Got ADHD? Do you have goals? Dreams? Aspirations? Ever thought about trying to write a book? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about executive functions and reviews why people with ADHD are often somewhat talkative. After laying this foundation, Jeff has a conversation with David Delaney (https://www.davedelaney.me/) who, being somewhat verbal, accidentally wrote a book by talking out loud. If you've got ADHD and want to...
Nov 01, 2023•37 min•Season 11Ep. 391
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder—that label is so negative. Just using the words “deficit” and “disorder” are charged with negativity and disapproval. But what if we could change the label? Maybe change it so it sounds more positive and inclusive? Are we stuck with the name? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and co-host Caroline Maguire (https://carolinemaguireauthor.com) talk about the benefits or disadvantages o...
Oct 25, 2023•32 min•Season 11Ep. 387
Got ADHD? Do you feel guilt and shame? Do you struggle sometimes because you can't do everything? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com), revisits an interview with Elaine Taylor-Klaus (https://impactparents.com) about values and what to do when they conflict. If you struggle with ADHD and emotions, this is a very validating show. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivi...
Oct 18, 2023•49 min•Season 11Ep. 386
Losing someone to ADHD can be devastating, especially to the parents of a son who, in one quick moment, made an impulsive choice that ended his life. What do you do when such a tragedy strikes? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Tony and Cassi Bellezza (https://anthonysroadtokindness.com), parents who lost their beloved 18-year-old son, Anthony, to the impulsivity of ADHD. Hear them talk about their experience and how they chose t...
Oct 11, 2023•43 min•Season 11Ep. 384
Got ADHD? Hungry for information, insights, and help? Are you ready to connect, learn, and thrive? The 2023 Annual International Conference on ADHD is around the corner. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://www.digcoaching.com) interviews conference co-chair Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://www.adultADHDbook.com) about what you can expect and changes to this year's conference. He also shares interviews with this year’s keynote speakers, Tracey Marks, MD, Cassandra Aarss...
Oct 04, 2023•39 min•Season 11Ep. 383
It’s okay to have theories around ADHD, but reality doesn’t always conform. So, what can you do when nothing seems to work? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews veteran ADHD parent Marie Paxson about handling the rough stuff. Listen to real-life stories, examples, and insights from Marie’s own experiences and those she has observed in others. If this topic speaks to you, listen to the remnants of frustration and anxiet...
Sep 27, 2023•40 min•Season 11Ep. 382
Bullying? Oh, it’s bad enough on its own, but together with ADHD it’s a highly charged situation. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, your host Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Elaine Taylor-Klaus of ImpactParents.com (http://www.impactparents.com) on the topic of bullying. They talk about what it’s like to be bullied by others and relate it to bullying yourself. If you or your family are impacted by bullying, this is an episode with impactful information to help you manage ...
Sep 20, 2023•44 min•Season 11Ep. 381
As research reveals, ADHD is not so much a deficit of attention, but rather more of a self-regulation issue. But is learning to mind your manners actually a form of self-regulation? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Ari Tuckman (http://adultADHDbook.com) about the byproduct of minding your manners. Simple manners are behavioral, and attention exercises that can help those with ADHD build self-regulation skills. ...
Sep 13, 2023•29 min•Season 11Ep. 380
Are stress and anxiety the same? Do daily hassles fall into that category? What causes stress and anxiety? How do you deal with it? Those who have ADHD often are challenged when faced with stressful situations. Get answers to these questions and more in this episode of Attention Talk Radio where your host Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Blythe Corbett of Vanderbilt University. If you have ADHD and stress or anxiety, you need to listen to this episode. Attention Talk Radio is...
Sep 06, 2023•53 min•Season 11Ep. 379
In Part 2 of a two-part series on ADHD and OCD, ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and Dr. Kirsten Milliken renew their discussion with Dr. Roberto Olivardia about the coexistence of ADHD and OCD. Dr. Olivardia shares his personal passion and expert insight into the two conditions, as well as their differences and similarities and treatment—individually and collectively. You can hear Part 1 at this link: http://tobtr.com/12258054. If you have an interest in either OCD or ADHD, or b...
