The Impulsive Thinker®

We celebrate ADHD Entrepreneur success and discuss challenges and solutions. Having lived with undiagnosed ADHD for a large part of his entrepreneurial journey, André Brisson shares his personal stories on how he overcame his undiagnosed symptoms and how he refined his systems, routines and habits once diagnosed with self-awareness and personal growth. André interviews other ADHD Entrepreneurs, ADHD experts, and strength discovery experts covering many topics including their own obstacles and successes, strategies to manage their ADHD, share knowledge to gain insights and more. André is also interviewed by guest hosts to pull out solutions and information from his brain – since his solutions are impulsive thoughts when talking to someone else. André Brisson was diagnosed at 44 with severe ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) level 1 (Asperger's syndrome). He has lived it, researched it, and transformed himself into a successful ADHD Entrepreneur.

500 Episodes, One Conclusion - The Answer Was Always There 07/23/2026

500 Episodes, One Conclusion - The Answer Was Always There You already know who you are. You just keep looking for proof you fit. The search is over — and The Impulsive Thinker® is done pretending you’re the problem. In This Episode: Why ADHD isn't the problem — the world is The ugly difference between chaos and urgency for ADHD Entrepreneurs Ambition, self-care, and the brutal truth about people pleasing What You'll Take Away: The ADHD Entrepreneur brain runs on interest, not importance — that’s not a flaw Chaos is not urgency; stop letting your business become a self-made fire drill People pleasing stacked with urgency is a recipe for burnout — and it’s not ADHD The world’s systems are the problem, not your brain or ambition You need to shelve goals, not your sanity ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode is The Impulsive Thinker® stripped down. No guest, just a late-diagnosed neurodivergent Entrepreneur holding up the last 500 episodes and calling bullshit on the search for “normal.” This one punches through ADHD, entrepreneurship, neurodivergent experience, and why chaos keeps stalking your calendar. You get the difference between actual business urgency and chaos addiction. The Impulsive Thinker® lays out why burnout keeps following ADHD Entrepreneurs — and why it’s about broken systems, not broken brains. Stop measuring yourself on society’s measuring stick. If you keep blaming ADHD for feeling scattered, here’s your wakeup call. This one is for the ADHD Entrepreneur done pretending they fit and bored with one-size-fits-all advice. Hit play if you’re ready to stop searching and actually build on what’s already working in you. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 The Birth of the Podcast 02:50 The Search for Self 05:38 Understanding ADHD and Ambition 08:43 Navigating Chaos and Urgency 11:22 The Role of the Nervous System 14:33 The Impact of Environment on ADHD 17:06 People Pleasing and Urgency 20:17 Ambition vs. ADHD 22:50 The Importance of Focus 25:42 The Hiatus and Future Plans © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41979035

On the Eve of 500 Conversations, One Conclusion — The Problem Was Never Yours 07/20/2026

On the Eve of 500 Conversations, One Conclusion — The Problem Was Never Yours You already know the world doesn't get you, and it never will. ADHD isn't the problem — the world has a problem with your brain. This episode is confirmation you’re not doing it wrong. In This Episode: Why ADHD entrepreneurs get stuck chasing chaos (and how it's actually safety) The cost of measuring yourself on society’s measuring stick Building out-of-the-book businesses as an ADHD Entrepreneur What You'll Take Away: ADHD isn't your whole identity — it's just one part, and it's not the issue Chaotic systems feel like "home" for ADHD brains, even when they're burning you out People-pleasing + urgency can destroy your schedule (and energy) You can't outgrind burnout — boundaries win, guilt or not You’re only failing on society’s measuring stick, not yours GUEST BIO is a program advisor and team coach at . She kicked The Impulsive Thinker® podcast into existence and returns to call out what matters for ADHD Entrepreneurs. Nicole Solitar appears courtesy of Strategic Coach®. Strategic Coach® is a registered trademarks of The Strategic Coach Inc. All rights reserved. ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® blows up the lie that you need to fix your ADHD to succeed as an entrepreneur. The Impulsive Thinker® and Nicole Solitar rip into why boredom, chaos, and two-week time horizons shred neurodivergent businesses. You’ll hear why the ADHD brain is wired for interest, not importance — and why that wrecks you when you measure progress by society’s standards. The real talk covers time blindness, chaos as a “safe” place, and the burnout that comes from chronic people-pleasing. Listen if you’re tired of pretending you’re the problem. You’re not. Hit play if you’re done measuring yourself by a system that was never built for you. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Celebrating 500 Episodes: A Journey of Growth 03:08 Understanding ADHD: Insights and Realizations 05:56 The Intersection of Ambition and ADHD 08:53 Chaos and Safety: The ADHD Experience 11:44 Urgency vs. Importance: The ADHD Perspective 14:37 People Pleasing and ADHD: A Double-Edged Sword 17:36 The World vs. ADHD: A Misunderstood Connection 20:22 Engineering a New Path: Non-Traditional Approaches 24:30 Innovative Approaches in Traditional Industries 29:21 Finding the Right Clients and Team Members 33:37 Simplifying ADHD Management 38:52 Reflecting on 500 Episodes and Future Directions © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41975460

You Built Your ADHD Entrepreneur Creativity, Not Your Brain 07/16/2026

You Built Your ADHD Entrepreneur Creativity, Not Your Brain You’re not creative because you have an ADHD brain. You’re creative because friction forced you to be. The Impulsive Thinker® tears down the myths about ADHD and Entrepreneur creativity. In This Episode: Why friction—not your ADHD diagnosis—creates real creative skills The traps of too much and too little friction for ADHD entrepreneurs Growth mindset versus victim mindset in the face of business resistance What You’ll Take Away: Your creative drive wasn’t handed to you by your brain—it was built through scars and pushback Repetition under pressure is where skills get made, not boredom-breaking Too much friction burns you out, not up Being bored isn’t a flaw; it’s fuel for finding new angles You, not your wiring, are responsible for what you make out of resistance ABOUT THIS EPISODE This solo episode of The Impulsive Thinker® challenges the lie that ADHD brains are default creative machines. The Impulsive Thinker® dives into friction, growth mindset, and what really forges Entrepreneur creativity. You’ll hear why standard business advice fails ADHD entrepreneurs and why workarounds became your standard. Grind, burnout, and “follow the money”—The Impulsive Thinker® breaks down how the wrong kind of friction eats your drive. If the world keeps telling you to stick to their plan, but you keep building your own—this episode is built for you. Hit play. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 The Myth of ADHD and Creativity 02:46 Friction as a Catalyst for Growth 06:02 Understanding Friction: The Balance of Challenge 08:55 Mindset Matters: Victim vs. Growth 11:23 Taking Ownership of Your Creativity © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41864960

ADHD Entrepreneurs Aren't Built by Diagnosis — Dr. Russell Ramsay Says Friction Does 07/13/2026

