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 - https://www.amazon.ca/Triple-Bind-Pressures-Conflicting-Expectations/dp/0345504003

The ADHD Explosion: Myths, Medication, Money, and Today's Push for Performance - https://www.amazon.ca/ADHD-Explosion-Medication-Todays-Performance/dp/0199790558/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

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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

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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.

www.hinshawlab.berkeley.edu

Books by Dr. Hinshaw

The Triple Bind: Saving Our Teenage Girls from Today's Pressures and Conflicting Expectations - https://www.amazon.ca/Triple-Bind-Pressures-Conflicting-Expectations/dp/0345504003

The ADHD Explosion: Myths, Medication, Money, and Today's Push for Performance - https://www.amazon.ca/ADHD-Explosion-Medication-Todays-Performance/dp/0199790558/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

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.

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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

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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 - https://www.amazon.ca/Triple-Bind-Pressures-Conflicting-Expectations/dp/0345504003

The ADHD Explosion: Myths, Medication, Money, and Today's Push for Performance - https://www.amazon.ca/ADHD-Explosion-Medication-Todays-Performance/dp/0199790558/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

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00:00 Understanding ADHD in Women and Girls

05:04 The Impact of Masking and Societal Expectations

06:23 Changing Trajectories and Finding Support

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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.

www.hinshawlab.berkeley.edu

Books by Dr. Hinshaw

The Triple Bind: Saving Our Teenage Girls from Today's Pressures and Conflicting Expectations - https://www.amazon.ca/Triple-Bind-Pressures-Conflicting-Expectations/dp/0345504003

The ADHD Explosion: Myths, Medication, Money, and Today's Push for Performance - https://www.amazon.ca/ADHD-Explosion-Medication-Todays-Performance/dp/0199790558/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

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.

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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

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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.

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00:00 Understanding DBT and ADHD

02:40 The Importance of Neurobiology in Therapy

05:48 Self-Help and Empowerment through DBT

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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.

www.wisemindwiselife.com

www.northstartcc.com

Books by Scott

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

Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life (2003, New Harbinger).

Follow Scott

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

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.

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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

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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: Still Putting Lipstick On A Pig - have a read!

You might also like: 🚫 ADHD Entrepreneur: Is Medication Fear Keeping You Stuck? | Dr. William Dodson | EP383

Dr. William Dodson 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.

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00:00 Navigating Medication and ADHD

02:33 The Visionary-Finisher Dynamic

05:33 The Importance of Support and Belief

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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: Still Putting Lipstick On A Pig - have a read!

You might also like: 🚫 ADHD Entrepreneur: Is Medication Fear Keeping You Stuck? | Dr. William Dodson | EP383

GUEST BIODr. William Dodson 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 ADHD Simplified® online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount!

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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

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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: Still Putting Lipstick On A Pig - have a read!

You might also like: 🚫 ADHD Entrepreneur: Is Medication Fear Keeping You Stuck? | Dr. William Dodson | EP383

Dr. William Dodson 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.

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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

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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: Still Putting Lipstick On A Pig - have a read!

You might also like: 🚫 ADHD Entrepreneur: Is Medication Fear Keeping You Stuck? | Dr. William Dodson | EP383

GUEST BIODr. William Dodson 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.

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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

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