Attention Talk Radio

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 2 of a 3-part series, Attention Talk Radio host and ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com), talks about the challenges of tracking money and the mindset needed t...

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 1 of a 3-part series, Attention Talk Radio host and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) talks about the roles that self-regulation and working memory play in m...

The COVID-19 pandemic has really put a wrench in everyone's plans. For many with ADHD, it's disruptive to learning, so much so that one could almost classify it as a lost year. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Carolyn Jeppsen of BroadFutures (www.broadfutures.org). They talk about the dynamic that's going on now and the advantages of...

Are you in an ADHD relationship? Do the words “lying” and “manipulation” strike a chord with you? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach, Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has a candid conversation with ADHD marriage consultant, Melissa Orlov (www.adhdmarriage.com) about the dynamics of an ADHD relationship in the context of lying and manipulation. If you were drawn to the title and r...

What is a habit? Are habits good for those with ADHD? Why are habits so hard to build if you have ADHD? Dr. Russell Barkley talks about the ADHD brain as being a two-level system – the automatic brain and the executive functioning brain. He articulates how the executive functioning brain must effortfully override the automatic brain. In this edition of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper...

The fact of the matter is we are in a pandemic. We’re having to do things that are less than optimal. Online learning is one of those. Everyone is well intended; however, the realities are that this is a bit of a challenge. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Melissa Malen (www.axylu-academics.com) to talk about the need to advocate for...

Humans are social animals. Those with ADHD often thrive by interaction with others. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are having to work from home and self-isolate. As the months drone on, the house is getting stale, and many of us are pacing the cage. What do we do? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has a brainstorming session with Dr. Ar...

Those with ADHD don't have neurotypical brains. It stands to reason, that if their brain isn't typical, then finding a career might not work the typical way. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Tom Bergeron of Inventive Labs (www.inventivelabs.org) about the idea of taking a gap year in college and taking a deep dive into finding a caree...

Researchers are working to bring more diagnostic criteria or tools to the table to diagnose, treat, and manage ADHD. DNA and brain scans are all the latest buzz words. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Benjamin Cheyette (https://cheyettelab.ucsf.edu). They talk about the current state of DNA in terms of a diagnostic test and a pred...

If you read most of the theories on parenting kids with ADHD, many of them come down to the collaborative conversation. It's easy to define, easy to discuss, but very difficult to execute. In this episode, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews parent advisor and coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus (www.impactadhd.com) around the challenges of executing collaborative conversat...

Parenting of ADHD and complex kids is difficult. Why? Because, they're complicated.  Really complicated. Tips, tricks, strategies, and systems often work for neurotypicals, but do they work for complex kids? As much as we want them to, they don't.  So what is a parent to do? It comes down to problem-solving. In this episode ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews pare...

Dani Donovan became an ADHD social media influencer overnight (and by complete accident). After her first comic flowchart went viral, she suddenly found herself in the spotlight with an engaged audience and platform. She recently left her full-time job to pursue her mission of creating content that helps those with ADHD feel understood. Dani uses her artistic skill to visually communicate her expe...

ADHD and social skills… Both go hand in hand and are a challenge individually, not to mention collectively. Many parents don't understand their kids or why they are not more social and don't reach out. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (www.carolinemaguireauthor.com) on her theories, experiences, and...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a self-regulation issue with a working memory challenge. Those impacted by this condition yearn for strategies that bring relief and productivity. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) and Dr. Ari Tuckman (www.adultadhdbook.com) discuss in-person conversations, one of the single most effective strategies th...

The ADHD experience feels overwhelming, chaotic, disorganized, and is often described as a hot mess, which is exactly what motivated Kimberly to seek coaching.  In this interview ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has an open discussion regarding the coaching experience, transforming Kimberly from a hot mess to a hot success. This episode won't be just a lived experience. They talk about...

Many of those who seek coaching are very interested in knowing the return on investment (ROI). As Albert Einstein once said, "Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts." The ROI of coaching is really the “ripple of impact.” In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) has a spirited conversation w...

This episode or Attention Talk Radio is a sequel to "Creating a Just-Right ADHD Relationship” [http://tobtr.com/11737407].  In our first interview we covered a lot of material, but we ran out of time and were unable to address a key factor, adding positives back into a relationship to help it thrive. ADHD relationship consultant Melissa Orlov (http://adhdmarriage.com) joins host ADHD coach Jeff Co...

What makes a relationship impacted by ADHD "just right?" You may be surprised to find out that you and your partner agree on that more than you might imagine. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com)  interviews ADHD relationship consultant Melissa Orlov (http://adhdmarriage.com). Melissa talks about what's most important to have in your relationship for...

Got ADHD? What are you all about? What comes easy to you? What are you drawn to? What are the patterns to what seems random in your life? In this episode, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) shares his coaching approach with EV. They talk through the concept and methodology and share examples of what was learned about people in the process. His methodology will give you a bit of insight o...

Until recently, autism and ADHD were not diagnosed together. Now, it is acknowledged as possible. Both diagnoses are complex individually, so you can imagine how complicated a co-diagnosis is. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr Sarah Cheyette (http://sarahcheyette.com) around her experience helping those with both conditions. The...

ADHD kids, tweens, teens, adolescents, and young adults are struggling. But life could be so much easier. You love them and want the best for them. You're trying to help. You'll spend money to get help, but they just resist getting help. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews ADHD parent coach Caroline Maguire (www.carolinemaguireauthor.com)...

It's human nature to want clarity, to want to control, to want things to be known. Uncertainty can disrupt routines, decrease productivity, and trigger a sense of vulnerability. COVID-19 has brought a wave of uncertainty that is challenging for many with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. With it comes anxiety and emotional frustration. In this podcast, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoachi...

Gregg Krech of The ToDo Institute (www.todoinstitute.org) writes, “Our sensory experience, more than ever before, is primarily with touch screens, computer keyboards, and viewing digital pixelated images. This nearly invisible virus brings with it an army of truly invisible demons which include depression, anxiety, fear, loneliness, boredom, anger, sadness and more.” In  this interview ADHD coach...

We can't see the wind, but we can see its side effects. We can't witness a child’s struggles with working memory, but we can see its side effects – the challenge of regulating attention. During the 2019 Parents’ Palooza telesummit, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) was interviewed by ADHD parent coach Elaine Taylor Klaus (www.impactadhd.com) and ADHD coach Linda Roggli (www.addiva.net)...

Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are attracted to online learning. The idea echoes convenience and flexibility, but is that always the case? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com)  talks with Christine Robinson (http://addactioncoach.com) about the advantages and the challenges of online learning for those with ADHD. They talk a...