ADHD Entrepreneurs Aren't Built by Diagnosis — Dr. Russell Ramsay Says Friction Does You didn’t get innovative because you were born with ADHD. You got there because you survived the friction. The world wants friction-free — but ADHD Entrepreneurs are forged through resistance, not by default. In This Episode: Friction: how real growth happens for ADHD Entrepreneurs Why life experience — not just brain wiring — shapes creativity When to quit, when to persist, and why resilience is earned What You’ll Take Away: ADHD does not guarantee problem-solving or creativity — life makes you build it Too much friction leads to burnout. Too little? Stagnation. Your workarounds and adaptability are proof of lived experience, not wiring Failure is not a flaw. Mistakes are the step before mastery. Quitting what drains you is a strategic decision, not a weakness Guest: is a psychologist specializing in the assessment and psychosocial treatment of adult ADHD. He recently launched a solo virtual telepsychology practice, which can be found at . is recognized for his contributions to the field of adult ADHD and is a repeat guest on The Impulsive Thinker™ podcast. Books by Dr. Russell Ramsay: ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® dives straight into the ADHD Entrepreneur’s real source of growth: friction and failure. The Impulsive Thinker® sits down with Dr. J. Russell Ramsay to expose why lived experience — not just ADHD brain wiring — drives creativity and resilience. Key themes include how friction shapes adaptability, why most ADHD strengths are forged through struggle, and what happens when Entrepreneurs face too much or too little resistance. The episode tears down the myth that an ADHD brain comes with guaranteed success or innovation. It’s about life scars, hard-won workarounds, and facing those uncomfortable moments that most people run from. The conversation breaks down how comparison, external benchmarks, and the pressure for friction-free achievement hold ADHD Entrepreneurs back. Real growth comes from earned scars — not from labels or hype. If you’re tired of one-size-fits-all advice and want to see how real ADHD operating systems build business muscle, this one’s for you. Listen in and redefine what success looks like on your own terms. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Introduction to ADHD and Creativity 06:31 Life Experiences and Problem Solving 11:18 The Role of Friction in Growth 16:57 Mindset: Growth vs. Victim 19:25 Perfectionism and ADHD 20:03 Understanding Emotional Reasoning and Self-Worth 22:16 The Impact of Friction in Learning 25:22 Navigating Growth Mindset and Anti-Fragility 28:24 Finding Your Niche and Accepting Limits 33:32 Learning from Mistakes and Embracing Friction © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41864925

ADHD Entrepreneur Upheaval: Burnout, Boundaries, and Rebuilding for Yourself 07/09/2026

ADHD Entrepreneur Upheaval: Burnout, Boundaries, and Rebuilding for Yourself Disaster always hits before a breakthrough. If you’re rebuilding your business after chaos, you’re not alone. The Impulsive Thinker® explains why ADHD entrepreneurs never get a smooth path forward — and why that’s the real sign of progress. In This Episode: Why every big leap in business comes right after everything blows up How old habits come back — even when you know better Setting boundaries to keep your business built around you, not everyone else What You'll Take Away: Your worst business disaster is the price of actual progress, not a sign you failed When pressure hits, survival habits come back fast — know how to catch them Building your business for yourself first is the only way it will work long-term You know what needs to change — stop negotiating with yourself and start moving Respect for your boundaries is non-negotiable, no matter who’s pushing back ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® confronts the fallout and rebuild after an ADHD entrepreneur's business falls apart. The Impulsive Thinker® dishes the real ADHD experience — disaster, forced lessons, and why you can’t build back the old way. It hits the hard truths about boundaries, saying no, and how even your best habits get tested when survival mode kicks in. This one’s for ADHD entrepreneurs sick of serving everyone but themselves and tired of apologizing for how their brain works. If you’re done pretending burnout is normal and want your business to serve you — hit play. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. GUEST BIO is a neurodivergent entrepreneur and founder of . She built and sold one of the largest chiropractic practices in her state and now creates practical support for women in pain. Follow Dr. Brandie 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Navigating Business Disasters 02:47 Lessons from Setbacks and Breakthroughs 05:29 Breaking Old Habits and Setting Boundaries 08:42 Creating a Thriving Company Culture © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41666375

When the ADHD Entrepreneur Finally Puts Themselves First | Dr. Brandie Keates 07/06/2026

When the ADHD Entrepreneur Finally Puts Themselves First | Dr. Brandie Keates You didn’t burn out. You got bored, and your brain did the rest. André Brisson, The Impulsive Thinker®, breaks down what actually happens when ADHD entrepreneurs walk away — or get forced out. It’s not about losing. It’s about refusing to do it on someone else’s terms. In This Episode: Why “putting yourself first” is non-negotiable for ADHD Entrepreneurs Setting boundaries and learning which clients and team members still respect you Regulating your batteries before your brain and business crash What You'll Take Away: Running your own company doesn’t mean anyone else gets a say Survival mode isn’t strategy — it’s your ADHD brain in panic spinning its wheels Doing work that makes you angry or bored is a signal, not a moral failing You can drop 75% of your revenue and still come out ahead — if your boundaries are right If you’re burned out and overwhelmed, it’s time to quit validating your decisions with outside opinions GUEST BIO is a neurodivergent entrepreneur and founder of . She built and sold one of the largest chiropractic practices in her state and now creates practical support for women in pain. Follow Dr. Brandie ABOUT THIS EPISODE The Impulsive Thinker® and Dr. Brandy Keats get brutally honest about business breakups, burnout, and why ADHD brains refuse the slow death of “steady” growth. They talk about why boundary-setting is everything for ADHD Entrepreneurs and what really happens when you decide to put yourself first. This conversation digs into overwhelm, the real cost of bad-fit teams and clients, and the guilt that comes from doing less but getting more. It’s a direct look at neurological regulation, dropping work that kills your batteries, and how to build a business that survives the ADHD cycle. If you’ve ever felt the urge to burn it all down or start over, this episode is your permission slip. Hit play if you’re ready to stop apologizing and actually run things your way. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Surrendering to Change 02:57 Navigating Business Relationships 05:52 Rebuilding After Loss 09:11 Finding Balance in Work and Life 11:56 Understanding Overwhelm and Productivity 14:54 Redefining Success and Joy in Work 18:36 Setting Boundaries and Self-Respect 20:12 The Journey to Personal Fulfillment 22:02 Reducing Overwhelm and Prioritizing Self-Care 23:07 Navigating Business Relationships and Expectations 29:20 Taking Action: Exiting Toxic Situations 35:16 Embracing Change and Personal Growth © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41666340

People Ignore ADHD Entrepreneur Anger — Then Blames Us for Exploding 07/02/2026

People Ignore ADHD Entrepreneur Anger — Then Blames Us for Exploding Anger isn't the problem. It's what happens when the world ignores it. The Impulsive Thinker® tears apart the lie that ADHD entrepreneurs have "anger issues" — and calls out why nobody ever asks why. In This Episode: Anger versus aggression — the difference nobody sees Why ignoring anger creates bigger messes for ADHD entrepreneurs How shame and gaslighting feed emotional blowups What You'll Take Away: Anger is a signal, not a character flaw — aggression is what happens when it's ignored Shame keeps ADHD entrepreneurs from even feeling anger "Anger problems" are often society's refusal to listen, not yours ADHD, RSD, and other labels get weaponized to silence you The right question isn't "why are you angry" — it's "what boundary got crossed?" ABOUT THIS EPISODE The Impulsive Thinker® takes on anger and emotional dysregulation in ADHD entrepreneurship. Why are ADHD entrepreneurs labelled angry when nobody asks what's happened to trigger it? This episode drills into anger as a signal, not a failing, and why mixing it up with aggression misses the real point. Shame, dismissal, and gaslighting push ADHD entrepreneurs to a breaking point. Ignoring anger never solves it. The Impulsive Thinker® unpacks how aggression happens when signals keep getting suppressed and why asking "why" matters. This episode calls out how society uses labels like RSD and ADHD as excuses to ignore or blame. Real-world business situations — from customer service to team dynamics — get broken down for neurodivergent Entrepreneurs. You'll see why your blowups have a root cause nobody's asking about. If you've ever heard "you're too much," "too angry," or been written off for getting upset in business, this episode is for you. Hit play if you're done being dismissed — and ready to hear what nobody says about anger and ADHD. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. GUEST BIO is a former Wall Street Journal executive turned mental health coach for high-performing Entrepreneurs. He built his startup after somatic work finally addressed the anxiety therapy never touched. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Understanding Anger: A Societal Perspective 02:51 The Consequences of Ignoring Anger 05:37 Navigating Anger: From Emotion to Understanding © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41646835

