Do you “get” attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Yeah, yeah, yeah... it’s impulsivity, hyperactivity, and distractibility. You procrastinate, are late, and can’t find anything. All these are buzz words. Do you really understand how ADHD manifests? Specifically, how does your individual ADHD manifest in relationships? In church? With friends or in athletics? In bed, for both sleep and romance? ADHD coach Jeff Copper and psychologist Kirsten Milliken find many persons with ADHD are ob...
Nov 29, 2012•1 hr 6 min
“If we weren't all crazy, we would go insane” ~ Jimmy Buffet. That's right; we’re all a little crazy in our own way, especially those with ADHD. All too often, ADD-ers get caught up in the seriousness of life. Most could use a little humor to lighten things up, and the ability to laugh at themselves to take off some of the pressure. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, we interview comedian and ADD-er Rick Green on humor and its impact on ADHD and share some funny ADHD stories. If you have A...
Nov 22, 2012•41 min
Got teenagers with ADHD? Are they defiant? If so, we've got a show for you. Join us for this episode of Attention Talk Radio as co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Dr. Arthur Robin around helping your defiant teens. In the interview, the trio talk about defiance, factors that fuel millions of coercive interactions, and characteristics of both you and your teen that act like gasoline thrown on a fire. Finally, Dr. Robin shares tips to help parents in the trenches. If this topic sp...
Nov 15, 2012•45 min
Let's face it! The missing link for those with ADHD is having trained parents to help manage the ADHD. Certainly, there is training available, as well as coaching services, but where can you find the two combined? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirstin Milliken interview Elaine Taylor Klaus and Diane Dempster, founders of Impact ADHD. Together, they provide a reality-based training program that uses coaching to make it stick. Basically, Elaine and Diane are two...
Nov 08, 2012•41 min
Dr. Joel Young is a psychiatrist who has studied and treated ADHD through the life cycle for 20 years. Through his work, he noticed that many with ADHD also had symptoms of chronic fatigue and/or fibromyalgia and wondered if these were separate conditions or actually symptoms of ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Dr. Young on his clinical study and his findings on this topic. If you have ADHD, experience fatigue and/or muscle/joint ...
Nov 01, 2012•39 min
Remembering to do the right thing at the right time is a crucial skill, especially in the face of distractions, busy schedules, and competing priorities. Unfortunately, people with ADHD often struggle with turning their intentions reliably into actions. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken will be interviewing Dr. Ari Tuckman about memory, more specifically prospective memory, which is the ability to remember to do something at a future time. We will...
Oct 25, 2012•1 hr
This week we celebrate ADHD Awareness Week with a very special show. Our guest is Evelyn Polk Green who is impacted by ADHD and is an ADHD leader. She is also a woman of color. At her first CHADD conference, her friend, a Caucasian, whispered in her ear: “You must feel like an ink spot.” Indeed, Evelyn is the ink spot in the ADHD community and among leaders of the ADHD community. Why is that? ADHD doesn’t discriminate by color. The question is why are there so few individuals of color involved i...
Oct 18, 2012•44 min
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one thing, but what about having ADHD and dyslexia? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Judith Stern, co-author of The Dyslexia Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers about the extra challenges facing those with ADHD and dyslexia. They talk about how hard it is for those with dyslexia to read, especially when they get distracted and forget what they read. Their conversat...
Oct 11, 2012•45 min
Let’s face it! It’s a one-size-fits-all world. Thus, when you’ve seen one person with ADHD, you have seen them all; right? In a perfect world, politicians would execute what they promised and schools would treat ADDers as if they were each unique. The fact of the matter is that limited resources and other demands result in one-size-fits-all generic accommodations. Clearly they work! Ever hear of a school calling for an IEP or Sec 504 reassessment meeting? Typically not. When the plan isn’t worki...
Oct 04, 2012•1 hr 2 min
For many with ADHD, there are two kinds of time, now and not now. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Leslie Josel, a professional organizer, on the topic of time. In the interview, the trio will discuss the tools Leslie uses to help those with ADHD to experience time so that they could get a better feel for it. This is useful because not having a feel or understanding of time makes it difficult to measure. Listen in as they talk about the...
