The Impulsive Thinker

André, The Impulsive Thinker, sits down with Suzy Malseed for an eye-opening discussion on breath-holding, freediving, and mental control. Suzy reveals how freediving isn't just a sport – it's a path to self-discovery and mindfulness for those with ADHD. Learn about static and dynamic breath-holding, the importance of safety, and how mindfulness plays a crucial role. Suzy's personal journey showcases how freediving can help you manage ADHD and find peace.   🧠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: Suzy Malseed is a remarkable individual with diverse roles—mom, mental health researcher, farmer, wife, and freediver, living in Australia. She delves deep into the world of competitive freediving, where she pushes herself to discover new levels of mindfulness and mental control. Her journey into freediving has taught her invaluable lessons on self-regulation of the mind and body, transforming her approach to life's challenges. Suzy's unique perspective is coloured by her experience with ADHD, which initially made her feel out of control but has now fueled her drive for self-discovery and personal growth.

André, The Impulsive Thinker, takes a deep dive into the concept of future money and how it can change the game for ADHD Entrepreneurs. This episode is a reflection on a previous conversation with Chad Jenkins. André discusses the idea of "future cash confidence" and how thinking beyond present money can open new opportunities for growth and collaboration. Whether you're expanding your services, hiring staff, or just trying to get a handle on cash flow, this episode serves up practical advice on leveraging future money for lasting success. 🧠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.

Chad Jenkins, founder of Seedspark, discusses 'Future Money' and its benefits for ADHD Entrepreneurs. He emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and accountability in deals, promoting growth and success. Jenkins highlights the importance of adopting a future money mindset for continual growth and strategic deal making, particularly for individuals with ADHD.

In this episode, André, The Impulsive Thinker, dives deep into a personal reflection on energy management for ADHD Entrepreneurs. Building on insights from his chat with Dr. Stel Nikolakakis, André explores how positive energy impacts productivity, mental health, and personal growth. Discover why surrounding yourself with positive influences can turn you into a powerhouse, while negative energies can drain and derail you. André shares practical steps to identify and eliminate these energy vampires from your 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. Stel Nikolakakis to dive deep into the impact of neuro vision therapy on ADHD Entrepreneurs. Dr. Nikolakakis discusses how expanding your "room" or mental space can dramatically enhance your peripheral awareness and boost energy efficiency. Learn how feeling safer and more in control can free up mental resources, allowing you to channel your energy more effectively. Catch this insightful conversation and see how you can apply these concepts to your own entrepreneurial journey.   🧠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. Stel Nikolakakis is an optometrist with a specialty in neuro-vision therapy. Based at Mind's Eye Optometry in Toronto, Ontario, Dr. Nikolakakis leverages his expertise to help patients enhance their visual processing and overall brain function. His innovative approach focuses on expanding peripheral vision to promote emotional and social well-being. Dr. Nikolakakis’ work is particularly influential among individuals with ADHD, helping to ground them and broaden their perceptual experience. His dedication to neuro-vision therapy has made significant impacts in both the optometric and entrepreneurial communities. Stel Nikolakakis can be reached via LinkedIn, Drnik.ca or mindseyeoptometry.com.  

Dive into this episode of The Impulsive Thinker Podcast where André, The Impulsive Thinker, reflects on an incredible conversation with Dr. William Dodson about Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) and its impact on ADHD Entrepreneurs. If you’ve ever felt like your reactions to criticism or rejection are off the charts, this episode is for you. André shares his journey dealing with perceived and actual rejection, emotional dysregulation, and intense physical pain tied to RSD. 🧠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.

André, The Impulsive Thinker, sits down with Dr. William Dodson, a top psychiatrist specializing in adult ADHD, to dive deep into Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). Emotional dysregulation in ADHD is often overwhelming, especially in the U.S. where it's overlooked. Dr. Dodson breaks down what RSD is—a quick, intense emotional response to perceived rejection or failure. It feels unbearable but doesn't last as long as typical mood disorders.   🧠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. Dodson is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who was one of the first practitioners to specialize in adults with ADHD 25 years ago. He is the recipient of the national Maxwell J. Schleifer Award for Distinguished Service to Persons with Disabilities in 2006. He was named a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association in 2012 in recognition of his contributions to the field of adult ADHD. www.dodsonadhdtreatment.com He is part of a group doing initial research programs to validate the concept of RSD and its treatments.  They are recruiting people who are willing to give 20 minutes of their time to participate in the study to determine whether RSD is a distinct syndrome and whether it is invariably associated with ADHD. If you are 18 years of age or older and have been formally diagnosed by a professional and are interested in participating in the study, contact Dr. Dodson directly for the initial screening at billdodson19@gmail.com.

Dr. Stel Nikolakakis, an optometrist, discusses neurovision therapy and neuroplasticity's impact on improving brain-eye communication. The host shares personal benefits of the therapy, including enhanced reading comprehension and focus for ADHD individuals.

André, The Impulsive Thinker, is back with another insightful episode on Neuro Vision Therapy for ADHD Entrepreneurs. This time, he is joined by guest Stel Nikolakakis, an optometrist specializing in neurovision therapy. Together, they delve into the impact of visual processing on sensory experiences, particularly in the realm of personal growth and cognitive abilities. 🧠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: Stel Nikolakakis, trained as an optometrist, discovered a new dimension of vision through a personal journey. When his child, diagnosed with cerebral palsy, was recommended vision therapy, Stel's understanding of vision expanded. Initially skeptical, he pursued further education in the United States at a colleague’s suggestion. This experience revealed to him that vision is not merely about eyesight but the intricate connection between the eyes and the brain. Driven by a desire to support his child's development, Stel embraced this broader concept of vision, which redefined his professional and personal approach to visual health. Stel Nikolakakis can be reached via LinkedIn, Drnik.ca or mindseyeoptometry.com.

In this candid and insightful episode, André, The Impulsive Thinker, reflects on an earlier conversation (episode 275) with Tom Lambotte about beginning a new chapter in the entrepreneurial journey. André dives into the struggles and triumphs of transitioning from focusing solely on opportunities to prioritizing passion and unique abilities. This trend amongst successful entrepreneurs, especially those with a growth mindset, is becoming more apparent. 🧠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.