Anger Isn't Your Problem — Suppressing It Is, for ADHD Entrepreneurs | Patrick Murphy 06/29/2026

Anger Isn't Your Problem — Suppressing It Is, for ADHD Entrepreneurs | Patrick Murphy You’re not angry. You’re activated. And the world keeps confusing anger with aggression—at your expense. The Impulsive Thinker® and Patrick Murphy break down what no one tells ADHD Entrepreneurs about emotional fire. In This Episode: Anger vs. aggression—actual difference and why it matters Emotional regulation, “activation,” and dysregulation in ADHD Entrepreneurs Using anger as a boundary and value detector What You’ll Take Away: Suppressed anger is what turns into rage or sideways aggression—not the feeling itself “Activated” isn’t the same as dysregulated—know the line Anger points to violated boundaries, values, or dignity; it’s not always destructive Sitting with anger teaches you what really matters to you Communicating anger isn’t the problem; suppressing it is GUEST BIO is a former Wall Street Journal executive turned mental health coach for high-performing Entrepreneurs. He built his startup after somatic work finally addressed the anxiety therapy never touched. ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® dives into the misunderstood world of anger in ADHD Entrepreneurs. The Impulsive Thinker® questions why anger feels “illegal” and why people confuse it with aggression, especially in business. Patrick Murphy breaks down the links between shame, suppressed anger, and emotional dysregulation for neurodivergent founders. Real talk on how anger flags boundary violations, not just “bad behaviour.” Essential listening for Entrepreneurs who suppress their anger to keep the peace, but end up exploding or self-sabotaging instead. If your anger is running under the surface, it’s time to hear this. Hit play now. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Understanding Anger vs. Aggression 08:46 The Beauty of Anger 18:27 Processing Anger and Its Indicators © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41646805

Being Erased: Why ADHD Entrepreneurs Sacrifice Everything and Stay Too Long 06/25/2026

Being Erased: Why ADHD Entrepreneurs Sacrifice Everything and Stay Too Long You don't just lose a business. You get erased from the thing you built, and nobody talks about that. The Impulsive Thinker® pulls the curtain back on what actually happens when an ADHD Entrepreneur walks away. In This Episode: Surviving vs. building as an ADHD Entrepreneur Why quitting feels like failure even when it’s not Who you're really proving yourself to (and why it matters) What You'll Take Away: Walking away hits harder when your company erases you Survival mode sacrifices go unnoticed by everyone — including you Staying too long often has nothing to do with business Chasing money and pleasing others never works for ADHD Entrepreneurs Your company has to serve you first — or you’ll break ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® goes straight at what happens when your company kicks you out. ADHD Entrepreneur André Brisson talks about erasure, not just failure. No sugar-coating. He tackles survival mode, broken mental health, and building for others at your own cost. ADHD, entrepreneurship, and the raw reality of losing what you started — it’s all in here. You’ll hear hard truths about people pleasing, toxic validation, and what happens when you stop building for yourself. There’s no inspirational curveball. Just scars and the real business impact for ADHD Entrepreneurs. This episode matters because nobody else will say it out loud. If you’ve ever stayed too long, got erased, or wondered if this is just you — it’s not. Hit play. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. GUEST BIO is a neurodivergent entrepreneur and founder of . She built and sold one of the largest chiropractic practices in her state and now creates practical support for women in pain. Follow Dr. Brandie 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 The Reality of Entrepreneurship 02:39 Survival Mode and Sacrifice 05:30 The Emotional Toll of Business 08:33 The Pain of Erasure and Moving Forward © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41602340

You Sacrificed Everything and Still Got Erased: An ADHD Entrepreneur Experience | Dr. Brandie Keates 06/22/2026

You Sacrificed Everything and Still Got Erased: An ADHD Entrepreneur Experience | Dr. Brandie Keates You didn't burn out — your ADHD brain set your business on fire the second it got bored. Nobody talks about what it really costs to walk away from the company you built. The Impulsive Thinker® and Dr. Brandie Keates drag it into the light. In This Episode: Walking away from your own business as an ADHD Entrepreneur Boredom, burnout, and why success feels like a slow death The fallout when your brain blows things up just to feel again What You'll Take Away: Running your company on empty will cost you your health and your identity Your team thinks you’re quitting — you know you’re saving your life Success measured by society's standards is a lie for ADHD Entrepreneurs Boredom isn’t laziness. It's your brain forcing a pivot — or a blowup You can’t people-please your way to self-respect. Boundaries break things, including you GUEST BIO is a neurodivergent entrepreneur and founder of . She built and sold one of the largest chiropractic practices in her state and now creates practical support for women in pain. Follow Dr. Brandie ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® tackles the reality of walking away from the business you built. The Impulsive Thinker® André Brisson and Dr. Brandy Keats break down why ADHD Entrepreneurs hit the wall and what happens when your brain hits eject. ADHD, entrepreneurship, neurodivergence, boredom, and burnout get put on the table. This isn’t a conversation about scaling or hustle — it’s about the mental and physical cost of running your business on someone else’s measuring stick. You don’t just lose a company; you lose the story you told yourself about who you were. If being the black sheep meant never fitting into the "right" path — this is your episode. If you’ve ever felt erased or lost after walking away, listen now. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:29 The Journey of Building a Business 07:15 Challenges of Leadership and Identity 11:23 The Weight of Responsibility and Burnout 16:12 Finding Freedom Beyond Business 19:30 Navigating Business Challenges and Personal Growth 22:27 The Emotional Toll of Business Transitions 26:21 Rebuilding After Loss: A New Beginning 32:12 Identity Beyond Business: Rediscovering Self © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41602290

ADHD Doesn’t Get Triggered — Your Nervous System Does with Trauma 06/18/2026

ADHD Doesn’t Get Triggered — Your Nervous System Does with Trauma Stuck in “fight or flight” and don’t know why? Your triggers aren’t flaws — they’re old programs nobody asked about. The Impulsive Thinker® breaks the silence on trauma’s real business cost. In This Episode: Why past trauma, not ADHD, drives most Entrepreneur triggers How your nervous system sabotages you without warning Why asking “why” beats slapping on another label What You'll Take Away: Trauma gets missed — even after years of therapy ADHD isn’t the cause of constant fires and emotional resets Your labelled “issues” might be survival patterns from childhood No one asks what shaped your nervous system — and that’s the actual problem You never learned to feel safe, so “safe” feels wrong ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode is about the link between trauma, ADHD, and business chaos for neurodivergent Entrepreneurs. The Impulsive Thinker® reflects on his recent conversation with Patrick Murphy to confront what traditional therapy misses. He tackles trauma-driven patterns and nervous system triggers — not just “ADHD symptoms.” You’ll hear why being labelled isn’t fixing anything and how nobody asks the only question that matters. This is a hard look at why staying “on edge” can ruin your business and your relationships. If you’re tired of being told you’re “too much” but never heard, you need this episode. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. GUEST BIO is a former Wall Street Journal executive turned mental health coach for high-performing Entrepreneurs. He built his startup after somatic work finally addressed the anxiety therapy never touched. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Understanding Trauma's Impact on the Nervous System 02:43 The Role of Labels and Treatment in Mental Health 05:29 Navigating Triggers and Reactions 08:44 Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Abandonment © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41602115

