{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"When the ADHD Entrepreneur Finally Puts Themselves First | Dr. Brandie Keates","description":"You didn\u2019t burn out. You got bored, and your brain did the rest. Andr\u00e9 Brisson, The Impulsive Thinker\u00ae, breaks down what actually happens when ADHD entrepreneurs walk away \u2014 or get forced out. It\u2019s not about losing. It\u2019s about refusing to do it on someone else\u2019s terms.   In This Episode: Why \u201cputting yourself first\u201d is non-negotiable for ADHD Entrepreneurs Setting boundaries and learning which clients and team members still respect you Regulating your batteries before your brain and business crash   What You'll Take Away: Running your own company doesn\u2019t mean anyone else gets a say Survival mode isn\u2019t strategy \u2014 it\u2019s your ADHD brain in panic spinning its wheels Doing work that makes you angry or bored is a signal, not a moral failing You can drop 75% of your revenue and still come out ahead \u2014 if your boundaries are right If you\u2019re burned out and overwhelmed, it\u2019s time to quit validating your decisions with outside opinions   GUEST BIODr. Brandie Keates is a neurodivergent entrepreneur and founder of Bloom Sanctuary. She built and sold one of the largest chiropractic practices in her state and now creates practical support for women in pain.   Follow Dr. Brandie YouTube Facebook Instagram Website DrBrandie.com   ABOUT THIS EPISODE The Impulsive Thinker\u00ae and Dr. Brandy Keats get brutally honest about business breakups, burnout, and why ADHD brains refuse the slow death of \u201csteady\u201d growth. They talk about why boundary-setting is everything for ADHD Entrepreneurs and what really happens when you decide to put yourself first. This conversation digs into overwhelm, the real cost of bad-fit teams and clients, and the guilt that comes from doing less but getting more. It\u2019s a direct look at neurological regulation, dropping work that kills your batteries, and how to build a business that survives the ADHD cycle. If you\u2019ve ever felt the urge to burn it all down or start over, this episode is your permission slip. Hit play if you\u2019re ready to stop apologizing and actually run things your way. 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 Surrendering to Change 02:57 Navigating Business Relationships 05:52 Rebuilding After Loss 09:11 Finding Balance in Work and Life 11:56 Understanding Overwhelm and Productivity 14:54 Redefining Success and Joy in Work 18:36 Setting Boundaries and Self-Respect 20:12 The Journey to Personal Fulfillment 22:02 Reducing Overwhelm and Prioritizing Self-Care 23:07 Navigating Business Relationships and Expectations 29:20 Taking Action: Exiting Toxic Situations 35:16 Embracing Change and Personal Growth   \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":"