Got ADHD? Do you struggle with emotional dysregulation? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Roberto Olivardia. The two talk about what emotions are, how they view emotions, and the underlying truths and dynamics of emotions that can sometimes be deceiving to those with ADHD. The purpose of this show is to help listeners gain objective self-awareness of emotional dysregulation to become empowered to better manage e...
Apr 05, 2023•44 min•Season 11Ep. 345
Got ADHD? Struggle with building systems and organization? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) invites system engineer Zac Copper to the show. As a follow-up to Part 1, they talk about a more practical approach of applying a systems engineering mindset to build systems that work. The two will share tangible examples of how the concepts are applied to find solutions that work for you. If you struggle with systems and organization...
Mar 29, 2023•41 min•Season 11Ep. 343
Got ADHD? Struggle with organization? Are you winging it or drowning in a sea of strategies and tools that don't seem to be working? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) invites systems engineer Zac Copper to the show. In Part 1 of this two-part series, they discuss the field of systems engineering, the mindset, and the approach they use to engineer systems that work. All too often, those with ADHD approach organization with a more emotion...
Mar 22, 2023•33 min•Season 11Ep. 342
Got ADHD? Are you drowning in a sea of strategies? Why is that? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) is joined by Dr. Matthew Zakreski (www.theneurodiversitycollective.com). Jeff shares his perspective of ADHD and how to solve problems based on Dr. Russell Barkley's Executive Function Model. Dr. Matt talks about how he helps those with ADHD to problem-solve. They make the connection between Jeff's perspective and why what Dr. Matt does works. ...
Mar 15, 2023•42 min•Season 11Ep. 339
Got ADHD? Are you struggling? Ever wonder why? You've read all the books; you're trying everything but keep falling back into the same traps. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about the issue of underlying truths. Often those with ADHD don't want to admit that they can't control themselves. They keep telling the story that they can. By ignoring this truth, does it help them move forward? Better yet, how does a mental hea...
Mar 08, 2023•32 min•Season 11Ep. 337
Are you a parent of a complex kid? Have a child with ADHD? Are you struggling? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Elaine Taylor-Klaus of Impact Parents (https://impactparents.com) about raising ADHD kids. They have an open conversation about what parents need to know and reveal some insights that could have a material impact on not only their lives as parents but their kids’ lives, as well. If you're the parent of a ...
Mar 01, 2023•38 min•Season 11Ep. 335
Got ADHD? Are you on the fence about taking medication for it? Are you concerned about the long-term effects of taking stimulants? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Andrew Cutler (https://neiglobal.com). The two have a straightforward conversation about stimulants and their long-term impact to help you make an informed decision. If the long-term impact of ADHD medication is a topic that concerns you, be sure to ...
Feb 22, 2023•34 min•Season 11Ep. 333
Got ADHD? Do you find yourself blaming yourself, feeling shame, or struggling? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) shares the conversation he had with Laura MacNiven (https://springboardclinic.com) on the topic. Simply put, if you're fighting shame and blame, you might be fighting the wrong fight. The idea is to focus on what you can do, and what you can't do, in order to move forward. If you feel stuck with ADHD, this is show y...
Feb 15, 2023•42 min•Season 11Ep. 331
Got ADHD? Do you struggle getting things done? Want to be more productive? Have you heard about mindfulness being helpful to those with ADHD? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks with ADHD coach Casey Dixon (https://dixonlifecoaching.com) about mindfulness, its practice and value, and using self-awareness as a means to activate. If you struggle with getting things done, this is a must-listen episode. Attention Talk Radio is the leading s...
Feb 08, 2023•41 min•Season 11Ep. 329
Got ADHD? Had trauma in your life? What's the impact of trauma on attention? What's the impact of ADHD on trauma? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Brandi Walker, Ph.D., of the Womack Army Medical Center and Howard University Psychology Department on this important topic. They talk about the essence of anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and their symptoms. They relate these symptoms to ADHD and the challenges among them. They a...
