we build to fit in. Reflecting on his chat with Vivian Glyck, AndrĂŠ opens up about the lifelong act of masking, the deep conflict between identity and survival mechanisms, and his ongoing journey to shed that protective shell. If youâre an ADHD Entrepreneur feeling stuck chasing goals that donât fit, this episode will help you question whose ambitions youâre really servingâand why itâs time to put your true self first....
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Done Pretending: ADHD Entrepreneurs Are Still Hiding
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AndrĂŠ, The Impulsive Thinkerâ˘, hands the mic to guest host Vivian Glyck, founder of the Just Like My Child Foundation, for a raw and real conversation about ADHD and personal growth. Together, they dig into AndrĂŠâs late ADHD and autism spectrum diagnoses, routines that actually work, and why creating your own structure is so important for the ADHD Entrepreneur. Vivian shares her parenting insight and journeys with an ADHD family, sparking honest talk about shame, acceptance, and resilience. Whether youâre navigating ADHD in business or at home, this episode offers practical advice to...
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Shame Wonât Fix It: ADHD Entrepreneurs Need to Finish the Stress Cycle
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AndrĂŠ, The Impulsive Thinkerâ˘, takes a solo moment to reflect on the tricky relationship between stress, trauma, and the ADHD Entrepreneur. Pulling wisdom from his recent chat with therapist Raquel DevillĂŠ, AndrĂŠ breaks down how unfinished stress gets stuck in the body, why simply thinking your way out of trauma doesnât work, and how generational patterns sneak into our lives and work. If youâve ever felt hit too hard by something small, youâre not alone. Tune in to learn why completing the stress cycle matters and how listening to your body can lead to personal and business growth....
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Stop Pushing Through: ADHD Entrepreneur Stress Turns to Trauma Fast
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AndrĂŠ, The Impulsive Thinker, sits down with Belgian therapist Raquel DevillĂŠ to break down the difference between stress and trauma, especially for the ADHD Entrepreneur. Stress is a bodyâs reaction to daily challenges, but when things get overwhelmingâand we canât copeâit can turn into trauma, getting stuck in the nervous system. Raquel digs into how unfinished stress cycles linger as trauma, why neurodivergent folks get disconnected from their bodies, and how somatic therapy helps untangle these stuck patterns. If youâve ever wondered if youâre just stressed or carrying...
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Ashamed and Misunderstood: ADHD Entrepreneurs Need the Right Words to Break Free
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Culture vs. Self: Queer ADHD Entrepreneurs Breaking Out of Family Expectations
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AndrĂŠ, The Impulsive Thinkerâ˘, sits down with Chris Wang, co-founder and CEO of Shimmer ADHD Coaching, to get real about where ADHD and queerness meet, especially in the world of the ADHD Entrepreneur. Chris shares her own story of coming out as pansexual and being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, and the unique layers added by her Chinese-Canadian background. They dive into masking, self-acceptance, and how culture, gender, and sexuality all intersect with ADHD. This episode is packed with honest reflections and practical insights for anyone looking to grow into their authentic self as an...
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Admitting It Hurts: ADHD Entrepreneurs Canât Survive Without the Right Team
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This short episode, AndrĂŠ, The Impulsive Thinkerâ˘, reflects on key takeaways from his recent chat with Dr. Bill Dodson. AndrĂŠ digs into what it takes to thrive as an ADHD Entrepreneurâeven if you never had the support or advocate you needed growing up. He breaks down why being âyour own advocateâ is so important, reminds us that youâre not lazyâyouâre just blocked, and explores the power of complementary partnerships in both business and life. Listen in for real talk on building the network you deserve, rethinking self-criticism, and finding strategies that work with your...
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Tired of Failing Alone: ADHD Entrepreneurs Deserve Better Advocates
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AndrĂŠ, The Impulsive Thinkerâ˘, sits down with Dr. William Dodson, one of the leading voices in adult ADHD, for a straight-up conversation about why some with ADHD seem to thrive without seeking help. Dr. Dodson shares hard-won insights about the power of having an advocate, being understood, and accepting your true selfâespecially as an Entrepreneur. They dig into why support circles matter, what to do if you didnât have that growing up, and ways to reframe self-worth. If youâre an ADHD Entrepreneur looking for clarity, real talk, and practical ideas, this episode is for you. ...
info_outlineAndrĂŠ, The Impulsive Thinker, sits down with Dr. William Dodson, a top psychiatrist specializing in adult ADHD, to dive deep into Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). Emotional dysregulation in ADHD is often overwhelming, especially in the U.S. where it's overlooked. Dr. Dodson breaks down what RSD isâa quick, intense emotional response to perceived rejection or failure. It feels unbearable but doesn't last as long as typical mood disorders.
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Guest:
Dr. Dodson is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who was one of the first practitioners to specialize in adults with ADHD 25 years ago. He is the recipient of the national Maxwell J. Schleifer Award for Distinguished Service to Persons with Disabilities in 2006. He was named a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association in 2012 in recognition of his contributions to the field of adult ADHD.
He is part of a group doing initial research programs to validate the concept of RSD and its treatments. They are recruiting people who are willing to give 20 minutes of their time to participate in the study to determine whether RSD is a distinct syndrome and whether it is invariably associated with ADHD. If you are 18 years of age or older and have been formally diagnosed by a professional and are interested in participating in the study, contact Dr. Dodson directly for the initial screening at [email protected].