{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Anger Isn't Your Problem \u2014 Suppressing It Is, for ADHD Entrepreneurs | Patrick Murphy","description":"You\u2019re not angry. You\u2019re activated. And the world keeps confusing anger with aggression\u2014at your expense. The Impulsive Thinker\u00ae and Patrick Murphy break down what no one tells ADHD Entrepreneurs about emotional fire. In This Episode:   Anger vs. aggression\u2014actual difference and why it matters  Emotional regulation, \u201cactivation,\u201d and dysregulation in ADHD Entrepreneurs  Using anger as a boundary and value detector  What You\u2019ll Take Away:   Suppressed anger is what turns into rage or sideways aggression\u2014not the feeling itself  \u201cActivated\u201d isn\u2019t the same as dysregulated\u2014know the line  Anger points to violated boundaries, values, or dignity; it\u2019s not always destructive  Sitting with anger teaches you what really matters to you  Communicating anger isn\u2019t the problem; suppressing it is  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. www.murph.live https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/murph.live  https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3gkHa4yj8Ts8f6WczFRiGz?si=6986fc41cc704ded &amp;nbsp; ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode of The Impulsive Thinker\u00ae dives into the misunderstood world of anger in ADHD Entrepreneurs. The Impulsive Thinker\u00ae questions why anger feels \u201cillegal\u201d and why people confuse it with aggression, especially in business. Patrick Murphy breaks down the links between shame, suppressed anger, and emotional dysregulation for neurodivergent founders. Real talk on how anger flags boundary violations, not just \u201cbad behaviour.\u201d Essential listening for Entrepreneurs who suppress their anger to keep the peace, but end up exploding or self-sabotaging instead. If your anger is running under the surface, it\u2019s time to hear this. 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. &amp;nbsp; 00:00 Understanding Anger vs. Aggression 08:46 The Beauty of Anger 18:27 Processing Anger and Its Indicators &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\/41646805\/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\/41646805"}