When the ADHD Entrepreneur Finally Puts Themselves First | Dr. Brandie Keates

You didn't burn out. You got bored, and your brain did the rest. André Brisson, The Impulsive Thinker®, breaks down what actually happens when ADHD entrepreneurs walk away — or get forced out. It's not about losing. It's about refusing to do it on someone else's terms.   In This Episode: Why "putting yourself first" 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't mean anyone else gets a say Survival mode isn't strategy — it's 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 — if your boundaries are right If you're burned out and overwhelmed, it's 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® and Dr. Brandy Keats get brutally honest about business breakups, burnout, and why ADHD brains refuse the slow death of "steady" 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's 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've ever felt the urge to burn it all down or start over, this episode is your permission slip. Hit play if you're ready to stop apologizing and actually run things your way. Email me about it at [email protected]. Remember — 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.   🧠Check out the ADHD Simplified® online course - coming soon! Join the waitlist for a special discount! 📃Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool. 📰Join the Impulsive Thoughts newsletter. 🔗Connect with me on LinkedIn. 👣Follow me on Instagram. 💻Check out our website. 👂🏼We 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   © 2025 The Impulsive Thinker®. All rights reserved. The Impulsive Thinker® and ADHD Simplified® are registered trademarks of Objective Engineering Inc.