Trauma Is Not Just “A Big Thing” for ADHD Entrepreneurs | Patrick Murphy 06/15/2026

Trauma Is Not Just “A Big Thing” for ADHD Entrepreneurs | Patrick Murphy You look successful. But inside, you’re scrambling to hold it together. Trauma isn’t just a history—it’s shaping how your ADHD Entrepreneur brain fires today. In This Episode: Complex trauma’s hidden impact on high-performing ADHD Entrepreneurs Nervous system reactions, meltdown triggers, and “masking” adulthood ADHD, trauma, and the myth of emotional dysregulation What You'll Take Away: Looking put together often means you’re suffering in private Emotional meltdowns aren’t ADHD — they’re your nervous system on overload Trauma is rarely one event — it’s the drip, drip, drip of never measuring up Most clinicians miss the trauma-ADHD overlap — you pay the price Change starts with understanding your real triggers, not shaming your brain GUEST BIO is a former Wall Street Journal executive turned mental health coach for high-performing Entrepreneurs. He built his startup after somatic work finally addressed the anxiety therapy never touched. ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® drills into how trauma shapes your ADHD Entrepreneur brain. joins The Impulsive Thinker® to rip apart “being put together” and the emotional cost underneath. They unpack nervous system triggers, childhood wiring, and why most experts miss the real overlap between trauma and ADHD. If you’re grinding through perfectionism, anxiety, or emotional blowups others can’t see — this is your playbook. Built for every ADHD Entrepreneur who feels like the black sheep. Stop blaming yourself — press play if you’re done with shame and ready to see the difference. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 The Hidden Struggles of High Achievers 04:57 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact 09:30 The Nervous System and Emotional Responses 14:26 ADHD and Trauma: Unpacking the Connection 18:56 Navigating Emotional Dysregulation 23:48 Finding Help and Healing © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41586065

The World Won’t Accommodate Your ADHD Brain — Admit It 06/11/2026

The World Won’t Accommodate Your ADHD Brain — Admit It You didn't burn out. You just finally called your own bluff. The diagnosis isn't the story — what you do after it is. In This Episode: Why the ADHD diagnosis is just a moment — the real story starts after Owning your triggers before things go nuclear in business and life Why awareness without action is useless for ADHD Entrepreneurs What You'll Take Away: Labeling yourself isn't progress — changing your actions is Spotting the small triggers stops the big explosions ADHD isn't your personality — it's wiring, not a headline No system or diagnosis fixes you unless you use it The world won't change for your brain. You work with it, or you drown ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode The Impulsive Thinker® breaks down what really happens after getting an ADHD diagnosis as an Entrepreneur. The Impulsive Thinker® shares why knowing you have ADHD isn't enough — it's what you do next that matters. Triggers, ownership, emotional outbursts, and responsibility land hard. Raw details show how easy it is to hide behind the label, or to use awareness as an excuse not to act. This hits every ADHD Entrepreneur fed up with empty talk and ready for something real. Still using society's measuring stick? Hit play — this is for you. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 The Journey Beyond Diagnosis 02:51 Understanding Triggers and Emotional Regulation 05:40 The Misconceptions of ADHD and Identity 08:26 Navigating Life with ADHD: Strategies and Insights © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41513075

ADHD Entrepreneur Truth: The World’s The Problem, Not Your Wiring 06/08/2026

ADHD Entrepreneur Truth: The World’s The Problem, Not Your Wiring You never fit in — and you're tired of pretending. The Impulsive Thinker® and rip into what really changes, and what doesn’t, after an ADHD diagnosis. No sugarcoating. Just truth. In This Episode: What actually shifts for ADHD Entrepreneurs after diagnosis The difference between explaining your needs and hiding behind labels Building real systems versus fake “fitting in” What You'll Take Away: ADHD is not the problem — society’s measuring stick is Constant communication isn’t just customer service, it’s survival Emotional blowups come from old triggers, not your wiring Being direct isn’t rude, it’s efficient (and saves your business) Fit in by owning how your brain really works — not by advertising your label ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode is about what changes after an ADHD diagnosis — and what doesn’t. The Impulsive Thinker® and take apart the diagnosis moment, the real emotional aftermath, and the hard-won systems that actually work for ADHD Entrepreneurs. You’ll hear raw conversations about emotional regulation, ditching fake labels, setting up processes that are honest for how your brain functions, and why “fitting in” is the wrong goal. The Impulsive Thinker® spells out how self-awareness, clear communication, and refusing to waste time on acceptance are edge strategies for neurodiverse entrepreneurs. If you’re tired of being told to work harder or fit a broken mold — you need to press play. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. GUEST BIO is an ADHD brain and COO at The Rack, a Saskatchewan family ag-business. She knows small town. She knows family business. And she’s been masking her brain for years. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Understanding ADHD: A Personal Journey 03:15 The Impact of Diagnosis on Life and Work 06:02 Emotional Dysregulation and Self-Awareness 11:33 Building Systems for Success 14:34 Social Connections and Acceptance 19:26 Embracing Uniqueness and Ownership © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41512490

Therapy Is Past, Coaching Is Future — The ADHD Entrepreneur Divide 06/04/2026

Therapy Is Past, Coaching Is Future — The ADHD Entrepreneur Divide You don't need a therapist or a coach. You probably need both — just not at the same time. If your head feels like a storm, this episode will make it clear what gets you out and what keeps you stuck. In This Episode: The raw difference between ADHD therapy and ADHD coaching Why healing has to come before executing for ADHD Entrepreneurs What makes therapy and coaching legit — or dangerous What You'll Take Away: Therapy is about healing the past and stabilizing your present. Coaching is about taking action for the future. ADHD Entrepreneurs can’t coach their way out of a storm they haven’t calmed. A legit coach or therapist wants you to need them less — not more. Coaching programs are training, not regulated education. If the storm is still raging, coaching isn’t what you need. ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® breaks down the real difference between ADHD therapy and ADHD coaching. The Impulsive Thinker® asks exactly when each one matters — and what happens when coaches act like therapists and vice versa. Licensing. Ethics. Training. ADHD, entrepreneurship, and neurodivergent brains get pulled apart with real-world stakes. The conversation hits what coaching can — and cannot — fix. If you’re stuck processing the past, coaching won’t get you out. Therapy is for the storm. Coaching is for calm seas and future action. Every ADHD Entrepreneur gets this question wrong — until everything blows up. This one’s for the ADHD Entrepreneur frustrated by stalled progress. If you’re ready to see why action isn’t always the answer, smash play. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. Books by Mariah , with Scott Spradlin (2026, New Harbinger) You might also be interested in: 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Understanding the Roles: Therapist vs. Coach 07:05 Navigating the Storm: When to Seek Therapy First © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41046865

ADHD Entrepreneurs: Therapy Heals, Coaching Executes. The Line Nobody Talks About 06/01/2026