Feb 01, 2023•39 min•Season 11Ep. 328
Got ADHD? Do you have a hard time executing your intentions and making good on resolutions? In this episode, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) provides an analytical review of a recent interview with Doc Anderson (https://coachingforcreativebrains.com) and Doug Snyder (https://myneonbrain.com) about activation and resolutions. He looks at the root cause of Doc’s and Doug’s success from an executive functioning perspective to understand what works for them and why. If you want to under...
Jan 25, 2023•22 min•Season 11Ep. 326
Got ADHD? Are you pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Brooke Schnittman (https://coachingwithbrooke.com) on the nature of ADHD and her lived experience of being pregnant. If starting or expanding a family is on your mind, 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 hyperacti...
Jan 18, 2023•37 min•Season 11Ep. 325
Got ADHD? Do you think those with ADHD are creative? Do you think those with ADHD are out-of-the-box thinkers? Well, we've got an ADHD aha for you! In this episode, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) reveals a new ADHD intervention that is revolutionizing the mindset of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This new intervention is not a drug or vaccine, but a digital prescription whose active ingredient is a patented technology. Jeff talks to Dr. Eddie Martucci, Chief Executive O...
Jan 11, 2023•50 min•Season 11Ep. 323
Got ADHD? Do you make resolutions around this time of the year? While you have good intentions, is your success rate better than 50%? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) has a conversation with Erik "Doc" Anderson (https://coachingforcreativebrains.com) and Doug Snyder (https://myneonbrain.com) around their lived experiences and how they came to exercise despite the fact that they don't like to exercise. The question is, was thi...
Jan 04, 2023•40 min•Season 11Ep. 320
Got ADHD? Are you impulsive? Do you struggle with motivation? Do you understand what motivation is and the difference between motivation, urges, and instincts? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention Coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares his views about motivation, urges, and instincts. He talks about them in the context of ADHD, reveals why managing motivation is so very difficult, and shares insights about how to problem-solve the management of emotions from a fact...
Dec 28, 2022•26 min•Season 11Ep. 318
Got ADHD? Ever run into something that's simple? It makes all the sense in the world, but it's a surprise when you stumble onto it? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (https://carolinemaguireauthor.com) on her lived experience after the release of her TED Talk. How could something so simple be so powerful? If you struggle with ADHD, this is a show you won't want to miss. Attention T...
Dec 21, 2022•33 min•Season 11Ep. 315
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with emotional self-regulation? It's quite a challenge, isn't it? Well, not in the Diagnostic Code. It's the elephant in the room. Many challenges associated with ADHD are more emotional than one thinks. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline.com) about emotional self-regulation – basic components, what to do, why it's so challenging, and some strategies that yo...
Dec 14, 2022•42 min•Season 11Ep. 313
Got ADHD? Are you struggling to get things done? Do you experience challenges to your productivity? Do you need a plan? Structure? In this episode, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) illuminates one of the challenges of ADHD—that is, thinking more specifically about pronouns. Pronouns are often thinking shortcuts. "I need to do this, or I need to do that." Articulating exactly what it or that is can be effortful, which is why pronouns are a thinking shortcut. Often, when ...
Dec 07, 2022•25 min•Season 11Ep. 312
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with productivity? Are you searching for that one app that will solve the problem or the magic pill that will set you right? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has an open conversation with Dr. Ari Tuckman about the complexity of productivity. They share many insights about what may be getting in the way of your productivity, how sometimes you're paying attention to the wrong things, and the obstacles to b...
Nov 30, 2022•29 min•Season 11Ep. 311
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with it? Are you down on yourself? Feel like an imposter? Do you have a negative attitude? In this episode ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares his lived experience around owning his diagnosis, how he has shifted his attitude, and gives thanks to the ADHD Coaches Organization on the eve of Thanksgiving. If you struggle and need a little inspiration, tune in! Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention ...
