Attention Talk Radio

Many of those with ADHD jot down their thoughts and ideas when they come to mind. But the trick is how to organize them. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) talks about this topic and looks at how other professionals manage. In simple terms, he talked to many ADHD experts who also have ADHD to find out the various ways they do it. He shares the...

Got ADHD? Have the mindset that you can overcome it? That you can fix yourself? Are you focusing on what you think you should do but are stuck? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultadhdbook.com) around the need to accept ADHD, to understand it is what it is. They talk about managing yourself to understand who you...

ADHD and Black lives… We know ADHD doesn't discriminate. It impacts all races, genders, and ethnicities. The question is, are Black lives underserved and/or underrepresented? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD coach Larry A. Jones, MD, MBA, (www.enabletables.com) around ADHD culture, the need for awareness, and the necessity to ins...

Just when you thought you “got” your ADHD, you realize there is more to learn. In this second part of a two-part series around managing yourself, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Master Certified Coach David Giwerc (www.addca.com), founder of the ADD Coach Academy. In the interview, David shares what he's learned about his ADHD in recent years, that he thought he “got” as a...

Is managing ADHD a destination or a journey? Great question, huh? In this first part of a two-part series around the journey to manage yourself, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Master Certified Coach David Giwerc (www.addca.com), founder of the ADD Coach Academy. In the interview, David shares what he's learned about his ADHD in recent years that he thought he “got” as a ma...

Think about it. ADHD impacts executive functioning. Thinking is an executive function.  Could thinking be the core issue when it comes to ADHD? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has a discussion with ADHD coach Cathy Rashidian (www.readysetchoose.com) about the nature of thinking, what is hard about thinking, how thinking impacts focus, how relie...

Is technology the be-all/end-all for those with ADHD? In some instances, it can provide significant help. In others, it can create havoc and overwhelm. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares his experience and what he sees each day in coaching those with ADHD around technology. Jeff shares his perspective on apps, the burden some technology put...

Let's talk about ADHD and marijuana, THC, weed, and cannabis. Does it help ADHD? What is really going on? The thing about marijuana isn't about what's happening. It's about what's NOT happening. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Roberto Olivardia to discuss behind-the-scene issues related to the use of marijuana that are not appare...

Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder struggle to find tips, tricks, and strategies to help them live a fulfilling life. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares what he's learned in the last 10 years of coaching and interviewing thought leaders such as Dr. Russell Barkley. He shares his experience and looks at word problems as a me...

Got ADHD? Want to understand what meds there are, how they work, and why you might try one over another? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells (www.gtw-health.com). Their focus will be on the categories of ADHD meds, what their differences are, why certain meds might be chosen over others, and understanding th...

More and more, digital learning is becoming a part of our world. For some, this is good news, but for many others who struggle with executive functioning, digital learning is difficult. In this episode of attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews educational and tutoring expert Ann Dolin (www.anndolin.com; www.ectutoring.com) about what ADHD learners need to bri...

Those with ADHD often struggle with social anxiety. There is help to those in need. Question is do you need a psychologist, a therapist, or a coach? Or should you will your way through it all or just give up and hide? The options are overwhelming. In this episode of Attention talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews psychologist Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline.com)...

As Dr. John Ratey, author of Spark, says: “If exercise could be put in a pill, it would be the ADHD drug of the century.” Exercise is remarkably good, especially activities like martial arts where there's a level of executive functioning required. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks with Peter Johnson, professional martial arts instructor (ww...

It is difficult to treat something if you don't know what you are treating. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr Sarah Cheyette (www.sarahcheyette.com) on why it is helpful to get a diagnosis and on some of the challenges of a labeled diagnosis. If you are curious and want the knowledge to make an informed decision and the insight on h...

ADHD isn't so much a deficit of attention as it is an executive function challenge, especially when it comes to self-regulation. As we’ve learned from our interviews with Dr. Russell Barkley, there are two things you need to regulate attention and emotions. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultadhdbook.com) talk about t...

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 CHAD...

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 betwee...

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...

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)...

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 p...

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 a...

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 distin...

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) i...

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....

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...