Stop Faking “Normal”: ADHD Entrepreneurs Need Intentional Relationships
André, The Impulsive Thinker™, reflects on his lively chat with psychologist and author Ari Tuckman about building and maintaining relationships as an ADHD Entrepreneur. This episode zeroes in on honest, direct communication and how understanding your unique brain wiring helps with both business and personal connections. André shares practical approaches—from breaking away from diagnostic labels to using technology for reminders—showing that it’s all about intentional effort and self-awareness. If staying connected feels tough or you’re tired of being misunderstood, tune in for down-to-earth advice that puts ADHD Entrepreneurs back in the driver’s seat of their relationships. 🧠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.
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Tired of Failing People: ADHD Entrepreneurs Can’t Fix Expectations Alone
André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with psychologist and ADHD thought leader Ari Tuckman to break down the real challenges ADHD Entrepreneurs face in relationships—both personal and professional. Tired of feeling misunderstood or feeling like you’re always falling short of expectations? This conversation gets real about why neurotypical social rules often set ADHD brains up for disappointment and friction. Ari shares practical ways to communicate your needs, advocate for yourself, and set the record straight without using labels as excuses. If maintaining relationships feels like a struggle, this episode offers strategies that actually fit your brain. 🧠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. Guest: Ari Tuckman is a psychologist, author of five books, and an international speaker in great demand within the ADHD community. Recognized as a thought leader in ADHD, Ari brings his expertise to important discussions around productivity and relationships. His forthcoming book, The ADHD Productivity Manual, is set for release in May 2025. https://adultadhdbook.com/
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Why ADHD Medication Isn’t a Quick Fix for Entrepreneurs
André, The Impulsive Thinker™, digs into the realities of ADHD medication resistance and titration, reflecting on insights from Dr. Dodson’s recent visit. As an ADHD Entrepreneur, you know there’s no one-size-fits-all with meds—André shares his personal journey through medication trials, dosage adjustments, and the hunt for that elusive “right fit.” This quick-hit episode breaks down why ADHD medication isn’t a fix-all, but a tool to level the neurological playing field. Listen in for practical strategies on working with your practitioner, setting targets, and owning your ADHD journey—because growth-minded Entrepreneurs deserve clarity, not shortcuts. www.dodsonadhdtreatment.com 🧠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. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 💻Check out our website.
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Behind the ADHD Blood-Brain Barrier: Surprising Truths for Entrepreneurs
André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with renowned adult ADHD psychiatrist Dr. William Dodson to tackle the confusing process of ADHD medication management for Entrepreneurs. Together, they break down why finding the right medication and dose is far from one-size-fits-all. Dr. Dodson reveals why targeting specific symptoms, understanding the blood-brain barrier, and personalized titration matter more than body weight or standard protocols. Discover what ADHD meds can—and cannot—actually do, how to think about “target symptoms,” and why collaboration with your prescriber matters. If you’re an ADHD Entrepreneur struggling to dial in your meds, this episode is a must-listen. 🧠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. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 💻Check out our website. Guest: Dr. William Dodson is a board-certified adult psychiatrist and was among the first practitioners to specialize in adults with ADHD more than 25 years ago. Named a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association in 2012 for his work with adult ADHD, Dr. Dodson brings decades of dedication, expertise, and advocacy to improving the lives of individuals navigating ADHD in adulthood. www.dodsonadhdtreatment.com
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Breaking the Stigma: ADHD Medication and Entrepreneur Growth
This short solo episode, André, The Impulsive Thinker™, gets personal about why so many ADHD Entrepreneurs resist taking medication, drawing from a deep-dive discussion with Dr. Dodson. André shares his own initial doubts, the stigma around ADHD meds, fears about losing creativity, and the myth of the “miracle pill.” He also talks about the real risks of untreated ADHD, like higher accident rates and isolation, and explores why some parents hesitate to medicate their kids. Looking for hard facts, real-life perspective, and honest talk? This episode is for every growth-minded ADHD Entrepreneur weighing their options on medication. 🧠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. 👂🏼We want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 💻Check out our website.
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.
André will interview high-achieving 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 will also be 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 Asperger’s. He has lived it, researched it, and transformed himself into a higher-functioning ADHD entrepreneur.
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