The Impulsive Thinker

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Amber Harper to share her moving journey at the intersection of ADHD and addiction. Amber—a seasoned data analyst, writer, and co-founder of ADHDandAddiction.com—gets real about how her ADHD diagnosis shifted her recovery process and offered new hope. They discuss denial, anger, relapse, and why recovery looks different for ADHD Entrepreneurs. If you've ever used alcohol or food to cope, Amber's honest perspective and tips on community support will hit home. Listen to learn how understanding your ADHD can change your relationship with addiction and open the door to true personal growth. 🧠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: Amber Harper is a seasoned data analyst and writer with an ADHD brain who supports others in their addiction recovery journeys in various ways. She is the co-founder, with Mike Starkey, of the website www.ADHDandaddiction.com , a resource dedicated to supporting ADHD brains with addiction. Amber brings lived experience, professional insight, and a commitment to empowering others in the ADHD and addiction community. www.adhdandaddiction.com For more information on Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/ Check out our free CHADD supported weekly ADHD and Addiction peer support group, Mondays at 7pm PST: RSVP on Meetup https://www.meetup.com/chadd-california/events/calendar/ Free Resource: Our ADHD and Addiction Toolkit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ocRSWDOJ7-XdXLjYBT4mbTIGvlv7Dpfu/view?usp=sharing Email us! We'd love to connect, and can be reached at thrivingwithmikeandamber@gmail.com. CORRECTION: At around 13:15, Naltrexone is referred to as a beta blocker. It is actually an opioid inhibitor.

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, unpacks the real roots of addiction for the growth mindset ADHD Entrepreneur in this SUD Short. Inspired by a conversation with addiction expert Rand Teed, André cuts through the stigma, sharing how addiction is actually about brain dysregulation—not weakness or morals. This episode dives into why recovery is more about retraining your brain and finding healthy rewards than just quitting substances. If you've ever swapped one habit for another or struggled with emotional eating, this reflection might hit close to home. Discover why shame-free understanding and reconnecting with yourself are the keys to lasting change. 🧠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. Books by Rand Teed: Which Way to Turn: Understanding Adolescent Substance Use Collateral Damage: Understanding the Impact of Substance Use on Families and Friends and paths to recovery:

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with seasoned addiction counsellor Rand Teed to get real about recovery, substance use disorder, and the tricks your brain can play during the process. If you're an ADHD Entrepreneur, you'll relate to the tug-of-war between stress, maladaptive rewards, and finding healthier coping strategies. André opens up about his own journey—swapping alcohol for binge-eating—and Rand explains why this is so common, plus how the brain's reward system gets hijacked. Tune in for insights on building better habits and true recovery that lights up more of life than just the grind. 🧠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, his focus has been helping people understand and navigate the challenges associated with substance use. He has travelled across Canada presenting on recovery from substance use disorder. From Rand: "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 someone wanted to subscribe. I do this to spread beauty and encourage thoughtfulness" https://drugclass.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=004153b492bc9cf07b684c2d4&id=3871aed6e1 You can find Rand on Facebook, Instagram, and X (@randteed) Drugclass.ca Books by Rand Teed: Which Way to Turn: Understanding Adolescent Substance Use Collateral Damage: Understanding the Impact of Substance Use on Families and Friends and paths to recovery

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, jumps into a fast-paced solo episode, reflecting on lessons from a recent chat with Adrienne Duffy. If you're an ADHD Entrepreneur feeling trapped or boxed in, this one's for you. André gets real about why feeling stuck often means you're out of alignment, and how bold moves aren't about size—they're about stepping outside your comfort zone and trusting your gut. By focusing on your true abilities and ditching people-pleasing habits, you can finally find your groove. Tune in for direct advice on breaking out of ruts and building a business that works with you, not against 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.

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with innovative leadership coach Andrienne Duffy to break down the real impact of making bold moves as an ADHD Entrepreneur. André shares how redefining his work and stepping away from what didn't fit led to more energy and fulfilment. Together, André and Adrienne talk through the risks, fears, and payoff of trusting your gut and aligning with your strengths. If you've ever felt boxed in by other people's expectations or unsure about taking a leap, this episode digs into the mindset and steps needed to build a business—and life—that works 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. Guest: Adrienne Duffy is the co-founder of Big Futures, Inc. She is an innovative leadership coach, speaker, and consultant who assists individuals and organizations to achieve extraordinary and exponential results. Adrienne is also dedicated to helping others understand their core abilities.

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, dives into how AI can turbocharge the ADHD Entrepreneur's creativity and productivity. Building on a recent chat with Bill Wilson, André shares real ways AI helps structure those non-linear ideas, organize brainstorming sessions, and connect dots faster—all without replacing your unique thinking. Learn how to use AI as a reliable tool for turning your chaotic thoughts into actionable plans, freeing up your energy for the thinking only you can do. If you're ready to experiment, André's got practical tips for getting started with AI—no magic tricks, just useful strategies for growth-minded ADHD Entrepreneurs. 🧠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 SaaS coach and pricing strategist Bill Wilson to dig into how ADHD Entrepreneurs can use AI to boost creativity, focus, and workflow—without falling for the hype. Bill shares how AI is more than a passing trend; it's a practical tool that helps ADHD minds brainstorm, organize ideas, and sharpen learning fast. Together, they bust myths, explore real-life automation hacks, and talk barriers like relying too much on the tech. Listen in for solid advice so you can make AI work for your ADHD Entrepreneur journey, your way, at your own pace. 🧠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: Bill Wilson is a trusted SaaS coach and community leader who helps SaaS founders turn pricing into a clear strategic advantage. He has guided hundreds of SaaS teams to design profitable monetization strategies and is dedicated to fostering openness, community, and celebrating others' wins. Bill believes pricing and products are deeply connected and brings a logical, strategic perspective to using AI, especially for ADHD Entrepreneurs. https://www.pacepricing.com/

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, shares practical insights on how ADHD Entrepreneurs can use AI to save time, boost productivity, and make their workflow more efficient—without losing their own voice. Reflecting on a conversation with Cooper Simson of Martell Ventures, André breaks down why AI works best as a tool that thinks with you, not for you. From crafting better prompts to systematizing business tasks and personalizing outputs, this episode gives you real tips to help your ADHD brain harness AI's power while staying authentic. Get ready to learn smarter ways to cut through busy work and keep your edge. 🧠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 AI Venture Studio portfolio manager Cooper Simson to break down the practical "how" of using AI tools for ADHD Entrepreneurs. Forget the hype—this episode gets real about streamlining busy work, managing inbox overload, and building repeatable workflows with AI. You'll hear everyday strategies for automating reports, shaping content from meeting transcripts, and even planning your business year or travels on the fly. This honest chat shows that mastering prompt structures can save hours and help ADHD Entrepreneurs focus on what matters. Tune in for tips you can put to work today. 🧠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: Cooper Simson is a portfolio manager at Martell Ventures, an AI venture studio co-founded by Dan Martel. He brings practical knowledge and hands-on experience in effectively implementing AI tools, with a focus on real-world application rather than hype. Cooper is dedicated to helping others understand and use AI to add value in everyday life, both in business and personal contexts. https://www.danmartell.com/ventures/ https://martellventures.com https://www.instagram.com/coopersimson/

Dive into the insights on using AI as a practical tool for ADHD entrepreneurs. The discussion highlights how to work faster and smarter, emphasizing the importance of focused use of AI. Discover the value of mastering system prompts for effective communication with AI and how transcription tools can enhance clarity and productivity. Learn about speech-to-text solutions for brainstorming and organizing thoughts. Finally, find out how AI can help break through inertia and foster creativity in your projects.