If you're reading this, you're likely impacted by ADHD and are looking for relief. Your focus is likely on foraging to find a tip, trick, or strategy. Those who are new to it will likely keep foraging. For those of you who realize you’ve been foraging for a long time but haven't found what you are looking for, it's time to PAUSE. This episode of Attention Talk Radio is being brought to you by CHADD (www.chadd.org) and Cathy Rashidian (www.readysetchoose.com) who is releasing her interview with A...
Dec 02, 2020•46 min•Season 11Ep. 107
In simple terms how our mind is set up to think is a mindset. Mindsets are efficient ways to filter our world. The problem is mindsets often obstruct our ability to see the obvious and to gain self-awareness. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with ADHD coach Andrew Avery (www.adhdtraction.com) to illustrate the conflict between beliefs and self-awareness by looking at the character Maria in the movie, "The Sound of Music." T...
Nov 25, 2020•31 min•Season 11Ep. 103
Got ADHD? Do you procrastinate? You have to listen to this podcast. Attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with ADHD parent coach Elaine Taylor Klaus (www.impactparents.com) about the role, impact, and influence that ambiguity and an overburdened working memory have on procrastination. Jeff and Elaine illuminate legitimate reasons you procrastinate and put a spotlight on why some environments are more productive for you than others. Secondarily, the insights help to exp...
Nov 18, 2020•39 min•Season 11Ep. 102
The world is moving at warp speed. Things are changing rapidly. Learning, technology, and schools are trying to keep up. Everyone involved is well intended, but the reality is that the ADHD child has more challenges today than students years ago. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with ADHD coach Emily Rubin Persons (www.skipcoaching.com) about her lived experience, contrasting her children’s experience in school with her interaction with ...
Nov 11, 2020•34 min•Season 11Ep. 101
At the end of our interview with Dr. Russell Barkley regarding working memory (http://tobtr.com/10807695), we concluded that paper was high tech for those with ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with ADHD coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (www.impactparents.com) about ADHD and why there are times when those with ADHD should use paper (i.e., paper notebooks don't have tempting links) instead of other digital interactions. If you...
Nov 04, 2020•39 min•Season 11Ep. 97
Research has well established that childhood ADHD predisposes to increased risks for impairment in educational, family, peer, and eventual occupational functioning by young adulthood, among many other major domains of life activities. Less appreciated is that ADHD also predisposes to increased health, medical, and dental risks, such as an increased risk for accidental injuries as well as suicide across the lifespan. But ADHD also predisposes to certain personality traits and lifestyle choices th...
Oct 28, 2020•43 min•Season 11Ep. 92
It has been said those with ADHD know what to do, but they struggle to do what they know to do. There are many reasons for this, but one reason is the difference between knowledge and the execution of knowledge. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has a conversation with complex parent coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (www.impactparents.com) on the distinction between knowledge and the execution of it and talks about what is needed to increase the chance...
Oct 21, 2020•34 min•Season 11Ep. 91
Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder struggle. Most people associate prescriptions with some type of medication or medical device. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we are sharing the first FDA-approved video gaming system for the treatment of a condition, in this case, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Please join us as ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD (https://neuroscape.ucsf.edu/profile/adam-gazzaley/), neuroscientist...
Oct 14, 2020•34 min•Season 11Ep. 90
Did you get the memo? The ADHD tribe is having its first virtual meeting of the Annual ADHD Super Conference. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews conference co-chair Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com) around the format of the conference and what to expect. They share excerpts from keynote speakers like Dr. John Ratey and Dr. Kathleen Nadeau. If you're in the ADHD community, get inspired and informed at this year's gathering...
Oct 08, 2020•40 min•Season 11Ep. 89
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is an executive functioning challenge. Executive functioning challenges make it difficult to organize, plan, and self-regulate. Managing money requires executive functioning. In this Part 3 of a 3-part series, Attention Talk Radio host and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com), talks about the challenges around saving and investing money, as well as regulating emotions when it comes to this and making large purchases. If you struggle with money, l...
