You’ve got attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and you’re thinking about disclosing it. Should you? Are there other strategies to accomplish the same outcome? ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com) on the concept of to tell or not to tell. If you recognize the seriousness and implications of your actions to disclose and need insights to make the right decision, tune in. We guarantee to open your mind and better prepare you to ma...
Aug 15, 2018•45 min•Season 9Ep. 33
Got ADHD? Let's look at the facts. ADHD dropout rates are higher for those who attend college. Of those who finish, it takes longer, and most students struggle getting through college and in careers later in life. Most of them overlook the opportunities the trades present. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Jen Phillips (https://www.brookfieldcsd.org) and Julia Frost (https://ozarks.edu/new-student/jones-learning-center/) on the vi...
Aug 09, 2018•39 min•Season 9Ep. 32
In a family impacted by ADHD, the dynamics can be quite stressful. As time wears on, relationships can be strained, and sometimes damaged. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) has an open discussion with parent coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (http://impactadhd.com) about addressing challenged relationships and offers core insights to focus on over time that can slowly make adjustments in that relationship. If you love your kids but get stressed out ...
Aug 02, 2018•47 min•Season 9Ep. 31
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder costs the U.S. economy from $143 billion to $266 billion a year, most of which is attributable to adults, not children. In the past, corporate America could do little to impact the cost. But today, there is a new paradigm and the most promising intervention in years. Join ADHD coach and host, Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com), as he talks with Dr. Tamara Rosier (http://acornleadership.com), President of the ADHD Coaches Organization, about the unique m...
Jul 26, 2018•40 min•Season 9Ep. 30
Many with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder struggle with making decisions. In this episode, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) looks at the anatomy of a decision, so to speak, to illuminate decisions in different contexts. He relates them back to working memory challenges which can be problematic for those with ADHD. Jeff shares conceptual strategies to inspire listeners to think about the challenges of making decisions in a more purposeful way. If you procrastinate on decis...
Jul 19, 2018•36 min•Season 9Ep. 29
When you think about it, it really comes down to expectations. For those impacted by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, lots of anxiety and friction can be wasted on unrealistic expectations. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) will replay excerpts from prior interviews, sharing how a non-expectation mindset as an ADHD spouse can move you past the obstacles and give you a realistic strategy to live a fulfilling life with your ADHD partn...
Jul 11, 2018•39 min•Season 9Ep. 28
Call ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) crazy, but does anyone else see the carnage and fallout from the glass wall ADHD teens slam into on their 18th birthday? What's more, is Jeff the only one who is dumbfounded listening to others advocate solutions for a systematically flawed system to launch ADHD teens into college? Can't anyone else see the insanity of it all? In this episode, Jeff shares excerpts from his interviews with Neil Peterson, founder of the Edge Foundation, and Ther...
Jul 05, 2018•46 min•Season 9Ep. 27
Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can benefit by witnessing and thinking about what they're thinking. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) will interview Master ADHD coach and professional actor Roger Dewitt (http://adhdcoachnyc.com). In the interview, the two reveal the similarities of the thinking process used by actors and athletes that can be of significant benefit for those with ADHD. If you struggle and are looking for a...
Jun 28, 2018•39 min•Season 9Ep. 26
ADHD might not be something you want to wrap and give as a gift; however, many of those diagnosed with ADHD have figured out ways to succeed and even thrive. Join ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) as he interviews ADHD life coach and trainer Laurie Dupar (http://coachingforadhd.com, http://IACTCenter.com) as she shares insight, successes, and behind the scenes ADHD success strategies gleaned from over seven years of interviewing 100s of ADHD experts on the Succeed with ADHD Telesum...
Jun 21, 2018•41 min•Season 9Ep. 25
The “Eureka!” The “I get it.” The aha is the holy grail of problem solving. The aha isn't a strategy, system, or tool, but rather simply a shifting of the way you pay attention to things. Often, the aha comes from looking at something in a very foreign way. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Jeremy G. Schneider (http://JGS.net), a marriage and family therapist, who shares his experience shifting his mindset in order to better paren...