Sep 27, 2012•36 min
Human resources, legal department, administration support, marketing, finance, and production are the core of any business. When we get married, there is the romantic side of the relationship and then there is the business side of the relationship, especially when kids come on the scene. In this episode, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview returning guest Dr. Patricia Quinn on running the business of an ADHD family! The family chief financial officer pays the bills. The chief mar...
Sep 20, 2012•1 hr
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) will be celebrating “25 Years of Making a Difference” at its annual conference in San Francisco from November 8th through the 10th. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview conference chair Anne Teeter Ellison EdD and Harvey Parker PhD about the conference. Listen to this show to hear Dr. Parker recount briefly 25 years of advancements made in ADHD, along with brief inter...
Sep 13, 2012•59 min
The Squirrtle is coming! The Squirrtle is coming! What's a Squirrtle? It's Wilma Fellman, part squirrel and part turtle, and the author of "The Other Me: Poetic Thoughts on ADD for Adults, Kids, and Parents." In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, you'll find less radio, more concert. Both host, Jeff Copper, and co-host, Kirsten Milliken, introduce Wilma, put on some soft background music, sit back, and listen as Wilma shares her favorite excerpts and poems from the book. In developing the ide...
Sep 06, 2012•36 min
Terry Matlen feels your pain. This ADD mother of two daughters, one of whom also has ADD, got her “failing forward” degree as a mother, graduating with honors from the school of hard knocks! In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Terry Matlen, the ADD professional—not as a professional but as a mother. Yes, an ADD mother who deals with the same everyday struggles other ADD parents with ADD kids do. We warn you though. If you are looking for a...
Aug 30, 2012•34 min
“My intuition tells me....” “I have a hunch!” “Go with your gut.” What does that mean? What is intuition? Are intuition and attention related, or is intuition just the object of attention? Should those with ADHD be concerned with or pay attention to intuition? In this episode, guest Dr. Ari Tuckman and co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken deconstruct intuition like never before. Why? Because the more you understand how something works, the easier it is for you to manage it. Understanding th...
Aug 23, 2012•1 hr
Set priorities, chunk it down, set up small but specific goals, take breaks, and reward yourself for reaching small goals… These are all obvious solutions when it comes to managing procrastination, but the question is: What do we do when these obvious solutions don’t work? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview ADD coach Sunny Aldrich around her concept of emotional procrastination. Sunny discusses how she uses that concept as a lens to help ...
Aug 16, 2012•44 min
In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Dr. Phil Anderton, an expert from the criminal justice system, on helping youngsters with ADHD avoid the criminal justice system. The conversation includes discussions around markers that represent important times, called tipping points, when those with ADHD are vulnerable and could head down the wrong path. They discuss how parents can be proactive to catch these things before they happen and identify r...
Aug 09, 2012•35 min
Got ADHD? Ever make it to an appointment on time? Ever complete a task or a group of tasks? Ever complete a project without procrastinating? If so, “How Exactly Did You Do That” (HEDYDT)? Seriously! Critics are quick to point out what those with ADHD are not doing, but what about the things they do right? Those with ADHD are so focused on what they do wrong that few recognize what they do right; but when they do, only a few realize how or what they did to achieve success. In this episode of Atte...
Aug 02, 2012•58 min
Wilma Fellman, ADHD career counselor, is called to help those with ADHD find a career that suits them. She believes that too many career service providers get it wrong when working with the ADHD population. In this episode, host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken interview Wilma to gain insight on her process so you may begin to pay attention to how you can go about casting yourself in the right role at the right job. For those who are serious, we suggest you listen to her two previous sho...
Jul 26, 2012•1 hr 10 min
For those who survived our previous show, "Talents: Enough Talk, Let's Identify Them" (a bit of a prerequisite for this show), host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken interview Wilma Fellman, ADHD career counselor. They begin by removing all the things that may get in your way to finding the right job and career. For example, Wilma powerfully illustrates why you look at career first and then the disability, but also the reason job characteristics, tasks, and environment should be the focus...
