You're not angry. You're activated. And the world keeps confusing anger with aggression—at your expense. The Impulsive Thinker® and Patrick Murphy break down what no one tells ADHD Entrepreneurs about emotional fire.
In This Episode:
- Anger vs. aggression—actual difference and why it matters
- Emotional regulation, "activation," and dysregulation in ADHD Entrepreneurs
- Using anger as a boundary and value detector
What You'll Take Away:
- Suppressed anger is what turns into rage or sideways aggression—not the feeling itself
- "Activated" isn't the same as dysregulated—know the line
- Anger points to violated boundaries, values, or dignity; it's not always destructive
- Sitting with anger teaches you what really matters to you
- Communicating anger isn't the problem; suppressing it is
GUEST BIO
Patrick 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.
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE
This episode of The Impulsive Thinker® dives into the misunderstood world of anger in ADHD Entrepreneurs. The Impulsive Thinker® questions why anger feels "illegal" 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 "bad behaviour." 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's time to hear this. Hit play now.
Email me about it at andre@theimpulsivethinker.com. 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.
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00:00 Understanding Anger vs. Aggression
08:46 The Beauty of Anger
18:27 Processing Anger and Its Indicators
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