Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder need hope. The condition is challenging, but hope can help motivate you to persevere. Still sometimes it's helpful to understand the negative forces working against you so you can acknowledge them for what they are and work around them. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultadhdbook.com). They have a very open and honest conversation about the reality of some o...
Oct 09, 2019•36 min•Season 10Ep. 41
Did you get the memo? The ADHD tribe is meeting in Philadelphia for the annual super conference. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews conference co-chair, Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com), around what to expect at this year's conference and shares excerpts from keynote speakers like Dr. Roberto Olivardia, Dr. Ross Greene, and Dr. Anthony Rostain. If you're in the ADHD community, get inspired and informed about this year's g...
Oct 02, 2019•43 min•Season 10Ep. 40
Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have struggled for years. Recently there's been emergence of the ADHD coaching paradigm as a plausible intervention. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Dr. J. Russell Ramsay from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine discusses his experience watching the evolution of the ADHD coaching paradigm, its progress and expansion, and shares his thoughts on coaching as a positive intervention. If you're looking at hiring a coa...
Sep 25, 2019•47 min•Season 10Ep. 39
Many of those with ADHD struggle with clutter. The question is, is it just clutter or is it hoarding? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Elaine Birchall, Birchall Consulting (www.hoarding.ca), on the topic, identifying a very clear distinction between clutter and hoarding. She shares insight on what makes someone a hoarder, but the idea is to understand the differences and the underlying triggers and attention patterns that manifest a...
Sep 18, 2019•48 min•Season 10Ep. 38
ADHD impacts executive function, which includes self-regulation, organizing, and sequencing thoughts and ideas. It is hard to manage anything if you don’t understand it as a process. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) defines the difference between methodical and insightful thinking with Christine Robinson (www.addactioncoach.com) to put you in a thought experiment to witness the difference. Jeff and Christine then highlight how those with ADHD ...
Sep 11, 2019•42 min•Season 10Ep. 37
Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often struggle with time management. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Greg, a longtime listener and fan of Attention Talk Radio. They have an open conversation about Greg’s time management challenges and the notion of compartmentalizing time. If you've got ADHD, struggle with time management, and are interested in not just theory but the practicality of someone seeking help, this i...
Sep 04, 2019•47 min•Season 10Ep. 36
Many with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder find it very stressful and overwhelming when packing to go on a trip. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has a candid discussion with Christine Robinson (www.addactioncoach.com) around the fundamental reasons that packing can be a challenge for those with ADHD. After identifying key drivers, Jeff and Christine then discuss a variety of ideas to help you problem-solve to reduce the hassles and th...
Aug 28, 2019•36 min•Season 10Ep. 35
Many with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder describe themselves as disorganized. As a result, they feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and anxious. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares concepts and insights he has learned from over a decade of coaching that will help bring you context, an understanding, and reasons why the book answer doesn’t always make sense. He also shares what he has learned from industrial engineers that can help you ...
Aug 21, 2019•39 min•Season 10Ep. 34
This is the second of a two-part series focused on helping those in college understand the role working memory plays in studying and why it's more challenging to be a college student with ADHD in today's society than in the past. The series also offers examples of solutions that help you problem-solve. In this episode, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) continues his interview with Christina Robinson (www.addactioncoach.com) in this two-part series. If you liked the first interview, yo...
Aug 14, 2019•41 min•Season 10Ep. 33
It seems that college is more challenging for those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder because of the move to technology and how it taxes working memory. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Christine Robinson (www.addactioncoach.com) on the challenge of working memory and specific solutions that the two have coached individuals toward that have been very, very helpful. The most important part of this episode, which is a two-...
Aug 07, 2019•44 min•Season 10Ep. 32
ADHD is a challenge with lots of issues. The trick is how to problem-solve. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Laura MacNiven (www.springboardclinic.com). They have a conversation around ADHD and break it down into a few simple components, physics, biology, behavior, and mindset. They discuss the formula needed to find obvious solutions that can’t be explained based on how they appear. If you are struggling with ADHD problems and want...
Jul 31, 2019•58 min•Season 10Ep. 31
Many are struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. They look for tactical solutions that were derived based on the appearance or presentation of ADHD. For some, it works. For many others, it doesn't. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews an individual he has coached. In the interview, they disclose new technology learned from Dr. Russell Barkley about the underlying factors of ADHD. They talk about how the individual stru...
Jul 24, 2019•44 min•Season 10Ep. 30
Many parents have children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, or Asperger’s, and these can be challenging. The question is what is the secret to success? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Penny Williams (www.parentingadhdandautism.com)around her lived experience as a parent. She reveals the secrets to her success and offers key insights to understand why the secrets work. She also shares the very rea...
Jul 17, 2019•49 min•Season 10Ep. 29
ADHD parents all face the same dilemma: how to work with a child to get it when they don't get it or don't want to get it? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sarah Cheyette (www.sarahcheyette.com) on the trick to helping teens with ADHD move forward. Certainly, self-awareness is one way, but also helping them to understand their ADHD and how to manage it. But what can you do when they resist or don't want to get it? The answer? To...
Jul 10, 2019•45 min•Season 10Ep. 28
Many of those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can benefit from stimulant medications. As with any substance, there are risks. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Charles Parker (www.corebrainjournal.com and www.corebrainacademy.com) on stimulant side effects but also the more rare and dangerous ones to look for. If you are seeking an education on stimulants, Dr. Parker is the right expert to help you. Attention Talk R...
