Being cast in the right career is everything for those with ADHD. It can transform your life. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Tony who transformed his life by stepping out of the shadows of the traditional job at a Fortune 500 company and into a role he was meant to play. If you’re a loyal listener, you know host Jeff Copper will illuminate with specificity how Tony discovered what works, the answer to challenges of shifting his paradigm to take the risk, and the positive i...
Apr 28, 2016•49 min
Got attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? We’ve got a show for you! We’ve done interviews on the impact of ADHD on sex and intimacy; we’ve done shows on the value of play for those with ADHD; now, we are really going to play! That is, play around with the impact of play on sex and intimacy for those with ADHD with your clothes both on and off! We’re playing around with two of our favorite quests, Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultADHDbook.com) and Dr. Kirsten Milliken (www.PlayDHD.com). We’re talkin...
Apr 21, 2016•49 min
Are you a parent of an ADHD child? Do you have ADHD? Do you beat yourself up for being a bad parent, not playing with your kid, pacifying them with electronics? It's possible the elephant in the room is boredom, and you’re not alone. Many adults with ADHD struggle to play with their kids, particularly if it's not stimulating. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com), an ADHD mom with ADHD kids, and talk about that experience of boredom and how y...
Apr 14, 2016•44 min
Does mindfulness sound great but feel impossible to implement? Are you struggling to turn mindfulness into a habit without it becoming another alarm on your phone you ignore? On this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) interviews expert Casey Dixon (www.dixonlifecoaching.com) on how to transform mindfulness from just another “should” into something that happens every day, even at a stop light. Casey Dixon helps present how mindfulness can be a doable...
Apr 07, 2016•44 min
Got attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Ever consider taking medications as part of your treatment plan? Have you ever taken them but they didn’t seem to work? Side effects were more than you can handle? Felt like a zombie? When it comes to prescribing ADHD medications, it's not like “take two aspirin and call me in the morning.” There is an art to getting the right drug in the right dose for the right duration. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. David Pomeroy (www.a...
Mar 31, 2016•52 min
Many with bipolar disorder also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In this episode, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD and bipolar expert Dr. Roberto Olivardia on the intricacies of treatment when an individual has both conditions. If you are diagnosed with both or are impacted by someone who is, you won’t want to miss this interview. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyper...
Mar 24, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Little is known about the impact of ADHD on sex and intimacy. In March of 2015 we interviewed Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultadhdbook.com) who was embarking on a survey to learn more about the topic. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Tuckman once again to discuss the expected and unexpected findings of his research. If you have ADHD and like to be intimate, be sure to catch this interview. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-h...
Mar 17, 2016•47 min
Often ADHD kids are the targets for bullying, especially at school. Parents get so frustrated and turn to schools for help. The question is can they or do they? Can they help on overt bullying? How about covert bullying? If they can’t, what’s a parent to do? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) interviews ADHD and play expert Kirsten Milliken (http://www.playdhd.com) on bullying, what parents can do, and how play and other social games can hel...
Mar 10, 2016•35 min
In days of old, Section 504 plans were not as effective as they were intended, because they were not policed well. That has all changed! In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) interviews expert Dr. Jeffrey Katz (www.drjeffreykatz.com) about how things are changing, which brings hope that Section 504 plans will be more powerful! If you are a parent of an ADHD child in school who needs help, don’t miss this interview. Attention Talk Radio is the l...
Mar 03, 2016•42 min
Play is one of the most fundamental developmental tools to help children develop and mature into successful adults. It's also instrumental for those with ADHD to help develop skills that mediate managing, organizing, and activating. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Dr. Kirsten Milliken (http://www.playdhd.com), author of PlayDHD: Permission to Play…A Prescription for Adults With ADHD. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on att...
Feb 25, 2016•42 min
Many with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are interested in alternative treatment plans that don’t involve medications. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach and show host, Jeff Copper, interviews Dr. William A. Lambos (www.abfbehavioralhealth.com) to get an understanding of what neurofeedback is and the theory around how it works, and they put it into a context with other alternative treatments. So, if you are interested in learning more about possible non-medication trea...
Feb 18, 2016•42 min
ADHD behavior manifests in many ways and is often in conflict with the values of a non-ADHD person. Values are at the core of who a person is. The question is what do you do in a relationship when ADHD behavior and your values are in conflict. In this episode, host Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD expert Elaine Taylor Klaus (www.impactadhd.com) on these challenges and offers up tips to help those troubled by this dilemma. If the title of this episode and its description speak to...
Feb 11, 2016•52 min
Those with ADHD are good at the art of self-sabotage. They have mastered the ability to tell themselves stories and to rationalize, which gets in the way of self-regulation. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) interviews expert Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultadhdbook.com) to gain insight on his perspective on this phenomena and how it inhibits forward progress. He gives ideas on what those with ADHD can do to reverse this trend and learn to self-r...
Feb 04, 2016•40 min
Rick Green and Jeff Copper, an ADHD and attention coach, agree. They don’t want you to have to take ADHD medications. But if you are like most other adults with ADHD, not taking meds and or doing the research on the pros and cons, there is a good chance you’re suffering needlessly from ignorance. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Rick Green of Totally ADD (www.totallyadd.com) around the making of his biggest project to date – a five-video series covering every aspect of ADHD ...
Jan 28, 2016•53 min
Could keeping things simple be the key to managing ADHD? Rather than be overwhelmed by choices and decisions, Peter Shankman (www.shankman.com), founder of HARO (Help A Reporter Out) and founder and CEO of The Geek Factory, embraces limiting his choices and keeping life simple. Peter talks about how he limited his choices rather than be overwhelmed by decisions. This includes putting himself in an environment where he has no choice but to work by getting on a flight to Singapore and working for ...
