Athletes train their bodies and their minds. What can those with ADHD learn about mental fitness from athletes? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks about mental fitness and his take on mindfulness guru Dr. Lidia Zylowska (www.lidiazylowska.com) and her presentation at the 2001 International Conference on ADHD. If mental fitness appeals to you and you're a fan of mindfulness, tune into this show as Jeff takes a big picture look at the topic ...
Feb 02, 2022•25 min•Season 11Ep. 231
Got ADHD? There are a lot of challenges with this executive function impairment. One of them is self-regulation. It impacts our self-awareness, our attitude, and often our views as it manifests negatively. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares his lived experience around these topics. He talks about what he's learned from interviewing various experts on attitude, gratitude, self-awareness, Japanese psychology, and the ADHD experience. He als...
Jan 26, 2022•26 min•Season 11Ep. 230
Interoceptive awareness is the ability to identify, understand, and respond to internal signals in our body. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Roberto Olivardia around the nature of interoceptive awareness and its impact on ADHD and executive function. They discuss how to improve and manage interceptive awareness to help those with ADHD conduct themselves with more intent. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help In...
Jan 19, 2022•41 min•Season 11Ep. 228
Got ADHD? Struggle with prioritization? Ever planned on sitting down and addressing your most important tasks only to find yourself doing everything but what is important? Do you blame it on ADHD? Have you ever thought through what it is to prioritize and to execute what is important? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares his thoughts, observations, and insights on the topic and reveals what you should pay attention to in order to move forwar...
Jan 12, 2022•22 min•Season 11Ep. 227
ADHD is an executive function impairment. Thinking inside your head requires a host of executive functions to learn or digest information. Given the impairment, those with ADHD need to understand their dominant learning modality as a means to learn efficiently. Schools expose students to a variety of ways to learn. The question is how do you come to understand what is the most efficient way to learn? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews...
Jan 05, 2022•46 min•Season 11Ep. 225
"I'm not sure who discovered water, but I'm sure it wasn't a fish" is a profound statement. Often, things are so obvious, yet we can't see them. Question is why and how does that relate to ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks about the phenomenon and shares tangible examples of how it plays out in everyday life. He also shares three key reasons we often miss the blinding flash of the obvious, and then he looks at these concepts in the ...
Dec 29, 2021•31 min•Season 11Ep. 224
Got attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Are you overwhelmed with all the information on the topic? Therapy, coaching, medications, mindfulness, exercise, diet, sleep, tips, tricks, strategies, mindsets, deficits, executive function, etc.? Need a model or a context to understand how it all relates? Join ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and Master Certified Coach David Giwerc (www.addca.com) as they talk about ADHD in a context you can understand, relate to, and make sense of. If...
Dec 22, 2021•43 min•Season 11Ep. 222
Do you believe in ADHD? Do you believe stimulants help, or do you resist taking them? In this episode ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, MD (www.gtw-health.com), around her challenges and her journey to find the right ADHD medication. Her lived experience includes resistance, acceptance, and challenges to find what works. If you’re looking for insight, validation, lessons learned, or merely inspiration, this is a show you won't want to miss. Attent...
Dec 15, 2021•42 min•Season 11Ep. 223
Stress and trauma often shadow attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Behavior creates stress, and these stressors trigger reactions and trauma. Often, counseling or therapy is sought to manage the impact of stressors. Managing stress often boils down to mindfulness and self-awareness. What about the concept of meta mindfulness? Witnessing the Catch 22 chain reaction that systematically creates a stressor loop. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.co...
Dec 08, 2021•32 min•Season 11Ep. 220
Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is a buzz phrase in the ADHD world. Is it a thing? Not a thing? And what does the pink elephant paradox have to do with it? In this show, ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline) on the topic. The two will have an open counterpoint conversation to bring context to the topic, provide an understanding of the role labels have in managing challenges, and discuss the issue from two perspectives - an ADHD coach a...
