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The Impulsive Thinker®

The Impulsive Thinker®

De: André Brisson - ADHD Entrepreneur
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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, 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.© 2025, The Impulsive Thinker® Desarrollo Personal Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo Éxito Personal
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  • ADHD Entrepreneurs Collect Shame, Not Feedback — Dr. Shawn Horn Explains Why

    ADHD Entrepreneurs Collect Shame, Not Feedback — Dr. Shawn Horn Explains Why
    Apr 6 2026
    Shame isn't a quirk — it's a weapon. If you're sick of feeling like the problem, this episode puts the truth on the table. The Impulsive Thinker® and Dr. Shawn Horn demolish what you think you know about shame. In This Episode: The difference between shame, toxic shame, and guilt How shame-bound identity hijacks your decisions Why ADHD brains get stuck in people pleasing, perfectionism, and self-protection What You'll Take Away: Shame is a social emotion — it starts outside, then you absorb it Toxic shame attacks your identity, not your actions ADHD Entrepreneurs are experts at hiding, not because they want to, but as self-protection The self-sabotage you feel is a defence against rejection Healthy shame corrects behaviour — toxic shame cripples growth GUEST BIODr. Shawn Horn is a licensed clinical psychologist, TEDx speaker, author, and host of Inspired Living Podcast. She helps neurodiverse entrepreneurs crush toxic shame and build real self-acceptance. Check out her book Thrive Socially with Adult ADHD. ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® goes hard at shame with Dr. Shawn Horn, breaking down why ADHD Entrepreneurs can't just "think positive" when the world is hell-bent on making them feel defective. The Impulsive Thinker® sharpens the line between guilt and shame — and why most people get it dead wrong. Expect talk about toxic shame, identity condemnation, and why society's measuring stick is always pointed at you. Dr. Shawn Horn explains how shame is installed in childhood, why it sticks, and how it keeps you hustling for worth. This isn't theory — it's neuroscience and lived reality. You'll hear how healthy shame sparks change, but toxic shame becomes the filter you see the world through. People pleasing, workaholism, over-functioning — they're all rooted in this shame-bound identity. Real talk about what that costs you as an ADHD Entrepreneur. If you're done with being told you're the problem, you need this episode. High-achieving, neurodivergent, black sheep — get ready to hear the truth. Hit play now. Email me about it at andre@theimpulsivethinker.com. 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 — Kicking Off: Shame as Social Emotion for ADHD Entrepreneurs 01:41 — Healthy Shame vs. Toxic Shame: What No One Tells You 04:51 — Shame Reflex, Guilt, and Early Conditioning 06:40 — Shame-Bound Identity and Entrepreneur Behaviour 09:36 — How Toxic Shame Fuels Perfectionism and Numbing 12:09 — Masking, Hiding, and Self-Protection in ADHD 14:18 — Self-Sabotage, "Self-Protection," and The Value of New Narratives 16:05 — Unrealistic Expectations and Society's Measuring Stick 17:44 — Radical Self-Acceptance for Entrepreneurs 19:38 — Judgement vs. Description: Breaking the Shame Loop 22:09 — Practical Takeaways: Moving Away from Shame Toward Behaviour 23:34 — Why Shame Is Useful — Until It's Not 24:27 — Where to Find Dr. Shawn Horn and Next Steps © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc.
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    26 m
  • Your Body Decides First: ADHD Entrepreneurs Brain Aren't Calling The Shots

    Your Body Decides First: ADHD Entrepreneurs Brain Aren't Calling The Shots
    Apr 2 2026

    You aren't dysregulated — your nervous system is. Your body calls the shots before your brain even shows up. The Impulsive Thinker® breaks down polyvagal theory and why old advice never fit ADHD Entrepreneurs.

    In This Episode:

    • The three polyvagal zones: green, yellow, and red, and how they control your reactions
    • Emotional vs. nervous system dysregulation — why it's not about you
    • Hacks to retrain your nervous system and stop sabotaging yourself

    What You'll Take Away:

    • 80% of communication is body to brain, not the other way around
    • ADHD brains hit red zone fast — and it's not a self-control issue
    • Nervous system triggers are wired, not willed
    • Retraining your environment starts with catching triggers early
    • Getting out of red isn't failing — it's training reps for green

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE
    This solo episode of The Impulsive Thinker® puts the polyvagal theory under the ADHD Entrepreneur lens. The Impulsive Thinker® explains why your nervous system acts first and your brain justifies after. ADHD isn't a personal flaw — it's a hardwired difference that shows up in business and stress.