ADHD Entrepreneurs: Therapy Heals, Coaching Executes. The Line Nobody Talks About You don't need healing. You need results. Therapy and coaching aren't the same for ADHD Entrepreneurs — and most people are still getting it wrong. In This Episode: The real differences between ADHD coaching and therapy Why therapy tackles the past and coaching builds execution When coaching won't work — and why therapy comes first What You'll Take Away: Coaching isn't for everyone, especially if depression or past trauma is in play ADHD therapy is about stabilizing, not fixing a “broken” brain Licensing matters — coaches can't diagnose, therapists can Both paths can work together, but the order matters Bad coaching ignores emotional paralysis — that's therapy territory GUEST BIO Mariah Spradlin is an ADHD therapist, coach, and co-author of the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills Workbook for Adult ADHD. She gets the ADHD Entrepreneur struggle — because she lives it herself. Books by Mariah , with Scott Spradlin (2026, New Harbinger) You might also be interested in: ABOUT THIS EPISODE The Impulsive Thinker® brings on Mariah Spradlin to draw a hard line between ADHD coaching and therapy. They cut past the feel-good talk. This one is straight about what actually works for real ADHD Entrepreneurs. ADHD, entrepreneurship, therapy vs. coaching, diagnosis, and execution — all on the table. Mariah Spradlin and The Impulsive Thinker® talk about why therapy isn't just for healing, and why coaching only works if the emotional storms are already calmed. The episode digs into licensing, insurance, executive function, and why emotional paralysis can kill progress faster than any lack of strategy. Hear the real reasons why coaching fails for some, and how the two can work side by side — but only if the foundations are solid. If you keep switching between coaches and therapists — or wonder which you need — this episode is for you. ADHD entrepreneurs who are tired of hearing they're broken, listen up. Hit play if you're ready for the truth. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Introduction to ADHD Coaching and Therapy 01:37 Understanding the Roles: Therapist vs. Coach 04:10 The Process of Therapy vs. Coaching 09:52 Healing vs. Execution: Different Approaches 15:42 When Therapy is Necessary Before Coaching 19:03 Expectations in Therapy vs. Coaching 23:56 The Importance of Self-Understanding and Growth © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41046840

ADHD Entrepreneur - Odds Are, Your Real Problem Was Always Social 05/28/2026

ADHD Entrepreneur - Odds Are, Your Real Problem Was Always Social You’ve always been called the troublemaker. Turns out, you were the only one asking the real questions. The Impulsive Thinker® finally rips open his own pre-diagnosis story — raw, unfiltered, and loud. In This Episode: Why questioning the rules gets you labelled a problem — at home, school, and in business The real difference between ADHD brains and society’s expectations What a late ADHD diagnosis actually feels like for an entrepreneur What You'll Take Away: Trouble doesn't always mean troublemaker — sometimes it means you’re the only one paying attention Most of your childhood "problems" were social — not intellectual or behavioural ADHD is not the deficit — it’s how everyone else reacts to your brain Getting a diagnosis isn't relief at first — it means rewriting everything you believed about yourself Questioning authority as an ADHD Entrepreneur isn't defiance — it’s survival ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® is a raw look at the ADHD Entrepreneur experience before diagnosis. The Impulsive Thinker® shares how persistent questioning and nonconformity make life harder — not because of the brain, but because of society's measuring stick. The conversation covers social rejection, manufactured chaos, and why neurodivergent Entrepreneurs get punished for needing clarity. Hear what it's really like to go from believing you're broken to realizing ADHD is just a different operating system. This one’s for every ADHD Entrepreneur who's ever been told to sit down and shut up. This episode will remind you: the problem isn’t your brain — it’s theirs. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 The Journey of a Troublemaker 04:04 Understanding ADHD and Diagnosis 06:57 Reflecting on the Past and Self-Acceptance © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41046830

The Impulsive Thinker’s Story - Pre-ADHD Diagnosis 05/25/2026

The Impulsive Thinker’s Story - Pre-ADHD Diagnosis You didn't burn your business down. You got bored — and nobody told you why. The Impulsive Thinker® finally digs into his own ADHD story. If you never fit in, this episode is for you. In This Episode: Why masking and not fitting in hits hardest for ADHD Entrepreneurs How boredom and conformity kill the drive to build and create What happens when you mistake ADHD for being a “bad person” What You'll Take Away: Not fitting in is the baseline for ADHD Entrepreneurs — not a problem to fix Masking starts young and scars deep, but doesn’t erase who you are Boredom triggers chaos — your brain blows things up to feel something ADHD isn’t the problem. It’s the world’s refusal to bend that breaks you. Diagnosing ADHD late means years of thinking you’re the issue GUEST BIO is an ADHD brain and COO at The Rock, a Saskatchewan family ag-business. She knows small town. She knows family business. And she’s been masking her brain for years. ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® tears the mask off the host’s own ADHD Entrepreneur experience. No fluff. asks the questions nobody’s put to The Impulsive Thinker® before — what did pre-diagnosis really look like? From growing up the oddball in a rural Catholic town to blowing up career moves out of boredom, The Impulsive Thinker® walks through decades of fitting everywhere but belonging nowhere. They hit on real ADHD challenges — masking, rejection, internalized blame, and how boredom and novelty drive business decisions. The Impulsive Thinker® explains that ADHD isn’t the enemy. The problem is being forced to run on “society’s measuring stick” instead of your own operating system. The worst damage isn’t business chaos — it’s the belief that your brain is broken. This episode is built for ADHD Entrepreneurs who know being different isn’t a marketing slogan. If you’re sick of pretending to fit in, hit play now. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Introduction to Cassandra Morari and ADHD 03:02 Exploring André's Early Life and ADHD Awareness 05:38 Navigating School Life with ADHD 08:26 Friendships and Social Dynamics in School 11:26 University Experience and Finding Acceptance 14:15 Parenting and Social Challenges Today 17:16 Career Journey and Entrepreneurial Spirit 19:37 Navigating Workplace Relationships and Misunderstandings 22:45 The Journey of Self-Discovery and ADHD Awareness 28:57 Understanding ADHD: Stigma and Acceptance 34:12 Embracing Uniqueness and Building Confidence © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41046805

Society Calls Women ADHD Entrepreneurs “Unreliable” as Soon as They Stumble 05/21/2026

Society Calls Women ADHD Entrepreneurs “Unreliable” as Soon as They Stumble She thought she was losing her mind. Turns out menopause crashed her systems and ADHD was under it all. The world doesn’t care—it just calls you unreliable. In This Episode: What happens when menopause wipes out the ADHD coping strategies you didn’t know you had Society’s double standard for women with ADHD in the workplace Judgment, masking, and why the world still won’t adapt even when you do What You'll Take Away: Fumbling at work wasn’t dementia—it was hormonal change unmasking ADHD Discipline and willpower were just a side effect of estrogen, not character Getting an ADHD diagnosis delivers knowledge, not instant relief No one told women what menopause would really do—least of all to ADHD brains Judgment from others doesn’t stop just because you know what’s going on ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® hits hard on what happens when menopause throws ADHD Entrepreneurs off their game. Vicki Noels-Cornish’s lived experience forces a real look at hormonal shifts, lost coping strategies, and brutal workplace consequences. ADHD, entrepreneurship, and menopause—the hidden connections get called out. Forget the standard clinical talk. The Impulsive Thinker® lays out the raw realities for neurodivergent women in business. It’s a “blame the woman” world—ADHD burnout, masking, and societal expectations come into sharp focus. Loss of self, job risks, and the weight of judgment aren’t just talking points here—they’re lived experience. Menopause and ADHD collide, and nobody warned you what that wreck would look like. This is for ADHD Entrepreneurs running the show on fumes, blamed for every crack in the facade, and tired of pretending. If your brain’s dropped the ball and the world called you broken, hit play. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. Follow Vicki Facebook: Instagram: X: https://x.com/thecompanyYOU 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Understanding Menopause and ADHD 02:47 The Impact of Societal Expectations on Women 05:32 Navigating Identity and Judgment 08:19 Vicki's Journey and Key Takeaways © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41046760