Aug 30, 2023•59 min•Season 11Ep. 378
Is it possible for an individual to have ADHD and OCD at the same time? If so, how is it possible for a person to be obsessive and compulsive at the same time, or be impulsive and distracted at the same time? Believe it or not, it happens, according to Dr. Roberto Olivardia. In this Part 1 of a two-part series on Attention Talk Radio, Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) re-releases an interview on this topic, together with co-host Dr. Kirsten Milliken, as Dr. Olivardia shares his expert insigh...
Aug 23, 2023•57 min•Season 11Ep. 377
For many individuals with ADHD, the transition from adolescent to adult is more complicated than it might seem. With changes in the law and the mental health landscape, there are real challenges. In this episode Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) releases an interview with Dr. Timothy Willens on the topic. If you are impacted by anyone with ADHD between the ages of 15 and 25, please listen to this episode for eye-opening information. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Inte...
Aug 16, 2023•37 min•Season 11Ep. 372
Parents naturally expect their children to succeed in college, but for students with ADHD, it's a different situation. Even though colleges and universities want to see students with impairments succeed, and they provide services and accommodations to help them achieve success, only 20% of those students take advantage of the services. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) releases his interview of Dr. Theresa Maitland about the startling resea...
Aug 09, 2023•59 min•Season 11Ep. 371
Many of those with ADHD are seeking help to manage their symptoms without medication. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) releases an interview with Brett Thornhill (https://embraceyouradhd.ca) about non-medicinal solutions, identifying four of the best non-meds, and discusses the benefits of each. Jeff and Brett share insights about why some people don't benefit from non-medicinal alternatives as much as they could and offer suggestions abou...
Aug 02, 2023•39 min•Season 11Ep. 370
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with emotional dysregulation? Have you tried to deal with it and had little success? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com), shares his view, model, and way of looking at emotion more like an object. The idea is to be able to step out of your emotions, see them objectively, and understand what you’re doing to manage those emotions. Although this is not necessarily based on research and science, Jeff has found this model...
Jul 26, 2023•32 min•Season 11Ep. 368
Got ADHD? Do you struggle to make decisions? Are you struggling with procrastination that's rooted in making decisions? Are you overwhelmed with decisions? Do you overanalyze decisions? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD coach Brooke Schnittman (https://coachingwithbrooke.com). They talk about the challenges of making decisions when you've got ADHD, the emotional and executive function aspects of decision-making. They talk...
Jul 19, 2023•35 min•Season 11Ep. 366
Do you know that the impact of ADHD on the US economy is estimated to be more than $100 billion each year. Because of this important statistic that is growing every year, we are re-releasing our interview with ADHD coach Linda Walker (https://coachlindawalker.com/), former director and chairperson of Workplace Issues Committee of Attention Deficit Disorder Association. She provides data that accounts for the economic cost, as well as the cost to organizations, and how organizations justify the i...
Jul 12, 2023•35 min•Season 11Ep. 365
Got ADHD? You struggle. Is everything on your plate something that you should be doing, or should you delegate it? What are the challenges associated with delegation? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Brooke Schnittman (https://coachingwithbrooke.com). They have a conversation about delegation, the nature of delegation, the need to delegate, and different ways of attaining the same end. If you have ADHD and are overwhelmed and st...
Jul 05, 2023•36 min•Season 11Ep. 364
Managing a household and a family can be a difficult task and often chaotic but add a few ADDers to the mix and WOW! While it is important to create a structured environment with clear expectations and consistent routines for family members, it is all the more challenging to provide positive reinforcement for good behavior and to be patient and understanding when dealing with ADHD behaviors. This is why we are re-releasing an earlier interview with Dr. Patricia Quinn (https://stonybrookmedicine....
Jun 28, 2023•54 min•Season 11Ep. 363
ADHD isn’t so much a deficit of attention but rather an executive function impairment. Self-awareness is an executive function. ADHD or not, self-awareness is highly correlated with success in life. Clearly, it is a big deal and something you should pay attention to. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) takes an in-depth look at self-awareness. He highlights its importance and its challenges, identifies other executive functions that conflict ...
