{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Trauma Is Not Just \u201cA Big Thing\u201d for ADHD Entrepreneurs | Patrick Murphy","description":"You look successful. But inside, you\u2019re scrambling to hold it together. Trauma isn\u2019t just a history\u2014it\u2019s shaping how your ADHD Entrepreneur brain fires today. &amp;nbsp; In This Episode:   Complex trauma\u2019s hidden impact on high-performing ADHD Entrepreneurs  Nervous system reactions, meltdown triggers, and \u201cmasking\u201d adulthood  ADHD, trauma, and the myth of emotional dysregulation  &amp;nbsp; What You'll Take Away:   Looking put together often means you\u2019re suffering in private  Emotional meltdowns aren\u2019t ADHD \u2014 they\u2019re your nervous system on overload  Trauma is rarely one event \u2014 it\u2019s the drip, drip, drip of never measuring up  Most clinicians miss the trauma-ADHD overlap \u2014 you pay the price  Change starts with understanding your real triggers, not shaming your brain  &amp;nbsp; GUEST BIOPatrick Murphy is a former Wall Street Journal executive turned mental health coach for high-performing Entrepreneurs. He built his startup after somatic work finally addressed the anxiety therapy never touched. &amp;nbsp; www.murph.live https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/murph.live  https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3gkHa4yj8Ts8f6WczFRiGz?si=6986fc41cc704ded &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker\u00ae drills into how trauma shapes your ADHD Entrepreneur brain. Patrick Murphy joins The Impulsive Thinker\u00ae to rip apart \u201cbeing put together\u201d and the emotional cost underneath. They unpack nervous system triggers, childhood wiring, and why most experts miss the real overlap between trauma and ADHD. If you\u2019re grinding through perfectionism, anxiety, or emotional blowups others can\u2019t see \u2014 this is your playbook. Built for every ADHD Entrepreneur who feels like the black sheep. Stop blaming yourself \u2014 press play if you\u2019re done with shame and ready to see the difference. 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. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \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. &amp;nbsp; 00:00 The Hidden Struggles of High Achievers 04:57 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact 09:30 The Nervous System and Emotional Responses 14:26 ADHD and Trauma: Unpacking the Connection 18:56 Navigating Emotional Dysregulation 23:48 Finding Help and Healing &amp;nbsp;  \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":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41586065\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41586065"}