{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"ADHD Entrepreneurs Collect Shame, Not Feedback \u2014 Dr. Shawn Horn Explains Why","description":"Shame isn\u2019t a quirk \u2014 it\u2019s a weapon. If you\u2019re sick of feeling like the problem, this episode puts the truth on the table. The Impulsive Thinker\u00ae and Dr. Shawn Horn demolish what you think you know about shame. In This Episode: The difference between shame, toxic shame, and guilt How shame-bound identity hijacks your decisions Why ADHD brains get stuck in people pleasing, perfectionism, and self-protection What You'll Take Away: Shame is a social emotion \u2014 it starts outside, then you absorb it Toxic shame attacks your identity, not your actions ADHD Entrepreneurs are experts at hiding, not because they want to, but as self-protection The self-sabotage you feel is a defence against rejection Healthy shame corrects behaviour \u2014 toxic shame cripples growth   GUEST BIODr. Shawn Horn is a licensed clinical psychologist, TEDx speaker, author, and host of Inspired Living Podcast. She helps neurodiverse entrepreneurs crush toxic shame and build real self-acceptance. Check out her book Thrive Socially with Adult ADHD. ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker\u00ae goes hard at shame with Dr. Shawn Horn, breaking down why ADHD Entrepreneurs can\u2019t just \u201cthink positive\u201d when the world is hell-bent on making them feel defective. The Impulsive Thinker\u00ae sharpens the line between guilt and shame \u2014 and why most people get it dead wrong. Expect talk about toxic shame, identity condemnation, and why society\u2019s measuring stick is always pointed at you. Dr. Shawn Horn explains how shame is installed in childhood, why it sticks, and how it keeps you hustling for worth. This isn\u2019t theory \u2014 it\u2019s neuroscience and lived reality. You\u2019ll hear how healthy shame sparks change, but toxic shame becomes the filter you see the world through. People pleasing, workaholism, over-functioning \u2014 they\u2019re all rooted in this shame-bound identity. Real talk about what that costs you as an ADHD Entrepreneur. If you\u2019re done with being told you\u2019re the problem, you need this episode. High-achieving, neurodivergent, black sheep \u2014 get ready to hear the truth. Hit play now. Email me about it at andre@theimpulsivethinker.com. Remember \u2014 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.   \ud83e\udde0Check out the ADHD Simplified\u00ae online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! \ud83d\udcc3Download The Sh!t List\u2122, my weekly planning tool. \ud83d\udcf0Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. \ud83d\udd17Connect with me on LinkedIn. \ud83d\udc63Follow me on Instagram. \ud83d\udcbbCheck out our website. \ud83d\udc42\ud83c\udffcWe want to hear from you! Send us your ideas, questions, or feedback Here.   00:00 \u2014 Kicking Off: Shame as Social Emotion for ADHD Entrepreneurs 01:41 \u2014 Healthy Shame vs. Toxic Shame: What No One Tells You 04:51 \u2014 Shame Reflex, Guilt, and Early Conditioning 06:40 \u2014 Shame-Bound Identity and Entrepreneur Behaviour 09:36 \u2014 How Toxic Shame Fuels Perfectionism and Numbing 12:09 \u2014 Masking, Hiding, and Self-Protection in ADHD 14:18 \u2014 Self-Sabotage, "Self-Protection," and The Value of New Narratives 16:05 \u2014 Unrealistic Expectations and Society's Measuring Stick 17:44 \u2014 Radical Self-Acceptance for Entrepreneurs 19:38 \u2014 Judgement vs. Description: Breaking the Shame Loop 22:09 \u2014 Practical Takeaways: Moving Away from Shame Toward Behaviour 23:34 \u2014 Why Shame Is Useful \u2014 Until It's Not 24:27 \u2014 Where to Find Dr. Shawn Horn and Next Steps   \u00a9 2025 The Impulsive Thinker\u00ae. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker\u00ae and ADHD Simplified\u00ae are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc. ","author_name":"The Impulsive Thinker\u00ae","author_url":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivethinker.com\/podcast","html":"