No, You’re Not Losing Your Mind: ADHD, Menopause, and Performance Freefall 05/18/2026

No, You’re Not Losing Your Mind: ADHD, Menopause, and Performance Freefall You kept all the balls in the air for decades. Then menopause hit. Now your ADHD brain drops every one — and everyone around you thinks you just stopped caring. This episode is that conversation nobody has in public. In This Episode: Why menopause pushes ADHD symptoms into crisis mode The stigma ADHD Entrepreneur women face — from their own heads and everyone else Judgement, masking, and why “having it all together” is a lie What You'll Take Away: Menopause can expose every workaround an ADHD Entrepreneur built Forgetfulness, brain fog, and spiral thinking aren’t failures — they’re neurology and biology at war Stigma sticks hardest when you look like you “had it all together” until now Most women think they’re the only ones falling apart — they aren’t High achiever wiring compounds judgement — internally and externally GUEST BIO is the founder of . She’s an ADHD brain, people development consultant, and Colby-certified advisor advocating for new ways to work, especially for women who don’t fit society’s measuring stick. Follow Vicki Facebook: Instagram: X: https://x.com/thecompanyYOU ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® rips the lid off menopause and ADHD inside the Entrepreneur world. Vicki Noels-Cornish walks through exactly what happens when your old playbook stops working. ADHD, entrepreneurship, masking, and menopause collide in raw detail. The Impulsive Thinker® doesn’t let go until all the ugly stigma, judgement, and self-doubt are out in the open. The discussion breaks apart why ADHD Entrepreneur women get blindsided by menopause and a lifetime of high achiever masking. Forget the clinical stuff — this one’s about the real-life meltdowns nobody’s talking about. This matters because you’re not losing your edge — your biology and neurology just hit a new level of chaos. Every system you built to survive the grind won’t save you here. If you’ve ever lost track of reality, felt judged for being “too much,” or got told you dropped the ball after years of keeping it all together — listen now. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Navigating ADHD and Menopause 04:22 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on ADHD 09:16 Understanding the 'Rabbit Hole' of ADHD 13:53 Societal Stigmas and Expectations 18:05 Finding Support and Community © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41046730

ADHD Entrepreneurs Live with Invisible Stigma Until It’s Too Late 05/14/2026

ADHD Entrepreneurs Live with Invisible Stigma Until It’s Too Late You didn't fail at being "a good girl." The standard was impossible from the start. ADHD women spend their whole lives playing a game they can’t win—then get blamed for losing. In This Episode: The real history and weight of ADHD stigma for women and girls How perfectionism and impossible standards mask real ADHD needs Why internalized shame hits harder than ignorance or bias from others What You'll Take Away: Society doesn’t just misunderstand ADHD in women. It makes girls punish themselves for it. Perfectionism is a survival tool when the rules were never built for you. Masking breaks down—often right when life gets hardest. The ADHD entrepreneur brain isn’t flawed. It just doesn’t fit society's measuring stick. Owning your difference is survival, not selfishness. ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® cuts into ADHD stigma for women in entrepreneurship to expose where internalized shame does the most damage. The episode drills into expectations of perfection, masking, and why so many ADHD Entrepreneur women feel broken before they even get a diagnosis. Social norms demand women do everything effortlessly—plus mask every ADHD trait. That pressure erases real identities. André rips into how these standards lead to losing track of who you are. Perfection, masking, and chasing what others want cost ADHD entrepreneurs time, confidence, and mental health. If you’re sick of being told you’re failing someone else’s test, this one's for you. Listen close—because no one wins by playing by rules made to keep you out. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. Books by Dr. Hinshaw The Triple Bind: Saving Our Teenage Girls from Today's Pressures and Conflicting Expectations - The ADHD Explosion: Myths, Medication, Money, and Today's Push for Performance - 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 The Cost of Being a Good Girl 02:37 Stigma and Psychological Branding 05:07 Perfectionism and Societal Expectations 07:51 Empowerment and Ownership for Women © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41046710

The Women ADHD Entrepreneur Cost of “Good Girl” Training with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw 05/11/2026

The Women ADHD Entrepreneur Cost of “Good Girl” Training with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw What did being a “good girl” cost you? Stigma isn’t a buzzword — it keeps ADHD women silent, unseen, untreated. The Impulsive Thinker® and Dr. Stephen Hinshaw rip into why society still isn’t catching ADHD in girls — and what it’s costing all of us. In This Episode: Why stigma around ADHD is more than social — it’s internalized and impacts diagnosis for women How impossible “good girl” expectations push masking, burnout, and depression The role of social media in both exposing and worsening ADHD stigma What You’ll Take Away: Increased awareness doesn’t erase stigma. It just teaches stereotypes. ADHD women are forced to mask and self-stigmatize to survive Societal expectations for women still demand compassion, competition, and perfection — all at once ADHD is misread as laziness or bad behaviour unless you fit the male stereotype TikTok and algorithm trends are fuelling misinformation and overdiagnosis GUEST BIO Dr. Stephen Hinshaw is a psychology professor at UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco. He led the largest long-term study of girls with ADHD, rewriting what we know about women’s ADHD and why it matters right now. Books by Dr. Hinshaw The Triple Bind: Saving Our Teenage Girls from Today's Pressures and Conflicting Expectations - The ADHD Explosion: Myths, Medication, Money, and Today's Push for Performance - ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® exposes how stigma trains girls and women with ADHD to hide — not seek help. The Impulsive Thinker® talks with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, a leading ADHD and stigma researcher. They break down the triple bind: perfection, nurturing, achievement. ADHD women can’t win, so they mask harder and break sooner. The cost? Crushed self-worth, missed diagnoses, and internalized shame. This isn’t about awareness — it’s about how false expectations get under your skin and block your growth as an ADHD Entrepreneur. Social media plays both sides: validation and a tidal wave of noise. Real stakes, real impact. If you feel like you’re faking it to “pass” and burning out anyway — you need this episode. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Understanding Stigma and Its Origins 08:38 The Triple Bind: Societal Expectations on Women 18:52 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health 23:46 Navigating ADHD and Gender Dynamics © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41046690

Masking Is a Pyrrhic Victory: ADHD Women Suffering in Silence Has a Price 05/07/2026

Masking Is a Pyrrhic Victory: ADHD Women Suffering in Silence Has a Price You keep your head down, play nice, and still get steamrolled by everyone else's expectations. ADHD isn't the problem — it's the world that ignores how you operate. The Impulsive Thinker® and Dr. Stephen Hinshaw call out what everyone else misses about masking, silence, and the cost of being invisible. In This Episode: ADHD in women and girls — what masking really costs The hidden dangers of suffering in silence Research-backed risks that follow when nobody notices What You'll Take Away: Masking is survival, but it comes at a brutal personal cost For women and girls with ADHD, problems snowball until they're unavoidable Suffering in silence leads to real-world risks — including mental health and relationships Negative outcomes aren't fate when the right support shows up One or two people who "get it" can turn everything around ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® puts a spotlight on ADHD in women and girls, breaking down the silent damage masking causes. The Impulsive Thinker® pushes the conversation past clichés to show how suffering in silence compounds over years. Real data, not empty reassurance — everything discussed has lived experience and research behind it. If you've been told you’re not trying hard enough, or if hiding has become your norm, this is why it matters in your business and life. Built for ADHD entrepreneurs tired of invisible struggles. Hit play and hear what nobody else is saying. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. Books by Dr. Hinshaw The Triple Bind: Saving Our Teenage Girls from Today's Pressures and Conflicting Expectations - The ADHD Explosion: Myths, Medication, Money, and Today's Push for Performance - 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Understanding ADHD in Women and Girls 05:04 The Impact of Masking and Societal Expectations 06:23 Changing Trajectories and Finding Support © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41046655