Jan 21, 2016•36 min
Think you’ve got attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Diagnosed with ADHD but your treatment options haven’t been ideal? Consider this! Look for and sign up to participate in the Measure Study’s clinical research program in an area near you. No matter what, you’ll get a complete medical and psychological review and a thorough diagnosis. You’ll get comprehensive follow-up visits and an enlightening awareness of your condition. What’s more… it’s free! You can’t afford not to do it. In ...
Jan 14, 2016•35 min
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder has nothing to do with intelligence. That doesn’t mean intelligent individuals will thrive in a linear school environment. Many need a purpose, creative outlet, and collaborative learning environment. InventiveLabs knows this to be true and has established the first ADHD business incubator. Think of it as the ADHD Shark Tank training, but you don’t have to have a proven concept. You just need to have a proven passion, creative mindset, and a can-do attitude...
Jan 07, 2016•39 min
Join host Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and special guests Kirsten Milliken (www.playdhd.com) and Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) for this special edition of Attention Talk Radio as they tell a few ADHD stories and share some of the most memorable moments of Attention Talk Radio shows gone by. If you want something light, something fun, something to laugh about, don’t miss this show! Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention defic...
Dec 31, 2015•41 min
Many with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder find it easier to focus with some type of sound in the background. Loyal listener Jessie has found this to help him but only low level noise like the hum of a motor. Jessie reached out and shared his experience and the topic of this radio show was born! Host ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has found that white noise and what he calls white light and white experiences can be powerful environmental differences that actua...
Dec 24, 2015•34 min
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects more than just work and school, but does it impact social interactions? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) interviews expert Michelle Garcia Winner (www.socialthinking.com) about the impact of ADHD and social settings and the notion that those with ADHD often miss social cues. But what can be done about the challenges? And which social environments should be on the radar screen of those impact...
Dec 17, 2015•51 min
Got ADHD? Got an ADHD family? Got anxiety going into the holiday? If you “got” any of these, we “get” you! Let’s face it. The holidays are hard enough on their own, but add ADHD to the mix and you got UGH!!!! In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and co-host Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com) address the reality of the holiday and offer thoughts on how to manage yourself, the family, and the days that lie ahead. If you are tired of the Martha Stewart ...
Dec 10, 2015•43 min
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder solutions don’t always look like what one might think. In this episode, host ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper and co-host Caroline Maguire share some unique, surprising, and practical solutions that manifested as an Aha! to Jeff and to those he coached. If you want to hear some really out-of-the-box ways those with ADHD move forward, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focu...
Dec 03, 2015•41 min
Many with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are looking for solutions that don’t involve medications. In this episode we identify the four best non-medicine solutions out there. We talk about their benefits and have a frank discussion around why so many are not able to benefit from them as much as they could. We also talk about how you could more successfully utilize them to help you move forward. Catch host ADHD coach Jeff Copper and ADHD coach Brett Thornhill (www.embraceyouradhd.ca) on...
Nov 25, 2015•40 min
ADHD kids have meltdowns like other children, but they are often more frequent. As a parent, it is instinctive to address or react to what appears to be the obvious trigger... but what the parent is attending to isn’t what the meltdown is always about. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD and parenting expert Caroline Maguire (www.necoaching.com). In the interview Caroline shares specific examples, some personal, some from others, illust...
Nov 19, 2015•39 min
You’ve spent eighteen years training your ADHD teen to be an adult. Then they are off to college and you’ve got to let go. Not so easy when your child has a harder time with self-regulation than their peers. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, guest host Caroline Maguire interviews Dr. Mark Bertin (www.developmentaldoctor.com) around managing yourself, letting go, and strategies to deal with the inevitably unexpected. If you are launching an ADHD teen into college for the first time, then d...
Nov 12, 2015•52 min
Section 504 is a well-intended law, but is it working for those diagnosed with ADHD? According to a CHADD survey with nearly 700 responses, it isn't. In such situations, how does it get fixed? Who speaks on your behalf? Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) (http://www.chadd.org) does! In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Ingrid Alpern, co-chair of CHADD's Public Policy Committee. She gets the hard facts about what has taken place in schools t...
Nov 05, 2015•31 min
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder... deficit of attention? Not! ADHD is about self-regulation. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we interview Autumn Zitani (http://www.sesame.org), the director of content in the Sesame Workshop Curriculum and Content Department around self-regulation and what parents and children can learn from this timeless show. If you are impacted by ADHD, you don’t want to miss this episode. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio ...
Oct 29, 2015•36 min
Are you an attention deficit disorder entrepreneur? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we have an unplugged interview with a ball of energy who is an ADHD entrepreneur. Our conversation centers around how he thinks, some not-so-obvious solutions, what he has learned from coaching, how he remembers things, how he learns, and how he discovered the power of the word “HOW.” If any of this resonates with you, DON’T miss this interview. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Inte...
Oct 22, 2015•43 min
Emotions are as much a part of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as attention is, according to Dr. Russell Barkley. In this episode we interview Stacey, play a prerecorded clip of her revealing her emotions, live and in the moment, and having difficulty regulating them. What we learn actually helps her to self-regulate her emotions. If you have ADHD, struggle with self-regulation, or are just an emotional being, you won’t want to miss this show. It is real, unplugged, and live... so real ...
Oct 15, 2015•44 min
In our interviews with experts on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), we’ve noticed more often than not that the conversation directly or indirectly touches on the notion of mindfulness. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host Jeff Copper and guest host Caroline Maguire (http://www.necounseling.com) focus on the concept and share responses of over 20 previous ATR guests around the question of whether all roads lead to mindfulness as an important part of managing the ADHD condi...
Oct 08, 2015•38 min
