The Impulsive Thinker

The Impulsive Thinker

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The Impulsive Thinker episodes

  • 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 BIOPatrick Murphy 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.

    www.murph.live

    https://www.instagram.com/murph.live

    https://open.spotify.com/show/3gkHa4yj8Ts8f6WczFRiGz?si=6986fc41cc704ded

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    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.

    11 min
  • 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 BIOPatrick Murphy 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.

    www.murph.live

    https://www.instagram.com/murph.live

    https://open.spotify.com/show/3gkHa4yj8Ts8f6WczFRiGz?si=6986fc41cc704ded

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® drills into how trauma shapes your ADHD Entrepreneur brain. Patrick Murphy 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 ADHD Simplified® online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount!

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    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.

    30 min
  • 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 ADHD Simplified® online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount!

    📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool.

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    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.

    11 min
  • 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 Cassandra Morari 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 Cassandra Morari 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 BIOCassandra Morari 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.

    www.therackonline.com

    🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified® online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount!

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    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.

    32 min
  • 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.

    www.northstartcc.com

    Books by Mariah

    The DBT Skills Workbook for Adult ADHD, with Scott Spradlin (2026, New Harbinger)

    https://a.co/d/0enSKylP

    You might also be interested in: 🤔 ADHD Entrepreneur Blocked by Emotions? Get Unstuck Now! | Dr. Alexandra Philipsen | EP235

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    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.

    13 min
  • 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.

    www.northstartcc.com

    Books by Mariah

    The DBT Skills Workbook for Adult ADHD, with Scott Spradlin (2026, New Harbinger)

    https://a.co/d/0enSKylP

    You might also be interested in: 🤔 ADHD Entrepreneur Blocked by Emotions? Get Unstuck Now! | Dr. Alexandra Philipsen | EP235

    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 ADHD Simplified® online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount!

    📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool.

    📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter.

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    💻Check out our website.

    👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here.

    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.

    33 min
  • 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 ADHD Simplified® online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount!

    📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool.

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    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.

    12 min
  • 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 BIOCassandra Morari 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.

    www.therackonline.com

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® tears the mask off the host's own ADHD Entrepreneur experience. No fluff. Cassandra Morari 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 ADHD Simplified® online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount!

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    👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here.

    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.

    38 min
  • 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: https://www.facebook.com/TheCompanyYOU

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecompanyyou_vicki

    X: https://x.com/thecompanyYOU

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    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.

    10 min
  • 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 BIOVicki Noels-Cornish is the founder of The Company U. 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: https://www.facebook.com/TheCompanyYOU

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecompanyyou_vicki

    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 ADHD Simplified® online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount!

    📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool.

    📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter.

    🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn.

    👣Follow me on Instagram.

    💻Check out our website.

    👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here.

    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.

    29 min

About The Impulsive Thinker

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We celebrate ADHD entrepreneur success and discuss challenges and solutions. Having lived with undiagnosed ADHD for a large part of his entrepreneurial journey, the host André Brisson shares his personal story of overcoming undiagnosed symptoms and how he refined his systems, routines and habits once diagnosed with self-awareness and personal growth.

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