Everyone needs a friend, even those with ADHD and especially adults with ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview returning guest Dr. Ari Tuckman about the need for friends, what makes a good friend, and how to find good friends. Together, they share advice on what to expect from a friend and what is expected of you as a friend, as well as the impact of ADHD on friendships. Their conversation includes tips around handling sensitive situation...
May 03, 2012•59 min
Got impulsivity? Stacey Turis does, along with ADHD and a library of stories only an ADD-er can tell. Are the stories true? You bet. You could not make up this kind of stuff. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and attention coach Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Stacey to understand what impulsivity really looks like. Expect a belly laugh as you put your own ADHD impulsivity into perspective. If you have ADHD and awkward moments, listen to this show and compare your experien...
Apr 26, 2012•43 min
There are specific reasons students of all ages struggle with homework. Because the reasons vary, there is no “one size fits all” solution that works for everyone, and it is no different for those with ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Ann Dolin, a recognized expert in education and learning disability issues. Ann is president of Educational Connections (www.ectutoring.com), an in-home tutoring company specializing in helping those with ADHD learn to stud...
Apr 19, 2012•35 min
Love, love, love! Those with ADHD are full of passion, emotion, and love! Romance is exciting, stimulating, and wonderful! But what happens when these intense feelings wear off? What happens when WOW turns methodical and boring? What happens when that exciting person you fell in love with turns out not to be the right person for you? In this episode host Jeff Copper interviews Kirsten Milliken. Kirsten has ADHD and has been married several times. Question is: Did her ADHD impact her marriages? L...
Apr 12, 2012•43 min
What is negative self-talk? Is it common for those with ADHD? What’s the trick to overcoming negative self-talk? What is it about the real world that inhibits positive self-talk? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Debra Burdick, psychotherapist, neurotherapist, and author on the topic. The two talk about negative self-talk, positive self-talk, the advantages of positive self-talk, and strategies around how to make the shift from negative to positive. Join us for...
Apr 05, 2012•32 min
Coaching high-functioning individuals with ADHD is one thing, but what about those with ADHD on the other end of the spectrum? In this episode, host Jeff Copper interviews ADHD and behavioral coach Steve Gundy around his experience in coaching those with ADHD and mild mental retardation (MMR) or autism. Steve also shares his insight and thoughts on coaching interdisciplinary teams and families facing challenges related to giving the best support possible. Join us as Jeff and Steve discuss how co...
Mar 29, 2012•32 min
Executive functioning and many components have been ambiguous concepts due to the lack of specificity and the lack of an agreed-upon definition. Dr. Russell Barkley is ready to change all that. He has constructed a new, more precise definition that acts metaphorically as a Swiss army knife cutting through the ambiguity, bringing clarity to what is and is not an executive function. With this in hand, he has conceptualized a new model of executive functioning as an extended phenotype. This new mod...
Mar 22, 2012•55 min
In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host, Jeff Copper, interviews Ruth Hughes, CEO of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) on ADHD medication shortages. For many individuals being treated for ADHD, stimulant medications have a positive impact. The fact that they help is great! But the problem is what happens in case of a shortage on these medications. Jeff and Ruth discuss the issues associated with medication shortages and highlight what CHADD has been ...
Mar 15, 2012•32 min
There are many one-size-fits-all strategies for studying. If we were all the same, they’d work for everyone. The fact is we are all different, and these strategies don’t always work for those with ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Ann Dolin, a recognized expert in education and learning disability issues. Ann is president of Educational Connections (www.ectutoring.com), .an in-home tutoring company specializing in helping those with ADHD learn how to stud...
Mar 08, 2012•29 min
Attention Talk Radio, produced by DIG Coaching Practice, presents a sequel to the May 18 show on “The Impact of ADHD on Sex and Intimacy.” Host, Jeff Copper, and returning guest Gina Pera discuss details of a survey printed in Gina’s book, Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? Stopping the Roller Coaster when Someone You Love Has Attention Deficit Disorder. Their discussion covers some of the most common troubling scenarios by framing things with humor in the context of the animal typically associated...
