About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of self-care and boundary-setting for ADHD entrepreneurs, featuring insights from 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 BIO Dr. 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…

People in this episode

Host: André Brisson

Guest: Dr. Brandie Keates

Topics covered

• ADHD entrepreneurship
• self-care
• boundary setting
• business burnout
• neurodivergence

Keywords

• ADHD
• entrepreneurship
• burnout
• boundaries
• self-improvement
• business strategy
• neurodivergent

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bloom Sanctuary

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