Jul 03, 2019•40 min•Season 10Ep. 27
Experts agree that mindfulness practice can be of great benefit for those with ADHD. It is also more challenging for those with ADHD to engage in such practice. In this episode, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Lidia Zylowska (www.lidiazylowska.com) on mindfulness, its benefits for those with ADHD, the challenges toward engaging in mindfulness activities, and tips to help you practice mindfulness. If you have ADHD and want to understand or learn more abou...
Jun 26, 2019•43 min•Season 10Ep. 26
Many of those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms are reluctant to get the diagnosis because they don't necessarily want to be labeled, but this can cause problems down the road in the academic arena, as well as in sports. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has an open conversation with Christine Robinson (www.addactioncoach.com) around the advantages of getting the diagnosis early and having it in your pocket, which is needed...
Jun 19, 2019•27 min•Season 10Ep. 25
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is an executive functioning issue involving two kinds of self-regulation. The first is “when” to pause and execute, and the second is knowing “how” you actually execute a task. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. George McCloskey (www.georgemccloskeyphd.com) around understanding the next level of executive control involving self-realization and self-determination. This level regulates the fi...
Jun 12, 2019•43 min•Season 10Ep. 24
ADHD and parenting can be challenging. Self-regulation, social skills, decision making, the need to fit in… it all makes the dynamics of a playdate daunting. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (www.carolinemaguireauthor.com) on basic skills for recovering from playdates that have gone bad and designing them to get the most out of them. If you have ADHD children in the playdate stage, you’ll want to t...
Jun 05, 2019•38 min•Season 10Ep. 23
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the Internet are here to stay. The question is: How does a parent manage the dynamic and a child who seems to have only virtual friends? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (www.carolinemaguireauthor.com) on the topic of kids, ADHD, and online friends, as well as the inherent challenges of parenting kids around relationships in the age of the Internet. If y...
May 29, 2019•37 min•Season 10Ep. 22
Stimulants and other medications have proven to be a powerful intervention for those diagnosed with ADHD, but these meds can be very expensive, especially for those without insurance coverage. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) offers a discussion around discount medication cards as a way to reduce medication costs for those on a budget. If you are negatively impacted by the costs of ADHD medications, be sure to listen to this show. Attention Ta...
May 22, 2019•29 min•Season 10Ep. 21
The cost of diagnosing and treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be time consuming and costly. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) frames out and puts into context the financial subsidies landscape to curb the cost of diagnosing and treating ADHD. Topics covered will be insurance, public health, research, and subsidy alternatives to help you understand where to look for possible financial assistance. If you are on a budget ...
May 15, 2019•25 min•Season 10Ep. 20
Many with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have hypersensitive senses. When stimulated, they can be quite distracting. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews someone with ADHD who is hypersensitive to her senses. She describes how that sensitivity negatively impacts her ADHD. They discuss the issue and share solutions that can help. If you are distracted by touches, sounds, flashes of light, or smells, then be sure t...
May 08, 2019•39 min•Season 10Ep. 19
ADHD is an issue of executive function. The question is: What is the difference between executive function and executive skills? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. George McCloskey (www.georgemccloskeyphd.com) to understand the distinction between the two. Dr. McCloskey shares his insights on the topic in an open discussion around how this knowledge can help you resolve problems in your quest to find what works. If you want to man...
May 01, 2019•39 min•Season 10Ep. 18
Having an ADHD child and navigating through the health care and educational institutions is no easy feat. It takes great patience to get a proper diagnosis, get the right medication, and start over every year to reeducate the school system on your child’s unique issues. It also requires advocacy and the ability to listen to your intuition or gut instincts to stand up to the pseudo-experts and argue on behalf of your child. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digc...
Apr 24, 2019•36 min•Season 10Ep. 17
Those with attention deficit hyperactive disorder struggle with self-regulation. Social media and gaming developers profit from those who can’t self-regulate, and their products are designed to be addictive. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Christine Robinson (www.addactioncoach.com) on this growing social issue in an open, matter-of-fact conversation. They identity the many forces that make it difficult for those with ADHD to recla...
Apr 17, 2019•40 min•Season 10Ep. 16
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is an issue of self-regulation, not so much a deficit of attention. In that context, one must regulate both attention and emotions, as well as some bodily movement. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has an open conversation with long-time listener Greg who talks about the theory of how to regulate emotions and, more importantly, the practical nature, challenges, and discipline needed to keep your emotion...
Apr 10, 2019•39 min•Season 10Ep. 15
Many with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have a negative mindset focused on shame or negative self-talk, which is unproductive. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline.com) on the topic of shame and negative self-talk, what is obvious about its negative implications, and the truth about it. She also shares a trick to move past it. If you beat yourself up, feel like a victim, or struggle with ...
Apr 03, 2019•40 min•Season 10Ep. 14
Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often struggle with procrastination. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) coaches a long-time listener named Greg on something he has procrastinated on. If you've ever wondered how the ADHD coaching paradigm looks, this is a show you won't want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and atten...
Mar 27, 2019•37 min•Season 10Ep. 13
Being the parent of an ADHD child is very, very challenging. Most parents focus on the behavior of the child. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we take a look at the behavior of the adult and as well as the challenges of self-regulation and the meaning of being present for the child to help their self-regulation and manage technology. Your host, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com), interviews ADHD coach Christine Robinson (www.addactioncoach.com) on this topic in detail. They sha...
Mar 20, 2019•32 min•Season 10Ep. 12