Jul 19, 2012•56 min
Those with ADHD are said to be impulsive and distractible, losing hours within a day. So how do they determine what is important and stay on task? With two questions, says Dr. David Nowell. In this episode host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken interview Dr. Nowell around these two very powerful questions, put them in perspective, talk about what determines what is important to them, and then discuss specifics about how those with ADHD can use them daily to move forward. If you want to kn...
Jul 12, 2012•46 min
Got ADHD parents? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Bex Taylor-Klaus, daughter of ImpactADHD co-founder, Elaine Taylor-Klaus. We caught up with actress Bex Taylor-Klaus (Scream, The Killing) who talks about life in her all-ADHD family of five to get her teen perspective around being an ADHD teen raising ADHD parents! Teens, listen in and realize you are not alone. Parents, whether or not you have ADHD, you'll get a new perspective. You might learn something! At...
Jul 05, 2012•41 min
Law school, med school, and doctoral programs are all notable aspirations. But what impact can ADHD have on these endeavors if you go into them blindly with rose-colored glasses? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, co-hosts, Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken, interview Kimberly, an ADDer and recent law student. Tune in to hear Kim's story, how she ignored her ADD in the face of a challenging learning environment with no structure, immense pressure, and competing for grades. Her current strug...
Jun 28, 2012•43 min
Alan Brown, as an undiagnosed teen and young adult, was reckless and engaged in crime, drug, and substance abuse. He crashed every car, motorcycle, and mini bike he ever put his hands on. Judges gave him scores of 8.5 and 9 for the two 360s he did on the New Jersey turnpike. In this episode, show host Jeff Copper and co-host Kirsten Milliken interview Alan Brown, the adult, executive, entrepreneur, and ADDer who crushed his ADD and has gone on to do much more. Listen to this behind-the-scenes un...
Jun 21, 2012•57 min
What is it like to be gay in a heterosexual world? What is it like being ADHD in a non-ADHD world? What is it like being gay with ADHD in our world? In this episode, co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken have an open discussion with two individuals who both are gay and have ADHD… one out on both, but not the other. Listen in as we discuss the challenges, the pros and cons of disclosure, and the personal stories of our guests as they celebrate gay pride month. Attention Talk Radio is the lead...
Jun 14, 2012•33 min
Got ADHD? Are you unmotivated? Want to figure out how to get motivated or how to arrange your world so you are motivated? If so, meet Dr. David Nowell. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, show co-hosts Jeff Copper and Kirsten Milliken interview Dr. Nowell as he discusses dopamine… specifically, what dopamine feels like, why you should notice what it feels like, how you can use dopamine to move you forward, and how to use it as a compass of sorts to find your passion. Attention Talk Radio is...
Jun 07, 2012•48 min
Putting on the Brakes is an ADHD book written for kids by big kids with young hearts. This best-selling classic, written by Dr. Patricia Quinn and Judith Stern, is celebrating its 20th year in print. It contains everything a child needs to know about attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity. Trusted by parents and professionals, a new edition is being released to commemorate another anniversary of the book. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, show hosts Jeff Copper and Kirs...
May 31, 2012•31 min
At its core, what do we mean when we say the word “how”? How does “how” work? What is the relationship between attention and how? Are there different kinds of how? How is it that some things don't work the way they are supposed to? How can understanding how “how” works help those with ADHD? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio show co-host Kirsten Milliken talks with Jeff Copper about his thoughts around the word “how.” You can expect them to deconstruct the word “how” to answer these questio...
May 24, 2012•44 min
In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Paul Hammerness and Dr. Richard Ginsburg around ADHD, ADHD sports, and more specifically ADHD's issues in the context of sports culture. We'll be talking about the difference between individual, team, and non-competitive sports, the positives and negative impact of pressure, the issues associated with the trend towards more and more at younger ages, the impact of learning disabilities in team sports, self-esteem and the ben...
May 16, 2012•48 min
Unique gifts, talents… they're easy to talk about. So why is it they are mentioned in conversations but then bypassed, going straight to skills, knowledge, and experience? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention coach and host Jeff Copper brings with him some very strong opinions and interviews from the only person he ever met whom he believes is capable of handling the discussion, that is, ADHD career counselor Wilma Fellman. The two of them, along with co-host Kirsten Milliken, conf...
May 10, 2012•1 hr 5 min
