Episodes

  • Society Calls Women ADHD Entrepreneurs "Unreliable" as Soon as They Stumble

    Society Calls Women ADHD Entrepreneurs "Unreliable" as Soon as They Stumble
    May 21 2026

    She thought she was losing her mind. Turns out menopause crashed her systems and ADHD was under it all. The world doesn't care—it just calls you unreliable.

    In This Episode:

    • What happens when menopause wipes out the ADHD coping strategies you didn't know you had
    • Society's double standard for women with ADHD in the workplace
    • Judgment, masking, and why the world still won't adapt even when you do

    What You'll Take Away:

    • Fumbling at work wasn't dementia—it was hormonal change unmasking ADHD
    • Discipline and willpower were just a side effect of estrogen, not character
    • Getting an ADHD diagnosis delivers knowledge, not instant relief
    • No one told women what menopause would really do—least of all to ADHD brains
    • Judgment from others doesn't stop just because you know what's going on

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE

    This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® hits hard on what happens when menopause throws ADHD Entrepreneurs off their game. Vicki Noels-Cornish's lived experience forces a real look at hormonal shifts, lost coping strategies, and brutal workplace consequences. ADHD, entrepreneurship, and menopause—the hidden connections get called out.

    Forget the standard clinical talk. The Impulsive Thinker® lays out the raw realities for neurodivergent women in business. It's a "blame the woman" world—ADHD burnout, masking, and societal expectations come into sharp focus.

    Loss of self, job risks, and the weight of judgment aren't just talking points here—they're lived experience. Menopause and ADHD collide, and nobody warned you what that wreck would look like.

    This is for ADHD Entrepreneurs running the show on fumes, blamed for every crack in the facade, and tired of pretending. If your brain's dropped the ball and the world called you broken, hit play.

    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.

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    00:00 Understanding Menopause and ADHD

    02:47 The Impact of Societal Expectations on Women

    05:32 Navigating Identity and Judgment

    08:19 Vicki's Journey and Key Takeaways

    © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc.
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    10 mins
  • No, You're Not Losing Your Mind: ADHD, Menopause, and Performance Freefall

    No, You're Not Losing Your Mind: ADHD, Menopause, and Performance Freefall
    May 18 2026
    You kept all the balls in the air for decades. Then menopause hit. Now your ADHD brain drops every one — and everyone around you thinks you just stopped caring. This episode is that conversation nobody has in public. In This Episode: Why menopause pushes ADHD symptoms into crisis mode The stigma ADHD Entrepreneur women face — from their own heads and everyone else Judgement, masking, and why "having it all together" is a lie What You'll Take Away: Menopause can expose every workaround an ADHD Entrepreneur built Forgetfulness, brain fog, and spiral thinking aren't failures — they're neurology and biology at war Stigma sticks hardest when you look like you "had it all together" until now Most women think they're the only ones falling apart — they aren't High achiever wiring compounds judgement — internally and externally GUEST BIOVicki Noels-Cornish is the founder of The Company U. She's an ADHD brain, people development consultant, and Colby-certified advisor advocating for new ways to work, especially for women who don't fit society's measuring stick. Follow Vicki Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCompanyYOU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecompanyyou_vicki X: https://x.com/thecompanyYOU ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® rips the lid off menopause and ADHD inside the Entrepreneur world. Vicki Noels-Cornish walks through exactly what happens when your old playbook stops working. ADHD, entrepreneurship, masking, and menopause collide in raw detail. The Impulsive Thinker® doesn't let go until all the ugly stigma, judgement, and self-doubt are out in the open. The discussion breaks apart why ADHD Entrepreneur women get blindsided by menopause and a lifetime of high achiever masking. Forget the clinical stuff — this one's about the real-life meltdowns nobody's talking about. This matters because you're not losing your edge — your biology and neurology just hit a new level of chaos. Every system you built to survive the grind won't save you here. If you've ever lost track of reality, felt judged for being "too much," or got told you dropped the ball after years of keeping it all together — listen 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 Navigating ADHD and Menopause 04:22 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on ADHD 09:16 Understanding the 'Rabbit Hole' of ADHD 13:53 Societal Stigmas and Expectations 18:05 Finding Support and Community © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc.
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    28 mins
  • ADHD Entrepreneurs Live with Invisible Stigma Until It's Too Late

    ADHD Entrepreneurs Live with Invisible Stigma Until It's Too Late
    May 14 2026

    You didn't fail at being "a good girl." The standard was impossible from the start. ADHD women spend their whole lives playing a game they can't win—then get blamed for losing.

