The Impulsive Thinker

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Belgian therapist Raquel Devillé to break down the reality behind hormone cycles, ADHD, and why it's "not your period." Raquel explores how ADHD symptoms in women shift with estrogen levels, stress, and perimenopause—plus why so many neurodivergent Entrepreneurs feel disconnected from their bodies. The conversation is a practical look at stress, intero...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, takes a personal look at how ADHD shows up differently in women—especially when it comes to hormones and life stages. This reflection is sparked by his eye-opening conversation with Dr. Annick Vincent, a Canadian ADHD expert, on the unique challenges women face. André dives into why many women aren't recognized or diagnosed until later in life, the impact of estrogen...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with internationally renowned psychiatrist Dr. Annick Vincent to tackle a concept every ADHD Entrepreneur needs to hear: your brain needs to be available. This episode strips down what's truly taking up space in your working memory, how daily burdens (both internal and external) drain your focus, and why perfectionism and people-pleasing add to the mental l...

This week, André, The Impulsive Thinker™, reflects on a powerful conversation with Dr. Bill Dodson about how ADHD presents differently in women and why many women and girls still fly under the radar. André explores why these Entrepreneurs often mask their struggles, why terms like "demoralization" matter, and how societal expectations shape their experiences. If you or someone you know seems organ...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with renowned adult psychiatrist Dr. William Dodson to dig deep into how ADHD shows up differently in women—and why so many go undiagnosed for years. This episode cuts through the myths. Dr. Dodson talks masking, quiet ADHD, and why misdiagnosis or self-diagnosis is still so common for women Entrepreneurs. They chat about hidden struggles, compensating beha...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, kicks off season five with a personal reflection and an inside look at what's coming for ADHD Entrepreneurs. After nearly 8,000 minutes and over 400 episodes, André shares real lessons from past seasons, his own mental health growth, and the drive to go even deeper with themed miniseries—like exploring women and ADHD and practical AI tips for business. Hear André's h...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Cassandra Morari , COO of The Rack Ltd ., to dig into how ADHD is an edge, not a setback, for growth-minded Entrepreneurs. From her late ADHD diagnosis to working side-by-side with her dad in a thriving Saskatchewan ag business, Cassandra opens up about the realities of non-stop mental energy, the challenge of turning it off, and finding her lane as a...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, takes a real look at what it means to truly disconnect from your business and reconnect with yourself. In this short episode, André reflects on stepping away for a month, rediscovering his genuine self, and breaking free from people pleasing and perfection. He discusses how setting boundaries isn't selfish—it's needed for any ADHD Entrepreneur striving for clarity, f...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, welcomes back wealth advisor Fred Feistmann for a raw, honest conversation about taking real breaks and setting boundaries as an ADHD Entrepreneur. Three years after their first chat about time off, André shares how a month-long pause—after exhaustion and business changes—reset his focus, improved family connections, and cemented the importance of prioritizing mental...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, reflects on a powerful chat with Madeline Anderson about ADHD brains, overstimulation, and the challenge of finding real calm. This short episode is all about why nature matters for the growth mindset ADHD Entrepreneur—how heading outdoors, unplugging from tech, and moving your body can actually slow the mental chaos and bring a reset. Hear André's personal experienc...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Madeline Anderson —author, founder of the Girl Dad Network, and passionate advocate for father-daughter relationships—to dig into how nature and quiet help settle the ever-active ADHD brain. They share honest stories of finding brief moments of mental quiet, whether underwater or deep in the mountains, and how Entrepreneurs with ADHD can use time in na...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, takes a look at the real burden many ADHD Entrepreneurs carry—mental overload. This short reflection, inspired by a conversation with Dr. Annick Vincent, digs into why that "full brain" feeling isn't laziness, but a sign you're maxed out. André shares real talk about working memory, energy management, and those invisible stressors that drain us every day. Learn pract...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with internationally renowned psychiatrist Dr. Annick Vincent to dig into the real ADHD burden faced by Entrepreneurs. They get honest about what it means for your brain to actually be "available"—not just focused, but free from overwhelm, distractions, and those mental ghosts that drain your energy. Dr. Vincent shares practical ways to spot what's taking u...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, reflects on his conversation with Ari Tuckman about Tuckman's book, the ADHD Productivity Manual. This short episode unpacks big insights for the ADHD Entrepreneur: why "time is slippery" for an ADHD brain, what time blindness and temporal discounting mean, and how embracing your time horizon can actually help you get more done. André shares straight-shooting thought...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with psychologist and ADHD thought leader Ari Tuckman to get real about productivity challenges for the ADHD Entrepreneur. This episode gets into why time feels "slippery," how temporal discounting messes with getting things done, and why your to-do list might work better with a major overhaul. Ari shares straightforward strategies—like turning tasks into c...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, turns the mic on himself for a raw look at what really holds ADHD Entrepreneurs back—it's often not the ADHD, but the character we build to fit in. Reflecting on his chat with Vivian Glyck, André opens up about the lifelong act of masking, the deep conflict between identity and survival mechanisms, and his ongoing journey to shed that protective shell. If you're an A...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, hands the mic to guest host Vivian Glyck, founder of the Just Like My Child Foundation, for a raw and real conversation about ADHD and personal growth. Together, they dig into André's late ADHD and autism spectrum diagnoses, routines that actually work, and why creating your own structure is so important for the ADHD Entrepreneur. Vivian shares her parenting insight...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, takes a solo moment to reflect on the tricky relationship between stress, trauma, and the ADHD Entrepreneur. Pulling wisdom from his recent chat with therapist Raquel Devillé, André breaks down how unfinished stress gets stuck in the body, why simply thinking your way out of trauma doesn't work, and how generational patterns sneak into our lives and work. If you've e...

André, The Impulsive Thinker, sits down with Belgian therapist Raquel Devillé to break down the difference between stress and trauma, especially for the ADHD Entrepreneur. Stress is a body's reaction to daily challenges, but when things get overwhelming—and we can't cope—it can turn into trauma, getting stuck in the nervous system. Raquel digs into how unfinished stress cycles linger as trauma, wh...

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 wi...

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-acceptan...

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 comple...

André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with Dr. William Dodson, one of the leading voices in adult ADHD, for a straight-up conversation about why some with ADHD seem to thrive without seeking help. Dr. Dodson shares hard-won insights about the power of having an advocate, being understood, and accepting your true self—especially as an Entrepreneur. They dig into why support circles matter, what...

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...

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" l...