Jun 14, 2018•42 min•Season 9Ep. 24
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder negatively impacts executive functioning. We have interviewed thought leader Dr. Russell Barkley (http://russellbarkley.org) in years past on how ADHD is a challenge of self-regulation. We learned how emotions, which need to be self-regulated, are as much a part of ADHD as attention. In this interview, Dr. Barkley returns to discuss working memory and how it is impacted by ADHD. Join attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) as Dr. Bar...
Jun 07, 2018•56 min•Season 9Ep. 23
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is diagnosed subjectively, which is imprecise, leads to misdiagnosis, and many other problems. The industry has longed for a definitive test to diagnose the condition on a black-and-white basis. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Kenneth Blum on some new technology that could identify those who are at high risk of having ADHD and other addictive-type conditions based on an ...
May 31, 2018•40 min•Season 9Ep. 22
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be very challenging. Many focus on behavior to be more productive or to conform with society’s expectations, and often behavior modification is helpful in forming good, healthful habits. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoachig.com) has an open discussion with Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com) around behavior, self-imposed behavioral changes, external modifications, and just using awaren...
May 24, 2018•40 min•Season 9Ep. 21
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be stressful, create a lot of anxiety, and lead to worry. In this episode of Attention talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline (http://drsharonsaline.com) around the differences between worry and anxiety. They talk about awareness and strategies you can use to manage both. If you have ADHD, you likely have anxiety, as well. If this speaks to you, then listen to this interview for insights ...
May 17, 2018•39 min•Season 9Ep. 20
More often than not, ADHD is accompanied by other conditions or disorders. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Roberto Olivardia. Dr. Olivardia discusses the various personality disorders, issues associated with recognizing and diagnosing personality disorders with ADHD, how ADHD can be a risk factor for personality disorders, and how ADHD and personality disorders manifest, as well as insights on treatment. If an ADHD ...
May 10, 2018•49 min•Season 9Ep. 19
Can people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder be productive? If so, how? What does it look like? What should a person with ADHD pay attention to in order to be most productive? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews productivity coach Lynne Edris (http://coachingaddvantages.com). If you have ADHD and need insights on productivity/ listen to what promises to be a spirited conversation! Attention Talk Radio is th...
May 03, 2018•39 min•Season 9Ep. 18
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder congers up visions of disorganization, impulsivity, distractibility, and inconsistency. To the rest of the world, what’s obvious is that those with ADHD need to be fixed. In this episode ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) shares the notion that those with ADHD are actually very organized, have systems, and, in a way, very efficient. For this show, Jeff dug up some archive clips of Dr. David Nowell about strategic behavioral inquiry and the co...
Apr 26, 2018•41 min•Season 9Ep. 17
Historically, persons who had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder were not able to also have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. As of the DSM-5, the conditions have been defined such that a person can have a dual diagnosis. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Meghan R. Miller (http://mindinstitute.org) on this new dynamic that the conditions could co-occur. They address some of the complexities of it and discuss how r...
Apr 19, 2018•39 min•Season 9Ep. 16
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is very much a self-regulation issue, making it challenging to regulate attention and emotion. Both are a central part of any strong relationship. In this episode of Attention talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD marriage consultant Melissa Orlov (http://adhdmarriage.com) on ADHD, the five love languages and the challenges associated with attending to what fulfills another’s emotions... in this case, the love tank. I...
Apr 12, 2018•35 min•Season 9Ep. 15
Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder need structure, systems, and routines. When such is in place, they can thrive. In this episode, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) and Dr. Kirsten Milliken (http://youradhdlife.com) talk about the value of systems and control, and they discuss issues around their inflexibility, almost controlling nature to insist on doing things certain ways so they can perform. If you are a person with ADHD or are a high functioning person with AD...