    Key themes include nervous system dysregulation, green/yellow/red reaction zones, and practical tools for catching triggers early. André Brisson covers why retraining your nervous system (not just your brain) actually shifts your baseline. This episode drops the old "emotional regulation" myth and names the real challenge.

    If you've ever asked "what's wrong with me," this is your episode. Stop blaming discipline. Listen for brutal honesty — and practical steps no one else is talking about.

    Email me about it at andre@theimpulsivethinker.com. 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 Understanding the Nervous System's Role

    02:44 Emotional Dysregulation vs. Nervous System Dysregulation

    05:31 The Importance of Awareness and Retraining

    08:37 Building Resilience in the Nervous System

    11:20 Living in the Green Zone

    © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc.
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  • Shame, Polyvagal, and ADHD Business Fallout - Dr. Shawn Horn Gets Real

    Shame, Polyvagal, and ADHD Business Fallout - Dr. Shawn Horn Gets Real
    Mar 30 2026
    You think you control your reactions. You don't. Your nervous system does. Dr. Shawn Horn and The Impulsive Thinker® break down why that's not your fault — and why every ADHD Entrepreneur needs to stop fighting it. In This Episode: The basics of polyvagal theory and why it matters for ADHD Entrepreneurs How your nervous system triggers automatic shutdown, fight, or social engagement Why most solutions miss the mark — it's not emotional, it's biological What You'll Take Away: Emotional dysregulation is nervous system dysregulation — stop blaming your brain 80% of your reactions are body-driven, not thoughts Digital meetings stress your nervous system more than you think Crying isn't weakness — it's proof you're finally coming out of shutdown You can't outthink a spun-up nervous system. Body first, brain second. GUEST BIODr. Shawn Horn is a psychologist, TEDx speaker, author, and creator of the Inspired Living Podcast. She brings decades of mental health insight — without the therapy buzzwords. drshawnhorn.com ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® drills into polyvagal theory and what drives your behaviour as an ADHD Entrepreneur. The Impulsive Thinker® talks with Dr. Shawn Horn about why your nervous system calls the shots and how that's shaping your business and relationships — not your mindset. They cover the real drivers behind anxiety, shutdown, and social misreads. The focus is on how your body auto-selects your response to stress, and why traditional thinking-based approaches fail most ADHD Entrepreneurs. You'll get the unfiltered truth on why most emotional "hacks" don't work when your system is already fired up or shut down. Dr. Horn explains how digital interactions hijack your state, and why face-to-face is non-negotiable for real regulation. If you're tired of experts blaming your "emotional" side or telling you to just think your way through, this conversation is built for you. It's raw, specific, and rejects every simplistic label you've been handed. Hit play — you need this. Email me about it at andre@theimpulsivethinker.com. 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 — You're Not in Control: Nervous System Runs the Show 00:36 — Polyvagal Theory Explained for Entrepreneurs 02:36 — Green, Yellow, Red: The Traffic Light Model 04:23 — Shutdown vs. Fight/Flight: What the Nervous System Really Does 06:27 — What "Activation" Means and How Neuroception Works 08:04 — Why Face-to-Face Matters for ADHD Entrepreneurs 10:21 — Digital Communication, Anxiety, and the ADHD Brain 11:31 — The Body Moves First: Why You Can't Just Think Your Way Out 13:06 — What to Do in Each State: Tools for ADHD Entrepreneurs 18:09 — How Fast the Body Reacts vs. the Thinking Brain 19:42 — Emotions Are Just Nervous System States 20:13 — How to Burn Off or Reawaken Energy in Yellow/Red Light 22:19 — Crying and Real Regulation: Signs You're Coming Back Online 23:57 — Why Nervous System Work Beats "Positive Thinking" for ADHD Entrepreneurs 26:29 — Neuroplasticity: Shaping Your Own State (and It's Not Easy) 28:11 — Stop Asking "What's Wrong with Me?" — Ask What Your System Needs Now © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc.
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    31 m
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