Dec 01, 2021•40 min•Season 11Ep. 215
“Santa Stole Thanksgiving for Christmas” is the title of a Jimmy Buffett Christmas song. Symptomatically, it looks to be true, but upon analysis, the retailers framed Santa! In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks about using Thanksgiving as a tool to manage your ADHD… that is, using this holiday as a tool to pause, be mindful, manage expectations, and regulate your emotions and your attention to live a more fulfilling life, not only through th...
Nov 24, 2021•28 min•Season 11Ep. 213
ADHD is an executive functioning impairment. Working memory is an executive function and, thus, is impaired by ADHD. In short, for a person with ADHD, thinking inside the head is more difficult. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks about working memory itself and as an impairment, and thinking as an impairment for those with ADHD. Most importantly, he addresses the concepts of apprenticeships and the value of co-engineering things as a means...
Nov 17, 2021•26 min•Season 11Ep. 210
Got ADHD? Are you a perfectionist? Have you ever thought about what it is to be a perfectionist and if you are how to deal with it? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline.com) to get her perspective on perfectionism and ADHD. We’ll talk with her to better understand if perfectionism is an obstacle or if it's motivation and how to manage it with intent. If you've got ADHD and struggle with perfectionis...
Nov 10, 2021•46 min•Season 11Ep. 205
Those with ADHD long to be more productive. They often read books, participate in seminars, and endlessly search for systems that promise to change their lives. Problem is the theory doesn't translate into more productivity. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with productivity coach Cathy Rashidian (www.readysetchoose.com) to look at what productivity is and what underlying issues are obstructing your ability to be more productive and to m...
Oct 27, 2021•40 min•Season 11Ep. 202
Those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder struggle. Time and time again, others point out things that they're doing wrong. This conditions them over a period of time to immediately think it's their fault and start with "I'm sorry." In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) discusses the topic with Elaine Taylor-Klaus (www.impactparents.com/attention) who coaches parents of complex kids. The two will talk about how "I'm sorry, I'm wrong" becom...
Oct 20, 2021•35 min•Season 11Ep. 201
Got ADHD? Do you lead off conversations saying you're sorry? How do such reflexive responses serve you? Do they take the pressure off? Are you always assuming you are wrong? Are you shaming yourself? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline.com). In the interview they talk about the "I'm sorry" response and bring a realization to your reflexive responses for you to gain awareness but, more importantly, ...
Oct 13, 2021•41 min•Season 11Ep. 200
The ADHD Super Conference is around the corner. On this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews conference co-chair Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com) around what you can expect, and changes in this year’s conference. He will also share interviews from Caroline Maguire, Dani Donovan, and Melissa Orlov, this year’s featured speakers, to get a glimpse of topics that will help you learn, laugh, and connect. Attention Talk Radio is the lea...
Oct 06, 2021•40 min•Season 11Ep. 199
Got ADHD? Are you struggling? When you think in terms of ADHD, is your mindset focused on fixing it or overcoming it, or on managing it to work with it? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews parent coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus of Impact Parents (www.impactparents.com) to talk about the differences between fixing ADHD versus managing it. They share their own experiences and perspectives as to which is most effective, as well as sharing examp...
Sep 29, 2021•32 min•Season 11Ep. 198
Got ADHD? Got depression? Which came first? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has a conversation with Dr. Sarah Cheyette (www.sarahcheyette.com) on the comorbidity of having ADHD and depression, its causes, treatment, what you can do about it, and the impact of stimulant medication. If you are depressed and have ADHD, 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 a...
Sep 22, 2021•45 min•Season 11Ep. 196
Got ADHD? Know somebody who has ADHD? Ever wonder why people with ADHD don't get the help they need? It's a curious question when you think about it. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has a conversation with Elaine Taylor-Klaus of Impact Parents (www.impactparents.com) about why it seems that many with ADHD struggle to get help or do not engage. They talk about the benefits and the nuances of dealing with people who struggle getting help. If yo...
