Rejection Sensitivity: An ADHD Entrepreneur's Guide to Thrive | Dr. William Dodson
Release Date: 06/10/2024
Drowning in Chaos: ADHD Entrepreneurs Deserve Real Rest
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ADHD Entrepreneurs: Stop Pretending You Can âJust Relaxâ
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AndrĂŠ, The Impulsive Thinkerâ˘, sits down with âauthor, founder of the Girl Dad Network, and passionate advocate for father-daughter relationshipsâto dig into how nature and quiet help settle the ever-active ADHD brain. They share honest stories of finding brief moments of mental quiet, whether underwater or deep in the mountains, and how Entrepreneurs with ADHD can use time in natureâand even simple tech-free walksâto become more present and boost productivity. Listen in for practical ways to carve out calm and reconnect with your surroundings, plus tips on discovering your best...
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Your Working Memory Sucks: ADHD Entrepreneurs Deserve Better Systems
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AndrĂŠ, The Impulsive Thinkerâ˘, takes a look at the real burden many ADHD Entrepreneurs carryâmental overload. This short reflection, inspired by a conversation with Dr. Annick Vincent, digs into why that âfull brainâ feeling isnât laziness, but a sign youâre maxed out. AndrĂŠ shares real talk about working memory, energy management, and those invisible stressors that drain us every day. Learn practical strategies to unburden your mind, use your energy wisely, and set up systems that actually work for the ADHD Entrepreneur. Listen in to start letting go of the pressures and get...
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Invisible Burden: ADHD Entrepreneurs, Your Mental Energy Is Shot | Dr. Annick Vincent
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AndrĂŠ, The Impulsive Thinkerâ˘, sits down with internationally renowned psychiatrist Dr. Annick Vincent to dig into the real ADHD burden faced by Entrepreneurs. They get honest about what it means for your brain to actually be âavailableâânot just focused, but free from overwhelm, distractions, and those mental ghosts that drain your energy. Dr. Vincent shares practical ways to spot whatâs taking up your mental space, set realistic boundaries, and build lasting resilience. If youâre juggling business, family, and societyâs expectations, this episode is packed with strategies to...
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Done With Time Slipping Away: ADHD Entrepreneurs Can Claim Control
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AndrĂŠ, The Impulsive Thinkerâ˘, reflects on his conversation with Ari Tuckman about Tuckmanâs book, the ADHD Productivity Manual. This short episode unpacks big insights for the ADHD Entrepreneur: why âtime is slipperyâ for an ADHD brain, what time blindness and temporal discounting mean, and how embracing your time horizon can actually help you get more done. AndrĂŠ shares straight-shooting thoughts on managing long to-do lists, the value of an aspirational list, and why itâs okay to toss tasks that no longer matter. If productivity with ADHD feels daunting, this chat offers...
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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...
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].