ADHD Women: Dr. Stephen Hinshaw Exposes What Nobody Measured 05/04/2026

ADHD Women: Dr. Stephen Hinshaw Exposes What Nobody Measured What if your “train wreck” 20s and 30s weren’t failure at all — just everyone missing your ADHD diagnosis? The Impulsive Thinker® and Dr. Stephen Hinshaw destroy the old stereotypes on women, masking, and why success leaves so many suffering in silence. In This Episode: What decades-long studies of girls with ADHD actually reveal How masking, missed signs, and stigma sabotage real ADHD Entrepreneur strengths Why negative outcomes are high risk — but not destiny What You'll Take Away: ADHD in women is missed, not rare — the classic “boy” symptoms don’t fit Depression, self-injury, and unplanned chaos spike when diagnosis and support come late Masking isn’t resilience — it’s losing yourself because fitting in means survival Early signs in girls are spacey, scattered, “lazy,” not loud or disruptive Real friends and strategic support matter more than popularity or the perfect image GUEST BIO Dr. Stephen Hinshaw is a psychology professor at UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco. He led the largest long-term study of girls with ADHD, rewriting what we know about women’s ADHD and why it matters right now. Books by Dr. Hinshaw The Triple Bind: Saving Our Teenage Girls from Today's Pressures and Conflicting Expectations - The ADHD Explosion: Myths, Medication, Money, and Today's Push for Performance - ABOUT THIS EPISODE The Impulsive Thinker® sits down with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw to break down the real ADHD experience for neurodivergent women and Entrepreneurs. Hear why most research ignored girls and what that cost in missed diagnoses, shame, and chaos. The episode digs into masking, self-injury, unplanned life consequences, and why classic ADHD stereotypes hurt more than help. Resilience, masking, and entrepreneurial strengths are redefined — no fluff, just blunt reality. This is for ADHD Entrepreneurs sick of society’s measuring stick and shallow advice. If your chaos was survival, not failure — hit play. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Understanding ADHD in Women 03:56 The Longitudinal Study Insights 08:43 Consequences of Untreated ADHD 13:21 The Importance of Early Diagnosis 18:12 Masking and Societal Expectations 22:50 Finding Strengths and Coping Strategies 27:53 The Path Forward for Women with ADHD © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/41046630

You Don't Have to Obey Every ADHD Urge as an Entrepreneur 04/30/2026

You Don't Have to Obey Every ADHD Urge as an Entrepreneur You don't have to obey every urge your ADHD brain throws at you. Most therapy wasn't built for your wiring. The Impulsive Thinker® breaks down DBT for ADHD Entrepreneurs — and why the system doesn't fit until the neurobiology lines up. In This Episode: Why standard DBT misses the mark for ADHD brains The power of not obeying your impulses in real time How a self-applied DBT workbook tackles emotional dysregulation What You'll Take Away: DBT isn't broken — the system just ignores ADHD neurobiology Clinicians not trained in ADHD cause real gaps in support You don't need permission to start working on yourself now Emotional urgency feels urgent — but you can pause before reacting True results require hard, honest work and owning the black-and-white thinking ABOUT THIS EPISODE This solo episode of The Impulsive Thinker® breaks down Scott Spradlin’s approach to DBT for ADHD Entrepreneurs. The real question: What does it take to make therapy work for a brain that rejects most systems? The Impulsive Thinker® digs into DBT’s structure and why clinicians miss the mark without ADHD-specific training. He calls out the giant gap — nobody answers, "Is it me or my ADHD?" and most systems ignore real neurobiology. Key takeaways include why you don't have to obey every impulse, how crisis pressure tricks your brain, and what genuine self-directed work looks like for ADHD adults. No waiting for the right therapist, group, or diagnosis — start with the workbook now. If you've been told to "just do the work," but nobody talks about the real pain behind it, this episode pulls no punches. ADHD Entrepreneurs ready to stop obeying every urge — this is your episode. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Understanding DBT and ADHD 02:40 The Importance of Neurobiology in Therapy 05:48 Self-Help and Empowerment through DBT © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/40960905

The DBT Skills Workbook for ADHD Entrepreneurs 04/27/2026

The DBT Skills Workbook for ADHD Entrepreneurs Standard DBT isn't built for your ADHD brain. Structure, shame, and overwhelm — sound familiar? The Impulsive Thinker® and Scott Spradlin call out where therapy misses neurodivergent entrepreneurs. In This Episode: Where traditional DBT gets ADHD completely wrong Why shame and guilt dominate the ADHD Entrepreneur experience How DBT can finally work when tailored to your actual brain What You'll Take Away: Regimen isn't the answer — acceptance and flexibility matter more ADHD Entrepreneurs fail therapy when therapy fails them "You don’t have to obey your urges" — that one line changes everything Radical acceptance feels impossible when your brain's invalidated daily Structure must serve you, not the system GUEST BIO Scott Spradlin is a Kansas-based licensed counsellor and co-director at North Star TCC. He's co-authoring the first DBT Skills Workbook built for adult ADHD brains. Books by Scott , with Mariah Spradlin (2026, New Harbinger) (2003, New Harbinger). Follow Scott Facebook: X: Instagram: You might also be interested in: ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode breaks down why classic DBT does not work for most ADHD Entrepreneurs. The Impulsive Thinker® challenges therapy frameworks with Scott Spradlin, who is rewriting DBT for real neurodivergent adults. They get specific about why structure and homework overload flop for ADHD brains. The conversation uncovers the guilt, shame, and endless "just try harder" messages pushed by society’s measuring stick. They cover how adapted DBT flexes for ADHD — and why flexibility and radical acceptance are what actually help Entrepreneurs. If therapy has ever felt like another system built to kick you out, hit play now. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Introduction to DBT and ADHD 02:36 Understanding the Shortcomings of Traditional DBT 05:27 Adapting DBT for ADHD: The Neurobiological Perspective 09:47 Balancing Structure and Flexibility in DBT 12:02 Validation vs. Shame in Therapy 12:55 The New DBT Workbook for ADHD Adults 17:09 Distress Tolerance and Radical Acceptance in ADHD 21:05 The Importance of Understanding ADHD in Therapy 23:27 Conclusion and Resources © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/40945595