Apr 05, 2018•38 min•Season 9Ep. 14
Children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have some of the most dedicated parents on the planet. Unfortunately, most of those parents instinctively have a “fix-it” mindset,” which unfortunately is often counterproductive. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Rebecca Fleetwood Hession (http://fleetwoodhession.com), a productivity consultant, around her challenges and insight on moving out of the fixer mindset and into the...
Mar 29, 2018•40 min•Season 9Ep. 13
Those with ADHD struggle with self-regulation and working memory. They also struggle with social cues. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) has an open conversation with ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (http://necoaching.com) about putting things in context using feedback, perception, and the need to PAUSE and put things into perspective. If you have ADHD and are struggling, listen to the discussion. You’ll find it helpful and ...
Mar 22, 2018•32 min•Season 9Ep. 12
Those with ADHD often describe themselves as disorganized, unmotivated, and forgetful. The fact of the matter is that they are more organized, motivated, and remember more than they give themselves credit for. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) digs into our archives, taking clips from interviews with Dr. David Nowell (http://drnowell.com) on witnessing what you do right and how exactly you do what you do. Then Jeff talks about the power of t...
Mar 15, 2018•35 min•Season 9Ep. 11
Is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder just something you have to accept, or is there hope? If you have ADHD, what role does hope play for you in moving forward? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Ned Hallowell (http://drhallowell.com) around hope. Dr. Hallowell, a leading authority in the field of ADHD, talks about why he advocates the use of hope for those who are impacted by ADHD. If you are down on your diagnosis, listen in and g...
Mar 08, 2018•31 min•Season 9Ep. 10
Stimulants have been used to treat ADHD effectively for eighty years and, thus far, as research suggests, can have the highest impact on helping those with ADHD move forward in life. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews Dr. John I. Bailey, Jr., around how stimulants were discovered, by accident, to help those with ADHD focus. He discusses the history of stimulant medications and a simple, articulated difference in various drugs and their effect...
Mar 01, 2018•41 min•Season 9Ep. 9
In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) joins forces with Dr. Kirsten Milliken, host of Your ADHD Life (http://youradhdlife.com). They have an open discussion and talk about lived experience of strategies to defeat bullying, as well as structures, routines, and getting help to perform and produce desired outcomes. They talk about the joy but also the pressure of expectation to perform when others are blind to the process but yet are ...
Feb 22, 2018•36 min•Season 9Ep. 8
The bedroom is not an ADHD-free zone. In this Valentine’s Day ADHD special episode, host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) shares memorable clips of interviews past with author Gina Pera (http://adhdrollercoaster.org) to share insight, reality, and tips for those with ADHD on this celebrated day of intimacy, Valentine’s Day. If you are in an ADHD relationship and sense that you could use some awareness and insight on the ADHD sex and intimacy dynamic, this is a show for you. At...
Feb 15, 2018•42 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder creates an interesting dynamic, especially between parents and teens or young adults. At its core it is often an element of trust or distrust that creates either cooperation or conflict. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews ADHD parent coach Cindy Goldrich (www.ptscoaching.com) in an open conversation on this dynamic, as well as observations, insights, confronting challenges, and insight on how best to move forward. If...
Feb 08, 2018•37 min•Season 9Ep. 6
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a challenge of self-regulation. Attention and emotions both need to be self-regulated. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews Doug Noll (http://dougnoll.com) on very science-based, proven methodologies for those impacted by ADHD to help them down-regulate and process emotions when necessary. If you've got someone close to you with ADHD who is struggling, you'll want to master Doug’s technique that starts by listening...
Feb 01, 2018•45 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder want to be understood but often don’t understand themselves. As parents, we know we should love them and accept them, but that isn’t always the perception. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, your host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline (http://drsharonsaline.com) around loving ADHD kids. Specifically, we talk about the roles expectations and disappointments play in loving your children and offe...
Jan 25, 2018•43 min•Season 9Ep. 4