Sep 15, 2021•36 min•Season 11Ep. 197
Are you autistic with ADHD and struggle with managing it? How do you manage and treat it effectively? In this show, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with Dr. Sarah Cheyette (www.sarahcheyette.com) on the two conditions, their challenges, and the art of treating and managing the two conditions together. If you have ADHD and autism or are impacted by someone with both conditions, this is a show you must listen to. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet ra...
Sep 08, 2021•39 min•Season 11Ep. 195
ADHD is not so much a deficit of attention, but rather an issue of self-regulation. Two things you need to regulate: One is your attention, and the other is emotion. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks about emotions, what they are, their nature, and their challenges. He also boils them down to their simplest form. Awareness will enable you to witness how feelings and emotions manifest in your world, their impact on your ADHD, and how you m...
Sep 01, 2021•34 min•Season 11Ep. 192
ADHD is largely an issue of self-regulation. Sometimes those with ADHD can self-regulate, but other times it's more difficult. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADD Crusher Alan P. Brown (www.addcrusher.com). They talk about self-regulation and self-awareness, and how much more difficult it is to self-regulate when you’re tired, lonely, bored, stressed, or hungry. They discuss how important it is to be proactive in managing these wit...
Aug 25, 2021•34 min•Season 11Ep. 189
Many with ADHD feel disorganized. Professional organizer Cris Sgrott of Organizing Maniacs (www.organizingmaniacs.com), often finds herself deleting systems of those with ADHD because they tend to make everything more complicated than they need to be. In this episode, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with Cris about her experience and insights on the topic. If you have ADHD and struggle with organization, tune in. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet ...
Aug 18, 2021•39 min•Season 11Ep. 187
If you've got ADHD, you've probably tried to do a little research to understand the condition. If you're like many others, you're overwhelmed by it. There's so much information, but you can't seem to find what you're looking for. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) discusses the issue with ADD Crusher Alan P. Brown (www.addcrusher.com). They give you a context to help you understand how much of what's available can be boiled down to the same fund...
Aug 11, 2021•41 min•Season 11Ep. 185
Those with ADHD often feel overwhelmed and believe they were chronically disorganized. One of our favorite quotes is “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” Question is, what if you looked at your life as if it were organized? As if you had systems? What might you see? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) will talk to Kirsten Milliken (www.worldofadhd.com). The two will talk about the idea of self-observation i...
Aug 04, 2021•37 min•Season 11Ep. 184
Often, people with ADHD focus on what they think that they should do, never acknowledging what they actually do. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline.com) will discuss the concepts of what you should do, versus looking honestly at what you’ll actually do, as a form of self-awareness with the goal of helping you move forward. If you have ADHD and find yourself “shoulding” all the time, this is a show you wo...
Jul 28, 2021•40 min•Season 11Ep. 183
Those with ADHD struggle to manage their attention and emotions, which is difficult enough. What is worse is when you have to manage your emotions and the emotions of others around you. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD parent coach Cindy Goldrich (www.ptscoaching.com). The two discuss the need to manage emotions, the dynamics of emotions, and the need to manage your emotions and the emotions of those around you. Insights and a ...
Jul 21, 2021•32 min•Season 11Ep. 181
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is being recognized as an executive functioning challenge. Part of Dr. Barkley's executive function construct is emotional self-regulation. Humans are the only animals that have the ability to change their emotions, which is important but challenging for those with ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultADHDbook.com talk about the essence of emotional self-regulation, what ...
Jul 14, 2021•35 min•Season 11Ep. 171
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is being recognized as an executive functioning challenge. One of the key executive functioning challenges is self-restraint. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultadhdbook.com) talk about the essence of self-restraint and how it relates to ADHD and the challenges of self-regulation. Given that self-regulation is one of the biggest challenges for those with ADHD, we encourage yo...
Jul 07, 2021•41 min•Season 11Ep. 170