Why Visionary ADHD Entrepreneurs Need a Finisher Beside Them 04/23/2026

Why Visionary ADHD Entrepreneurs Need a Finisher Beside Them You keep doing everything yourself and wonder why nothing gets finished. ADHD isn’t the problem—being measured by society’s stick is. The Impulsive Thinker® gets real about why visionary brains stall and what’s missing. In This Episode: The ADHD debate around medication and side effects Why every visionary needs a finisher — and what happens without one How belief from someone else actually changes outcomes What You'll Take Away: Medication isn’t one-size-fits-all—try it, then decide for yourself Being both the idea generator and finisher is unsustainable for ADHD Entrepreneurs Hiring finishers isn’t a luxury—it’s how your business gets built You need people who see you and actually have faith in you Society’s measuring stick doesn’t fit your brain—stop chasing it ABOUT THIS EPISODE This solo episode of The Impulsive Thinker® tackles ADHD Entrepreneur realities most won’t admit. André Brisson challenges medication myths and the lost value of proper support in business. From medication attempts to building personal systems, ADHD entrepreneurs hear why staying unmedicated isn’t always about stubbornness—it’s about impact and brain wiring. Visionary thinking gets examined: The Impulsive Thinker® explains why execution fails when you don’t have the right finisher beside you. The grind, the lost steam, and the missed outcomes are real. André gets blunt about hiring and why society’s measuring stick screws with your sense of progress. If you never had someone who saw you—and believed you—the episode speaks straight to you. Built for ADHD Entrepreneurs fed up with the “do it all yourself” lie. Press play if you’re done being measured by standards that aren’t yours. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. This conversation was based on my Substack article: - have a read! You might also like: is one of the first psychiatrists to focus on adult ADHD. His insights punch through the surface noise for real ADHD Entrepreneurs who want respect, not pity. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Navigating Medication and ADHD 02:33 The Visionary-Finisher Dynamic 05:33 The Importance of Support and Belief © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/40869460

Dr. Dodson Calls It: ADHD Entrepreneurs Need Implementers, Not More Systems 04/20/2026

Dr. Dodson Calls It: ADHD Entrepreneurs Need Implementers, Not More Systems You can't fake being neurotypical. Meds might help, but systems matter more. If you’re tired of hearing “just try harder,” this is your episode. In This Episode: ADHD thought overwhelm and why “importance” gets you nowhere Personal systems vs. medication for managing ADHD distractions Why neurotypical standards set you up to fail What You'll Take Away: ADHD distraction isn’t external — it’s five conversations in your head at once Medication can help, but it’s never one-size-fits-all Consistency only matters by your measuring stick, not society’s Every ADHD Entrepreneur needs a “finisher” — vision alone doesn’t build a business The mismatch is with society, not your brain ABOUT THIS EPISODE The Impulsive Thinker® questions the world’s measuring stick for ADHD Entrepreneurs. Dr. Bill Dodson confronts what systems and medication actually can — and can’t — do for the ADHD brain in business. They rip open “importance” and expose why urgency moves you — not to-do lists or neurotypical pressure. Partnership, awareness, and owning your difference run through every minute. This isn’t a pep talk. It’s a breakdown of what works, what never will, and why you need to toss out everyone else’s templates. The rules are different, and pretending otherwise keeps you stuck. If playing by their rules is burning you out, hit play now. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. This conversation was based on my Substack article: - have a read! You might also like: GUEST BIO is one of the first psychiatrists to focus on adult ADHD. His insights punch through the surface noise for real ADHD Entrepreneurs who want respect, not pity. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 The Role of Medication and Engagement in ADHD 00:46 Understanding ADHD: The Inner Distractions 02:03 Medication vs. Non-Medication Strategies 03:50 The Importance of Finding the Right Clinician 05:39 The Role of Medication in Managing ADHD 06:51 Unique Strengths of ADHD Minds 09:06 The Need for Advocacy and Support 11:09 Entrepreneurship and ADHD: A Unique Challenge 13:44 The Power of Diverse Teams 15:01 The Value of Coaching and Support 16:34 The Importance of Awareness in ADHD Management 20:04 The Role of a Cheerleader in ADHD Success © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/40869435

ADHD Isn't All of You: It's Just a Tool, Not Your Identity 04/16/2026

ADHD Isn't All of You: It's Just a Tool, Not Your Identity ADHD isn’t a superpower. It’s not a deficit. The world is coded for the wrong operating system — and you’re paying the price every day as an ADHD Entrepreneur. In This Episode: Smashed myths about superpower and deficit labels in ADHD Why interest — not importance — drives ADHD Entrepreneurs Society's measuring stick and how it warps your self-perception What You'll Take Away: ADHD is a brain wiring difference — not your identity School and business systems measure you against the wrong standards Interest is a requirement for action, not a preference Success depends on setting up your own measuring stick The system isn’t changing, so you build your own environment ABOUT THIS EPISODE This solo episode of The Impulsive Thinker® tears down the “ADHD is a superpower” myth and sets the record straight. The Impulsive Thinker® exposes why labeling ADHD as better or worse misses the reality for neurodivergent Entrepreneurs. The episode covers how society’s measuring stick punishes difference — and why interest, not importance, controls your motivation. André Brisson explains the impact on business, education, and personal identity for ADHD brains. These topics matter because the system isn’t built for you, and you need tools to build your own way. If you’re ready to stop apologizing — this episode tells you how. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. This conversation was based on my Substack article: - have a read! You might also like: is one of the first psychiatrists to focus on adult ADHD. His insights punch through the surface noise for real ADHD Entrepreneurs who want respect, not pity. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Debunking the ADHD Superpower Myth 02:54 Understanding ADHD as a Different Operating System 06:02 The Importance of Interest-Based Motivation 08:16 Creating a Personalized Measuring Stick © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/40788715

Dr. Dodson: ADHD Strengths Are Only a Problem on Society's Measuring Stick 04/13/2026

Dr. Dodson: ADHD Strengths Are Only a Problem on Society's Measuring Stick Tired of “ADHD is a superpower” platitudes? So is The Impulsive Thinker®. This episode tears the mask off what holds ADHD Entrepreneurs back — and what drives them forward when the world has a problem with difference. In This Episode: ADHD strengths that matter in business (and why nobody talks about the cost) The myth of fitting into the neurotypical system — at school and at work What truly motivates and burns out ADHD Entrepreneurs What You'll Take Away: Lipstick-on-a-pig affirmations don’t help ADHD Entrepreneurs — seeing the difference does The world runs on importance; your brain runs on interest, challenge, novelty, urgency, and passion Consistency isn’t a character problem — it’s a measure from outside your operating system Schools and workplaces punish difference, then beg for it during a crisis Masking for conformity crushes confidence and fuels burnout This conversation was based on my Substack article: - have a read! You might also like: GUEST BIO is one of the first psychiatrists to focus on adult ADHD. His insights punch through the surface noise for real ADHD Entrepreneurs who want respect, not pity. ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® is a raw look at ADHD strengths, the double-edged reality of out-of-the-box brains, and why forcing yourself into a neurotypical mold never works. The Impulsive Thinker® sits down with Dr. William Dodson to ask why the world still judges ADHD Entrepreneurs by someone else’s measuring stick. They tear down the myth that ADHD is a deficit or a strength — it’s a difference the system refuses to accept. The discussion reveals survival strategies for ADHD Entrepreneurs. From the system’s obsession with conformity to the true sources of ADHD motivation — interest, challenge, novelty, urgency, and passion — nothing is sugarcoated. Real-world failures. Burnout. Hyperfocus at a cost. If you’re tired of repackaged affirmations and want the truth about why your brain and business clash with society’s expectations, this episode delivers. Built for ADHD Entrepreneurs who are done apologizing for not fitting in. If you’ve ever been told your way is wrong — hit play. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference. 🧠Check out the online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on . 👣Follow me on . 💻Check out our . 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback . 00:00 Understanding ADHD: Beyond the Superpower Narrative 02:46 The Positive Aspects of ADHD 05:31 The Challenges of ADHD in a Neurotypical World 08:32 The School System and ADHD: A Mismatch 11:13 Engagement Factors for ADHD Individuals 13:51 Managing ADHD: The Intraspace Nervous System 16:45 Finding Your Unique Path with ADHD 19:41 The Role of Medication and Engagement in ADHD 23:49 The School System and Workplace Challenges © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. /episode/index/show/theimpulsivethinker/id/40777635

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