Sep 30, 2020•28 min•Season 11Ep. 85
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is an executive functioning challenge. Executive functioning challenges make it difficult to organize, plan, and self-regulate. Managing money requires executive functioning. In this Part 2 of a 3-part series, Attention Talk Radio host and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com), talks about the challenges of tracking money and the mindset needed to help make it easier to self-regulate and manage spending. If you struggle to manage money, listen to ...
Sep 23, 2020•33 min•Season 11Ep. 84
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is an executive functioning challenge. Executive functioning challenges make it difficult to organize, plan, and self-regulate. Managing money requires executive functioning. In this Part 1 of a 3-part series, Attention Talk Radio host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks about the roles that self-regulation and working memory play in managing money specifically at the point of performance (that is, at the register or shopping cart). If ...
Sep 16, 2020•33 min•Season 11Ep. 83
The COVID-19 pandemic has really put a wrench in everyone's plans. For many with ADHD, it's disruptive to learning, so much so that one could almost classify it as a lost year. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Carolyn Jeppsen of BroadFutures (www.broadfutures.org). They talk about the dynamic that's going on now and the advantages of taking a gap year or semester and spending it working on life and work readiness so that, when thing...
Sep 09, 2020•29 min•Season 11Ep. 81
Are you in an ADHD relationship? Do the words “lying” and “manipulation” strike a chord with you? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has a candid conversation with ADHD marriage consultant, Melissa Orlov (www.adhdmarriage.com) about the dynamics of an ADHD relationship in the context of lying and manipulation. If you were drawn to the title and read the description, I can guarantee this is a show you won't want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is ...
Sep 02, 2020•36 min•Season 11Ep. 78
What is a habit? Are habits good for those with ADHD? Why are habits so hard to build if you have ADHD? Dr. Russell Barkley talks about the ADHD brain as being a two-level system – the automatic brain and the executive functioning brain. He articulates how the executive functioning brain must effortfully override the automatic brain. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks about Dr. Barkley's concept and uses it as a context to help those with ...
Aug 26, 2020•28 min•Season 11Ep. 77
The fact of the matter is we are in a pandemic. We’re having to do things that are less than optimal. Online learning is one of those. Everyone is well intended; however, the realities are that this is a bit of a challenge. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Melissa Malen (www.axylu-academics.com) to talk about the need to advocate for yourself to remain connected and share the fact that “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” If you are...
Aug 19, 2020•30 min•Season 11Ep. 73
Humans are social animals. Those with ADHD often thrive by interaction with others. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are having to work from home and self-isolate. As the months drone on, the house is getting stale, and many of us are pacing the cage. What do we do? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has a brainstorming session with Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultadhdbook.com) about smart ideas and clever ways to get out of the house, to comm...
Aug 12, 2020•33 min•Season 11Ep. 71
Those with ADHD don't have neurotypical brains. It stands to reason, that if their brain isn't typical, then finding a career might not work the typical way. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Tom Bergeron of Inventive Labs (www.inventivelabs.org) about the idea of taking a gap year in college and taking a deep dive into finding a career that would set you up for success. They talk about a very different but pragmatic way to find a ca...
Aug 05, 2020•34 min•Season 11Ep. 70
Researchers are working to bring more diagnostic criteria or tools to the table to diagnose, treat, and manage ADHD. DNA and brain scans are all the latest buzz words. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Benjamin Cheyette (https://cheyettelab.ucsf.edu). They talk about the current state of DNA in terms of a diagnostic test and a predictor of appropriate medications. They also talk about brain imaging and its role in the process. Th...
Jul 29, 2020•37 min•Season 11Ep. 68
If you read most of the theories on parenting kids with ADHD, many of them come down to the collaborative conversation. It's easy to define, easy to discuss, but very difficult to execute. In this episode, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews parent advisor and coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (www.impactadhd.com) around the challenges of executing collaborative conversations with complex kids. Most theorists explain it and assume that parents will execute it on their o...