Mar 01, 2012•39 min
Which came first, ADD or substance abuse? What’s the difference between abuse and dependency? Are those with ADD at a higher risk for substance abuse? If ADD is treated at a younger age, does it impact substance abuse risk factors? Are those with untreated ADD more likely to have a substance abuse problem? These are the questions host Jeff Copper will be asking clinical psychologist Dr. David Teplin in this edition of Attention Talk Radio. Listen to the show and understand why Dr. Teplin always ...
Feb 23, 2012•35 min
Part 2: Stimulants, computer-based cognitive training, meditation, cognitive behavioral therapy, ADHD coaching, omega 3 fish oil, neurofeedback, biofeedback, diet, mindfulness, and ADHD education....all are considered forms of ADHD treatment. If you are overwhelmed with all this, don’t know where to start, or don’t know how it all comes together, this show is for you. Host Jeff Copper discusses all these treatments and more with Dr. Russell Ramsay of the University of Pennsylvania. Together, the...
Feb 16, 2012•1 hr 4 min
As they say, there are two sides to each coin. In the book, The Dyslexic Advantage, authors Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide deconstruct reasoning as they see it related to how the dyslexic mind processes information. Using their construct in the book as the means to understand how the dyslexic mind works, they address each form of reasoning as if it were a coin. The book offers practical insight on the challenges and then does the same by looking at advantages of the dyslexic mind related to each t...
Feb 09, 2012•56 min
In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Timothy Wilens around the transition from ADHD adolescent to ADHD adult. For many individuals, the transition is a bit more complicated than it might seem. Legal issues change, the mental health landscape changes, and the likelihood of more serious addictions come into play. Dr. Wilens shares his insight on all this and more. If you are impacted by anyone with ADHD between the ages of 15 and 25, this is a show you don’t wan...
Feb 02, 2012•38 min
Dr. Kevin Ross Emery is an ADHD innovator and catalyst. He sees managing ADHD as an evolutionary process that should be allowed to adjust the environment and work with it, not medicate it. He further sees the need to separate ADHD issues from the issues of an ADHD person living in a non-ADHD environment. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Emery on his beliefs, his book, and his concept around the love affair between ADHD and depression. Catch this exciting e...
Jan 26, 2012•46 min
We all need a bit of help from our friends… right! In this episode, host Jeff Copper interviews Margaret Vikingur, president of the management committee overseeing the running of Learning and Attentional Disorders Society of Western Australia, a highly successful ADHD support group. Jeff and Margaret will discuss what makes a good support group, how to find one, and tips for other ADHD support group organizers. If you have ADHD and need support, participate in a support group, or run one, this i...
Jan 19, 2012•38 min
ADHD impacts organization, time management, emotions, sex, and intimacy. Why wouldn’t it impact divorce, as well? In this episode host Jeff Copper, attention coach, interviews Curt Hunter, a divorced ADDer with parenting responsibilities. Listen as Curt shares what it is like to have ADD and be divorced, the challenges ADD presents in being divorced and a parent, and offers tips and insights on how he has been able to manage it all. If you have ADD and are divorced, you are not alone. Tune in to...
Jan 12, 2012•33 min
ADHD and its symptoms can attract couples together, but once married, it can be the very thing tearing a marriage apart. In this episode, host Jeff Copper interviews Melissa Orlov, marriage consultant and author of The ADHD Effect on Marriage. Melissa herself is in an ADHD relationship and has extensive experience working with ADHD couples to save their marriages from divorce. If you are in an ADHD relationship and want to save your marriage, then you’ll find this show very helpful as Melissa sh...
Jan 05, 2012•32 min
Join us for this episode of Attention Talk Radio. Host, Jeff Copper, interviews Sarah Wright, ADHD coach and former president of the ADHD Coaches Organization. The two discuss a brief history of coaching and the evolution of ADHD coaching and then have an in depth discussion around the history of the ADHD Coaches Organization, including its humble beginnings, the players and volunteers, and where the ACO is today. If you’re an ADHD coach or interested in learning about the ACO, this show is for ...
Dec 29, 2011•57 min
Once upon a time, ADD coach Linda Roggli (aka the ADDiva) had trouble remembering the names and interaction of those pesky ADHD neurotransmitters, which made it difficult to explain brain wiring to her clients. So she set out to simplify this exceedingly complex topic and voila! She made friends with three amazing neurotransmitter stand-ins: Nora Penne Effrin (aka norepinephrine), Sarah Tonin (aka serotonin), and Dope A. Mean (aka dopamine). These three low-voltage characters made life much easi...
