The Impulsive Thinker

André, The Impulsive Thinker™ is joined by seasoned addiction counsellor Rand Teed to break down how stress uniquely impacts the ADHD Entrepreneur. If you've ever wondered why your ADHD brain seems to live in survival mode or why chronic stress pushes you toward burnout and overwhelm, this episode is for you. Together, André and Rand explore the science behind cortisol, dopamine, and how stress can crank up ADHD symptoms fast. They also dig into practical mindfulness techniques you can use right away to reclaim focus and boost your sense of safety. It's all about real strategies for a calmer mind and more productive days. 🧠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: Rand Teed is a seasoned addiction counsellor with over 50 years of experience, specializing in the impact of substance use on individuals. For the past 25 years, he has focused on helping people understand and navigate the challenges associated with substance use. Rand is dedicated to education and recovery, touring Canada to present on the topic of substance use disorder. He is the author of Which Way to Turn: Understanding Adolescent Substance Use. Connect with Rand: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rand-teed-50b72936 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rand.teed/ Instagram: rand.teed YouTube: Rand Teed ⁨@DrugClassTV⁩ Website: www.drugclass.ca I send out a thought for the day with a photo I take, a quote by someone smarter than me and a piece of interesting music. Here is the link if you want to subscribe. I do this to spread beauty and encourage thoughtfulness: https://drugclass.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=004153b492bc9cf07b684c2d4&id=3871aed6e1 Books by Rand: "Which Way to Turn - Understanding Adolescent Substance Use." "Collateral Damage - Understanding the Impact of Substance Use on Families and Friends."

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, reflects on key marketing lessons for the ADHD Entrepreneur, inspired by a recent conversation with Peter Shankman. This quick episode tackles why marketing isn't about shouting louder—it's about truly listening to your audience. André shares insights into avoiding shallow, clickbait content, creating genuine value, and communicating with empathy, even as AI tools flood the scene. Learn how showing real vulnerability, consistency, and authenticity can build lasting client relationships and trust. Tune in for actionable, no-nonsense advice to help you connect, serve, and grow as an ADHD Entrepreneur with a growth mindset. 🧠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 marketing expert Peter Shankman, diving into what real marketing means for the ADHD Entrepreneur. This straight-talking episode explores why knowing your audience and listening are core, debunking the myth that automated tools like AI can replace true human connection. You'll hear how creating authentic, valuable content wins over generic, spammy posts, and why every marketing strategy should fit your personality and business—not just follow trends. Packed with practical tips to navigate marketing firms and social media, this chat is for growth-focused ADHD Entrepreneurs wanting to build lasting impact and genuine interactions. 🧠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: Peter Shankman is an author, entrepreneur, and founder of SOS, Source of Sources. He has written books including Faster Than Normal and The Boy with a Faster Brain, and is the host of the Faster Than Normal podcast. Widely recognized for his expertise in marketing, Peter is also a dedicated father and has built a reputation as a thoughtful and engaging leader in his field. www.shankman.com

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, shares a raw reflection inspired by his recent conversation with Andrienne Duffy from Big Futures, Inc., diving into how ADHD Entrepreneurs can tap into their real strengths for more energy and clarity. In this episode, André reveals why your work is not your identity, the significance of aligning daily tasks with your natural strengths, and how protecting your abilities leads to growth. Learn how assessment tools like Colby and CliftonStrengths help you understand your unique value and avoid burnout. If you're ready to work smarter and live better, this episode is 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.

Adrienne Duffy, co-founder of Big Futures, Inc. and an innovative leadership coach, dives into the world of core abilities for ADHD entrepreneurs. She explains how identifying energizing activities can significantly boost your productivity and enjoyment. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness and using assessments like Kolbe™ and CliftonStrengths® to align your strengths with your work. Adrienne also shares strategies for interviewing employers effectively and creating a harmonious team environment that fosters growth.

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, takes a practical look at inhibition and impulsivity in the ADHD Entrepreneur's daily life, reflecting on his discussion with Dr. Russell Ramsay. Ever wondered why hitting pause before reacting feels tough? It's not a flaw—it's just how your brain works. André shares real strategies that help tackle quick reactions, impulsive decisions, emotional triggers, and distractions. This episode breaks down inhibition as a skill you can build, not something you're missing. If you're ready to shift from reacting to responding in your life and business, tune in to find clarity and tools for ongoing progress, not perfection. 🧠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. J. Russell Ramsay, psychologist and ADHD expert, to get real about impulsivity, inhibition, and emotional regulation in the ADHD Entrepreneur's brain. Forget the usual oversimplified definitions—this episode breaks down why ADHD impulsiveness isn't just about blurting things out or acting quickly. Dr. Ramsay explains how inhibition affects focus, decision-making, time management, and emotions, and why learning to hit pause can shift everything for an Entrepreneur. If you struggle with impulsive decisions or emotional reactions that sneak up on you, this chat brings practical insights and strategies you can use right away. 🧠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. J. Russell Ramsay is a psychologist specializing in the assessment and psychosocial treatment of adult ADHD. He is known for founding and launching his solo virtual telepsychology practice at https://www.cbt4adhd.com/. Dr. Ramsay returns to share insights from his extensive clinical experience working with adults, bringing clarity to the challenges of ADHD inhibition and impulsivity in the Entrepreneur's journey.

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, pulls back the curtain on how ADHD brains handle energy and why we so often get stuck in negative thought loops. Inspired by a chat with Jamie Blume about the "brain body budget," this episode is a straight-up reflection on why our brains default to old stories, why emotions get intense when we're running on empty, and how simple shifts in language and daily breaks can change everything. If you're an ADHD Entrepreneur looking to better manage your mental energy, rethink mistakes, and get real clarity, you'll want to hear this take on brain predictions and refueling. 🧠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™, connects with ADHD and life coach Jamie Blume to tackle a question many ADHD Entrepreneurs ask themselves: why doesn't the brain realize we're truly safe and let go of old protective patterns? They unpack how our brains act as survival prediction machines, why the ADHD brain defaults to negative thinking, and what happens when our "body budget" gets depleted. Jamie breaks down how consistent new experiences and reframing thoughts can help retrain those ingrained patterns. If you're an ADHD Entrepreneur wanting practical ways to shift your mindset and grow, this honest conversation 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. 📰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 a certified ADHD and life coach, Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, and founder of Along Their Way. She helps adults and couples navigate the unique challenges of ADHD, focusing on building strengths and overcoming barriers through nature and mindfulness. Jamie serves as a mentor at ADD Coach Academy, guiding ADHD coaches-in-training through certification with an ADHD perspective.

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, reflects on his conversation with fellow Entrepreneur Cassandra Marari during Women in ADHD Month to explore what overwhelm truly means for ADHD brains. Is it just too much on your plate—or is it how your unique wiring handles it? Cassandra shared how recognizing the snowball effect, prioritizing tasks, and building support systems changed how she ran her business and life. This episode is your go-to guide for ADHD Entrepreneurs looking for practical strategies to manage workload, build resilience, and let go of perfection. Discover why asking for help and modelling imperfection might be your best moves yet. 🧠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.