Jul 22, 2020•44 min•Season 11Ep. 65
Parenting of ADHD and complex kids is difficult. Why? Because, they're complicated. Really complicated. Tips, tricks, strategies, and systems often work for neurotypicals, but do they work for complex kids? As much as we want them to, they don't. So what is a parent to do? It comes down to problem-solving. In this episode ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews parent coach and advisor Elaine Taylor-Klaus (www.impactadhd.com). Elaine shares what she knows that most ...
Jul 15, 2020•40 min•Season 11Ep. 64
Dani Donovan became an ADHD social media influencer overnight (and by complete accident). After her first comic flowchart went viral, she suddenly found herself in the spotlight with an engaged audience and platform. She recently left her full-time job to pursue her mission of creating content that helps those with ADHD feel understood. Dani uses her artistic skill to visually communicate her experiences, which echo the unspoken feelings of millions living with ADHD worldwide. ADHD coach Jeff Co...
Jul 08, 2020•47 min•Season 11Ep. 62
ADHD and social skills… Both go hand in hand and are a challenge individually, not to mention collectively. Many parents don't understand their kids or why they are not more social and don't reach out. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (www.carolinemaguireauthor.com) on her theories, experiences, and insights on kids and their social interactions. If you're an ADHD parent, listen to the interview. Y...
Jul 01, 2020•43 min•Season 11Ep. 61
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a self-regulation issue with a working memory challenge. Those impacted by this condition yearn for strategies that bring relief and productivity. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultadhdbook.com) discuss in-person conversations, one of the single most effective strategies that is obvious, yet falling out of favor. They talk about why in-person conversations positively impa...
Jun 24, 2020•42 min•Season 11Ep. 60
The ADHD experience feels overwhelming, chaotic, disorganized, and is often described as a hot mess, which is exactly what motivated Kimberly to seek coaching. In this interview ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has an open discussion regarding the coaching experience, transforming Kimberly from a hot mess to a hot success. This episode won't be just a lived experience. They talk about specific situations and new mindsets that transformed Kimberly’s life. If you want to see what trans...
Jun 17, 2020•37 min•Season 11Ep. 58
Many of those who seek coaching are very interested in knowing the return on investment (ROI). As Albert Einstein once said, "Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." The ROI of coaching is really the “ripple of impact.” In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has a spirited conversation with parent coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (www.impactadhd.com) around the ROI of personal coaching. They ...
Jun 10, 2020•35 min•Season 11Ep. 57
This episode or Attention Talk Radio is a sequel to "Creating a Just-Right ADHD Relationship” [http://tobtr.com/11737407]. In our first interview we covered a lot of material, but we ran out of time and were unable to address a key factor, adding positives back into a relationship to help it thrive. ADHD relationship consultant Melissa Orlov (http://adhdmarriage.com) joins host ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) to continue their conversation on what to focus on to create a just-ri...
Jun 03, 2020•41 min•Season 11Ep. 55
What makes a relationship impacted by ADHD "just right?" You may be surprised to find out that you and your partner agree on that more than you might imagine. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD relationship consultant Melissa Orlov (http://adhdmarriage.com). Melissa talks about what's most important to have in your relationship for happiness and how to get there. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radi...
May 27, 2020•42 min•Season 11Ep. 53
Got ADHD? What are you all about? What comes easy to you? What are you drawn to? What are the patterns to what seems random in your life? In this episode, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares his coaching approach with EV. They talk through the concept and methodology and share examples of what was learned about people in the process. His methodology will give you a bit of insight on how we have generated content (over 500 podcasts) as a means of helping you better understand your...
May 20, 2020•32 min•Season 11Ep. 49
Until recently, autism and ADHD were not diagnosed together. Now, it is acknowledged as possible. Both diagnoses are complex individually, so you can imagine how complicated a co-diagnosis is. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr Sarah Cheyette (http://sarahcheyette.com) around her experience helping those with both conditions. The interview promises to be fascinating. Jeff and Dr. Cheyette talk about various symptoms, how they m...
May 13, 2020•40 min•Season 11Ep. 46