Nov 23, 2022•30 min•Season 11Ep. 310
Got ADHD? How did you enjoy your school experience? Odds are, you experienced feelings of frustration, disappointment, overwhelm, and shame. There are many well-intentioned people and expensive structures designed to help those with neurodiversity to move through the school system. The challenge is that teachers’ and students’ needs sometimes compete, and students with ADHD are often misunderstood and underserved in the mainstream. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coac...
Nov 09, 2022•42 min•Season 11Ep. 307
Got ADHD? Do you act on instinct, gut, or feelings? Are your feelings always right, or do they betray you? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares his perspective on emotions and feelings. He relays several examples of individuals who never question their feelings; as a result, they are often betrayed and misled by their own feelings, impeding their progress or making it more difficult to achieve their goals. Attention Talk Radio...
Nov 02, 2022•27 min•Season 11Ep. 303
It’s ADHD Awareness Month. The theme is “ADHD: Understanding A Shared Experience.” According to Dr. Russell Barkley, emotional self-regulation is a core component of ADHD. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares a highly impassioned conversation with Stacey who expresses her deepest emotions, her anger, her passion. This powerful experience starts off relatively low and then escalates to a crescendo of emotion so we can almost fe...
Oct 26, 2022•42 min•Season 11Ep. 294
It’s ADHD Awareness Month. The theme is “ADHD: Understanding A Shared Experience.” Those with ADHD often feel disorganized or overwhelmed. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares a prerecorded clip of a conversation with Kimberly about her struggle with disorder and seeming chaos, particularly as it pertained to her business as a real estate agent. Her aha came when she realized she actually was organized; she just didn’t know it...
Oct 19, 2022•35 min•Season 11Ep. 293
It’s ADHD Awareness Month. The theme is “ADHD: Understanding A Shared Experience.” Motivation isn’t always obvious. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares a prerecorded clip of an interview with Greg Riccardi (www.gregriccardi.com) who talks about how he discovered that working along with someone else allowed him to complete his daily routine, even those repetitive, boring tasks. If you can relate to this challenge, listen and l...
Oct 12, 2022•31 min•Season 11Ep. 292
The field of cognitive ergonomics is about adapting or fitting the person to the job. This is easy in the physical world but more challenging in the cognitive world. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Heather Rogers of Time Timer (www.timetimer.com). They discuss the innovation of Time Timer’s timing system to fit the unique needs of those who struggle with time management. Most importantly, they talk about trying to find more tools t...
Oct 05, 2022•35 min•Season 11Ep. 291
Got ADHD? Do you long for insights and understanding? The 2022 Annual International Conference on ADHD is around the corner. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews conference co-chair Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultADHDbook.com) about what you can expect and changes to this year’s conference. He also shares interviews from René Brooks, Elaine Taylor-Klaus, and Dr. Russ Ramsay, this year’s featured speakers, to get a glimpse of topics that will...
Sep 28, 2022•40 min•Season 11Ep. 289
Until recently, a diagnosis of ADHD or autism would stand on its own. These days, however, you can be diagnosed with both conditions. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digoaching.com) and ADHD-complex parent coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (www.impactparents.com) have an open discussion with Caroline Ritenour. Caroline, diagnosed with ADHD, struggled for many years. The word autism was brought up a few times. Throughout her journey, she received an ADHD...
Sep 22, 2022•49 min
Got ADHD? Are you a student? Do you struggle to study, especially when studying online? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) shares his college experience in the 1980s. He also shares what he learned that worked for him and how much more challenging it can be for students today. He talks about executive functioning and provides tips on what to do to deal with today’s challenging school environment. If you're a student and struggl...
Sep 14, 2022•34 min•Season 11Ep. 299
Got ADHD? Do you feel ashamed, blamed, unsuccessful, like you have underachieved? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) has a candid conversation with ADHD coach Laura MacNiven (https://springboardclinic.com). They talk about societal pressures by defining and unpacking words like “success” and “underachievement.” They discuss labels and both their individual and systemic effects while exploring the forces that work to control you...
Sep 07, 2022•39 min•Season 11Ep. 298