Dec 22, 2011•31 min
Psst! Have you noticed there's a difference between men and women? Well, there is, and as such, ADHD manifests differently in both women and girls, as do coexisting conditions. Listen to this episode of Attention Talk Radio as host, Jeff Copper, interviews Dr. Patricia Quinn on the topic. On the show, the two discuss why females are more likely to be misdiagnosed regarding ADHD. They also talk about the more common coexisting conditions in women and the link between ADHD and eating disorders in ...
Dec 15, 2011•44 min
Alexis Hernandez grew up around Latino flavors and from an early age gained a lasting love affair with food. In his early 20s he began learning the basics of cooking and food science. He discovered a passion about the science of food and understanding the compositional characteristics of ingredients and how they interact with each other and what happens when heat is applied to them in the kitchen. He followed his dream and attended cooking school to fully understand the simple science of cooking...
Dec 08, 2011•47 min
In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host, Jeff Copper, interviews Dr. Ron Minson of Integrated Listening Systems who talks about how the program impacts neuroplasticity, which is often overlooked as a form of treatment. On the show, Jeff also interviews Rebecca Goniwich who shares how the program helps her manage her own ADHD, as well as her two sons with ADHD and autism. Join us live for this insightful and educational show. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self help internet r...
Dec 01, 2011•32 min
Stimulants, computer-based cognitive training, meditation, cognitive behavioral therapy, ADHD coaching, omega 3 fish oil, neurofeedback, biofeedback, diet, mindfulness, and ADHD education....all are considered forms of ADHD treatment. If you are overwhelmed with all this, don’t know where to start, don’t know how it all comes together, this show is for you. Host Jeff Copper will discuss all these treatments and more with Dr. Russell Ramsay from the University of Pennsylvania. The two will help o...
Nov 24, 2011•59 min
If you are like many ADD-ers, you think or perform best with your work sprawled out before you. For visual learners, being able to see everything at the same time is key to staying engaged with a project, but it presents its own issues. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Sandy Maynard on sprawling… boosting productivity without driving resident neatniks over the edge! Join us for what will be a very insightful show. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for s...
Nov 17, 2011•32 min
You get diagnosed with ADHD, the doctor prescribes a stimulant and that is it; right? Wrong! Getting the right stimulant in the right dose delivered at the right time is more of an art than a science. You see, each person is different and metabolizes stimulants differently. All too often, ADDers get the diagnosis, take the medication, have a bad experience, then give up. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Charles Parker, author of “ADHD Medication Rules: Pay...
Nov 10, 2011•48 min
Imagine walking into the emergency room with chest pains. The doctor asks you a few questions and rushes you in for bypass surgery based on how things appear without ever running a test. Would you be comfortable with this? Wouldn’t you rather have the doctor run some tests to confirm you don’t have GERD or another condition unrelated to your heart? In this episode host Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Charles Parker, the author of “ADHD Medication Rules: Paying Attention to the Meds for Paying Attenti...
Nov 03, 2011•48 min
The Internet is full of opinions on ADHD, but you want fact! How do you find the facts? In this episode, host and attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Katherine Ellison on her experience sorting through the infinite amount of information on her personal journey as she and her son were diagnosed with ADD. Her experience is chronicled in her book, "Buzz: A Year of Paying Attention." In the interview Katherine shares practical tips on how to sort fact from fictio...
Oct 27, 2011•31 min
What is the difference between ADHD coaching and ADHD therapy? Find out in this episode of Attention Talk Radio. ADHD Master Certified Coach Barbara Luther and Dr. Ari Tuckman will be on hand to talk with host Jeff Copper to help us understand the difference and the advantages of each. This promises to be an insightful show. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self help internet radio shows focusing on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) ...
Oct 21, 2011•56 min
Have you ever wondered how something like ADHD Awareness Week comes about? Join us for this episode of Attention Talk Radio as host, Jeff Copper, interviews Michele Novotni around how ADHD Awareness Week came to be. Listen as Michele describes what happened and how she and others at the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) pulled this off without being professional lobbyists. Call in and participate in the show. If you think you know how things like this work, you will be very surprised...
Oct 20, 2011•59 min