    In This Episode:

    • The real history and weight of ADHD stigma for women and girls
    • How perfectionism and impossible standards mask real ADHD needs
    • Why internalized shame hits harder than ignorance or bias from others

    What You'll Take Away:

    • Society doesn't just misunderstand ADHD in women. It makes girls punish themselves for it.
    • Perfectionism is a survival tool when the rules were never built for you.
    • Masking breaks down—often right when life gets hardest.
    • The ADHD entrepreneur brain isn't flawed. It just doesn't fit society's measuring stick.
    • Owning your difference is survival, not selfishness.

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE
    This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® cuts into ADHD stigma for women in entrepreneurship to expose where internalized shame does the most damage.

    The episode drills into expectations of perfection, masking, and why so many ADHD Entrepreneur women feel broken before they even get a diagnosis. Social norms demand women do everything effortlessly—plus mask every ADHD trait. That pressure erases real identities.

    André rips into how these standards lead to losing track of who you are. Perfection, masking, and chasing what others want cost ADHD entrepreneurs time, confidence, and mental health.

    If you're sick of being told you're failing someone else's test, this one's for you. Listen close—because no one wins by playing by rules made to keep you out.

    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.

    Books by Dr. Hinshaw

    The Triple Bind: Saving Our Teenage Girls from Today's Pressures and Conflicting Expectations - https://www.amazon.ca/Triple-Bind-Pressures-Conflicting-Expectations/dp/0345504003

    The ADHD Explosion: Myths, Medication, Money, and Today's Push for Performance - https://www.amazon.ca/ADHD-Explosion-Medication-Todays-Performance/dp/0199790558/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

    🧠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.

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    00:00 The Cost of Being a Good Girl

    02:37 Stigma and Psychological Branding

    05:07 Perfectionism and Societal Expectations

    07:51 Empowerment and Ownership for Women

    © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc.
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    10 mins
  • The Women ADHD Entrepreneur Cost of "Good Girl" Training with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw

    The Women ADHD Entrepreneur Cost of "Good Girl" Training with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw
    May 11 2026
    What did being a "good girl" cost you? Stigma isn't a buzzword — it keeps ADHD women silent, unseen, untreated. The Impulsive Thinker® and Dr. Stephen Hinshaw rip into why society still isn't catching ADHD in girls — and what it's costing all of us. In This Episode: Why stigma around ADHD is more than social — it's internalized and impacts diagnosis for women How impossible "good girl" expectations push masking, burnout, and depression The role of social media in both exposing and worsening ADHD stigma What You'll Take Away: Increased awareness doesn't erase stigma. It just teaches stereotypes. ADHD women are forced to mask and self-stigmatize to survive Societal expectations for women still demand compassion, competition, and perfection — all at once ADHD is misread as laziness or bad behaviour unless you fit the male stereotype TikTok and algorithm trends are fuelling misinformation and overdiagnosis GUEST BIO Dr. Stephen Hinshaw is a psychology professor at UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco. He led the largest long-term study of girls with ADHD, rewriting what we know about women's ADHD and why it matters right now. www.hinshawlab.berkeley.edu Books by Dr. Hinshaw The Triple Bind: Saving Our Teenage Girls from Today's Pressures and Conflicting Expectations - https://www.amazon.ca/Triple-Bind-Pressures-Conflicting-Expectations/dp/0345504003 The ADHD Explosion: Myths, Medication, Money, and Today's Push for Performance - https://www.amazon.ca/ADHD-Explosion-Medication-Todays-Performance/dp/0199790558/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® exposes how stigma trains girls and women with ADHD to hide — not seek help. The Impulsive Thinker® talks with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, a leading ADHD and stigma researcher. They break down the triple bind: perfection, nurturing, achievement. ADHD women can't win, so they mask harder and break sooner. The cost? Crushed self-worth, missed diagnoses, and internalized shame. This isn't about awareness — it's about how false expectations get under your skin and block your growth as an ADHD Entrepreneur. Social media plays both sides: validation and a tidal wave of noise. Real stakes, real impact. If you feel like you're faking it to "pass" and burning out anyway — you need this episode. 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 Stigma and Its Origins 08:38 The Triple Bind: Societal Expectations on Women 18:52 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health 23:46 Navigating ADHD and Gender Dynamics © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc.
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    30 mins
  • Masking Is a Pyrrhic Victory: ADHD Women Suffering in Silence Has a Price

    Masking Is a Pyrrhic Victory: ADHD Women Suffering in Silence Has a Price
    May 7 2026

    You keep your head down, play nice, and still get steamrolled by everyone else's expectations. ADHD isn't the problem — it's the world that ignores how you operate. The Impulsive Thinker® and Dr. Stephen Hinshaw call out what everyone else misses about masking, silence, and the cost of being invisible.