Jun 21, 2023•34 min•Season 11Ep. 360
Not all ADHD students are ready for college after high school. Each student's readiness for college depends on their individual academic and social skills, as well as their ability to manage their ADHD symptoms. If a student with ADHD is not ready for college after high school, they may benefit from taking a gap year or taking classes at a local community college. To provide more insight on this subject, we are re-releasing our interview with Marie Paxson, former president of CHADD, who relates ...
Jun 14, 2023•39 min•Season 11Ep. 359
Being gay with ADHD in a heterosexual world can be challenging, as it can be difficult to find acceptance and understanding from those around you. It can also be difficult to navigate the social and cultural expectations of a heterosexual world, as well as the added challenge of managing ADHD symptoms. This is why we are re-releasing this open discussion with two women who both are gay and have ADHD. One is out of “the closet” about both being gay and having ADHD, while the other is not. In this...
Jun 07, 2023•33 min•Season 11Ep. 357
One of the biggest challenges with ADHD is self-awareness. So, how do you learn self-awareness? You have to look in the mind’s mirror, pause, and pay attention to what you’re thinking. Those with ADHD have difficulty putting on the brakes so they can have the time to discern what the best options are. Their brains run like a Ferrari engine without brakes. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, we are re-releasing an interview with David Giwerc, founder and president of ADD Coach Academy (https...
May 31, 2023•41 min•Season 11Ep. 356
Being married to an ADD spouse is different and far from mainstream. You may have too many expectations about the relationship, and some of the issues may be expectations of traditional things in general. With ADHD, it’s a whole paradigm shift in how you think of your relationship. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a survival guide? That’s why we are re-releasing our interview with a guy who shares his thoughts and lived experience of being “Married to an ADHD Spouse.” This is his survival guide. Plea...
May 24, 2023•40 min•Season 11Ep. 355
Many people with ADHD are sensitive to their senses. This can include being sensitive to loud noises, bright lights, strong smells, and other sensory stimuli. Those with ADHD may also have difficulty filtering out background noise and may be easily distracted by their environment. To provide more insight, we are re-releasing our interview with Laura who shares what’s it’s like for her and lets us in on ideas she has put in place to help manage her environment. If you have ADHD with hypersensitiv...
May 17, 2023•37 min•Season 11Ep. 354
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with productivity? Could part of the problem be you're falling into the trap of convenience? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) shares his insights about how convenience is not always productive. In fact, due to executive functioning challenges, often what is convenient is actually unproductive. Jeff will also share examples of this concept. If you struggle with productivity and have executive function...
May 10, 2023•28 min•Season 11Ep. 352
Been diagnosed with ADHD? Does the diagnosis fit? In other words, based on what you are told about ADHD, is that your experience? If so, are you familiar with sluggish cognitive tempo or its new name, cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS)? In October 2014, we reported on the discovery of a new disorder. It seems many diagnosed with inattentive ADHD could actually have a different disorder called sluggish cognitive tempo. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Cop...
May 03, 2023•37 min•Season 11Ep. 351
Got ADHD? Are you looking for a job? How do you write a resume? How do you sell yourself? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) shares his life experience, his coaching experience, and his insights about resume writing to help you cast yourself in a job you were born to play. If you're struggling, looking for a job, or help in understanding your story, this is a show you don't want to miss. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site...
Apr 26, 2023•24 min•Season 11Ep. 350
Got ADHD? Struggle with executive functioning (EF)? What is executive functioning? How do you manage it? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with Sean McCormick about executive functioning and how he helps those who are struggling to hone their executive function skills. Jeff talks about how he coaches people who struggle with EF, too. In their conversation, they make the distinction between the outcome of executive function a...
Apr 19, 2023•38 min•Season 11Ep. 348
Got ADHD? Do you struggle with executive functions? Have you thought about the challenges the future will bring when it comes to executive functions? Have you ever thought about what mindset you will need? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) will talk about executive function; understanding our culture, society, and technology; and then share his insights on some of the challenges the future may bring. The focus of the show is t...
Apr 12, 2023•25 min•Season 11Ep. 346
