The Impulsive Thinker

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, reflects on his insightful conversation with Chris Wang, co-founder and CEO of Shimmer, about the intersection of being queer and having ADHD. This Queer ADHD Short tackles the true power of finding the right words for self-acceptance, why masking exists when spaces feel unsafe, and how breaking someone’s image of you isn’t your responsibility. ADHD Entrepreneurs will find real talk on identity, language clarity, and the journey to unapologetic self-understanding. If you’ve ever struggled to put yourself into words or felt out of place, this episode is for you. Tune in—let’s get unstuck together.   🧠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.

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Chris Wang, co-founder and CEO of Shimmer ADHD Coaching, to get real about where ADHD and queerness meet, especially in the world of the ADHD Entrepreneur. Chris shares her own story of coming out as pansexual and being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, and the unique layers added by her Chinese-Canadian background. They dive into masking, self-acceptance, and how culture, gender, and sexuality all intersect with ADHD. This episode is packed with honest reflections and practical insights for anyone looking to grow into their authentic self as an ADHD Entrepreneur.   🧠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: Chris Wang is the co-founder and CEO of Shimmer, the leading coaching platform for teens and adults with ADHD. After being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult at age 28, Chris was motivated by her own experience to create more accessible and inclusive behavioural solutions for the ADHD community. She has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree for her transformative work in ADHD support and advocacy. Chris is committed to building a more neuroinclusive world, with special attention to intersectionality—including her experiences as a woman, a member of the queer community, and an individual of Asian heritage.

This short episode, André, The Impulsive Thinker™, reflects on key takeaways from his recent chat with Dr. Bill Dodson. André digs into what it takes to thrive as an ADHD Entrepreneur—even if you never had the support or advocate you needed growing up. He breaks down why being “your own advocate” is so important, reminds us that you’re not lazy—you’re just blocked, and explores the power of complementary partnerships in both business and life. Listen in for real talk on building the network you deserve, rethinking self-criticism, and finding strategies that work with your unique ADHD 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.

Join André as he talks with Dr. William Dodson, a pioneering psychiatrist specializing in adult ADHD. They dive into the power of advocacy in the ADHD community, discussing how understanding and support can reshape self-worth. Dr. Dodson highlights the unique entrepreneurial challenges faced by those with ADHD, stressing the need for collaboration and self-acceptance. He also addresses the importance of nurturing supportive relationships and the journey of reparenting for better outcomes in both personal and professional growth.

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, opens up about feeling trapped by his own reactions and how Internal Family Systems (IFS) work changed his perspective. This short solo episode is a real talk based on insights from his recent conversation with IFS practitioner and ADHD coach Jamie Blume. André shares how understanding the “parts” inside—exile, manager, firefighter—helped him move from self-blame to self-understanding, especially with the emotional intensity of ADHD. If you’re an ADHD Entrepreneur who wrestles with emotional triggers, tune in for tools to break patterns and start showing yourself more compassion. Let’s make mental health routine, not just for crises.   🧠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.   Connect with Jamie: Website: www.alongtheirway.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alongtheirway/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alongtheirway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alongtheirway

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Jamie Blume, an IFS and IFIO practitioner, ADHD and life coach, to break down Internal Family Systems (IFS) and how it can help ADHD Entrepreneurs move past emotional dysregulation. They explore why feeling “broken” isn’t about you, but about protective patterns shaped by your brain wiring and childhood experience. Jamie explains the roles of “parts” like managers, firefighters, and exiles—and how understanding them opens new ways to manage reactions and self-criticism. If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns or negative loops, this episode gives you language and tools to shift that story.   🧠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: Jamie Blume is an Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO) practitioner, as well as a certified ADHD and life coach. She is the founder of Along Their Way and serves as a mentor at the ADD Coach Academy, where she guides adults and couples through the challenges of ADHD. Jamie supports her clients in building their strengths and overcoming barriers by incorporating nature and mindfulness into her approach.   Connect with Jamie: Website: www.alongtheirway.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alongtheirway/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alongtheirway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alongtheirway

Discover how ADHD entrepreneurs can reinvent their careers with a transformative framework. The hosts discuss the six M's: mindset, market, model, message, media, and multipliers, emphasizing alignment with personal values. They also delve into self-refinement and purpose, highlighting patience and ongoing growth. With real stories and actionable insights, this conversation is a must-listen for those feeling stuck and craving a deeper connection to their passions.

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with serial Entrepreneur Mike Koenigs to tackle a question so many ADHD Entrepreneurs face: what’s next when your business just isn’t lighting you up anymore? Mike shares his own raw experiences with losing identity after selling businesses and how to break free when you’re stuck, bored, or feeling unseen. This episode dives into finding purpose after a business exit, the real risks of staying idle, and Mike’s simple framework to figure out your next act. If you’re ready to stop drifting and start designing what’s next, this one’s for you.   🧠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.   Free digital copy of Your Next Act:  https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/ABrissonYNA Ai Accelerator Course: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/ABAi Ai Book: https://AiAccelerator.com/ABAiBook Your Next Act Book: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/ABYNA Referral Party Book: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/ABRP Punch the Elephant Book: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/ABPunch Ai Live Event: https://AiAccelerator.com/LIVEAndre   Guest: Mike Koenigs is the founder of the Superpower Accelerator and a serial entrepreneur with five business exits, including two publicly traded companies. He serves as an investor and judge on entrepreneur.com’s Elevator Pitch TV show. Mike is a 19-time best-selling author, co-host of the Capability Amplifier podcast with Strategic Coach founder Dan Sullivan, and the Big Leap podcast with business and mindset leader Gay Hendricks. Recognized for his genuine and authentic approach, Mike is committed to sharing his experience and insights with fellow Entrepreneurs.

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, shares a personal reflection inspired by his chat with Dr. Norrine Russell, digging into the unique push-and-pull between ADHD and autism spectrum brains. If you’ve ever felt that inner battle—one side urging you to go full-speed, the other tugging you to slow down—this episode is for you. André breaks down his own experience navigating “go, go, go” ADHD energy with the steady, calm influence of his autistic wiring. Discover how this combination shapes decision-making, follow-through, and self-understanding for the ADHD Entrepreneur. Listen in for practical insights on turning tension into a strength in your business and personal life.   🧠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.

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Dr. Norrine Russell to break down how the ADHD and autistic brains work together for Entrepreneurs—and where they clash. If you’ve ever felt like you’re hitting go, go, go one moment and full stop the next, you’re not alone. Together, they explore the unique strengths of ADHD’s creativity and energy, paired with autism’s steadiness and need for routine. Learn how to recognize which part of your brain is driving you, tap into both sets of traits, and use this insight to fuel your business—and your personal growth—as an ADHD Entrepreneur.   🧠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: Dr. Norrine Russell is the founder of Russell Coaching for Students, a practice dedicated to supporting youth with complex profiles such as ADHD, autism, and anxiety. With a PhD focused on psychology and education, Dr. Russell brings more than 20 years of experience in youth and parent development. She is the author of "Asking the Way: Questions Before, During and After Your Child’s ADHD Diagnosis," and is recognized for her expertise in coaching students who are twice exceptional. Dr. Russell’s work is rooted in helping families and individuals better understand and leverage their neurodivergent strengths for success. https://russellcoaching.com/