    In This Episode:

    • ADHD in women and girls — what masking really costs
    • The hidden dangers of suffering in silence
    • Research-backed risks that follow when nobody notices

    What You'll Take Away:

    • Masking is survival, but it comes at a brutal personal cost
    • For women and girls with ADHD, problems snowball until they're unavoidable
    • Suffering in silence leads to real-world risks — including mental health and relationships
    • Negative outcomes aren't fate when the right support shows up
    • One or two people who "get it" can turn everything around

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE
    This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® puts a spotlight on ADHD in women and girls, breaking down the silent damage masking causes. The Impulsive Thinker® pushes the conversation past clichés to show how suffering in silence compounds over years. Real data, not empty reassurance — everything discussed has lived experience and research behind it. If you've been told you're not trying hard enough, or if hiding has become your norm, this is why it matters in your business and life. Built for ADHD entrepreneurs tired of invisible struggles. Hit play and hear what nobody else is saying.

    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.

    Books by Dr. Hinshaw

    The Triple Bind: Saving Our Teenage Girls from Today's Pressures and Conflicting Expectations - https://www.amazon.ca/Triple-Bind-Pressures-Conflicting-Expectations/dp/0345504003

    The ADHD Explosion: Myths, Medication, Money, and Today's Push for Performance - https://www.amazon.ca/ADHD-Explosion-Medication-Todays-Performance/dp/0199790558/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

    🧠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 ADHD in Women and Girls

    05:04 The Impact of Masking and Societal Expectations

    06:23 Changing Trajectories and Finding Support

    © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc.
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    8 mins
  • ADHD Women: Dr. Stephen Hinshaw Exposes What Nobody Measured

    ADHD Women: Dr. Stephen Hinshaw Exposes What Nobody Measured
    May 4 2026
    What if your "train wreck" 20s and 30s weren't failure at all — just everyone missing your ADHD diagnosis? The Impulsive Thinker® and Dr. Stephen Hinshaw destroy the old stereotypes on women, masking, and why success leaves so many suffering in silence. In This Episode: What decades-long studies of girls with ADHD actually reveal How masking, missed signs, and stigma sabotage real ADHD Entrepreneur strengths Why negative outcomes are high risk — but not destiny What You'll Take Away: ADHD in women is missed, not rare — the classic "boy" symptoms don't fit Depression, self-injury, and unplanned chaos spike when diagnosis and support come late Masking isn't resilience — it's losing yourself because fitting in means survival Early signs in girls are spacey, scattered, "lazy," not loud or disruptive Real friends and strategic support matter more than popularity or the perfect image GUEST BIO Dr. Stephen Hinshaw is a psychology professor at UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco. He led the largest long-term study of girls with ADHD, rewriting what we know about women's ADHD and why it matters right now. www.hinshawlab.berkeley.edu Books by Dr. Hinshaw The Triple Bind: Saving Our Teenage Girls from Today's Pressures and Conflicting Expectations - https://www.amazon.ca/Triple-Bind-Pressures-Conflicting-Expectations/dp/0345504003 The ADHD Explosion: Myths, Medication, Money, and Today's Push for Performance - https://www.amazon.ca/ADHD-Explosion-Medication-Todays-Performance/dp/0199790558/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 ABOUT THIS EPISODE The Impulsive Thinker® sits down with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw to break down the real ADHD experience for neurodivergent women and Entrepreneurs. Hear why most research ignored girls and what that cost in missed diagnoses, shame, and chaos. The episode digs into masking, self-injury, unplanned life consequences, and why classic ADHD stereotypes hurt more than help. Resilience, masking, and entrepreneurial strengths are redefined — no fluff, just blunt reality. This is for ADHD Entrepreneurs sick of society's measuring stick and shallow advice. If your chaos was survival, not failure — hit play. 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 ADHD in Women 03:56 The Longitudinal Study Insights 08:43 Consequences of Untreated ADHD 13:21 The Importance of Early Diagnosis 18:12 Masking and Societal Expectations 22:50 Finding Strengths and Coping Strategies 27:53 The Path Forward for Women with ADHD © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc.
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    33 mins
  • You Don't Have to Obey Every ADHD Urge as an Entrepreneur

    You Don't Have to Obey Every ADHD Urge as an Entrepreneur
    Apr 30 2026

    You don't have to obey every urge your ADHD brain throws at you. Most therapy wasn't built for your wiring. The Impulsive Thinker® breaks down DBT for ADHD Entrepreneurs — and why the system doesn't fit until the neurobiology lines up.

