Attention Talk Radio

Got ADHD? Do you struggle with motivation? Do you hear a lot of people talking about motivation symptomatically? Do any of them talk about it pragmatically? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://www.digcoaching.com ) interviews Dr. Jon Thomas ( https://WWW.ADHDCollegeSuccess.com ). Dr. Thomas developed a language model designed to help ind...

Do you spend hours searching the internet for ADHD information, hoping to find that one idea that will finally make life easier? If so, have you ever considered the difference between ADHD information and ADHD insight—and why that distinction matters? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://digcoaching.com ) talks with Master Coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus ( https://im...

Do you struggle with ADHD, failed systems, negative self-talk, and feelings of shame? Many people are told to "accept themselves," but what does that actually mean, and how do you get there? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coaches Jeff Copper ( https://digcoaching.com ) and Nikki Kinzer ( https://takecontroladhd.com ) explore radical acceptance, shame, and rejection sensitivity dysph...

ADHD is an executive function impairment. Executive functions are a collection of mind tools that we work with towards a goal over time. In short, we use them to solve problems. Most of the things people with ADHD struggle with are rooted, at some level, in ambiguity…hence the problem. In this interview, Cognitive Engineer and ADHD Coach Jeff Copper ( https://www.digcoaching.com ) engages in conve...

There's a lot of information out on ADHD. A lot of symptoms. A lot of emotions. It's hard to understand it. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) discusses his understanding of ADHD gained from interviewing experts over the last decade and a half. He shares how it's moved away from symptomatic behavior to more of an underst...

What impact does ADHD have on Millennials and Gen Z in college and their early careers? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://digcoaching.com/ ) interviews Christine L. Robinson on this timely topic. Together, they explore the unique challenges younger generations face and share practical insights to help students and those who support the...

Got ADHD? Are you female, middle-aged, or a member of the sandwich generation—raising your own kids while also caring for aging parents? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com) talks to Jami Shapiro (https://www.grandmahasadhd.com), the host of Grandma Has ADHD podcast. The two have a conversation about an exciting new p...

ADHD is less about attention and more about self-regulation of focus, emotions, and even movement. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) has an open conversation with longtime-listener Greg about the theory behind emotional regulation and the real-world discipline it takes to manage it. They explore the practical challenges...

ADHD is not something most people would choose or neatly wrap up as a gift. Yet, many people with ADHD struggle with shame and harsh self-talk that hold them back. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer ADHD coach Jeff Copper talks with Dr. Sharon Saline ( https://drsharonsaline.com ) about the real impact of negative self-talk, why it’s so damaging, and the truth behind it. D...

ADHD is not something most people would choose or neatly wrap up as a gift. Yet, even with its challenges, individuals with ADHD can lead deeply meaningful and fulfilling lives—and there is much to be grateful for along the way. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper is joined by Dr. Kirsten Milliken and ADHD coach Caroline Maguire for a thoughtful conversation ab...

Got ADHD? Do you struggle with executive functions?  Executive functions are all the buzz these days. The question is, what are they? Why are they relevant?  What is and is not an executive function? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com/) deconstructs executive functions. Moving beyond simple buzzwords and definitions, Jeff...

Got ADHD? Do you struggle with planning, making decisions, procrastinating, and managing time? Do you beat yourself up for being lazy or unmotivated? What is the underlying issue? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (https://www.digcoaching.com/), speaks with Dr. Ari Tuckman (https://adultadhdbook.com/) on a new theory of motivation which reveals...

Are you drowning in a sea of ADHD strategies that never seem to stick? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper pulls back the curtain on why typical plans, tools, and strategies fail those with ADHD. It isn’t a moral failing, a lack of motivation, or laziness—it’s an engineering problem. Jeff introduces the concept of Cognitive Ergonomics and explains...

In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://www.digcoaching.com ) challenges the status quo of ADHD management. We often fixate on "fixing focus" or conditioning behavior, but we’re focusing on the wrong thing! ADHD isn’t a behavioral problem; it is a precise executive function impairment.   Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out® is a revolut...

Stop the "Shame Spiral." Cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and Dr. Sharon Saline (https://www.drsharonsaline.com) tackle the heavy burden of negative self-talk in this episode of Attention Talk Radio. •     The Topic : Why shame is so prevalent in the ADHD community. •     The Insight : The hidden truths behind "beating yourself up." •     The Solution : A spe...

Got ADHD? Are you in the third or fourth quarter of your life? Do you need to downsize? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks to Jami Shapiro (https://grandmahasadhd.com), the host of Grandma Has ADHD podcast.. The duo discusses ADHD, clutter, and the difficulties involved in downsizing later in life. The conversatio...

Got ADHD? Do you struggle with notes and lists—taking them but not knowing what to do with them, or ending up with lists scattered everywhere? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://www.digcoaching.com ) explores the functional role of notes and lists to better understand what’s happening cognitively. Sometimes notes help you pay attention...

ADHD is complex, but the path to managing it doesn't have to be a mystery. Join ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://digcoaching.com ) and guest Laura MacNiven ( https://springboardclinic.com ) as they deconstruct the ADHD experience through four essential lenses: physics, biology, behavior, and mindset. This episode goes beyond the basics to share a specific formula for finding non-obvious solutions...

Got ADHD? Are you under a lot of stress? Do you find yourself feeling like you're an imposter? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://www.digcoaching.com ) interviews Michael Greenspan about his transformation from being unaware to becoming self-aware. They explore the transformation process, sharing examples that help illustrate what it in...

ADHD manifests itself in many different facets of life; work is one of them. When it comes to managing ADHD, much of it comes down to emotional self-regulation. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Diann Wingert https://diannwingertcoaching.com), an ADHD business coach who specializes in helping ADHD entrepreneu...

Got an ADHD teen who struggles with emotional dysregulation? Are you at your wit's end? Are you struggling emotionally? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( https://www.digcoaching.com ) interviews ADHD coach Griffin Rouse, who specializes in helping teens with emotional dysregulation. In fact, if they're not throwing TVs out windows, they’re not...

Are you the parent of an ADHD kid? Do you struggle with helping them? Do you get frustrated? In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper ( http s ://digcoaching.com ) interviews ADHD parent coach Cindy Goldrich ( https://ptscoaching.com ) about managing complex kids. They talk about emotional regulation, what's triggering about your kid, and the notion of...

ADHD is an executive functioning impairment. Self-regulation is a dominant executive function that involves regulating not only your attention, but also your emotions. While it's not a part of the diagnostic criteria, when emotions are dysregulated, attention is dysregulated. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com/) interview...

ADHD is considered a focus problem. When you dig into it, it's really an executive functioning impairment. Executive functions are a collection of mind tools that you use to solve problems. For those with ADHD, these mind tools are less efficient. Thus, it would seem to be harder for those with ADHD to solve problems like neurotypicals. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer a...

You’ve got ADHD. You’re 40 or maybe 40+. This can be a difficult time for ADHD women because of the convergence of ADHD, age, and perimenopause. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, cognitive engineer and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews ADDiva Linda Roggli to explore this sensitive topic. They discuss why this period demands tailored coaching and, more importantly,...