    In This Episode:

    • Why standard DBT misses the mark for ADHD brains
    • The power of not obeying your impulses in real time
    • How a self-applied DBT workbook tackles emotional dysregulation

    What You'll Take Away:

    • DBT isn't broken — the system just ignores ADHD neurobiology
    • Clinicians not trained in ADHD cause real gaps in support
    • You don't need permission to start working on yourself now
    • Emotional urgency feels urgent — but you can pause before reacting
    • True results require hard, honest work and owning the black-and-white thinking

    ABOUT THIS EPISODE
    This solo episode of The Impulsive Thinker® breaks down Scott Spradlin's approach to DBT for ADHD Entrepreneurs. The real question: What does it take to make therapy work for a brain that rejects most systems?

    The Impulsive Thinker® digs into DBT's structure and why clinicians miss the mark without ADHD-specific training. He calls out the giant gap — nobody answers, "Is it me or my ADHD?" and most systems ignore real neurobiology.

    Key takeaways include why you don't have to obey every impulse, how crisis pressure tricks your brain, and what genuine self-directed work looks like for ADHD adults. No waiting for the right therapist, group, or diagnosis — start with the workbook now.

    If you've been told to "just do the work," but nobody talks about the real pain behind it, this episode pulls no punches. ADHD Entrepreneurs ready to stop obeying every urge — this is your episode.

    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 DBT and ADHD

    02:40 The Importance of Neurobiology in Therapy

    05:48 Self-Help and Empowerment through DBT

    © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc.
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    9 mins
  • The DBT Skills Workbook for ADHD Entrepreneurs

    The DBT Skills Workbook for ADHD Entrepreneurs
    Apr 27 2026
    Standard DBT isn't built for your ADHD brain. Structure, shame, and overwhelm — sound familiar? The Impulsive Thinker® and Scott Spradlin call out where therapy misses neurodivergent entrepreneurs. In This Episode: Where traditional DBT gets ADHD completely wrong Why shame and guilt dominate the ADHD Entrepreneur experience How DBT can finally work when tailored to your actual brain What You'll Take Away: Regimen isn't the answer — acceptance and flexibility matter more ADHD Entrepreneurs fail therapy when therapy fails them "You don't have to obey your urges" — that one line changes everything Radical acceptance feels impossible when your brain's invalidated daily Structure must serve you, not the system GUEST BIO Scott Spradlin is a Kansas-based licensed counsellor and co-director at North Star TCC. He's co-authoring the first DBT Skills Workbook built for adult ADHD brains. www.wisemindwiselife.com www.northstartcc.com Books by Scott The DBT Skills Workbook for Adult ADHD, with Mariah Spradlin (2026, New Harbinger) Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life (2003, New Harbinger). Follow Scott Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dbt4adhd X: https://x.com/wisemindlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisemindwiselife/ You might also be interested in: 🤔 ADHD Entrepreneur Blocked by Emotions? Get Unstuck Now! | Dr. Alexandra Philipsen | EP235 ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode breaks down why classic DBT does not work for most ADHD Entrepreneurs. The Impulsive Thinker® challenges therapy frameworks with Scott Spradlin, who is rewriting DBT for real neurodivergent adults. They get specific about why structure and homework overload flop for ADHD brains. The conversation uncovers the guilt, shame, and endless "just try harder" messages pushed by society's measuring stick. They cover how adapted DBT flexes for ADHD — and why flexibility and radical acceptance are what actually help Entrepreneurs. If therapy has ever felt like another system built to kick you out, 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 Introduction to DBT and ADHD 02:36 Understanding the Shortcomings of Traditional DBT 05:27 Adapting DBT for ADHD: The Neurobiological Perspective 09:47 Balancing Structure and Flexibility in DBT 12:02 Validation vs. Shame in Therapy 12:55 The New DBT Workbook for ADHD Adults 17:09 Distress Tolerance and Radical Acceptance in ADHD 21:05 The Importance of Understanding ADHD in Therapy 23:27 Conclusion and Resources © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc.
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    28 mins